All is well....:)
Thanks for asking Ayse so I figured I'd post it.
Too funny though and you sisters might get a kick out of this one.
I say to him, " Gee doc, I can't believe that I gained more weight", hoping for some encouragement or even a little white lie about the effects of chemo and steroids on the body. Ladies, I'm almost 2 years out now so I really know that it's due to my love of food....come on I'm Italian. But I pay this guy to be nice right?!
His response:.....get ready........wait for it......
I THINK IT'S DUE TO SNACKING.....Do you snack a lot ?
It just struck me so funny.......in case any of you out there didn't know this I wanted to be the first to tell you.
Ya gotta have a sense of humor in this battle and thank goodness I was in a good mood
Comments
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So true Natly, so truenatly15 said:Wanda thanks for sharing
Wanda thanks for sharing your good news, and now I know what my problem is. Too many snacks for an Italian girl makes her gain weight.
So true Natly, so true 0 -
I just laughed out loud!
Thanks for that...I just laughed out loud and I'm at work! I, too, have gained weight. And though I am not Italian I live with an Italian husband who cooks and that almost counts as being Italian yourself. I remember when I was going through chemo, I actually lost 20 lbs. It was a steady slow drop every week. My onc, who is Italian, kept asking me, are you eating? I finally said, of course, I'm eating. My husband's Italian...how could I not eat? He would be so offended! Gotta love it!0 -
Too manyjnl said:Congrats!
Snacks are good for us! LOL Thanks for sharing your good news!
Love, Leeza
Too many snacks make a german girl gain weight too.
Wanda, so glad everything went well for you. Thanks for the good news.
marge0 -
You're so rightNJMom10 said:I just laughed out loud!
Thanks for that...I just laughed out loud and I'm at work! I, too, have gained weight. And though I am not Italian I live with an Italian husband who cooks and that almost counts as being Italian yourself. I remember when I was going through chemo, I actually lost 20 lbs. It was a steady slow drop every week. My onc, who is Italian, kept asking me, are you eating? I finally said, of course, I'm eating. My husband's Italian...how could I not eat? He would be so offended! Gotta love it!
You have to keep a sense of humor. If I've gained weight it's the potato chips that keep calling my name. And the ice cream, and the lasagna. But I keep up with the exercise and have added yoga. Feels good!0 -
So, so happy for you, Wandaskipper54 said:You're so right
You have to keep a sense of humor. If I've gained weight it's the potato chips that keep calling my name. And the ice cream, and the lasagna. But I keep up with the exercise and have added yoga. Feels good!
And about the weight gain--I've been on Zoloft for 18 months and Arimidex for a year. I've gained 15 pounds since that time. I go to the gym 3-4 times a week and try to eat sensibly most of the time. Well guess what?! Both my onc. and PCP tell me that BOTH Zoloft and Arimidex cause weight gain! I am now being weaned off Zoloft (I don't think I need it anymore anyway). Of course, I'll stay on the Arimidex. Maybe that will help me lose at least half of the 15 pounds!
It's not always the food--sometimes with these drugs you're fighting a losing battle. I try not to stress too much, but I have to be honest--it really bothers me sometimes.
Celebrate your good news, Wanda!
Hugs, Renee0 -
Thanks goodness for that medical opinion, LOL
And here I thought the added weight I was carrying around just magically appeared. Boy I do love some salty,crunchies...and some sweets... and some gooey chewies. But I hate that E word (exercise)
Thanks for the giggle,
Jennifer0 -
Congratulations on your good
Congratulations on your good news! It's grand to hear you get to come in every 6 months as apposed to every 3. I have "snacking issues" as well. I agree humor is so good for the soul!
Ines0 -
One word for youBella Luna said:Congratulations on your good
Congratulations on your good news! It's grand to hear you get to come in every 6 months as apposed to every 3. I have "snacking issues" as well. I agree humor is so good for the soul!
Ines
WHEW!!!
xoxo
Victoria0 -
Wanda .. Yahoo! Good news indeed.aisling8 said:One word for you
WHEW!!!
xoxo
Victoria
Celebrate -- getting back to normal, or what we breast cancer gals know as our new normal .. testing, scans, and bi-yearly Oncologist appointments.
I just want any Oncologist .. to say "its okay that you continue to carry around a few extra pounds, ... after all you've been thru with breast cancer, and all" .. okay, just my wishful thinking.
ahhh.. snacking -- hits us Russian Gals, as well. LOL.
So hap hap happy for you!
Vicki Sam0 -
You made me laugh! JustNJMom10 said:I just laughed out loud!
Thanks for that...I just laughed out loud and I'm at work! I, too, have gained weight. And though I am not Italian I live with an Italian husband who cooks and that almost counts as being Italian yourself. I remember when I was going through chemo, I actually lost 20 lbs. It was a steady slow drop every week. My onc, who is Italian, kept asking me, are you eating? I finally said, of course, I'm eating. My husband's Italian...how could I not eat? He would be so offended! Gotta love it!
You made me laugh! Just happy that you got good news!
Lex0 -
Snacking, well, who wouldsea60 said:That's funny!
I'm so glad everything turned out good!
Thanks for sharing,
Sylvia
Snacking, well, who would have guessed. Oh, and it affects the Irish, Scottish, French, Welsh, American Indian too. LOL Happy to hear all is well.
Stef0 -
Congrats!Bella Luna said:Congratulations on your good
Congratulations on your good news! It's grand to hear you get to come in every 6 months as apposed to every 3. I have "snacking issues" as well. I agree humor is so good for the soul!
Ines
Congrats!0
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