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pennyb
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13 years ago

Lympheodema update

Hello again lovely pink ladies, I have been to see my surgeon and I have mild lympheodema but fortunately will be able to go on our trip to Vanuatu. I am seeing a lympheodema nurse next week to help me manage it. So far tamoxifen treating me quite well, side effects are manageable., apart from the weight gain. I started on lite and easy today so I'm hoping I can get back on track. Sometimes it's so hard I tell myself you have been through so much, why not have some chocolate, chips etc, and other times I say no you shouldn't! I would really like to get back to my pre bc weight, then I may get back some confidence too. How has everyone else done when it comes to weight? Much love Penny xxx

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    Al
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    13 years ago

    Glad to hear things are going ok with the lympheodema. As far as Tamoxifen goes I have had weight gain too which has been gradual but I've tried to be strong and exercised as much as possible as well as cutting down on alcohol and portion sizes. Seems to have stablized.  Your confidence will improve. Just having a haircut the other day did wonders for me! Made me feel semi normal again! Didn't think something so mundane could make me feel on top of the world. I walked out of the hairdresser proud of my grey hair and happy to leave it this way.

    Hang in there dear lady and seek out advice from your nurse if you need. That's what they are there for. You will be fine I'm sure. The BC journey is life changing but sometimes for the better., I've found.

    Take care and keep in touch,

    Love Alison xxx Feel free to text me anytime. I'll send you my MOB number on FB. xxxxx