Hi i also have to lose 10 kg, which i put on about 5 years ago when i was diagnosed with depression. since then breast cancer, chemo and radiotherapy - (finished treatment 6 months ago ) and the doctor put the hard word on me to lose weight. I have sought help from a hypnotherapist/counsellor, who will place a virtual balloon in my stomach but also gives me lots of support to lose weight. Like my very own supporter in my corner! I do go to the gym but have a problem with serving sizes and comfort eating. I have already lost 2 kg in the last two weeks- but the truth will tell when i go past the 6 kg mark. REally looking forward to fitting into clothes off the rack! keeping on the weight can be an emotional tie. i have done lots of counselling in the last 12 months to try and deal with any angst i have been holding-and now i finally feel positive. this idea may not suit everyone, but i do feel like i need some one to hold my hand personally and help me through this. it is like kicking an addiction. And don't be too hard on yourselves - when you are ready, you will take control and lose the weight. until then it is important to exercise and try and eat healthily ... View more

Hi, just a few more words of encouragement. you will be brave hwen it counts- even though you won't feel brave and the tears will come and go frequently. I gained lots of support from a local support group who meet every month, while i was going through chemo and radiation. I found it easier to speak to people face to face. all the best with the bag: my sister had bowel cancer and has to have a bag permananetly for the other side. I am lucky, i only have to wear a fake boob! We are all cheering for you. ... View more

HI Catherine, i was diagnosed this year with breast cancer too and have only had one lot of chemo so far - so we are almost at the same stage. I am waiting for my hair to fall out this week and will have my seond chemo next week. I have joined some local cancer groups and that has helped me stay positive and know i am not alone. I am also seeking counselling at the cancer care centre to keep my head in the right space! i hope your chemo is going ok. ... View more

Hi Jules yes all went well, it is now 8 weeks since surgery and i have started chemotherapy. I feel really good in this third week since chemo and have to go back again next week. I have met some lovely people in local supprit groups and I also treasure the comments i receive on line. so thankyou for your reply ... View more

thankyou for your lovely support. i read your message before I went to have the injections and it made me realise it was only one step on a long road - and i could get through it. I have so many postive comments and a phone call today from survivors i know now it is possible and it is ok to feel bad at times. Still got a smile! ... View more

thankyou so muh for your lovely thoughts. I was really agonising over the lymph nodes injection today - but all the replies i got helped me through the day. I am really grateful for the valuable information you have supplied re healing and prosthesis. I am looking forward to having a day that i don't think of breast cancer. ... View more

HI I am newly diagnosed too, but noticed it is now 9 months after your intial comment. hope is all going well for you. i am just about to start on my journey with a masectomy in two days. I am more worried about getting back my life after. i still don't know what sort of other treatment i need. ... View more