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Catherine · 01-16-2008, 10:06 PM

Jade and others,

Jade, I did not get over anxious about my cancer dx once the lexapro kicked it. I really feel like the Lexapro helped me cope. RE: weight gain: I weighed 125 pounds before chemo, 110 pounds after chemo. It has been about 17 months since chemo and I now weigh 135. I have been off of Lexapro since Sep 07. I have not worked much to get back to my pre cancer weight of 125. So basically I am 10 pounds over weight. I am not sure if the Lexapro helped me gain weight, but I am greatful that my oncologist recommended the Lexapro. During Chemo, I did take Ativan a fair amount at the beginning. At the end of chemo, I just took it once in a while. My goal now is to excercise more and to cut out some of my luxury food. I have to say that I do not look fat, so I want to take off a few pounds because I know that it is the healthy thing to do. I agree with what others say on this post....take whatever helps you...find what works for you. Support yourself anyway you can. Be kind to yourself.

Catherine

01-16-2008, 10:06 PM	#22
Catherine Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 715	Lexapro Jade and others, Jade, I did not get over anxious about my cancer dx once the lexapro kicked it. I really feel like the Lexapro helped me cope. RE: weight gain: I weighed 125 pounds before chemo, 110 pounds after chemo. It has been about 17 months since chemo and I now weigh 135. I have been off of Lexapro since Sep 07. I have not worked much to get back to my pre cancer weight of 125. So basically I am 10 pounds over weight. I am not sure if the Lexapro helped me gain weight, but I am greatful that my oncologist recommended the Lexapro. During Chemo, I did take Ativan a fair amount at the beginning. At the end of chemo, I just took it once in a while. My goal now is to excercise more and to cut out some of my luxury food. I have to say that I do not look fat, so I want to take off a few pounds because I know that it is the healthy thing to do. I agree with what others say on this post....take whatever helps you...find what works for you. Support yourself anyway you can. Be kind to yourself. Catherine __________________ Catherine Found my own lump in the shower April 2006 at the age of 58 Stage IIB, ER- PR- HER2+++ multi focal tumors, largest 2.3cm Chemo first: AC/Taxol over 16 weeks Bilateral mastectomy Sep 06 33 rads after the surgery 1 year of Herceptin completed Dec 07 15 years and no recurrence as of April 2021