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tan_g
13 years agoMember
Going Solo
So, my reconstruction operation is this coming Monday 27th May, and yep...Im going alone...
Feeling pretty crappy about it all to be really honest... just wondering how other people have got through all this alone...if anyone has had to?
Admitting myself to hospital on Monday morning, and there won't be anyone there when I wake up, then i'll get myself back on a plane a few days later and fly home alone.
xx
35 Replies
- tan_gMember
Hi chris
You are gorgeous !
CAmbridge Private Hospital Monday, maybe just for the night
x
- tan_gMember
Hi chris
You are gorgeous !
CAmbridge Private Hospital Monday, maybe just for the night
x
- ChrisMemberHi Tania, I will come and see you in Perth. Which hospital will you be in? My implants are so much more comfortable than the expanders. It will be like taking off your high heels and putting on comfy slippers. Love Chris xx
- Mich_xMember
Hey Tan
I live in Perth!!! I am more than happy to pick you up from your hotel Monday Morning and come with you to check in to hospital and be there for you when you wake up etc......
Which hospital are you going to? Have you been told about PATS for transport and Crawford Lodge or Milroy Lodge for accomodation available for country people.
Please let me know if I can do this for you as I would be more than happy to do so. I have spoken with hubby and he agrees it is a good idea.
If you would like me to be there for you then you just have to say the word kiddo and I am there, okay. Let me know and we can make arrangements.
I am not going to stand by and let you be alone if I can help. You are welcome to even bunk down at our place but it would have to be on a fold up bed as my sister is staying with us currently. A hotel sounds much more comfy and I like the idea of a good mag/book, choccies and chill out timebut if you not wanting to be alone there is always my place. The girls from BCNA can vouch for me.
I am here for you, let me know but no pressure as I will understand.
Lots of love always, Mich xoxoxoxo
- tan_gMember
Jenny, thank-you so much and ive put your mobile number into my phone, my brother also lives in Port Hedland with his wife and little boy. Im south in Albany.... Feel so alone some times, cant wait for this surgery to be over and i can come home again.
x
- JENNIFERJMember
I HAVE TEARS DOING THIS ,,I FEEL SO SPECIAL HAVING MY WONDERFUL HUSBAND AND SON AND DAUGHTER AT MY BED ALL THE TIME DURING MY LAST OPP FOR RECONSTUCTION AND ALL THE OTHERS. I AM SO SORRY YOU ARE ALONE MY BEAUTIFUL SISTER LIVES IN PERTH I AM FROM ADELAIDE AND I NO SHE WOULD VISIT YOU IF YOU WOULD LIKE HER TO. SHE CAME OVER TWICE DURING MY TREATMENT AND IS ALWAY ON THE PHONE TO ME. PLEASE LET ME NO IF YOU WOULD LIKE A VISITOR AND I ALSO HAVE A BEAUTIFUL NEICE A YOUNG MUM LIKE YOURSELF SHE WOULD AS WELL. PLEASE PLEASE LET ME NO XXXXX YOU CAN ALSO TEXT OR PHONE MY NO IS 0412843640 WOULD LOVE TO HELP YOU OUT. I HELP RUN A GROUP IN ADELAIDE CALLED THE ADELAIDE BREAST CANCER FRIENDSHIP GROUP.... DO YOU LIVE FAR AWAY FROM PERTH I HAVE A BROTHER AND SISTERINLAW IN PORT HEADLAND XXXXXX JENNY
- tan_gMember
I guess I just want to know if the implants are MUCH better than the expanders? My expanders are awful, hard, lopsided sit up really high and just generally look and feel awful.
- moira1MemberNo Tan I had a lumpectomy, so didnt have the added problems of the reconstruction, but i am sure the ladies on here who have gone through that will have some great hints and tips for you of recovery.Take care will be thinking of you Monday.... xx
- mgndam1603Member
You will be in my thoughts on Sunday and Monday and I hope with all my heart that things will go well for you.
Being so far from home and your loved ones will be difficult and this is an expensive business anyway it must be so hard for all you ladies with the added burden of having to travel both financially and emotionally.
Is it possible for the hospital social worker to have a breast care nurse or someone to meet you when you arrive on Sunday and be there after the surgery for you? Coming out of surgery to a familiar face soothes the soul.
Take lovely
Donna
- mgndam1603Member
You will be in my thoughts on Sunday and Monday and I hope with all my heart that things will go well for you.
Being so far from home and your loved ones will be difficult and this is an expensive business anyway it must be so hard for all you ladies with the added burden of having to travel both financially and emotionally.
Is it possible for the hospital social worker to have a breast care nurse or someone to meet you when you arrive on Sunday and be there after the surgery for you? Coming out of surgery to a familiar face soothes the soul.
Take lovely
Donna