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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.
Mon, 23 May 2016
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 .
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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