Hi Ali
Really good to hear from you/ see you - I do remember we were dx at same time. So you have had implants in - dont remember that bit - but hey ho - memory not quite so good these days - lol. I wont get my recon till beg of next year - but even that does not get me down any more - my time will come and the way time is flying past it will be here in no time. I too am almost back to what I was physically this time last year - altho when I went back to gym etc I thought I would never get my stamina back - but I have. I have meant to start hillwalking for years but just started a couple of months ago - and boy what a buzz I get from doing it - the peace, the scenery, - with company or on my own with ipod - it just gives me such joy - but think I just appreciate these things more. I am definately going to try new things when opportunities come along.
So glad to hear you are doing so well too.
I try not to go on sadder threads - altho sometimes just cant help it - but hardly post on here these days. But I do remember how I felt at the beginning and just had to let others know for many of us, things get better. Of course not taking away for those who suffer more or develop secondaries, recurrences etc. But for now I am just grateful for what I have. Life is a joy worth living - even work!!
TAke good care all but especially you Ali
Love
F
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Hi Fiona
Yes, I had bi-lat mast with tissue expanders and now waiting for DIEP (prob January). I was grateful to have the implants, but they are uncomfortable and I will not be sorry to see them go!!!
So glad you are enjoying life and back to fitness - especially after all the traumas of last year - how is your Dad doing now?
How did your 3 peak challenge go? Was it last Sunday - can’t remember!!!
Take care
Ali
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Hi Ali
Was DIEP always going to be your thing or is it just cos the expanders and implants are so uncomfortable?
Dad is doing really well considering. He moved into sheltered accommodation - which he doestnt need that level of ‘care’ at the mo , but he got the offer and I persuaded him he couldnt turn it down!! He obviously misses mum but is getting on with things.
3 peaks challenge was fine - apart from the very very thick fog and very very heavy rain - lol - only saving grace was it was still warm and not awful windy - or that would have just added insult to injury - lol. Hoping the final total with be over £1000. I am doing the climb again with my daugher, niece and daughters mate on 6th August - as she was on hols with her dad on Sunday - hopefully the weather will be better.
I am waiting for date to see ps again so hopefully I will get a date for early next year for my surgery - cant wait - but the way time is speeding by it should come round quick.
Away off on night shift so better get a move on.
SPeak to you soon
Love
F
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Hiya
Hope night shift was OK. Glad to hear your Dad is bearing up - we moved my Mum into sheltered accom, within grounds of old peoples home, back in Feb. She likes it and takes pressure off us. Just have the hassle of renting out her property now, so I have been doing all the jobs to get that ready…never a quiet moment!!!
The tissue expanders were only ever a temporary thing and I was considering silicone instead of DIEP (as the easier option) but spoken to quite a few people who have had silicone malfunctions!!! I know DIEP is harder but I think it will be worth it and take away all the problems of implants under my chest muscle (cannot overstretch my muscle and therefore have to be careful lifting and swimming etc). So I am now looking forward to getting rid of my mummy tummy!!! Yay!!!
Weather sounds yuk for your 3 peaks thing - gotta be better next time. Here’s hoping. Well done on the fund raising too.
Speak to you soon
Ali
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Hi Ali
DIEP would have been my first choice but ps says I only have enough on belly for small breast on 1 side only so no chance. I responded by saying - well I’m certainly not going to put on wait. So I have no option but to have bil LD recon with implants - I just hope it all works out ok.
Night shifts now finished and apart from an extra day shift on Sunday I am now officially on annual leave and dont go back till 2 weeks on Monday. I go to Bulgaria a week on Sat - cant wait - bought all my toiletries today.
I collected more sponsor money today and now have a total so far of £1008 with at least another couple of hundred to come in. I am so so pleased!!
Heres hoping for better weather for climb with Suzie next Wed. Prob doing climb again this Sat with someone who couldnt make it on day - I just love it!!
Take care for now
Love
F
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