I was diagnosed and treated for cervical cancer 12 years ago.

I was at stage 2-B for squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix. Further tests indicated the cancer had spread to the lymphatic system and I had to have abdominal exploratory surgery. This surgery, called a para-aeortic node dissection, indicated the cancer had not spread, but the surgery (almost 7.5 hours long) was so extensive that it even included liver biopsy and abdominal washings. I was treated with 6 weeks or radiation and 2 cesium implants. I have had one minor reoccurance that was treated by freezing the affected area. I had open RNY distal WLS a little over a year ago. I ended up with multiple complications. In fact, I was in the OR 8 times in 7 months. I feel great now, I'm less than 20 lb from goal. I would like to hear from other cervical cancer survivors who've had WLS. Just how you're doing, if you had complications, etc. Also, I hope I don't frighten anyone who has had cancer and is considering WLS. My complications were very unique and probably would not happen to anyone else. Thank you.

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