Breast Cancer survivors????

Hi Lisa... my name is Sandy ...it'll be 2 yrs end of November since my surgery. I am in the same boat. I was thrown into peri menopause and having a hard time dropping the 20lbs I put on from everything.

If you'd like a buddy to help out I'd be happy... I too could use a motivator and any tips you have to share.

I'm 3 years out from surgery and radiation. Did not do chemo. I had clean nodes--I blessedly caught my cancer very early on. However, being post-menopausal (and on estrogen-squelching medication), weight loss has been a HUGE challenge. Earlier this year, after a pre-hypertension diagnosis, I gave myself a kick in the *kitten* and got serious. I don't know why a cancer diagnosis wasn't enough to do that.......... Anyway, I'm down 30# since Easter, with 40 more to go. And it WILL go, "ailments" or not!!

I got it..kinda new here myself, been bouncing back and forth..need to be serious not getting any younger..hahaha

Wow so you just did the chemo? i had full nine yards.. 20 rounds of chemo, 4 of the adriamycin/cytoxan and then 12 of the can't remeber the name right now..it began with a T..yikes senior moments having been coming early..LOL

So you just jonied today? I did a year ago but just learning more about the site. I downloaded the app for my phone too.. I'm trying to be faithful..it's hard on the weekends..LOL

I had it 18 years ago, when I was only 37, and my children were in first and second grade. I'm happy to say they are both grown and married now (no grandkids yet), and one has graduated college with the other graduating this December. I gained 40 lbs. during my chemotherapy and went through early menopause, too. Since that time, I have gone through a divorce, and it's taken me 10+ years to get my self-esteem at a point where I have started this journey for ME because I finally feel as if I'm worth it. I'd be happy to share this journey with others who have been through similar issues. Perhaps we can start a group on this site (if one doesn't already exist).

I am a bc survivor of three years. mine was caught early - radiation - no chemo. I am also on estrogen blocking medication and gained twenty pounds as it put me into menopause. I have since lost fifteen pounds and have fifteen more to go. I think upping protein intake at every meal helps.

I had it 18 years ago, when I was only 37, and my children were in first and second grade. I'm happy to say they are both grown and married now (no grandkids yet), and one has graduated college with the other graduating this December. I gained 40 lbs. during my chemotherapy and went through early menopause, too. Since that time, I have gone through a divorce, and it's taken me 10+ years to get my self-esteem at a point where I have started this journey for ME because I finally feel as if I'm worth it. I'd be happy to share this journey with others who have been through similar issues. Perhaps we can start a group on this site (if one doesn't already exist).

I think that's a great idea, do you know how to see if there is a group out there already and if not start one?

My sis is a bc survivor and she is now waiting for reconstruction. She has to lose some before the reconstruction and I am helping her by being her weight loss partner and workout partner as well....she is doing awesomeeeeeeeee...I don't think she had a more difficult time than anyone one else or an easier time seems the same to me ...she is on medication that causes weight gain too ...so not sure.

That's awesome...your sister is very lucky to have such a great supporter!
Hope all goes well for her!

I thnank you an she thanks you for your well wishes and we both wish you all the best too