Hi,
I am pre menopausal and have been on Zoladex for 6 months post chemo and op. I have now been advised to take Anastrozole, which is making me feel very low almost depressed. I spoke to my oncologist about the Zoladex as the monthly injection really hurts and the flashes and dripping with sweat is horrible, but she told me that it is just a measure until I hit menopause. Having just had the test and being nowhere near menopause by all accounts, the thought of being a hot sweaty depressive has called for action...
I asked her if making eostragen was the issue why can't I have my ovaries removed. I have had two children and not planning to have any more. Quality of life is paramount, and she said yes straight away!
To the original poster, I see you are so young to have something so drastic, and removal there's no going back. Speak to your oncologist about the alternatives? One alternative there IS NOT is dicing with your life. Stopping everything because of weight gain is ludicrous. I understand that weight is very important in the society we live in today, but two stones is not obese, and you are alive.
Looking after yourself ie going to the gym and eating healthily is so good for you, and if you keep it up, you'll look fabulous and feel great. I on,y wish I had the energy to walk, as apart from low mood I ache all over. But back to you, the most attractive people are fit and healthy-looking and if you can leave the scales alone and tone your ass 😃 AND taken the meds that will stop this horrible disease getting you again, you will have beaten it.
Before I go, before diagnosis, I was a size 10 and weighed 8 1/2 stones. I started getting fit by going to the gym and swimming and aerobics and according to the scales I went up to 9 3/4 stones. I was horrifiedut confused! I was still a size 10. And looking back at photos, was in the best shape of my life. Ditch the scales, not your health.
