My name is Shirley and I am hoping to have the RNY done at the very latest, by the first of the year. I am on Medicaid so they make you jump through alot of hoops. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in March of 2004 , had a mastectomy, chemo and radiation. Still have some of the effects of treatment, but getting better everyday. My oncologist is all in favor of me having the surgery because I'm 5 foot 8 and 370lbs and he said that obesity is a risk factor for cancer, especially breast cancer. I'm glad I found this site because it's nice to have somewhere to go to talk with people who know what you have been through and what you are going through. Everyone have a great evening.

Creating your own post - how to use emoticons

Emoticons associated with your post's title

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Emoticons inserted into your post

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