Is increased abdominal fat common post cancer treatment?

Saw this today and immediately thought of this discussion. Couldn’t help myself. 

Aged related, cancer related - who knows!

There's an excellent Pilates program on the BCNA website that may help

Strengthen your recovery (bcna.org.au)

A DVD that my breast care nurse gave me along with the fitted Berlei bra and other goodies

Hope that helps!

Oh the sewing machine @Zoffiel i got prepared to sew some lively dresses in loose and bright colours got everything ready then realised I cant get off the floor. My lovely big house had to be sold. One day. I’ll figure out an easy way to lay everything out. 

me too @Abbydog ....I hope this changes, but am not holding my breath xx
 

I'm going to mention this to my Onc.
I'm sure that I haven't gained weight, but fat has moved.
I know I should engage in more exercise, but I lack motivation.

Ah, @cranky_granny, my partner in eternal grumpiness 😄

I've had to break out the sewing machine as my previously enviable hourglass shape (OK, it was more of an hour bucket, there's a fair bit of me) has completely collapsed and I can't buy anything that fits my new, distinctly eccentric, profile. Think a large souffle that's been jumped on then poured into a series of plastic bags.

Anyway, the sewing thing quickly lost its gloss when I took the tape measure to myself. Vogue pattern sizing is unnecessarily cruel. Simplicity and Butterick have figured out this a sensitive subject and obligingly vanity size, but the grim reality is that being the same diameter around the guts as I am around the foobs means some creative cutting is required.

 Add to this the fact my arse is now as flat as a pancake--and technically a size smaller than it was two years ago and you start to get the picture. Thank you Vogue for diagnosing me as 18 on top, 22 around the middle and 16 on the base. FFS.

I might as well give up and wear kaftans. 

So yes, @Abbydog, rapid redistribution is a thing, and given I still weigh roughly the same, it's real bastard.

Thanks Michele

Hi @Abbydog,

I'm slightly less than 1 year out from active treatment. On aromasin. I gained 4 kg during chemo (i was already a bit overweight with a tummy). I started going to an exercise physiologist during chemo and weight has remained stubborn (probably i could get a tiny bit lower if i gave up chocolate - no ) but ive gained muscle. My stomach fat seems like its reduced a bit and i can actually see flabby skin where the fat was and my waist is about 3 cm smaller. I think you might be able to shift it but it probably takes a lot of consistency and time. Im still working towards it. What i have noticed is i look less flabby in my limbs,  my face is thinner, and im fitter. I try to focus on the positives like energy levels, mental health and feeling well. I saw a dietician but there wasnt much wrong with my diet. Perhaps portion sizes i dunno. I dont want to deprive myself and eat for nutrition now plus occassional treat.

Hope that helps. Nit impossible in my view just long term. 

Michele

I’ve come to the conclusion that i can say goodbye to the figure that was once mine
along with everything thing else. This is now my new normal. 

@Julez1958
Couldn’t agree more about walking - I started walking in March last year, COVID iso cut off the gym. I walk an hour a day and feel odd on the rare occasions when I can’t (like bucketing rain). Creating good habits takes a bit of time but is worth it for all
sorts of reasons.