princess3161

I was diagnosed w/ breast cancer in 2004. Had a lumpectomy and radiation. I was banded in Nov 2010 and have lost about 85 lb to date. In March, I found a lump on my collarbone and learned my cancer was back. I just finished 6 rounds of chemo and will have a mastectomy in Sept. Not sure if I will have a double or single yet. I didn't unfill my band and actually did pretty well the entire time. Chemo killed my appetite for a few days following each treatment, but no nausea or vomiting. My band dr said it was up to me to see if I needed to unfill it at all. I don't know what will happen regarding the\ surgery for the mastectomy yet. I have a 10cc band and have it filled 3.4cc. It has been at this level since March 2011 and the weight loss has been slow and steady. During chemo, the oncologist didn't want me to lose any weight and I think I lost 3 lb since the beginning. My excercise was reduced due to lower energy levels, but I kept at it as best I could. We will see what happens in the next month or so. I know for a fact the treatment was better because my weight was so much less. The chemo is based on your weight. Imagine how much more I would have been given for the extra 85 pounds!!! Good luck to you in whatever happens!! And congrats to all the other survivors out there!!!!