Carole, sending hugs your way ??? I can’t advise anything, no experience yet ? but try to think you’re doing everything possible to get it done and over with , FOrever ?
JC, my pre op visit was ok, I’ve been given go ahead, so it’s happening! Next Tuesday.
I’ve challenged myself lately, just to focus on somethig different and useful ?and want to learn to sew clothes for myself and the girls. I bought some fabric for new pyjama bottoms that I’m going to take to hospital ? but I’m too scared to cut it now ? I keep telling myself, get these scissors working or you’ll be in trouble ?? I’m not allowed to buy any new pyjama bottoms without trying to make my own first! I’ll do it tomorrow … ? Promise ?
I’ve got curtains I’m too afraid to cut so at the minute the neighbours can see my every move. Otter and anadan I’ll send them down x
Extreme blonde hair dye arriving on Tuesday woohoo. Hope everyone has exciting bank holiday weekend plans???
Otter, you sound like a sewing expert ? I might come back with questions one thing I can’t work out is what size pattern do you choose for a dress / blouse when you have no breast ??
It’s such a rollercoaster. I’ve just drunk a rather stiff gin and tonic with a girlfriend after my day at the hospital. All measured up and tattooed, ready to start a week on Monday. I’ve got 25 zaps to look forward to. Bit devastated to hear that they want to do my chest wall on both sides, as well as right side armpit but, as you say, belt and braces. We can do this!
As for sewing, I most definitely CANNOT do that. Bravo Anadan, I am impressed. My daughter just threw her school tunic at me and said “I need you to take it up”. It’s her winter tunic, heavy cloth fully lined and I don’t know where to start!
On that note, to bed, with some nice pain killers to calm down my fiery boobs. Hugs to all of you lovely ladies,
What a glorious weekend ??
Anadan, how’s the sewing going - did you make yiur pyjama bottoms? I can’t sew for toffee but do knit & crochet, but I lost interest during chemo & you’ve inspired me to finish off my projects - a turtle blanket for 1 daughter & 2 shoppers for friends as a thank you for their help and support.
My hair isn’t long enough to dye either
Lesley - I hope you’ve managed to finish your jobs. I’ve been enjoying breakfast & lunch in the garden. How are your sores, hope they’ve started to heal.
Otter you sound very creative - I’ve found picking up my needles/hook very therapeutic. Good luck for Tuesday going back to work.
Just wondered - has anyone suffered from a numb arm/pins and needles. I’ve been suffering on and off since my last chemo. I woke up this morning with a numb right arm with pins & needles in my fingers, which took some time of manipulation for it to wear off.
Jc yep sounds similar to what I’ve been experiencing, when I discussed with consultant when I had a check over and ultrasound a couple of weeks back she advised the rads can aggravate nerves which can cause that. Best to check with your unit though to make sure all ok. I was a bit ???the first few nights it happened to say the least but it has been getting better this last week again. Hope that helps a bit ???Shi xx
Morning all - beautiful weather again, hope everyone is enjoying it
JC - got all my jobs done… patio cleaned at mine and OHs, garage sorted out - my eBay listings are testament to it!
As for my sores … that’s another story!! Under boob continues to be troublesome, but new ‘burns’ have popped up in my armpit and near the nipple. I’ve got more dressings on now than I’ve ever had before ? And I’ve got another week for more to appear!!
Had a good old cry with OH yeaterday - which helped enormously. I feel completely back to normal in myself, but as OH says, my mind might think that, my body clearly disagrees… and my body is always going to win! I need to be more patient with myself.
I’ve got my rescheduled LGFB session tomorrow - hopefully that will perk me up and stop me feeling sorry for myself!!
Hi Otter I will be holding your hand tomorrow as I return to work too, even though I have been logging in at home and having calls it will be my first time back in the office since early November.
Not sure how many weeks it will be as I have my rads to sort out now, and I am now feeling quite angry about being told verbally and in black and white that there was no disease detected and hence no need for further treatment to be told that wasn’t correct. I think I am more angry about the way my OH and I were told than anything else. Sorry for the rant but I just want to scream very very loud and cry loads.
Sorry to be a misery on such a beautiful day, so big girl pants on and off to fight another round.
Hope everyone is enjoying the sun
Rants are allowed and encouraged Carole!
Good job your OH was with you. I’m planning to go to my next Onc and surgeon appts on my own, might have to rethink that one!!
The beautiful weather can’t make our anger/sadness go away … I’ve had a few tears today but blamed it on hay fever so people don’t think I’m a wet blanket. If one more person tells me how well I’ve done, I think I’ll scream … excelling at something you never wanted to do isn’t something for the CV!!
You will have to give us a lunchtime update!
It must feel like the first day of a new school year … you sort of know what to expect, but it’s all going to be different again.
Carole - meant to ask, will you take time off again for rads or will you try to work thru??
Oh bless him, hope he let the emotion out, these men can bottle things up.
Sounds like a plan re rads … but just a heads up … as I now know to my cost the SE can take up to 2weeks after the last tad to come out and another 2weeks to heal … you might want to keep your time off fluid and see how you go??
Bythesea ??great photo and bear looks like the best hot water bottle poochie what a snuggle bun ?? as you can see I’m animal ??? id be putty in his paws ???Shi xx
Morning ladies xx
I’m booked in now and ready to parade in my new pyjama bottoms ? I’ll speak to you soon when I’m on the other side x
P.s. I’m scared to death what’s on the other side …
Promise ?
one thing I can’t work out is what size pattern do you choose for a dress / blouse when you have no breast ??
