Oops last bit should say ‘reground me’!!
Great news on the results Dcb. I’d give my eye teeth to be having radiotherapy rather than chemo cos it’s a much easier option. Just stock up on the Aqueous cream!
My oncologist thought he was a comedian telling me to make sure I didn’t get my arm where I had the lymph nodes removed sunburned, then adding ‘oh I forgot, you’re going to Cornwall, there’s no chance of that!’ before he walked out of the room laughing.
Sally you make me laugh? but really getting sunburnt under your arm!!!
Lol, I think he meant the whole arm, not getting the underarm out, not when I can’t shave me pits that side on account of scar and numbness and not being able to lift it up properly,
I’ll be a before and after suntan ad by the time I’m done.
Sally you made me smile. Does this mean we will have to have sleeves over the weekend so we dont catch the sun?? Mind have managed to shave mine now at last so can put me arm up now. Wonderful hey. Of for a H&M at the pub now. Hmm predictive text lol what should H&M really be??
H and M has to be a GandT surely.
I’ll be wearing one sleeve in the sun like some sort of viking warrior.
Oh g and t sounds lovely. Enjoy one for me. Your predictive text makes me smile. ?
Need to finish coming off horrid pain killers so I can have a cheeky drink- nearly there but have had to come off 1/2 tablet every 3 days or withdrawal not nice!
Xx
Just thought I’d have a look to see how all you lovely ladies are doing. I keep meaning to have pen and paper with me to keep up with where everyone is at and make some relevent, personal comments, especially to those who have been kind enough to do the same for me. It’s not because I can’t be bothered to check through, (I’ve read through twice now today), but my brain isn’t retaining information so well (at all) at the moment. I’m really interested in how you are all recovering from/dealing with your surgeries and new bodies. Even a week after surgery, I’m amazed mine is showing signs of promise!
I’m home (Saturday pm) recovering well (can’t believe I feel as good as I do) as long as I don’t laugh, cough or sneeze!!! Ouch!!! Bit of tightening in my right arm after level 1lymph node clearance and have that real exhaustion I’ve seen mentioned on here before, but everything considered, I can’t complain. Hubby working his socks off to support me, doing a great job and still surprising me after 41years of loving him!
Emotionally, I’m feeling loved up and full of post op euphoria. Strangely, the happiest I’ve felt since I got my diagnosis before Christmas. Hope I get to hang on to this feeling for a good while.
Big girl pants washed and pressed, Helena, ready for the wait for results and what next for treatment.
I know one of you gets results on Wednesday, so good luck for that. I’ll look in again to see how you get on.
Love and hugs to everyone xxxxxx
I am doing the exercises. Physio in hospital really pleased with me, as I have full range of movement in arms already. I did a lot of arm, chest and core strength exercises at the gym in the time I’ve had waiting for the op. The physio says this has worked wonders. I can feel tightness, but only really in the arm where the lymph nodes have been removed. The shoulder seems OK. The hospital physio has still told me to be careful though and still not to do certain things or the pushing or lifting even if I feel I can, for a while. I’m not a gym bunny. I’ve said on other post I’ve lost 4stone since diagnosis now and want to lose another 6stone so I’m definitely tubby, but I’m convinced I’ve dine the best for ysekf by eating well before the op and doing the strengthening exercises. Reading some of my earlier posts, I can’t believe I feel like I do now.
Feel free to be as mumsie as you like even if you’re only a couple of years ahead of me. You’ve been there since I first posted and I’m truly grateful. Looking at the number of times I’ve seen you post replies there will be a lot of people on here grateful you. Love and hugs xxx
Hi fairy dust. Glad you home and feeling pretty good considering.
Feenix how you doing been thinking about you as not seen you on here for a few days. Hope all is going well.
Jem. Good weekend? Weather has been fab but have I have been good and stayed in the shade.
Sally hope you have had a good weekend also.
Had the village round today for a last minute barby so been busy busy which is good. Also had a long chat with my neighbour who was in the same place as me 16 years ago. So here we go into the next week and results. Hugs to all and will keep you posted.
Good morning all another sunny day on the south coast. Spent most of it on the beach with the children. All this talk of g and t has helped me focus on reducing meds- down to 1/2 tablet now, 3 days and I’ll be off them, hubbies birthday weekend so out with friends to gin pub.
Fairy Dust - pleased your home, the fatigue does get better. I’m now 3 weeks post surgery with mx and reconstruction- this weekend was much better but still need to have at least 1 nap a day.
Gill- sounds like a hectic weekend, hoped it helped to take your mind off everything. Thinking of you.
DCB - sorry you’ve been emotional this weekend- so much happened in such a short time. Take one day at a time. I’m fortunate not to work but full time Mum as well as lots of other non paid work - I’ve really reduced what I do.
Feenix- do you another date for results coming up? Sorry if I’ve got this wrong.
Lady bowler - hugely appreciate your posts on here- really helps us all to keep positive.
Today is my first day on my own since op- friends and family have popped in each day which is so lovely but I’ve decided I can do this, Friends are all concerned I’ll melt down but lots of little jobs to do and sit in the garden with a book.
Big hugs to all xx
Hi Jem. Glad to hear you are feeling much better. By week 4 I was physically getting better each day mentally is in another folder. Keep you mind on that g & t at the weekend - Hendricks with fever tree with Augusta hmmm. Keep busy today and totter as I call it and my totter usually ends up doing nothing. And if you feel the gremlin coming on come on here I will talk to you no problem. I am working today as it’s month end at work so need to get that cleared before tomorrow. Out in the garden, lovely with coffee not gin lol. I will keep checking in here just shout. And same goes to Helena thank you for you lovely comment and can you send me the knickers please ready for tomorrow. X. Take care all. And don’t forget Jem just shout.
Morning all,
I’m still off work from the second op and I feel a bit of a fraud but until my wound is completely healed I can’t think about work cos I’m not going to be faffing around with dressings etc at work. I also still have an issue with my left arm where the took the lymph nodes. Lots of numbness and weakness as well as cording, bruising and little lumpy bits despite religiously doing the exercises. I do get the shakes in the arm if I do too much.
Hope everyone has a good day, enjoy the last day of sunshine
Sally.
Hi Sally. Your really having probs with your wounds healing and right thoughts on going back to work. I still have numbness but my boob and hoping it is still part of the healing process. Will ask tomorrow when I see my onc for the first time. I have a list of questions to ask him so hope he has spared enough time between appointments. Lovely sunshine here today but for how long not sure. Boots and jumpers again tomorrow no doubt. Have a good day mrs.
Thanks Gill,
The manuka honey is making a difference and it’s very slowly getting there. I’m still completely numb also so when they have to fiddle with the wound I feel nothing.
Off to my sons today up near the Royal Albert Hall as he’s working from home following a major knee op. I’m getting his holdall of stuff for him to take to Cornwall cos he’s coming down for 5 days while we are there but is still on crutches so won’t be able to carry it.
My oncologist gave me and my daughter an hour of his time and we weren’t rushed at all. It was a really good informative chat. Hopefully yours will be as good.
Gill thank you being here today - you really are a star?. I’m doing ok- walked into our little town with a list, bumped into someone I haven’t seen for ages and ended up having coffee- I was in the right place and right time- her mum suddenly died and funeral tomorrow, she just needed someone to listen- it was good being back to that person again instead of having to talk about me.
Hendricks is good, the gin bar has a huge choice- task this week is to select just 1!
Sally - you’re having such a bad time with those wounds - keep going. I’m numb front and back but it is slowly getting better. Saw my back scar yesterday for first time - the thought of it was worse than in reality- just a long line- I’m still not sure where scar on boob is from mx.
Enjoy warm weather while it lasts!
Xx
I’m here ?. Glad all is going good. And good to have an impromptu coffee with a friend. Know what you mean about not having to talk about us. Speak later no doubt all depending on how I feel. Feeling fine at the min and keeping the gremlin out of site.
Hugs Gill. Keep throwing the those gremlins out as soon as they arrive. You have the ‘big pants on’ not the little horrid gremlins. You are strong. I have everything crossed for good news tomorrow. Xxx
Hi ladies
Gill…good luck for today
Sally … pleased manuka honey working
Jem… sounds as though you’re doing good
Fairy Dust … hope you’re doing ok
Dcb … stay off work if you need to as it’ll be there when you’re done
I’m awaiting results as still not on system for MDT … pity they’re only held once a week.
Hope everyone had a good weekend
Xx
Morning ladies. Oh what a night, melt down several times and just lay waiting for morning to arrive. Still not much better can’t seem to stop crying. Definitely no mascara today! Suddenly ache all over which is probably tension god how things change in just a matter of hours hey. Think maybe the hardest thing is I feel really well and people keep saying how well I look but then no sure how I am supposed to look. Today feels far worse than the day I was diagnosed, surgery and my results day. Going to keep myself busy and do some work. Credit control lol god help those who haven’t paid ?. There will be no messing with me today!
Jem Sally dcb when are your next appointments and
plans. Hope you all have a good day and will let you know my outcome later. Message to myself Chin up Gill, I am strong and will do this and get through this and return to some kind of normality at some point. I am in the hands of excellent people who know just what they are doing and what is best for me and I have to believe them and go with the flow. Right rant over time to pull myself together. Speak soon.