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