cancer and gastric bypass surgery?

hi....I am 15 months out from gastric bypass and doing well but just found out last week that my cancer is back......was almost to the 5 year mark but such is life....I am ok I am dealing with it and just had surgery Friday and coming along....was wondering if anyone else has experienced this? I am wondering if I make sure I get my proteins in and follow the plan will I be able to keep up with my nuturitional needs.....oh a happier note....I am getting married this Saturday as planned and very thankful for all the blessings in my life.....so not down at all just curious? Thanks for any information.....

I am so sorry to hear that this is happening to you...im new here so cant offer advice but praying for you anyway..God Bless!

thank you so much!

Hi Becky, I am 8 years cancer free...I has Rny  5 years ago. I am doing good...I am sorry you are having to deal with this again. I hope all goes well and will keep you in prayer. Congrads on your marriage may it be long and happy : ) Cha

thank you so much! I saw my oncologist yesterday and he told me that if I had not had the gastric bypass surgery he would not have felt my swollen lymph node....so that was great news.....they are still studying my cancer so not sure yet what it is but either way I know I will be fine.....

I think your cancer returning is just plain bad luck, and has nothing to do with WLS.  Don't know of any studies relating cancer reocurrance and WLS. DAVE

I did not mean to imply in any way that the bypass had anything to do with my cancer.....my concern was simply about my nutrition.....but thanks for replying....I do not regret my surgery at all...it was one of my best decisions ever.....

Best of luck to you, Becky---both on your marriage--and on your continued fight against cancer. Everyting I've ever heard and read about cancer says that attitude and patient drive has everything to do with success in beating it. Clearly you are a positive person--I'm sure you have moments when you're down and struggling, but your demeanor shines through. Enjoy your wedding day--and all that follows. I'll keep you in my thoughts... Kim

thank you Kim.....your right we all have those bumps in the road that bring you down but its how you pick yourself up that is important.....I feel as though overall my life is very blessed and when you go through things it really makes you realize what is truly important.....thanks again for your kind words and thoughts.....