Afternoon everyone today it is 2 years since my mastectomy and reconstruction on my left breast.This time 2 years ago I was still in surgery. I look at my breasts now and think it has been a long trip, scars are fading and I'm happy with how they look. Time helps to heal my body and mind, yes I'm changed forever from this whole trip, some for the better and some changes I don't like. Life is good work not the best but sometimes we all struggle with work. Everyday I get up and give thanks that I'm here, wishing you all a good dayxx

All credit to you darlin, what a long haul for you. There are so many achievements that go with this rotten C, stay positive so you can continue the good work for your future. I think we change the moment we are diagnosed and we all understand what you must be going through. I wish you many happy times my friend xx Cheers Jen ?? ?? ?? xx

Congratulations on a huge milestone. Two years ago if you could have looked ahead at how well you are doing today, how relieved you would have been! Very happy for you! xx Michelle

Hey Rowdy Great to hear your post. You answered me at times when life was too hard. You do stop thinking of cancer every minute of every day. you get used to the various side effects - the new you - you mourn for the old you less and less. You stress at the (for me) 6 monthly onc appt - annual mammo, u/s and that old feeling of. "'It wont happen to me" ..returns. The mind is a powerful thing, just can't let it think to deep or long, keep busy, keep smiling. Any chance of reducing or changing your work load. Think maybe you were like me, currently can't change, but at least you celebrated end of treatment with a hol - still waiting for my promised one!!! 2015 finished treatment (hercepton) worked all the way through 6 mnths chemo 6 weeks radio with 3 weeks total off work.... I want a bl ... y holiday and its been postponed again. grrrrr Big hugs Pam

Hi what a nice post to read. So happy for your achievements. Nice to know there is some light at the end of the tunnel. Good luck in the future and you have made me feel better after having surgery last week. Time will heal and our scars will fade. This place here really helps us when we feel a bit scared or sad or anxious. Just knowing others have been down a path makes it a bit easier. Hope your work situation improves .it was a good day. The sun was shining earlier until the wind blew in .my yellow daffodils were blowing in the wind and all the little birds were chattering. Spring is on its way.. X

Hey you :) CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Huge milestone, well done you. You have come so far and you are right we all change after our diagnosis. As you say some good and some not so good. Sorry work is not great, but as you say that can be just work!! Thankyou for all the support you give to so many ladies on here, I am sure they are all very thankful to have your words of wisdom. Hugs to you lovely lady. Paula xxxx

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socoda
Member
10 years ago
Yayyyyyyyyy!!! Congratulations Rowdy ;-) - that's 731 days post surgery!!! You've come a long way!!! Here's to many many many more enjoyable, fulfilling, spectacularly wonderful days, months, years, decades ahead. Xx Cath
Debza
Member
10 years ago
Hi Rowdy,we all love a positive outcome and story,especially when some of us are just passed the beginning.I am abt to have 2nd bout of chemo,luckily only 4,after surgery prior,Then Radio hormone tabs etc.Comments and blogs help me.personally with everyone's story similar but different.Hope after your break,you find a new enjoyable job.Thanks Rowdy hugs x
rowdy
Member
10 years ago
thanks x
rowdy
Member
10 years ago
2 years will pass and you will look back like me and think wow that really did happen and I survived xx
rowdy
Member
10 years ago
Thanks it is a long trip and you will get there x
rowdy
Member
10 years ago
Thanks Deanne the good days are getting more than the bad and at the moment having a break from work is the best medicine xx
rowdy
Member
10 years ago
work is great at the moment as I'm on holidays, the best medicine x
rowdy
Member
10 years ago
Hi Paula thank you for the compliment. Yep every milestone helps. x
rowdy
Member
10 years ago
Yes this site is good to connect with others who understand. I'm glad my reply helped you feel better. Yes there is a light at the end of the tunnel, sometimes it is still dark and we need help to turn the light on x
rowdy
Member
10 years ago
Hi Pam I hope in some way I have helped. I have a plan for work I work full time and I have booked long service leave and when I have used it up I will drop back or leave. I like my job it is the politics that is hard to take.I work for rdns and there has been a lot of change not all of it good.Your holiday will come soon xx

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