Krolso

I am a 12 yr breast cancer survivor. I'm only 43! It wasnt found early and was very aggressive. (I later learned that Im BrCa1 + and so is my sister and several couains.) But, after chemo-radiation--surgery, I'm healthy! Kinda..... Overweight, pre-diabetic, high cholesterol..... But been in remission all 12 years. Considering lap band but not sure. I've been through so very many surgeries...... But, need to do something.....Wish it were easier. Congrats on being a survivor!!!!

Though not an alcoholic, wine is my downfall. I drink too much in the evenings... And then I get hungry. (Something about white wine, though dry, that sparks my sugar/hunger levels....) Then, because my inhibitions are lowered, I eat things I should not. I know banding is a tool that can help control appetite and aid weight loss..... How will I handle giving up the wine??

Though not an alcoholic, wine is my downfall. I drink too much in the evenings... And then I get hungry. (Something about white wine, though dry, that sparks my sugar/hunger levels....) Then, because my inhibitions are lowered, I eat things I should not. I know banding is a tool that can help control appetite and aid weight loss..... How will I handle giving up the wine??

Can someone tell me how long their hospital stay was? How long they were out of work?

Thanks! I am about a size 20-22. Not happy. Question-- how long were you put of work? I worry about that.

Hi I'm a 12 yr breast cancer survivor at age 42. After I had my ovaries out, really started packing on the lbs. Fast, like a roller coaster ride that I can't get off of. 240 lbs is unhealthy and making me unhappy. I'm scared to undergo yet another surgery...(done at least 10 so far) I think to myself "Why can't I just lose the weight on my own?" But, the thing is.... Days/weeks/months go by and Injust don't lose the weight! Scared to do lap;Scared to not do it! And, maybe I should just get gastric bypass? But, isn't lap safer? I could really use some motivation and great stories out there.......