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I've been in the Choose to Change program in Manchester for the past 3 months, and I'm told I need to do a minimum of six months in their group setting (I've only been in counselling with them for the past 3 months). I'm 48 and my BMI is 58; I've been overweight or obese all of my life.
Last week, I was diagnosed with pre-cancerous changes in my uterus. The gynaecologist said that with this kind of change, frequently there is cancer sitting next to the pre-cancer changes, but they don't get picked up with the biopsy.
When I was given the diagnosis, the gynaecologist told me they'd normally have me straight in for a hysterectomy. But, because of my weight, they won't do it as it is too much of a risk. My BMI would need to be 40 or below to have a hysterectomy.
I told her about my decision to have weight loss surgery, and where I was in the journey to get it. She was very eager to do anything she could to help forward it along, and said she'd be writing to my GP. She felt this would definitely improve my prognosis.
One of the biggest risk factors for uterine cancer is being overweight or obese. (the other two big ones are having an early period - check, I was 9 when I started - and never having children - check, again...figures my lifelong conscious decision not to would lead to problems later!).
Needless to say, I'm terrified. I've got a ticking time bomb inside of me, that they're treating with hormones, but that's not always effective.
Has anyone experienced something similar? Were you able to get your funding through quicker due to a diagnosis like this?
Last week, I was diagnosed with pre-cancerous changes in my uterus. The gynaecologist said that with this kind of change, frequently there is cancer sitting next to the pre-cancer changes, but they don't get picked up with the biopsy.
When I was given the diagnosis, the gynaecologist told me they'd normally have me straight in for a hysterectomy. But, because of my weight, they won't do it as it is too much of a risk. My BMI would need to be 40 or below to have a hysterectomy.
I told her about my decision to have weight loss surgery, and where I was in the journey to get it. She was very eager to do anything she could to help forward it along, and said she'd be writing to my GP. She felt this would definitely improve my prognosis.
One of the biggest risk factors for uterine cancer is being overweight or obese. (the other two big ones are having an early period - check, I was 9 when I started - and never having children - check, again...figures my lifelong conscious decision not to would lead to problems later!).
Needless to say, I'm terrified. I've got a ticking time bomb inside of me, that they're treating with hormones, but that's not always effective.
Has anyone experienced something similar? Were you able to get your funding through quicker due to a diagnosis like this?