Having breast cancer prior to RNY anyone have info on this?

LaurenR
on 8/10/12 7:26 am - Kemptville On, Canada

Hi everyone I have a friend who is looking into RNY surgery but her biggest fear is that the cancer will re-appear and spread after surgery. If anyone can shed some light on this question it would be greatly appreciated.

Hope all my friends old and new are doing well.  

 Thanks in advance

(((HUGS)))

LaurenR

 Surgery Aug 2008   Start weight 309lbs  June 2012  Present weight 125lbs

2009 update pic shown here.

Cuter_w_Curves
on 8/10/12 8:04 am - Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
VSG on 01/08/13
Hi Lauren,

So... I was actually told that having surgery would lower my risk of it. Mainly because of lower estrogen, etc.

That said I did a bit of research into it because of a recent scare.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/cancer_survivor/4396584/Br east-Cancer-and-WLS-got-the-ok-Im-so-excited/

That thread has a fair amount of information from someone who has been there and done that so to speak.

Dr Sullivan VSG Jan. 8th, 2013!
  Lost 100 lbs in a year post op with a VSG. 

   

sheppardvines
on 8/10/12 8:22 am - Oshawa, Canada
I recently had 2 cancers, colon and uterine.  I had my surgeries and radiation in September, November and December of 2011.  When i asked my oncologists the exact same question, both told me that I had a much higher risk of developing a new cancer due to my obesity and that reducing my weight would make screening for cancer much easier. I am going through TWH and I was given the go ahead for the process once I provided a "clearance" letter from my Oncologist.

 May 25th, 2012 - Referral     June 27th, 2012 - Orientation      July 10th,2012 - NP   
July 16th, 2012 - SW    July 18th, 2012 - nut class July 19th, 2012 - dietician Sept 21st, 2012 - surgeon appt  Oct 18th, 2012 - scope   Dec 13th,2012 Patts  Jan 16th, 2013 -SURGERY!!!

     

 

birdiegirl
on 8/10/12 9:56 am


Hijack - sorry Lauren

Hi Sheppardvines

I just want to say- good for you......you have obviously had a tough row to hoe....and here you are planning another surgery to enable better health for yourself....

I sincerely hope they not only give you the green light - but speed you thru the process.....you deserve consideration in my opinion....

I often don't have much patience for the woe is me threads on this forum that are in my opinion pretty small stuff...i.e.....the taste of optifast....why cant I drink alcohol at 6 weeks out....etc etc....you get my drift.....but I have alot of time for someone like you who has experienced real life threatening health issues

Hope all goes well for you

Barb

         

        

 

 

 
  

sheppardvines
on 8/10/12 11:56 am - Oshawa, Canada
Thanks Barb!  It certainly puts a different perspective on things for sure. I want to be able to enjoy the rest of my life and do some fun stuff with my kids and husband.

Bev

 May 25th, 2012 - Referral     June 27th, 2012 - Orientation      July 10th,2012 - NP   
July 16th, 2012 - SW    July 18th, 2012 - nut class July 19th, 2012 - dietician Sept 21st, 2012 - surgeon appt  Oct 18th, 2012 - scope   Dec 13th,2012 Patts  Jan 16th, 2013 -SURGERY!!!

     

 

LaurenR
on 8/11/12 1:11 am - Kemptville On, Canada

Hi Barb

No No not I that is having RNY it's my neighbour, but because of her breast cancer she has fears. Myself am 4 years post-0p DS surgery am 10 lbs below goal with many health issues I am dealing with lots up tests coming up this month to hopefully help with some of my problems.

 Hope your doing well

Take care

 Surgery Aug 2008   Start weight 309lbs  June 2012  Present weight 125lbs

2009 update pic shown here.

birdiegirl
on 8/11/12 5:32 am


Hi Lauren

No, I knew it wasnt you contemplating RNY - I remember you from 4 years ago and know you had a DS...

Sorry to hear you have health issues....may I ask if they are surgery related? I try to keep a careful watch the farther out I am from WLS for any potential problems

Nice to see you post

Barb

         

        

 

 

 
  

LaurenR
on 8/11/12 1:14 am - Kemptville On, Canada

Thanks so much for the great link and all of you for your wonderful support

(((HUGS)))

 Surgery Aug 2008   Start weight 309lbs  June 2012  Present weight 125lbs

2009 update pic shown here.

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