2 years on

FormerMember
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I was first diagnosed with grade 3 aggressive breast cancer  end of Feb 2019. 2 surgeries, lumpectomy and reconstruction followed by total lymph removal and 2 further hospital admissions( neutropenic sepsis from chemo + admission to burns  as a result of radio) later I have still been suffering from post radiation therapy in my left breast, a bright red rash which took six weeks using Dermagel ( supplied by radiotherapy)and taking antibiotics to clear up. Apparently all check up mammograms ( due last month March) are delayed in our area. I had the Onco test apparently I'm high risk and need chemo but after the neutropenic sepsis  it was suggested more chemo might kill me. So here I am in limbo still suffering, still wearing a very uncomfortable lymph stocking and need to lose weight urgently( for my imminent knee replacement therapy). Any ideas from other members would be most welcome.

  • Sorry you still struggling.  I struggled with my weight but for last t years I e managed to maintain a reasonable overweight level - 12 stone 10.  My target is always to be under 13 stone.  I have been 12 stone but that was on severely restricted diet.  I am type 2 diabetic so watch my carbs and reduced carbs stops me putting in weight.  Type 2 diabetic can struggle with weight because of insulin resistance so I test my BG to try to work out foods that don't raise it too sharply.  I aim to be u Dee 50g carbs a day.  I have 2 slices low carb bread toasted with butter for breakfast .  Lunch & dinner varies.  My biggest issue is I don't eat meat and I've gone off cheese - influence of living with 2 vegans.  I make soups like broccoli soup which I enjoy.  Because I have a meter I know I can eat a jacket potato with little impact on my BG.  Can't eat chips regularly.  Pasta & rice in small amounts.  Sauces though are fine like chilli with veggie mince, curry with fake chicken.  Veggie burger with only 1/2 the bun!  Adopting these changes I've lost 2 stone and maintained!   So try reducing carbs - I ate carb heavy meals and increase protein & good fats .

    Late mammogram-mine got later every year till year 5 almost 6 months late .  I'm now back to 3 yearly but I'm scared it's too long .