Newly diagnosed and feel so alone

Hi

I have my op on the 7th January.

To get ready I have bought button down pj’s, face clothes! Baby wipes, button down shirts for appointments as I usually wear dresses or jumpsuits. I got a mastectomy pillow ( although not having a mastectomy) partly because I have a cat and she likes walking up and down me!

There are practical things you can do - move things in the kitchen to the counter - go for daily walks.

You also have your nurses, MacMillian and if there is a Maggies nearby you can phone them or email for support and there are people on here you can link with to be supportive to you.

I’ve found this has helped me have some control over a situation I have no control over.

I also journal. Maybe write a letter to your husband about your feelings. I do this and don’t send them or let them read them, it’s just to get things out of my head and it helps.

I’m sorry you feel you don’t have the support you need. We are here.