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thanks ladies for all your kind words and support, I appreciate it and look forward to chatting with you.   Val xxx   ... View more

Hi Jill, yes it was a bit daunting and strange.  But wasnt as bad as I thought, in and out fairly quickly.  After chemo anything is better believe me    Val xx ... View more

hi Blondie     Having 15 in all, they said 25 at first then changed it thank goodness lol.  Had left Mx in March, 6 chemo FEC T - so compared to that this seems a much better end to it all.  Although followed by 10 years letrazole - not looking forward to that bh   Val xx x ... View more

Hi all, please may I join you, I started TODAY......lol, all went ok, not as bad as I feared....I did join the other September group too, all advice and support is always welcome.   Val xxxx   ... View more

I bought Pitrock and Bionssen for after surgery.  I found they didnt work for me unfortunately, I still smelt.  They are deodorants and not anti perspirants, so dont work the same way. xx ... View more

Asda online do some fantastic bras and so cheap.  I ended up buying from lots of places, but these from Asda were the best fit and certainly best price.  Great quick delivery too.  Val xx ... View more

Hiya, I am starting Rads on tuesday 1st Sept. Bit apprehensive but sure it will be ok.  I received NO advice about creams etc so rang them, they said could wear deodorant but only one with no aluminium in, so guess I will be smelly in that armpit for a while, as tried them after surgery, and they dont really do anything lol.  The said can use E45 or Aqueous and I have both. Even said I can use on day before treatment, where I understood you had to wash it off before treatment.  Hey Ho expect we will find out.  I am not really interested in fasting or any alternatives, havent got the time or energy tbh but willing to support anyone else going through the same this month.   Val xxx ... View more

and forgot to say Ice lollies, ones like mivvi with ice cream in the middle, or cornettos, really helped with mouth x   ... View more

hi, what worked for me during the dreaded T was Coke or Pepsi, the full fat variety lol and I never drink it normally.  The only food I could tolerate was cheese on toast,and KFC lol x   ... View more

I have been told it takes up to 6 months to get out of system fgs - madness isnt it xxx ... View more

With regards to getting on here and replying.  I have found I have to log out and log in again each day then I can reply ok.  Seems mad but there it is. xx ... View more

re: driving etc.  I had to wear a bra day and night for 8 weeks too to make the shape they said.  They were quite insistant about the driving, they said any pulling could really damage the implant and we might have to start all over again.  I didnt want that so I suppose I was extra careful really.  Even told me how to get up from bed etc, were very very insistant that I take it easy for first 8 weeks.  Had to do the exercises of course, which did help.   Val xxxx ... View more

Hi Moll   Yes thats why I am still on here, can help people with questions going through surgery, and on our facebook page too.   I had MX with Lattice. It dont look too bad, but it is still tight and pulls.  It is a lot higher up than the other one, but has dropped quite a lot since the surgery.  It has no nipple or feeling of course, and has a big dent in the side, which I hope will fill out and drop more over time.  They have said they can match the other one later with an uplift/implant, but tbh I dont think I want to touch the good one, unless its really necessary at some point.  I look fine in clothes, I just hoist up the "old" one on the bra strap, and leave the other one where it is and it looks ok lol. I do still have a cleavage too which is good.   Val xxx ... View more

Just wanted to offer all you ladies haveing surgery, of any kind all the best.  I had full Mx and node clearance and immediate reconstruction but believe me it was a doddle compared to chemo.  Yes you cant drive for a while, in my case 8 weeks, and everything is still tight and pulling and I had mine in March.  But at least there arent any side effects, which can only be a bonus.  I understand that you heal quicker from lumpenctomies so you really all dont have anything to worry about.  We have been through the worst part...... I believe all the res is much easier.   Anyway good luck to all of you and heres to quick recoveries for you all.  and dont be scared or worried its all gonna be fine xxxx ... View more

Sorry for late reply, been trying to reply for a couple of days........   dont have any direct experience of letrozole yet, just what I been reading etc from others.  Thats why Im dreading it, apparently the cheaper brands have more side effects, and people are having trouble sourcing from chemists the ones that the they want.  I can do without all that rigmarole and dont want any more SE;s from anything.  Had enough of them tbh.  will keep you posted on how I get on with it. xxx ... View more

well done T3D, its a strange feeling when you come out though isnt it, I found anyway. All finished and thats bloomin great, but so used to the 3 week cycle in the diary, it feels a bit strange without it.  But My god I am sure glad that bit is all over.  I have my Rads planning appointment next on 18th august and hope to start at end of August, 3 more weeks and all treatment over, apart from dreaded letrozole!!!   Hope the SEs are not too bad for you this last time.   Val xxxxx ... View more

well thats good then, you got some food inside you.  And yes it must be good to have a secret moan - all helps   val xxx ... View more

well get a bloomin take away.  Do the in laws not understand at all? So selfish of them. All they think of is themselves, best not to be out and about at this time, never know what u will pick up, and its such an effort too....... Dont like S & V crisps atall usually, so maybe I will now lol - who knows Yep buttered cabbage with black pepper is fantastic, mind you fresh green beans out the garden tonight were lovely too. You take care and dont do anything you dont want to and YES you will have your happy head on again in no time - have faith xxxxx   Val xxxxx   ... View more

thanks T3D - hope all goes well for you on thursday then.  Such a milestone, does feel a bit strange though tbh    Val xxxx ... View more

I know how you feel Moll.  sometimes I have been up for a lot and then collapse in a heap and cant see it through, we are all the same I am sure. Its usually when I go shopping, think I am fine, walk round slowly, then bend down get something, and feel faint when I stand up and really dont think I can finish the shop.  I always do, but not sure how sometimes and then a long drive home. I am sure its the cumulative effect of all this chemo.  But we are all nearing the end now thank goodness. Dont be too hard on yourself, your sisters are all going through the same.   Val xxxxx ... View more