Down in Dallas, please help!!

Hi, my name is Margaret, I live in Dallas. I had a TAH/BSO on March 23, 2001. I also was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time in August of 2000. My problem is a swelly belly that I am SO sick of. I started my exercise regimen of walking 5 times a week about two months post surgery and I lost weight and some of the belly. However, when I went from an HRT patch to an Estradiol pill in August of this year, I began to gain weight in my abdomen, hips, thighs, and butt. I am very confused because I do not know if the swelly belly is from the hyst or from the hormones or what. I took myself OFF the hormones two weeks ago and I am having a hormone saliva panel test to see exactly what my levels are. Can you please tell me if this is normal for me to be more than seven months post op and to be this swollen in the belly? I am tempted to go to my Doctor to make sure my belly swelling is not something more serious. ANY advice or words you can offer me would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks so much
Margaret
marscho@telocity.com

Hi Margaret!

Welcome to Hystersisters! I'm so glad you found us!

The one thing I have found out since I found this site is that everyones experience has been different. Everyone heals at different rates of speed, some have the swelly belly, other do not.

I have found however, that if its something that would cause you to worry, its always best to have your Dr check it out. They should be able to check everything out, make sure what you're experiencing is normal and ease those fears.

I don't have any first hand experience with hormones as I won't be able to take any for quite a while yet but you might want to check out the hormone jungle forum also as there may be ladies there experiencing the same thing.

I wish you the best and hope you'll be able to find some answers.

{{hugs}}

Vicki