Just had my second lumpectomy yesterday for IBC, and feeling a bit sorry for myself.
I am lucky that my nodes are clear, er+ her-, tumor has been sent of for oncotyping so awaiting now for those results and if margins met this time. I am trying to be positive, but just want my life back.
I am a busy person normally so am trying to use this time as constructive as posible.
I pretty much have pain under control during the day, but at night I get very uncomfortable and am waking often - then needing the loo!!
*sigh*
An arogant registra who thought he could tell me what I was going to be having during my surgery, which had not been discussed… did not help.
Miserable having to do it twice ? Hopefully this time they have got the *****!!! Its a absolute pain in the arse having your life dominated by cancer, but it’s an investment in your future and before you know it you will be out the other side !
I feel for you that you had to go through it twice. I had my mx 5 weeks ago and still feel quite weepy, which is not me. Everybody tells me I’m doing fine and making good progress, but like you I want my life back now. And then I feel guilty because I have excellent support and a really good prognosis. Take it day by day, allow yourself to weep because this stuff is hard and then try to keep your mind on cancer free. We will get through this, keep fighting at the same time as being gentle to yourself - haha, I’m one to talk… Lots of love xxx
I had an apalling Reg at one of my appointments.Full of himself,had no bed side manner,did not ask permission from me before sticking needles in…left me in tears,however,everyone else was super.
I suggest just go with the flow.Cry and eat chocolate…All this stuff takes a lot out of us and it is hard learning to be kind to ourselves.Gentle hugs .???