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Hi there Sue, I know how you are feeling, like you've been picked up in a whirlwind and on a endless spiral.

I was diagnosed on 13th Jan this year, in having the mastectomy on 28th.  I opted to have all of the glands removed - it was right for me, may not be for others.

I am fortunate in as much as I do not need chemo or radiotherapy ... the nasty critter hadn't travelled anywhere else in my body.  I'm on Arimidex for the next 5 years ... yep, back on the pill!!!  Took it successfully for 20 odd years and that one did the job so there's no reason why this one shouldn't work.

I guess the most important thing I can tell you is - listen to your body!!!!  Believe me it will tell you what it can do.  There are things you can't and shouldn't do no matter how much you want to,  I was feeling a bit stiff and sore one day when I went to see my surgeon - he looked at me and said "hows the garden?'  In my enthusiasm I said "great" -  that gave the game away and he told me to go home and put superwoman back in the cupboard!!!  I got the message.

If your body says do a little bit - that's ok, if it tells you to have a rest - do it (if it tells you to go to the pub, then do as yr told!!!!)

You have joined an ultra-exclusive club (yes, I can just hear you saying "yippeee how did I get this lucky"), but this club is full of mates and supporters and we are available 24/7 whenever you need to talk, cry, laugh, throw a tantrum or just want a gossip.

Good luck with your appointment tomorrow .... think positive!!!

My Mum (lived to 97) was a believer in the Power of Positive Thinking and I've adopted that mantra.  I believe that we are all in charge of our own destiny ... so you go get 'em girl!!

Pop in for a chat later and let us know how you got on

Cheers .... Shirl