Night Howls
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I come into this site with my woes and tears and after reading all that everyone faces I don't post. Yes I am stage 4with complications in my back which causes pain and grief but I have never had surgery and I am at least stable for the moment. I cant think of coping as well as ladies having surgery and the fact that I have sweats and put on weight seems so small compared to all of your problems I am loathe to post. But fear not, I do read all and I have been wearing my shirt with pride. Good luck to all you brave ladies, I salute you Barb xxxxx3
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I was wondering how I was going to fit more exercise into my day. I have claimed the step laddery thing so many times today, rolled the handle for the compactus and lifted so many armloads of books that I think the weight bearing side of it is covered!
I hope the dreams left you alone last night @kmakm.0 -
Oh @Wonk, I feel for you. I was so resistant to how my life would change, I still am in many ways and it's causing me grief. Chin up, it's for the best obviously. Allow yourself the grief, and no it's not a stupid rant. It's a horrible thing we have to go through. But keep your eyes on the prize, a cancer free life. Big hug, and hang in there. K xox1
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@Bbbcm your events are just as important as everyone else'. Please feel free to rant away. We would love to hear from you about what is happening in your life. Like you I often think my BC is not worth complaining about but as the other ladies on this forum told me, it is! Having BC is reason enough in itself for you to hop on here so that we can support you during this time. Afterall, who better to support you than someone who shares the same thing.
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All the best for tomorrow @Wonk - I was strong until I had to leave my family as I entered the ward, then I cried - but not for long. The lady on the desk gave me a whole BOX of tissues - must have looked worse than I thought! LOL
It is the fear of the unknown ..... I reckon once you wake up, you'll be pretty amazed that it is all over!! GORN!
take care & we'll thinking of you xxx
And well done, @Mjheke - onwards and upwards xxxx
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Thanks @arpie, you might see a bit more of me on the 'Night Howls' forum.....
Initially I slept well, maybe with the help of opiates!! Now am having trouble sleeping from about 2.30am. I now have a seroma which is making it a bit uncomfortable as well as the R side being my usual sleep side...
But yes, onwards and upwards.
M x
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@Mjheke - seroma is a real pain! Just so difficult to get comfortable with the discomfort!
Mine has finally 'absorbed' I think .... I get my 12 month check next week. Do you have the 'small pillow' (like a 1/3 sized pillow) to support your affected side? I had one from shoulder surgery some years back & it worked a treat after my own BC surgery.
Sleep is a such a hit & miss affair ..... I reckon if you can keep active in any way during the day, it helps as you are more 'physically tired' .... but it doesn't work ALL the time. I get out in my kayak, fishing for up to 6hrs+ ..... yet still find it difficult to fall asleep! grrr
I try not to rely on the tablets too much .... as they can be addictive ..... I used to take 1/2 a temase just to 'get me off' and wear ear plugs & eye masks to block out sound & light .....
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Thank you ladies for all your thoughts. Surgery went well and I’m feeling much better emotionally today. Home again this afternoon and doing absolutely nothing 😊
Can’t remember the last time I did nothing!! My kids will be home from school soon and will be happy I’m back. Evidently one went without lunch today because I wasn’t here to remind him to get his lunchbox!! And he’s 15 so maybe time he became more independent haha! The school is aware of what is going on at home and gave him a free lunch!
Managing the pain with drugs. Next appointment the 22nd for results of margins and lymph nodes. Fingers crossed as my specialist said this morning.2 -
Hope everything went as well as can be expected @Wonk.
How are you today Steph? @Kiwi Angel
Teariness just erupts out of nowhere sometimes. I was running the other morning along the lake here in Queenstown and I was just so overwhelmed with the natural magnificence of the place and that I was actually here, living and brething it all in I collapsed on the side of the path and just sobbed for a bit. It was more out of extreme gratitiude and relief I suppose.0 -
@JJ70 that’s what I think happened to me when my oncologist said she considered me “cured” I think it was just nice to hear from an expert and felt like a huge pressure valve had been released. Weird how it gets us at the strangest times. I think a lot of the time it is being thankful to be there and doing what u r doing. I was feeling that when I went for a run yesterday actually - most beautiful sunrise and I felt thankful to be around to see it.0
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Well done, @Wonk - great that the school helped your boy out! Let your kids & husband 'spoil you a little bit' whilst you can get away with it!! You'll be back to full duties, soon enough! LOL Keep those tablets up for a wee while yet ..... even until you see the surgeon again next week, at least. xx
All the best for the next week whilst you await your results. I was driving fairly soon after my surgery .... just beware of any 'known bumps' in your roads ..... cos it really 'jerks' the boob & it can hurt!! I learned where they were & even tho slowing up, still grabbed the boob to stop it jerking!! LOL I hope you have a small long pillow to help support the affected side ..... it really helps with sleeping.
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