back to normality
Well today is my first day back to work after my double mastectomy and I'm really worried how I'll go. Looking forward to getting back to some sort of normailty but don't want to leave my little cocoo...
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Tina, I found that my state of mind and health was still fragile after going through left breast mastectomy, chemo, radiotherapy then trying a range of hormone tablets, I could only do part time volunteer work for a start as I got very tired late afternoon. I am an early riser. I refused to return to split shifts, consistant meetings and training where I was working. Just turned 61 last month. Its taken 2 years since this all started, my strength is back and this year I get a reconstruction which will lay me up again for a while. Insurance helped for 2 years but now need to earn money again. Cancer changed my view on life: I take one day at a time, do what I can, don't let anything or anyone bother or presure me. Having to get dresses some days is a chore, especialy in hot weather. Body image has impacted most as I live on the Gold Coast and beach is my love despite wearing bathers with a singlet top to swim my prosthesis has a mind of its own and it cracks me up when it's moved around. I do what I can to be fit and healthy love painting (oils), sew, garden. Next year I will ge going back to work but at my own pace. Brain stimulation and lots of laughs come from my true friends and family. Listen to your body and do what you feel most comfortable doing. Lots of love. Chrisy