chris37. (I’m Chris too!) Welcome to our sorry bunch. I was diagnosed on Friday. I too, read the booklet and scared myself stupid reading about Lymphoedema, having to self inject and other frightening details, so you’re not alone. I’m battling to stay positive but it’s a knife edge path between denial and despair. I convince myself I’m dealing with it OK and someone (usually my husband, and he’s beginning to take it personally!) asks me how I am and I burst into tears again.
Yesterday’s theme tune: Cher: “You haven’t seen the last of me”. Today’s Gloria Gaynor: “I will survive”. Tomorrow’s Bee Gees: “Staying Alive”. Tuesday: “One day at a time, sweet Jesus” Good Luck. We’re all here for you. Hugs.
Hello Chris, yes we’ve all been there, done that, come out the other end but what we’ve been through won’t help you. This is your predicament and what you’re feeling is real. You WILL get through this, what choice do you have, but don’t try and be superwoman, you already are one, just acknowlege your feelings, your fear, your vulnerability to anyone who asks and, if someone reaches out for you to lend a hand, take it. Your husband is very scared for you also. Sometimes in life we are dealt with sh.t to deal with and the only way to deal with it is to shovel. I wish you all the strength in the world to take this sh.t one day at a time, one minute at a time if necessary and I am sure you will come out the other end triumphant, if a little battle weary. Good luck, love, strength, keep in touch with us, who hopefully know how you feel. Ann x
Hi to all its a roller coaster and it makes you feel sick I like the gloria gayner anthem. It is tough for the OH too as they feel helpless your relationship changes and that is frightening. perhaps we can share the journey this week will be difficult awaiting plans and treatment but i dare say we will all find our inner strength and desire to survive Go Gloria Gaynor
Libby it sounds as if you have a superb group of people having the same sort of treatment as you and at the same time…fantastic.
If you look at the Starting Cheno in August thread on page 177 is a list of useful things to take into hospital with you. You might like to find the dark Woods thread. Light hearted but fun.
Best wishes
Cackles