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What Causes Weight Gain Post Bi-lateral Mastectomy?
It will be two years in May since my bi-lateral mastectomy. I am very happy with my decision Against reconstruction, however I am very discouraged with weight gain....primarily all around my waist. I am active, exercise regularly and am post menapause. Seventeen lymph nodes were removed from right breast....none on left. I have been taking arimidex for two years.
Thanks for posting your query to HCM .After menopausehormonal level of estrogen decreases and responsible for deposition of fat in body . further you are on Arimidex (contain Anastrozole) medication , it is a antiestrogen and also cauase changes in weight . but as this medicine is necessary so overlook weight gain and continue with treatment . best wishes for healthy life . take care .
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What Causes Weight Gain Post Bi-lateral Mastectomy?
Thanks for posting your query to HCM .After menopause hormonal level of estrogen decreases and responsible for deposition of fat in body . further you are on Arimidex (contain Anastrozole) medication , it is a antiestrogen and also cauase changes in weight . but as this medicine is necessary so overlook weight gain and continue with treatment . best wishes for healthy life . take care .