Breast Cancer and VSG

[Jen Jen 6]

Has anyone on here had the VSG after having breast cancer? I have had breast cancer, chemo, mastectomy, and reconstruction. I started taking a hormone therapy medication afterward and gained weight. Now I can't seem to get the weight off, so I have scheduled my VSG for April 8th. My plastic surgeon didn't do a very good job on my new boobs, so now with the extra weight they even look worse. I am hoping to lose my extra weight and have my boobs redone.

I was just wondering if anyone else has any of the same problems? Jen

[chilo1 62]

First of all can I say well done you for deciding on the sleeve after everything you've been through!

I know its not comparable to your situation but I just thought I would mention I've had breast surgery (reduction-for medical reasons) about 8 years ago. After that I had a 3rd child ,breast fed, put on loads of weight, had my sleeve almost 8 months ago and lost quite a lot of weight in the last year (about 65lbs) Needless to say my boobs are a mess, deflated, saggy, not a nice sight. I plan to have them done in december when I get my TT done, seeing as I've done all the hard work I might as well get everything sorted out!

Good luck and keep us posted!

[swizzly 901]

Hi Jen Jen -- there is a poster on Thinner Times called "shiver", she is a VSG and a breast cancer survivor. She is also awesome, you should PM her on there.

[Jen Jen 6]

thanks for the support and let me know how your boobs turn out. And congrats on all the weightloss.

First of all can I say well done you for deciding on the sleeve after everything you've been through!

I know its not comparable to your situation but I just thought I would mention I've had breast surgery (reduction-for medical reasons) about 8 years ago. After that I had a 3rd child ,breast fed, put on loads of weight, had my sleeve almost 8 months ago and lost quite a lot of weight in the last year (about 65lbs) Needless to say my boobs are a mess, deflated, saggy, not a nice sight. I plan to have them done in december when I get my TT done, seeing as I've done all the hard work I might as well get everything sorted out!

Good luck and keep us posted!

[Jen Jen 6]

Thanks swizzly for the info. I will deff check it out.

Hi Jen Jen -- there is a poster on Thinner Times called "shiver", she is a VSG and a breast cancer survivor. She is also awesome, you should PM her on there.