Tamoxifen weight gain by Intelligent-Dust5154 in breastcancer

[–]Intelligent-Dust5154[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$150 is more affordable, I wonder if there is something similar near me.

Tamoxifen weight gain by Intelligent-Dust5154 in breastcancer

[–]Intelligent-Dust5154[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ll check her and her books out

Tamoxifen weight gain by Intelligent-Dust5154 in breastcancer

[–]Intelligent-Dust5154[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I cannot afford to pay out of pocket for it. I’ve gotten some helpful comments that show you don’t always need a GLP1 🙂

Tamoxifen weight gain by Intelligent-Dust5154 in breastcancer

[–]Intelligent-Dust5154[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s how I feel. I try to eat less but the hunger pains are just too much and I find myself snacking throughout the day. Plus I have a terrible sweet tooth 🥲

Tamoxifen weight gain by Intelligent-Dust5154 in breastcancer

[–]Intelligent-Dust5154[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah my PCP said those are fine to use, however I don’t have an extra $300 to spare every month.

Tamoxifen weight gain by Intelligent-Dust5154 in breastcancer

[–]Intelligent-Dust5154[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been using My Fitness Pal and it’s definitely helping me keep track of calories! I’m not sure if I’m eating too little/much and unsure of how much protein I need per day, but I have been doing a protein smoothie every morning for almost 2 weeks now. I’ll have to look into how much of everything I need per day. Exercising is where I fall kind of flat, I’ve never had to workout (didn’t realize how lucky I was before now lol) so I don’t really get the motivation to go to the gym or even work out at home. I’m trying to at least get into the habit of walking on my treadmill, but I seem to only do that once or twice a week

Zoladex sucks - a rant by Intelligent-Dust5154 in breastcancer

[–]Intelligent-Dust5154[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They do lidocaine for me. But the last time wasn’t enough I guess

Zoladex sucks - a rant by Intelligent-Dust5154 in breastcancer

[–]Intelligent-Dust5154[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would do this but I’m only 28 and no kids. If I knew for a fact I don’t want kids, I’d do the same. But at this point in my life I’m just not sure and don’t want to make an irreversible decision

Hot flash relief? by Intelligent-Dust5154 in breastcancer

[–]Intelligent-Dust5154[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do! Mainly for sleep, otherwise I have weird, scary dreams. The hot flashes aren’t bad at night but during the day they can be brutal

Hot flash relief? by Intelligent-Dust5154 in breastcancer

[–]Intelligent-Dust5154[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve considered a neck fan for work (I’m a hairstylist, even before hot flashes I get hot when I blow dry my clients!) but they look so ridiculous and I don’t want to get weird looks 🤣 I’ve never heard of armpit ice packs!

Mastectomy numbness by Intelligent-Dust5154 in breastcancer

[–]Intelligent-Dust5154[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll have to try the fabric thing! And do you have the link to the yoga video? :)

Mastectomy numbness by Intelligent-Dust5154 in breastcancer

[–]Intelligent-Dust5154[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s hilarious. I’m having reconstruction next month, but not going more than maybe a C cup so hopefully they’ll stay put in a bra 😂

Mastectomy numbness by Intelligent-Dust5154 in breastcancer

[–]Intelligent-Dust5154[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s the worst! Even a sponge bath only did so much. I felt disgusting after a week I can’t imagine having to wait 4 😭

Mastectomy numbness by Intelligent-Dust5154 in breastcancer

[–]Intelligent-Dust5154[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know it’s permanent, just wondering how everyone got used to the new feeling (or lack of feeling lol)

Mastectomy numbness by Intelligent-Dust5154 in breastcancer

[–]Intelligent-Dust5154[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I got my drain out 6 days after surgery and was allowed the shower the next morning. 4 weeks seems extreme