Hey everyone,

I'm new to the forum, well I've been reading for a couple of weeks and posting here for the second time. I wanted to share a part of my story and ask if anyone has had similar circumstances.

This past August, I was diagnosed with a pre-uterine cancer which is basically cancer that hasn't imbedded itself into my body quite yet. My doctor gave me the option to have a hysterectomy or taking high doses of progesterone 4 times a day for 3-4 months. Seeing that I am only 29 and am still hoping to have babies, I opted for the medication hormone treatment. My doctor told me my weight was probably the thing that affected my hormone production the most and and being overweight tends to be highly correlated with the existence of that specific cancer in my body so I should look into starting a more rigorous health and exercise regimen. (I had just finished 2 years of full time grad school while working full time my health regimen certainly took a hiatus during that time). The only problem with losing the weight is that the medication I was on and the high doses I was on could prevent me from losing a lot of weight if any. (In addition to cancer treatment, the medication itself is also used as a weight gainer for patients who lost too much weight from chemo). So already being overweight my doctor suggested checking out gastric bypass surgery. It would help in me losing the weight and assist in the probability of the cancer diminishing itself and lessen the probability of reoccurrence.

After doing ridiculous amounts of research, internet, info sessions and what have you I opted for the surgery. My surgery date is set for November 15th and it cannot come soon enough! I am completely looking forward to a new healthier me and have strong hopes that my cancer will go away (and hopefully not come back) after that. Some days I feel really positive about everything, others I am entirely nervous but mostly it's just a hot mess of the 2 emotions. It's one thing to talk to family and friends about everything but I am finding that reading parts of this forum has been the most helpful so I decided to share my story in hopes of someone maybe having a similar experience, words of advice or anything. I am generally a very outgoing and sarcastic person so this probably a more serious post than I would normally like to put out there, but I figured if anyone would understand it would be the people on here. Thanks for the listen (or reading) everyone. -- Robin

Hey, we all have a story to tell. I'm glad you shared yours. There may be someone reading that can absolutely relate to what your saying and may have experienced the same issues.

Thanks!

Though I have not expeienced the cancer deal...my doctors have told me for years to lose weight lose weight....well hello if I could lose weight don't ya think I would have done it without them telling me?

The whole child bearing thing would be yikeola because if you already had children wg deal to get historectomy....but the child thin is clearly a challenge. I would lovensided removed so no more Aunt Flo visits, but I have 5 children and 4 grands....harsh choice. I will keep you in my prayers to help you make the right decisions....

The surgery is an amazing tool, that will forever change your life and your way of thinking. I think I would have optted to endure a pregnancy first prior to surgery but all is good. I will keep ms. Robin in my daily prayers to make you successfull in all of your choices and surgeries and being blessed with a new little life when the time is right for you....

Thank you so very much for your kind words and thoughts!!