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I am just the opposite of you. I am a 2 1/2 year breast cancer survivor. I will be having my lapband surgery on July 7th. The radiation took a huge toll on me and I did gain weight. I feel like you are in as good of a spot as you can be considering we are talking about cancer. Your lapband is in place and you have I believe a better chance of survival as you are already loosing weight and hopefully after all of your treatments you can get back on track. Cancer loves fat and you are one step ahead. Please let me know what your prognosis is. I feel you will do very well. You also have one more reason to do the right type of eating. You will be in my thoughts and prayers!!!!

That was the biggest reason my surgeon refused me a bypass and insisted on banding. The fill can be removed if more nutrition needs to be taken in.

September will be my 5 year mark from Uterine cancer of the endometrial lining. I understand your fears....I hope you have as good of luck with banding and remission (until the 5 year mark) as I have had.

The only possible negative I did have, was in hair loss. With my chemo I lost it ALL. With banding, many find thinning hair a problem a few months out, it lasts a few months and then begins to regrow. I lost a lot of hair! I would say 40-50%. I don't know whether I was predisposed to loss following the former loss or not. Now however it is back to normal, and even thicker than pre band---I eat a LOT healthier!!!

Good Luck!!!

Kat

Thanks so much for responding. I know my Dr. is taking a chance on me but he also knows how much cancer loves fat (especially stomach fat). It is encouraging to know that you have done well. I pray that I can do as well. Thanks Again!!!!

Was wondering if ther is anyone here that is in cancer remission? I am a 2 1/2 yr breast cancer survivor. Am having surgery on July 7th. Does anyone worry about their cancer coming back and not being able to eat as much for health reasons? Hope someone can respond. A little nervous. Thanks!!!!!

Thanks for your kind words. I'll be thinking about you too. I guess the 4th of July celebration this year will have a whole new meaning for both of us!!!! By the way I have never blogged before. I hope this gets back to you. Sheryl

I am new to this website and new with everything that is about to happen in my life. I am to be banded on July 7th in Salt Lake City, UT. I have to travel 2 hours from Wyoming to get my surgery. My Dr. has fast tracked me because of some clerical errors that caused me to be in a holding pattern for a month. My scheduling actually came yesterday and caught me off guard. I have been mentally preparing for a year but I am still in shock. I know I will do well with this surgery but I certainly don't take it lightly. I have many reasons to have this surgery. One of the most important is the fact that I am a 2 1/2 yr breast cancer survivor and part of cancer survival is controlling your weight and exercising. I gained a lot of weight after radiation treatments because of the inflammation it causes. I have fibromyalgia and have been almost bedridden since my treatments because the inflammation made my condition intolerable. My journey started 27 years ago when I developed a thyroid disease called Graves disease. After radiation treatments to kill my thyroid my weight issues started. One of the things that is very important to me is to lose weight so I am able to take my cancer meds. I am unable to now because they cause so much pain in my muscles and bones. I also need to take my life back. I need to control my future the best that I can. As hard as the next months will be it can't compare to the fact that I might be able to have some control over my life. I have so many health issues that may be resolved that I feel like this surgery may be my lifeline. Hopefully soon I may see some light at the end of the tunnel. I also have a lot of beautiful clothes that I will be able to wear!!!! Frankly I'm tired of sweat pants. Well that is part of my story. Now I need to lighten up so that I can feel the joy of a new beginning. Those that believe in prayer please pray for me. Thanks for listening to my much too longwinded story. I'm very glad to be in your community. Sheryl:thumbup: