[Gerri]

Hi Terri,

Nice picture, too bad about the ban on snide comments regarding your choice in "hats". Suffice it to say I am a die-hard Angels fan.

Now to the real reason for your post - the dreaded weight gain! I have always struggled with my weight and had just (on purpose) lost 16 pounds prior to my dx. When going over the side effects of chemo, my onc told me that more women gain weight than lose it whlie undergoing treatment. NOT FAIR! If I had to get cancer, could I not have at least ONE perk? I tried to be careful and eat well, but still gained 20 pounds. I have to admit that I never excercised this entire time, so that may have contributed to the weight gain. I still have that extra poundage and for the most part, really eat a healthy diet - not perfect, but better than many of my family and co-workers. I am now over a year out of treatment, have entered menopause and am taking Femara and another drug (non-cancer related) that "may cause weight gain". So, whats a girl to do? I think the only thing we can do is make sure that we eat a healthy diet, cut out the junk food and EXCERCISE! While undergoing treatment I think you really need to focus on proper nutrition and not worry about your weight as long as you are eating properly - I know, not so easy to do.

Now about hair. Losing it is hard, but the good thing is that it does come back after you are done with treatment. Mine came back just as thick and the same color as before - no gray! I actually wear it shorter and curlier than I used to because I ended up really liking it this way.

Hang in there Terri, you are going to do great.

Take good care,

Gerri

GO ANGELS - sorry just couldn't resist!