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Lap Band & Cancer In Remission?

Was wondering if ther is anyone here that is in cancer remission? I am a 2 1/2 yr breast cancer survivor. Am having surgery on July 7th. Does anyone worry about their cancer coming back and not being able to eat as much for health reasons? Hope someone can respond. A little nervous. Thanks!!!!! :)

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That was the biggest reason my surgeon refused me a bypass and insisted on banding. The fill can be removed if more nutrition needs to be taken in.

September will be my 5 year mark from Uterine cancer of the endometrial lining. I understand your fears....I hope you have as good of luck with banding and remission (until the 5 year mark) as I have had.

The only possible negative I did have, was in hair loss. With my chemo I lost it ALL. With banding, many find thinning hair a problem a few months out, it lasts a few months and then begins to regrow. I lost a lot of hair! I would say 40-50%. I don't know whether I was predisposed to loss following the former loss or not. Now however it is back to normal, and even thicker than pre band---I eat a LOT healthier!!!

Good Luck!!!

Kat

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That was the biggest reason my surgeon refused me a bypass and insisted on banding. The fill can be removed if more nutrition needs to be taken in.

September will be my 5 year mark from Uterine cancer of the endometrial lining. I understand your fears....I hope you have as good of luck with banding and remission (until the 5 year mark) as I have had.

The only possible negative I did have, was in hair loss. With my chemo I lost it ALL. With banding, many find thinning hair a problem a few months out, it lasts a few months and then begins to regrow. I lost a lot of hair! I would say 40-50%. I don't know whether I was predisposed to loss following the former loss or not. Now however it is back to normal, and even thicker than pre band---I eat a LOT healthier!!!

Good Luck!!!

Kat

Thanks so much for responding. I know my Dr. is taking a chance on me but he also knows how much cancer loves fat (especially stomach fat). It is encouraging to know that you have done well. I pray that I can do as well. Thanks Again!!!!

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