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rowdy
10 years agoMember
2 years today
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
42 Replies
- rowdyMember
thanks Michelle these milestones are important x
- rowdyMember
Thanks Jen I wake up every day and try and move forward x
- Ann-MarieMember
Congratulations, this is wonderful to read! I want to say a big thank as well for all the support you have provided the members of the online network. I wish you all the best xx
- primekMember
So great to be 2 years on. I look forward to that day.
Huge milestone! Congratulations!
It is a life altering event that's for sure, but going through it gives us a better outlook on life I think.
So glad you are feeling at peace....
Xx Tracy
- DeanneMember
Yay for you, Rowdy! I'm like you. I get up everyday grateful to be experiencing another cancer-free day! Life is different but I like to try and focus on the good and move on. Wishing you lots more good days!
Take care,
Deanne xxx
- iserbrownMember
Hi woo hoo! We all get it! It's a time of reflection where you are now at. Onwards and upwards! Hope work improves for you. Sending you a virtual hug from Christine xx
- mum2jjMember
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
- BluewrenMember
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
- HITMember
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