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Firework · 03-25-2012, 02:21 PM

I started Herceptin Aug 11 same day as chemo. I began Arimidex January 2012.
My weight increased during chemo, lack of activity and diet choices (ate whatever I wanted.....pasta, ice cream and Indian food! Total gained 10lbs.
By Febuary I'd added 5 more! I've been doing water aerobics, walking 10,000 steps a day and have reduced food portions and sugar. I stay between 120 to 122. Can not get below 120!!!
My issue is with my wardrobe. I can't afford to go buy an entire wardrobe nor can I afford to buy a new set of uniforms for my job!!
Has anyone found a way to reduce their weight while on Arimidex/ Herceptin ?
Thanks,
Lorraine

03-25-2012, 02:21 PM	#8
Firework Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Satellite Beach, Florida Posts: 36	Re: trends that weight management is going to be important in treating HER2-positive I started Herceptin Aug 11 same day as chemo. I began Arimidex January 2012. My weight increased during chemo, lack of activity and diet choices (ate whatever I wanted.....pasta, ice cream and Indian food! Total gained 10lbs. By Febuary I'd added 5 more! I've been doing water aerobics, walking 10,000 steps a day and have reduced food portions and sugar. I stay between 120 to 122. Can not get below 120!!! My issue is with my wardrobe. I can't afford to go buy an entire wardrobe nor can I afford to buy a new set of uniforms for my job!! Has anyone found a way to reduce their weight while on Arimidex/ Herceptin ? Thanks, Lorraine __________________ Dx'd 5/2011 IDC 1.6cm, stage 1, grade 2, er+pr-, HER 2, 0/2 nodes, P53 75%, KI67 90% 6/23 bilat mast, port 6/27 expanders, 8/08 AC x6, Herceptin 1 yr., Arimidex -Jan 1st 2012- 5 years, reconstruction- exchange surgery 3/30, nipples 7/2012? Then tattoos......