Losing Belly Fat

[MJo]

Everyone's body is different. I gained a lot of weight during treatment, especially in the belly. My last Herceptin was in November 2006. My diet hasn't changed any. In fact, I have an appointment with the nutritionist at the cancer center to help me learn to eat better. But I am losing belly fat without trying. I can actually pull in my stomach now. There probably is no proof on this, but I think some of us gain weight around the middle with Herceptin or maybe retain water with the treatment. So take heart. When I looked at my body profile sideways in the mirror during treatment, my stomach bulged big time. I looked at myself yesterday and I could actually pull in my gut. It doesn't happen to everyone, but it happened to me.

[Andi]

I have just stopped herceptin for the second time (this time I was taking it weekly) and have already noticed a change. My weight is only a couple of pounds different, but I can sure tell the difference the way clothes fit.

[Jeanette]

I also gained weight on treatment. Not so much in the belly , but in the abdomen, and having only one boob it makes it look even bigger. rather frustrating when trying to buy somethig nice to wear to my granddaughters wedding. Jeanette

[Caroline UK]

Great to hear I'm not the only one finding skirts and jeans a lot tighter but not seeming to have actually put much more weight on. I love this site! I'm on number 11 of 18 Herceptins and you've given me something else to look forward to once it finishes.

[LindaC]

I to have gained a lot of belly fat, I would love to get rid of it .I have gone up two sizes already and I refuse to go shopping for new things.I am so happy to hear that your belly fat went down maybe mine will to when I get off the treatments.

[Sheila]

I really thing they should pu this on Herceptin as a side effect. I have put on 23 pounds over the past 3 1/2 year....no diet change, just clothing size!!! If i am ever taken off, I hope the belly fat goes away!