Max 85. Thanks that’s really helpful. No one has talked about radiotherapy yet so I will have to wait and see.
Day 10 and I feel almost normal ?. Slept through and woke up on my front. Have not done that for ages.pains are just niggles. I think you guys might be right about the injections. Feeling I can do this! ?
I do have one question for any reconstruction ladies. Have any of you had nipple saving surgery or is it inevitable that they are removed?
Well today’s the day ladies, I’m off to start my treatment. Xx
Thanks everyone. It’s good to hear others stories re: surgery. I’m beginning to wonder if I’ve made the right choice with choosing the tummy flap because of how long the surgery is. My surgeons seem to think I have but the closer it gets the more I’m worried. I really didn’t want the implant as I just wanted it to be as natural as possible. How long was the surgery for the implants?
Good luck anniea! Thinking of you x
Treehouse glad you feel better . I really think my injections affected me too. Going to see if there is an alternative next time. I didn’t lose my nipple but I did see the surgery photos and the tattoo version before surgery and they looked very good x
Thinking of you Annie A. X
Hi sarah19. I appreciate this is a hard decision. I have a while to make my mind up about that too. Due to family history I am considering a double mastectomy to reduce risk. I know what you mean about feeling natural. My worry is affecting a healthy part of me. Too many places being in pain. Are there any ladies who have had flap reconstruction who can share?
Good luck for tomorrow Mai7. Has your tumour shrunk any? I feel quite weird about chemo as I’ve had surgery and had clear margins so won’t ever to able to see if chemo has been effective.
Good luck AnnieA xx
Sarah19 / treehouse. My surgery will be after chemo mastectomy of infected side and lymph nodes removed at the moment they are suggesting some kind of temporary expander thing. Then I’ll have rads. Then when recovered another op mastectomy on good side because of genetic history they will do my reconstruction of both sides while having this second mastectomy. I had always assumed implants however I have a twin sister and younger sister who are early days having talks about preventative and have been advised the tummy flap. The surgeon they have spoke with happens 2 be mine and had mentioned that it would also be a good option for me. As I still have full six chemos, rads and ops ahead of me I’m guessing I have a fair amount of time to decide?? Hadn’t thought about nipples my C is behind my nipple so I’m sure it must go?? The tummy muscle type is perminant so nice 2 think no swapping of implants later on but recovery I think will be tough and not sure if it will prevent exercise etc on going?
Wish we could get a guarantee! Think I’m feeling bit tired and down today! My sister has just got a promotion at work and whilst I am really happy and pleased for her it just reminds me of how my life is on hold! Does anyone else feel like this x
Think all of us will be glad to see the back of 2017!!!
Mai7, no2 tomorrow your well on your way another one down 
I wonder if it will feel any different 2 the first one? Hope it all goes ok tomorrow xxx
It is a little reassuring that you feel perhaps it has made a difference when I saw the doctor who was arranging my chemo and I was signing the paperwork I asked her how will I know of it’s working. She said that it would be myself the first one to know (I actually can’t bring myself 2 feel it now I know what it is but I will do Monday morning so I have a measure guid) she said I would feel it differently. So the fact that your aware of some change is really good news.
I know you have been looking in2 nutrition and combined with having had your first treatment are more aware of taste changes etc I wonder if you can help me on a simple but beneficial smoothie recapie. I brought a ninja blender today. I eat a lot of fruit as actual pieces and am aware that once you start crushing them they become high in sugar so limited fruit but I’m not great at getting plenty of veg and when I do I opt for the not so great ones like sweetcorn peas and carrots. So something not 2 overpowering but has some good stuff in for us ???
Thank you. All the best tomorrow
Oh. I did get some chia seeds
Katie11 - all the time everything is on hold and different. Your good things will come lots of them xx
WolfEE my surgeon told me that most women don’t notice any problems after recovery and manage to lead a normal active life. He never said I couldn’t exercise from what I remember. I like the idea of not having to have future procedures/operations that I would have to have with the implant. My husband has tried raising my spirits today telling me today that I’m making the best decision, that it will still be a part of me and will give the most natural look and feel. Feels so long ago that I went for my consultation that I’m struggling to remember what he said and I think that may be why im struggling with my decision. I was dead set at the time.
Katie11 I know exactly how you feel and have had a tough and emotional day today. I can’t work at the moment as I am an assistant supervisor of a preschool and too much of a germy place to be. Have been out of wrk since start of February and have really struggled for the last month - too much time to think!
Hi debs . I hope you find the group as helpful as I do. I have only been off work for a week and a half. I really could not have worked the way I have been feeling. I really need to reassess my work life balance in view of my diagnosis… Looks like I will have a few months to think about it ?
Mai7 you are so funny at times. Good luck for round 2!
My son made me smile today. I managed to do the school run for the first time since treatment today and we asked each other about our day. I mentioned that I chat to other ladies on a forum and he started giving me an internet safety lecture asking how I knew you were really other cancer fighters. LOL. ?
Hi debs_staples. I only joined yesterday and already feels really good talking to others who know exactly how I’m feeling so hope you find it a comfort too I’m coming to the end of my chemo now, have onc tomorrow and hopefully will complete next Wednesday. I had 3 FEC-T and 3 Doxataxel. Due to have surgery in July. I’ve put off joining a forum until now - not sure why, wish I had joined one earlier.
Treehouse - bless him. Goes to show he’s listened to the advice given to him! - we spend so much time telling our children not to speak to strangers on the internet and we are doing that exact thing! Lol.