Hi norberte
When I told the doctor at PB that I wanted to loose 2 - 3 stone, she told me to think of it as a 5 year plan, and take it slowly. I could have hugged her on the spot for her vote of confidence that I would be around for 5 years - I guess they practice what they preach in terms of positive thinking. Anyway, cheered me up a little that they didn’t think it was urgent - so enjoy your chocs and start next week. xx
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Hi Norbete
Sensible… not often a word used to describe me, but you’ll probably learn…
I think the SW thought process, subconsciously, is that it is something that I have a degree of control over, whereas the BC is something I don’t! I have to go with what the doctors etc tell me.
Mind you, forgot about the odema and swelling too… there’s hope!
Although my OH has filled the fridge with choc goodies, for those moments when only choc will do, I am finding that I am preferring to snack on nuts and dried fruit (perhaps that’s what my body needs!). Not totally SW compatible, but more healthy than choc!
Slightly, off topic I mentioned to my practice nurse that I wanted help to give up smoking, as it seems to be I have used up one of my nine lives (BC caught very early, so very fortunate) and it seemed a good thing to do, stop putting bad things into my body. I was told “this is not the best time, because of all the stress you are under” - I have been nagged about it, at the docs, for I don’t know how long, and now I feel I can…well!!
Anyway another ramble over.
Sarajane x
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Determined - no just plain stubborn is what most describe me as - not sure necessarily in a flattering way!
Went for my first appt with the oncologist yesterday…funny you should say about height! They measured me as 3cm taller than I thought I was…fantastic! I’m less short for my weight than I thought I was - bonus!
They also recommended I give up smoking before my chemo - I nearly died laughing…but my bcn is going to contact my GP to ask if they can prescribe the tablets to help as am allergic to patches and gum doesn’t work for me - we shall see!
Was warned that would put on weight during chemo - over my dead body (sorry about all the dead/died references but I also have a very warped sense of humour).
Also, weighed in again on Tuesday - lost 3.5lbs - how did that happen? Not complaining, suspect it was stress over onc appt! Long may it continue!!
Good luck with the bike…when it stops raining I’m going for a walk, I too am getting over an infection, which has stopped me walking (my usual form of exercise).
Sensible, determined, I almost sound like a grown up - yikes!
Keep on going, we will all get there!
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Norberte
Was just wondering if you ever got to SW? I used to go and have been thinking of joining again…wondered if you had solved your Oat Milk dilemma?
HC x
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Hi all
I have lost 2st on slimmers world this year and it saved my life. If I had not lost the weight I would not have found the lump.
I did stick with the diet for a month or so after starting chemo but I now have so many side effects that I have been told to eat when I can and what I wish to eat and to forget the diet for the time being.
My SW consultant has made me “paid up” and sends me texts to let me know what is happening and I plan to be back there at the end of March.
I am now on FEC 4 and have only added 2 pounds so I am still unconsciously choosing what is best for me. I too have stopped soya milk but hated rice milk so dietician at local cancer centre told me that milk is ok in moderation. To eat more fruit and less red meat so still thinking of diet.
Janvis xxx
Hi there
Went and weighed in this evening - medicinal chocs are taking their toll, along with the Baileys…although not worried about losing weight, don’t need all the weight I lost piling back on! (Pass me a pretzel!)
However, will still go (in between chemo treatments) as I would be far worse off otherwise…also gets me out the house and talking about something else!
Norberte - can I really get vouchers from the GP? I only pay for the weeks I attend, my consultant had told HQ of situation so don’t get charged for missed weeks…but cash atm is tight, so every little helps!
It is a healthy eating plan than works, as long as I follow the rules, and to be honest can’t afford to buy new set of clothes (again), so will have to watch what goes in my mouth from now on in!
SJ xx
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Thanks Norberte…I’ll let you know how I get on. Good tip about the vouchers too, I had no idea that they were available but I’ll ask next time i’m at the docs.
HC xx
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hi Chocciemuffin, bumping this also, it might be of interest to you
x sarah
Janvis - thank you, thank you, thank you. You have given me renewed hope.
I too have reasonably recently lost nearly 2st on the SW plan. I used to go to class but struggled to lose the last 7lbs or so to reach target & resented paying subs to just clap for most of night. I went it alone and within 3 wks reached target - typical. Anyway, I digress…
With eventually feeling happy with my weight/shape I’ve been a bit desolated to learn that most of us have gained anything from 1 > 3 stone during chemo/steroids. As much as I’d rather take the treatment to have a better chance of seeing my grandchildren grow up, I really wanted the tiniest glimmer of hope that I didn’t have to re-buy my ‘big’ clothes from the charity shops.
You are my hero {{{ hugs }}} xx Chris xx
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slightly off your topic but still slimming im doing weight watchers on line the new points system it is helping me maintain my weight while on chemo and then after will lose the stone ive put on. I have done slimming world in the past and both are good diets.
I lost 2.5 stone with SW and then piled it al on again by eating rubbish, steroids is my excuse! The breaks were well and truly off.
However, I am now back on the wagon, but not going to classes cos I still have all the info and find I remember most of the stuff. I am also going to get a wii fit to promote exercise . Going on ebay for that one. I used to go to the gym a lot, but didnt want to go cos of infection risk. Now am dreadfully unfit and figure that something i can do in my front room would fit in better
x sarah