[PinkGirl]

I am trying to figure out why I don't feel so great most days. My main
problems are fatigue, pain, and being fat. I take Celexa
and Arimidex which can both cause fatigue; the pain, I hope, is from the
Arimidex; and I originally blamed the weight gain on the Decadron and the
Herceptin, but I have been off treatments since Jan./07, so now I am
thinking it is because of menopause. I eat right almost all of the time. I do "fall off the wagon" sometimes and get into some chocolate, ice cream,
cookies etc., but most of the time I eat good food. I am too tired to exercise and everything hurts afterwards. I am amazed at the women who say they exercised and even jogged during chemo. I could barely get out of bed.

Other than worrying and being scared about having a recurrence, the
weight gain (40 lbs.) is the thing that upsets me the most. It sure is
stubborn weight. It doesn't want to go away.

My last blood work was okay but I was at the low end of normal for my thyroid, ANC, and iron. I feel bad complaining about weight when so many of you are dealing with mets. You guys are so strong and positive and truly inspirational.