Weightloss Support

Hay lass it's dean I hear you when you say pain. I only finished my chemo and radiotherapy 3 weeks ago. And and it was directed to my neck which in turn must have passed though mouth my whole mouth is full of ulcers and I mean I can't put my tongue on any place with out hitting a cluster of ulcers. I can't stand them that's the reason I can't eat well that and dry mouth it's like everything I put in my mouth stings. I try ready break to day it felt like acid and bought tears to my eyes my family keep pushing me but they don't understand the has got me on a lot of pain killers such as orahmorph 100ml per day that a whole bottle plus paracetamol 1000mg every 4 aspirin mouth washes plus other mouth wash difflam and theses other ones which are not English they told me to up the orahmorph but I don't want to turn in to a addict. Even tho I probably all ready am any way but if I was you lass go and see the gp iv noticed when you got the you got the big c you can nearly get what you want but a 100% up your pain relief there are no hero's when pain is concerned I say my pain out of 8 out of 10 but it was 10 so I must be getting better slowly but there is nothing wrong will some strong pain killers to get you though this tough patch take care lass x

Kind regards dean xx 

Hi Cannon,

One of the side effects of Letrozole and Anastrzole can be weight gain.  However, when I said that to my GP, she said "it just means you have to work a bit harder to lose it"!  Needless to say, she is a size 10..... Still as I had an operation on my knee last year as well as treatment for breast cancer, I have to give it a go.  I have upped my step count from 1000 just after the knee op to 7000 now, but although that is good for me, I can't see it is making any difference to my weight, but I do feel so much better for getting out and walking so I will persevere.

Not sure if that helps?

Linda

It has taken me nearly 6months to lose 1 st 3lbs. Pretty disappointed with myself. Think it's now time to start playing by the (Slimming world) rules and not mine to make a concerted effort this week as it is costing a fortune! Once I get to my goal weight it will be free! If I can just lose 3 lbs I will be in the 12 stones bracket.....and that'll seem so much better. 

Trying to get as much exercise as possible so just joined a " walking netball" group which considering my loathing of all things energetic was rather fun! 

Hope all going well for everyone. Kathy xx

Hey Dean,

That really sucks having all of those ulcers! I know when I've had one in the past, my Mum has had me use lemon juice or salt on it. It was horrific! So you have my sympathies entirely! I hope they clear up soon for you! Has the doc suggested anything you might be able to use to get rid of them?

Hey GM,

1stone and 3 lbs is an awesome loss, doesn't matter how long it takes to lose it. The point is, it's gone! I'm sure those last 3 will soon melt away too! Especially with the new walking netball hobby! That's awesome!

Me on the other hand, diet is out of the window for the next few days. Cake and alcohol are definitely the name of the game! Just had a Hysteroscopy this morning, and looks like the womb cancer is growing back. So I'm sore, cramping, and bleeding - soooooooooo....... CAKE! Lol

'Assuming the position' also aggravated my back. So, yeh.... lol

Lass

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Monday.

That's when - by hook or by crook - I will start the exercises again.

With the pain and meh news, I've looked to food for comfort again. No weight has gone on, but I can see it being a slippery slope.

So pain killers are stocked up and decision is made. So the pain can sod off and let me get back to shifting weight. After all, the less weight my bones and muscles have to carry around, the less pain I'll be in as there' not so much of a strain on them.

Right?

How's everyone else doing? Any successes, problems, or failures folks want to share?

Lass

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Hey Lass - make the most of the weekend with everything you're going through, you deserve to give yourself a break over the weekend. :)

I have found a good snack (sort of thing) that is a sweet treat - I had an inspired idea when I was in the supermarket last week.  I saw frozen yoghurt in the isle and thought I'd buy my usual low fat yoghurts and put them in the freezer.  So, when they come out of the freezer, they take so long to scrape my way through them (about 20 minutes! instead of the short time it normally takes to eat a yoghurt) that it keeps me occupied. :)

That sounds like an awesome plan Lesley! If I had any freezer space, I'd be popping one in now!

I am laughing though. Just back from the GP where they checked a few moles and are referring me under the 2 week pathway to be seen. Because they have scored like a 7 on his checklist where you only need a 3 to be referred. Lol

They do say things come in 3's......

Lass

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Hiya Lass 

Hi Lass 

I didn't get chance to get back on the computer yesterday and was going to ask what the 'miles' were - now I see that you've changed it I understand your post ;) Oh My, you are really going through it aren't you :(. It seems to be one thing after another at the moment for you - I do feel for you.  Definitely start the diet again on Monday!!! - this weekend is for treating yourself I reckon.

I also found something else nice in Tescos today.  I've been trying to avoid dairy - apart from a yohgurt a day, but that's it   Next to the frozen vegetarian section I found some caramel and pecan ice cream - free from dairy, gluten, soya, no added sugar etc.  A whole pot is only 425 calories - in comparison to a similar size pot of Ben and Jerry's ice cream which is 1,150 calories - similar price too..

Hey Hope,

Did you enjoy Madeira? Did you manage to get on the sled? I was thinking of you.

And yes, drinking is very easy these days. I try and restrict it to using it as a painkiller only, or on social occasions. When boredom sets in, I craft or try and find something to do.

A job is def not easy, especially when you don't know how you're going to be from one day to the next.

Lesley,

Yeh, autocorrect on my phone. Lol. It does love to change the odd word here and There, or remove letters, or capitalise things that shouldn't be. It only does it on this website though. No idea why.

And Yeh, I did laugh when he said he was going to refer me. My Dad is currently waiting on biopsy results on a mole, so I figured I should stop putting it off and get mine checked. Especially as if I do have a PTEN mutation, then skin cancer is one I'm at high risk of.

So we shall see what happens I guess.

Now, your ice cream substitute.... is it frozen cashew nuts? Because I've had that before and it was terrible! But if there's a decent Ben and Jerry's alternative out There, I'll be all over it like a rash! Lol. (Btw, Skinny Cow tastes awful!)

L

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