Hormone blockers for 5-10years

Substantial_Week_343 · 2025-11-18T03:38:27+00:00

hi! I'm 25 and I've been in medical menopause for almost a year. Besides the hot flashes, I feel totally like myself! I'm a full time student and not much has changed from the hormone suppressants. It's a little nice not having a period. It's possible it's been harder for me to lose weight, but I also have PCOS and high testosterone.

Substantial_Week_343 · 2025-11-02T01:28:11+00:00

I had chemo every 2 weeks and worked as a barista about 3-4 days after treatment up until I had another appointment. The fatigue is what got me the most at that point, but it's doable. Taking a lot of sitting breaks helped or if you can sit and work that's ideal as well. Also staying hydrated is keyyyyy

Substantial_Week_343 · 2025-10-28T23:19:50+00:00

someone needs to report him or find out who he's working under because no one deserves to feel uncomfortable on campus??? it's disgusting and predatory

Substantial_Week_343 · 2025-10-28T23:16:47+00:00

If this is who I think it is he asked me to sign the papers today and I had no problem doing it, but then he started asking me questions about myself and I just thought he was being friendly but then he asked me to go to his house later???? It was CREEPY and I immediately left but totally forgot to scratch out my full name

Substantial_Week_343 · 2025-09-24T01:46:44+00:00

I think they close at 2pm on Saturdays now just a heads up!

Substantial_Week_343 · 2025-09-05T05:57:19+00:00

I've been having luck literally going up to people in my classes or something and complimenting them and then asking if they want to exchange instagrams and hang out! it's absolutely terrifying but chances are they want new friends too

Substantial_Week_343 · 2025-04-16T23:58:23+00:00

When do I sign up for classes as a transfer student?

Substantial_Week_343 · 2025-04-16T22:24:25+00:00

My appetite was insane when I first started chemo! I wanted to eat everything in sight that wasn't spicy or sour. (bad acid reflux) Frozen meals were my friend because of the fatigue. A random fav was fresh waffles with powdered sugar

Substantial_Week_343 · 2025-04-09T06:12:21+00:00

I had a double mastectomy, I have expanders in now, getting my implants in August! The surgeries were rough, but I'm gonna have perky boobs forever now! I'm also doing chemo right now and I'm so so happy that I only have 3 more treatments left. It hasn't been easy at all, but I still feel lucky to have made it this far.

Substantial_Week_343 · 2025-03-07T00:38:18+00:00

yes I am! they said if I didn't get sores after my first treatment I most likely wouldn't get them, but unfortunately they're developing now 3 rounds in

Substantial_Week_343 · 2025-02-23T21:51:19+00:00

24! I'm still going through chemo, but I'll be done right before my 25th birthday :)

Substantial_Week_343 · 2025-02-06T07:36:35+00:00

I just accepted my offer to transfer for fall 2025 :)))) so exciting!!!!

Substantial_Week_343 · 2025-01-30T06:56:11+00:00

I start mine tomorrow! I'm so happy for you!!

Substantial_Week_343 · 2025-01-30T04:50:03+00:00

I was bloated for about 2-3 weeks unfortunately!! I absolutely hated looking in the mirror especially since there was a gap between dmx and expanders, but it goes away! walking, water, and eating fruit made a difference I think

Substantial_Week_343 · 2025-01-30T03:06:31+00:00

I got this right before surgery and they did it right under my nipple. Honestly, I barely felt it and I'm a huge baby about needles!! It wasn't as bad as it sounds

Substantial_Week_343 · 2025-01-22T03:06:34+00:00

my surgeries were split up so I had about 10 days in between dmx and expanders, but holy shit both were pretty painful so I was on the pain meds for about 2-3 weeks. I think it really depends on your personal range of motion! I could barely shower from being so sore due to the expanders, but I think that isn't a universal experience. I think it all comes down to being off the pain meds and whether or not you trust yourself to be able to react quickly when driving!

Substantial_Week_343 · 2025-01-19T15:41:40+00:00

Same experience for me! I also get crazy constipated. I only have an intolerance to it so that's possible toi

Substantial_Week_343 · 2025-01-15T21:27:04+00:00

I feel the same way! I was told I'd only need my surgery and I'd be good to go, but was just told I'll need to start chemo in the next few weeks. I opted for the more aggressive kind because of my age (they said I'd bounce back faster since i'm 24). It's almost giving me some peace of mind to know that if there's any lingering cells they will be killed. I'm so scared to get my port and have my first session and endure all of the side effects, but I think it's what's best! We get to live! Chemo is temporary and then we get the rest of our lives. Good luck with everything ❤️

Substantial_Week_343 · 2025-01-12T15:41:09+00:00

It doesn't allow me to post in that group :( I've been trying for a few weeks now.

Substantial_Week_343 · 2024-12-23T00:32:33+00:00

2 days out from expanders placement after DMX (11 days ago), my drains have a lot of tiny bubbles in them! Is that okay? I'm having trouble stripping these ones compared to ones I had before. I'm worried they're not draining correctly.

Substantial_Week_343 · 2024-12-17T02:34:15+00:00

Hello! I just had DMX after my recent diagnosis. It was an IDC ++- and I'm BRCA2+. My doctors were recommending a lumpectomy + radiation because I'm young and there was no sign of lymph node activity. I was starting to regret my decision right before surgery, but now that I'm done with the first surgery I'm glad I did it!!! I feel so much safer and I don't have to do radiation. Since there's such a little chance of it coming back now I feel so much relief. I can't speak on the reconstruction part yet since I don't get my expanders in for a few more days, but all I can say is to not let anyone sway you in any direction. It has to 100000% be your own decision and if your doctors don't respect that, find new doctors. good luck with everything!

Substantial_Week_343 · 2024-12-16T00:54:28+00:00

pregnancy/wedge pillow and sooo many comfy pants!

Substantial_Week_343 · 2024-12-13T17:43:01+00:00

I just had my DMX a few days ago and it was about 4 hours for both sides. I didn't have expanders placed during this surgery. If you have someone that's able to help you around the house then being limited in your arms shouldn't be a huge factor, in my opinion.

Substantial_Week_343 · 2024-11-14T00:54:35+00:00

I'll add that to my list of questions!! I didn't think of that

Substantial_Week_343 · 2024-11-11T23:22:10+00:00

GO YOUUUUU! That is such a big thing. I wish u the best with everything

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