Mel, don’t worry, it’s not just you (as you’ve probably realised by the other girls posts!) When I finished chemo, everyone kept saying “Oooh that went quick”. ACTUALLY NO IT BL**DY DID’NT - FEELING CRAP FOR FIVE MONTHS WENT VERY SLOW !!
And how many times have I heard “but you look so well” ! Like Kelly said, I think we’re expected to look like death warmed up!
Today I was told “you look great !”. Yep, with no hair, no eyebrows, no eyelashes, six inches of foundation on, and bags under my eyes. Personally I think I look like Uncle Fester.
Anyway, I’m going to look into this lookgoodfeelbetter thing - I’m feeling a bit left out now !
Sorry you are feeling so bad Julie. I am sooo looking forward to the workshop tomorrow myself. Have had enough of the crap and get it again this week for tax 2. Am deternmined to enjoy what and when I can! I look “great” with a turban that is wearing out and feeling crap! Yeh! At least they don’t tell us we look c**p!
Which workshop are you attending - am thinking about trying the Maidstone one, but really nervous and anxious as quite shy, and even more so right now. Please let me know how it goes tomorrow and what actually happens, as probably do me good, as had a few really low days since last chemo last wednesday and maybe need something to help lift me.
I have given up worrying and just reply “well does that mean I looked awlful before?”
As for the work shop I cant wait - but guess what I have got to be patient! story of my life!
I will be going to New Cross Hospital in Feb 08 - guess that will be not long after the op which is supposed to be followed by more chemo than rads! HO HUM!!!
So I guess I will see you there Kelly - You pood S_ d meeting me!!! LOLLOL
Julie - You will have to join in and get on the band wagon gal - lets have some fun!
Dawn - As for shy I dont think I have that problem!!! HehE Hope you are ok !!! As I said My OH thinks I got PPMT - Permanent Pre Menstrual Tension!!!
Dilys - let us know how you getr on! havew fun…
Well Ladies I’m off to have my Guiness and Vimto Yum Yum
I am at the Royal Free in Hampstead tomorrow - will let you know how it goes. I am so looking forward to it. Don’t feel shy at all as we will all be in the same boat, I am sure. I need the lift before the onc on Wednesday and taxotere again on Thursday! It will be the best of my so called social calendar these days!
The telephone number you need to call for Maidstone is 01622 227064 I asked at the beginning of the month and got in quickly, they gave me a cancellation so if you can get one that one you will get in sooner. If you tell them you are feeling low I think they will try their best to get you in a course I think the next one (which is the one should of gone to ) is October.
I have phoned New Cross and asked if I can be put on a stand by list for any cancelations! lets see what happens
How did you get on today?
Hope you have had fun today!
Dilys - I hope you have an awesome time today, do let us know how you get on.
Mel - I never thought if asking to be put on a standby list. Mind you, I’ll be starting rads shortly so I guess it prob best that I didn’t. If you don’t get in before then I guess I’ll see you in Feb!!! It’ll be lovely to put a face to one of the many ‘names’ on here! Hope all goes well at the Healthy Living Day in B’ham on thurs. I was gonna go on that one but I’m now going to the one in Stoke next month.
Shannon - We may well see you at the ‘look good feel better’ day in Feb at New Cross!
Kelly
Not sure what stage I’ll be at for chemo. Do you need to phone up for a place. if not where can I find out the datails looked on the homepage could not find anything! where is it! times etc… think I might go…
Mel
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The session was really good and I also met a lday who lives about 5 minutes away from where I live. They give you a large makeup bag with loads in and most of it is makeup I wouldn’t even pick up in the shop as I know its really expensive “Dior, Calvi Klien etc.” so its well worth going.
Today I put the expensive body lotion on (not sure how long I wull do it) and my skin felt great so I’m going to spend more time on myself!!!
Kelly - I have just phoned up to get info & register for the Healthy Living Day in Stoke So I might see some of you lovely ladies there!!!
There is also one in wolverhampton 11 & 21 Dec!
Lesley - Im so glad you had a good day and met someone close by! I am unable to attend a session until Feb 08 as they are full. Never minde at least I will have something to look forward to.
I’m glad you’ve phoned up about it. I have filled in all the forms they sent me and sent them straight back but as yet I don’t have any details regarding where it is bein held. I can only hope that these will be in the post shortly!!
Lesley - I’m so pleased you had a good day, I can’ wait to go, the goodie bag sounds ace!!
Well Nurse has just phoned! She will be here at 8.30am to take my bloods Yuk.
Had some bad news I have just found out that a fellow work mate at the age of 27 passed away over the weekend. He had been fighting cancer for several years! but unfortunately the secoundaries were to severe. My heart and prayers go out to his family and friends.
So sorry about your sad news Mel. My afternoon was brilliant. Most people there were from the same local support group but very friendly and lovely women so I felt welcome. I had NO idea how little I knew about makeup. But enjoyed it immensely and have a goody bag that you wouldn’t believe! That is such a good idea. And Alison who I met and sat next to - if you are on here - great to meet you. I warmed to you and wish you well for next week.
Cannot recommend these workshops too highly and when I am earning again I will donate money!
Lots of love
Dilys (who will be cleansing and toning this evening!)
I have just finished cleansing etc!!! don’t know how long this will last
Mel: Sorry to hear about your friend its very hard at times especially when your having treatment yourself
I am having a strange day, this time next week I will be sh***ing myself as my chemo starts (FEC) I feel a bit wound up hopefully tomorrow I will feel better. I had such a great day yesterday at the “look good” day as well.
I dont know what I would do if this website didn’t exist .