It did initially as needed a wee a lot more! Think I have just got into bad habits now. I was a bit run down and ended up needing a nap the other day but largely I have been lucky and side effects not too bad. I was eating super healthily to begin with but almost got obsessive about it. Have relaxed a little now but still trying to eat as much whole food as possible and definitely less meat. I get kidney stones from a pre-existing condition so haven’t given up dairy as calcium is really important for preventing that for me. That stressed me out initially but I have mostly calmed down. You just want to feel in control don’t you. I blame my cancer on stress, not enough sleep (I have been a night owl for too long!) and definitely too much booze when I was younger. I drank like a fish in my late teens and 20s. I know it might just be bad luck but I guess we want to try and do what we can to tip the odds back in our favour. X
I am sorry to hear about your cysts too. I have had that off and on so been seeing a gynae doctor as well to keep an eye on things. I hope yours don’t play up too much x
I feel like I am in the obsessive about diet phase at the moment. 
I am allowing myself a Chinese though for my birthday this weekend, we need to have a treat now and then!
I was the same as you, partying away late teens and 20’s, drinking constantly which then calmed down after I had my children. I’ve also had a really stressful couple of years with my teen daughter which I’m sure didn’t help. Luckily she’s now 18 and grown out of it, but my blood pressure was through the roof and I was running on adrenaline.
You’re right, I think the diet planning has helped give me a small bit of control in all of this, just trying to do anything that will benefit me in the long run.
I hope you sleep better tonight. Xx
Just a little message to wish you as happy a birthday as possible and all the best for tomorrow. Hope it goes really well tomorrow and that everything nasty is gone for good!
Xxx
Thank you 
That’s really kind. I’m as ready as I can be for tomorrow. Xx