Decide to do WLS only to get possible breast cancer diagnosis?

[GetMyLifeBack2022 1]

Hello,

First time poster. I live with health anxiety and I worry all the time that I am going to get some kind of significant weight-related health condition. I decided to look in to weight loss surgery three weeks ago, found a doctor, got set up woth appointments next week. Then last week I had a mammogram that showed something suspicious, so then another mammogram and ultrasound and finally a biopsy on Friday. Perhaps it is nothing but googling the specific words in the ultrasound and mammogram report don’t sound great. I should get the results in the next two days.

How ironic would it be to have something significant like this pop up immediately after I finally make the decision to change my health?! I’m so sad and mad.

If this does turn out to be breast cancer then does that rule out weight loss surgery completely? Anyone have any knowledge or experience on that?

I am trying to remain positive but emotionally I feel like I’ve ruined my life and officially missed the opportunity to get my weight under control and a healthy life back.


Any words of advice or shared experiences are much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[lizonaplane 1,605]

I'm sorry you're facing this. The biopsy might show something very small that could be removed with surgery with no medical (chemo) or radiation needed. Or it might be more serious. In either event, you would have to talk with the oncologist to determine when you might be healthy enough to have WLS.

There are a lot of really good treatments for breast cancer and there are lifestyle changes you can make now to help you get in the best possible shape for both any treatment you need as well as weight loss surgery.

I wish you the best!

[ShoppGirl 3,354]

Try not to worry too much. It may not even be anything and if it is the doctor will be best to explain exactly what you are up against and the best course of action.