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so much weight gain…

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so much weight gain… Why so much weight gain?ahhhhhhhhh…

I am nearly at the end of my treatment and coping well. Thats apart from the weight gain, I have never been slight but I had curves and felt like a woman. I just feel like a blob now, all my clothes are tight and I just don’t feel womanly.

I know that I needed treatment and I am grateful. Have not done any exercise for ages, could not through operations and too sick and tired through chemo and rads. I just feel I have had so many changes, I so want to be slimmer and healthier.

Any comments or inspirational ideas? This is such a little thing compared to having cancer, but I feel very fedup at the moment.

Thanks and have a good New Year.

Rosiexxxx

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Hello 2 1/2 years ago I was at the same stage as you are now and I know exactly how you feel. The thing is that during treatment it was too easy to comfort eat, both my husband and I ate all the things that we would normally not have in the house(he has heart disease, we always tried to eat well). The problem is I have always had a bit of a weight problem and this didn’t help. I put on a stone during treatment but I am going to apportion some blame on to tamoxifen because no matter how hard I try now the weight won’t move. I’ve tried exercising I only end up shattered, walking is the best thing.

Thats the bad news, the good news is that I drink far more water than I have ever drunk, I make sure that I have at 1 1/2 litres a day and I do look a lot better and in a strange way I 'm sure that having the cancer has made a difference to how I look and feel. It may sound stupid but when I compare photos taken 4 or 5 years ago to those taken recently I do look better, younger in fact!! Photos taken during the time I was having radiotherphy showed me as being bloated round the face but photos taken 6 months later showed me looking a lot better. So basically what I’m trying to say is that things will get better, but for now just go with the flow and be kind to yourself for a while. And go easy on the chocolates!!

Hazel

Happy New Year to you all!

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it can be done Hi Rosie,
know just what you mean, I finished treatment in November this year.
I was over weight before cancer and while going through Chemo lived on mashed potatoes so lost some weight.
During rads I joined a slimming group and have been eating healthily.
I bought a little dog and walk every day even the bad ones, were I’ve had to phone home for my hubby to come and get us.
I have lost just over 2 stone and lighter than before cancer.
I plan to take up swimming in the New Year, its good exercise, the water will support my joints and I can lay back and float when I get tired.
I think eating well and drinking loads of water should help but it takes time.

Glo xx

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Thanks Thank you Hazel, its nice to know that you are l"ooking better and younger".good on you.

You had the same treatment as me 6x FEC and 25 rads and it does seem to bloat me.

I know I have to give myself a bit of time and I have the gym lined up but just don’t have the energy at the moment.

It was lovely to hear that you are well and healthy.

thanks for taking time to let me know that it gets better, I appreciate it.

have a good New Year

Rosiexx

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Great News Thanks for the advice and Its good to know. I am considering a slimming group and would love to have a dog.

I am feeling better today, still the same weight, but more positive about giving myself time.

Having a place to air things and getting good support and kindness really helps;thanks.

Have a great New Year and I wish you a healthy 2007

Rosiexxx

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Greetings Rosie,
I joined Slimming World 7 weeks ago and so far have lost almost a stone. I found the first two weeks difficult but after that my taste buds started changing and I am enjoying my healthy eating (allowing for Christmas!). I have found the group support invaluable - I’m sure I wouldn’t be able to do it on my own.
I am having a gentle programme worked out for me at the gym next week. I only had rads and not chemo so haven’t had it as tough as you. Sending you all good wishes for a healthy year ahead.
Ros