Question:
Am 8mos. Open RNY post-op. Down 107 lbs! Now diagnosed with

breast cancer and headed for probable modified radical mast- ectomy and chemo. Diagnosed yesterday. Scheduled in OR in 2 days. Hello! Anybody out there with post-op RNY/breast cancer experience? Need info and support asap. More problems with chemo than non-gastric bypass patients? Reconstruction poss.?    — Barbara F. G. (posted on June 1, 2000)

June 1, 2000
I don't have cancer. But I am here for you and I wish a safe and speedy recovery. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless You
   — Queen K.

June 1, 2000
Dear Barbara, I am sorry about your new diagnosis of breast cancer. I am not post op but I have had a mastectomy. In 1994 I found out I had breast cancer and I was scared to death. I had chemo soon after my surgery and it was not near as bad as I thought it would be. The chemo that I had was admisistered by syringe into my arm. I cannot answer your questions about post op but I am here for you if you need to talk and believe me talking to someone whos been there does help. My email is [email protected] please feel free to email me anytime. God bless and keep you in his loving embrace. Prayer helped me alot.
   — MARILYN H.

June 2, 2000
I can't answer your question , but , I will keep you in my prayers . God bless you .
   — Rose A.

June 2, 2000
I can't help you with the info you need, but i just wanted to say I was thinking of you and pray that everything works out well. God bless.
   — Paula G.

September 6, 2002
I had Breast Cancer 1 yr prior to surgery. I developed blood clots due to the Tamoxifen that you take for 5 yrs after chemo. You should do fine since you had the surgery prior to cancer surgery. BUT I had a lumpectomy I wish now I had the breast removed. The disfiguring is awful. Good Luck and feel free to e-mail me anytime. [email protected]
   — Sandra B.