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Topic: RE: Second opinion
Kim
I would recommend a second opinion also. Be sure to find a oncologist rather than a gynecologist, in fact a gynecological oncologist is your best bet. That way you know they not only specialize in femaile issues but they also are experienced in cancer treatments.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Kim
Topic: RE: cancer after weight loss...please read and advice
Kim
I am a cancer survivor - 3 years this month. I had my surgery this summer so I can't say how it will work for you, but my doctor was very insistent that I not lose weight while I was doing radiation and chemo. I don't know if I can do this or not, but I found a wonderful website that I joined (free) that helped me deal with my gynecological cancer. Please feel free to check it out as you will find incredible support and a ton of information that you can use to help you with your treatment. It is [email protected]. Please feel free to PM if you need any other information.
Kim
Topic: RE: cancer after weight loss...please read and advice
I had my WLS August of 2005. During my pregnancy in 2007 they found out I had cervical cancer. Of course no treatment would be available until I delivered my son in September 2007. In December 2007 I had a conoscopy to determine the depth of the cancer. I ended up in Feb 2008 having a total complete hysteroctomy including removal of my ovaries (I had PCOS so might as well remove them). During the hysto it was discoverd that I actually had undetected uterine cancer that had metastased unto my cervic and outside the uterine cavity thru tissue upto my bladder. I was dangerously close to having cancer in my bladder. Of course my cervical lymphnodes came back positve for cancer, however my abdominal came back negative. In April I started Chemo (Once a week) and radiation (every day interally and externally) intil mid June. I have had a few problems maintaining my weight previous to my pregnancy and then cancer. See, while having chemo and radiation they really pressure you into eating anything to either keep your weight or gain weight during treatments. This has carried over after treatments so it's like I"m almost right back to the begining as if I just had surgery. Luckily, I had the lapband so I can restart fills and find the right restriction to help me loose these last 25 lbs.
As of November's testing I'm cancer free and hope to remain so for a very long time.
Blessings
Jodi
Five+ YEARS WITH THE LAP-BAND( 8/31/05)
Highest Weight: 317/Surgery Weight: 267/Lowest Weight: 148
Currently Filled 1.4cc in a 4 cc band APBand
Panniculectomy w/psudeo TT proformed by Dr Bergman 10/8/2009
Need Help With Success? Read a Geneen Roth Book. "When Food Is Love!"
Highest Weight: 317/Surgery Weight: 267/Lowest Weight: 148
Currently Filled 1.4cc in a 4 cc band APBand
Panniculectomy w/psudeo TT proformed by Dr Bergman 10/8/2009
Need Help With Success? Read a Geneen Roth Book. "When Food Is Love!"
Topic: RE: Question for those with breast reconstruction. Long, but I am so confused!
I'd like to thank you all for your remarks and especially you corky1057. Sounds like we have been sailing along in the same boat. I was diagnoised with bilateral invasive ductal carsonoma in June of 2007. I was over weight then and proceeded to gain more thru chemo and radiation. I opted for lumpectomies and my plastic surgeon did a reduction before radiation because my breasts were so large it would have been diffucult to do both at that size. The raduction showed some DCIS that they didn't know was there so even though I've had the radiation there is still no guarentees so the wait and see feeling is nawing. There was one plus side though, my plastic surgeon said that I was a good candidate for WLS because of so many other problems that he would recommend going for that then when I lost the weight come back and have the mastectomies and he could take care of the whole ball of wax at one time. I'm looking forward to going for my first visit to my surgeon and get on with getting the weight loss taken care of. I was wondering if there are any problems that come up with having WLS after the whole cancer treatment stuff?
Topic: RE: wls, breast cancer and tamoxifen
Hi there, Margaret. I am seeking the DS because it has the best success rate percentage wise in terms of the weight not returning. That's my biggest issue--to get the tool that will help me best to keep the most weight off. I have no problem losing the weight, it's the keeping it off that has been the challenge for me.
There's also the issue of "eating personality" and "risk aversion" for each individual person to consider as well. Some people pick RnY or other surgeries because they want a built-in aversion to sweets and a control on the amount and type of food they eat. Some people pick a band or sleeve because they see those as safer and less invasive. Every person has to pick what works best for them, their beliefs, and their life. I do hold fast to the saying, "think twice, cut once."
Many docs will try to talk you out of DS, or minimize it as an option. You can get more information on it at www.dsfacts.com, www.dssurgery.com, or www.duodenalswitch.com, which will help arm you with your own information.
I hope it all works out well for you!
There's also the issue of "eating personality" and "risk aversion" for each individual person to consider as well. Some people pick RnY or other surgeries because they want a built-in aversion to sweets and a control on the amount and type of food they eat. Some people pick a band or sleeve because they see those as safer and less invasive. Every person has to pick what works best for them, their beliefs, and their life. I do hold fast to the saying, "think twice, cut once."
Many docs will try to talk you out of DS, or minimize it as an option. You can get more information on it at www.dsfacts.com, www.dssurgery.com, or www.duodenalswitch.com, which will help arm you with your own information.
I hope it all works out well for you!
Nicole Lab rata data link- One-half of a DS couple! - I'M BELOW GOAL!
http://bit.ly/DSExp After a very rough start it's official--I
my DS! Romans 8:28
Looking for DS information? Start at http://bit.ly/newDS and DSFacts.com
http://bit.ly/DSExp After a very rough start it's official--I
my DS! Romans 8:28 Looking for DS information? Start at http://bit.ly/newDS and DSFacts.com
Topic: RE: My friend needs support...cancer
Leticia, it says the page is not found. 
Nicole Lab rata data link- One-half of a DS couple! - I'M BELOW GOAL!
http://bit.ly/DSExp After a very rough start it's official--Imy DS! Romans 8:28
Looking for DS information? Start at http://bit.ly/newDS and DSFacts.com
http://bit.ly/DSExp After a very rough start it's official--I
my DS! Romans 8:28 Looking for DS information? Start at http://bit.ly/newDS and DSFacts.com
Topic: My friend needs support...cancer
www.caringbridge.org/visit/charlottemoody This is Charlotte's Caringbridge link. She has cancer. She is a GREAT friend to Miss Blair and I. If you have a minute go read her story.Then go sign her page.
Hugs,
Leticia
Hugs,
Leticia
Work like you don't need the money......
Leticia
Topic: RE: Question for those with breast reconstruction. Long, but I am so confused!
Thank you for your reply. I completely agree about the droopys. I could definitely use a tuneup. 
And getting rid of the tummy at the same time would be a bonus. I will be waiting until after my weight has stabilized and then make a decision. I may not have a tummy left by then.
I wish the best for you as you begin your weight loss journey and good health in the future.
And getting rid of the tummy at the same time would be a bonus. I will be waiting until after my weight has stabilized and then make a decision. I may not have a tummy left by then. I wish the best for you as you begin your weight loss journey and good health in the future.
(((HUGS))) Mary 
Survivor!
Handle every stressful situation like a dog.
If you can't eat it or play with it,
Just pee on it and walk away.
Topic: RE: Question for those with breast reconstruction. Long, but I am so confused!
Hi there. I am DS pre-op right now.
I had Stage 1 breast cancer in 2005. I also had a lumpectomy and radiation. I would definitely like to get a bilateral mastectomy with (hopefully) immediate reconstruction.
Someone on the DS board who has also had breast cancer was saying that she's going to wait until she loses all her weight and then go and do her breast surgeries since, as she says and I concur, why operate on boobs now that are going to be totally droopy anyways?!
I know that because have a genetic variant of unknown significance on BRCA2, I am pursuing getting my breasts removed. I too am looking to a flap (not sure TRAM or DIEP), and I've learned that they can add on an implant for balance and size of those are issues.
I know that scarring is an issue for you, but with the great reduction statistically of a recurrence after a mastectomy, I certainly think it's worth seriously considering it for your peace of mind. All those tests and all that waiting for results is downright nerve-wracking to say the least.
I had Stage 1 breast cancer in 2005. I also had a lumpectomy and radiation. I would definitely like to get a bilateral mastectomy with (hopefully) immediate reconstruction.
Someone on the DS board who has also had breast cancer was saying that she's going to wait until she loses all her weight and then go and do her breast surgeries since, as she says and I concur, why operate on boobs now that are going to be totally droopy anyways?!
I know that because have a genetic variant of unknown significance on BRCA2, I am pursuing getting my breasts removed. I too am looking to a flap (not sure TRAM or DIEP), and I've learned that they can add on an implant for balance and size of those are issues.
I know that scarring is an issue for you, but with the great reduction statistically of a recurrence after a mastectomy, I certainly think it's worth seriously considering it for your peace of mind. All those tests and all that waiting for results is downright nerve-wracking to say the least.
Nicole Lab rata data link- One-half of a DS couple! - I'M BELOW GOAL!
http://bit.ly/DSExp After a very rough start it's official--Imy DS! Romans 8:28
Looking for DS information? Start at http://bit.ly/newDS and DSFacts.com
http://bit.ly/DSExp After a very rough start it's official--I
my DS! Romans 8:28 Looking for DS information? Start at http://bit.ly/newDS and DSFacts.com
Topic: RE: Question for those with breast reconstruction. Long, but I am so confused!
Thank you Michelle for your reply. I did get a clear bill of health from my biopsies and my genectic testing was also clear. I will always be closely watched from now on.
Right now I am dealing with fluid collecting in the left breast, where the cancer was, and I had another one of the biopsies this time. It has had to be drained once already. I also have a rather large hematoma in the right breast that is uncomfortable. I went back Friday to have them both looked at again. I opted not to drain the left and the right can only be watched for infection.
It is the seemingly endless procedures that make mastectomy look more and more interesting. A TRAM flap is what I would like to have after my weight loss is finished.
I appreciate your input and I wish you well as you continue your weight loss journey and continuing breast care.
Best wishes.
Mary
Right now I am dealing with fluid collecting in the left breast, where the cancer was, and I had another one of the biopsies this time. It has had to be drained once already. I also have a rather large hematoma in the right breast that is uncomfortable. I went back Friday to have them both looked at again. I opted not to drain the left and the right can only be watched for infection.
It is the seemingly endless procedures that make mastectomy look more and more interesting. A TRAM flap is what I would like to have after my weight loss is finished.
I appreciate your input and I wish you well as you continue your weight loss journey and continuing breast care.
Best wishes.
Mary
(((HUGS))) Mary Survivor!
Handle every stressful situation like a dog.
If you can't eat it or play with it,
Just pee on it and walk away.
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