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Pain got worse yesterday, as did my blood pressure. The drugs they give you for pain tend to reduce bp so we got into a vicious circle. Eventually the pain, like red hot pokers in my belly, drove my bp up enough that they gave me 5mgs of morphine. That took the edge off but nothing more. So then they gave me 7.5mgs of morphine and that was fantastic! Haven't needed it since.However my bp is still really low so a pathology team is about to come round to draw blood and see if it's a haemoglobin problem.I'm desperate to get up and moving, get the catheter out, shower & use the loo. Depending on the blood tests a physio should be round to teach me how to move. All this should have happened yesterday. This low bp problem has been the bane of my existence since chemo started in January. Gargh!Still, the foobs look good and I have a flat belly. All healing well on that front.The wifi is excellent and the food's good here too. Brekkie. Smashed avo & fetta on sourdough:

This is you ..... Just be patient with yourself..... easy to say hard to put in practice.

@sister not 1 person diagnosed is a wuss! everything is completely relative to each person, I too at your stage was exactly the same just getting through step by step, don't ever discount what you are going through or have been through. It really is so relevant to us as individuals. We have no control over the path we will travel, but I guess we have a say in how we try to deal with it...and that's very quietly and specifically what is best for each for us. The one thing to know is...that's it's not that you 'may' make it through treatment of any kind, there's a certainty that you will and surgeries etc., and you will get down the track and wonder how? I know I did. Im still amazed at where I am now and I would never have thought. I am back full time, yes it took me a few years to do as I had to learn to walk again. But one foot in front of the other and it doesnt matter how long it takes but things improve over time. xx

I did and what a heart warming, lovely and moving surprise! @Joannie you are such a thoughtful darling, as are the rest of you @Sister, @onemargie, @Finch, @Romla, @"Kiwi Angel", @iserbrown, @Hopes_and_Dreams, @lrb_03, @Zoffiel, @Janny54 and @mum2jj!!The surgeons say the operation went well. There was a hairy low blood pressure (of course!) moment in recovery, and I've moved from 30 minute obs to half hour obs so I've been able to sleep a little. There's quite a lot of pain on the belly and the side of my foobs where the bruising has started to come up. It's been held at bay by Endone, and they've just given me more because in half an hour I'm having a sponge bath!Have been having hot flushes all night... nothing stops them!Bless you all. Thank you from the bottom of my still beating heart. Kate xox

I did my best crying in the shower. The noise of the water muffled my sobs and howls somewhat, and the tears, snot (and occasionally a bit of pee too...I'm no longer young) went down the drain together. That catharctic mental picture of my sorrows going down there too was quite helpful/

Get Well soon Dear K. @kmakm | BCNA Online Network

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Romla
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8 years ago
@kmakm your sheer courage in sharing this part of your treatment is astounding as you are showing how it is and that you are getting through this warts and all. I would like to see this “diary” of your days kept if possible for future breast cancer people - how about it @BCNA. It is quite a gift you have given us all - Thankyou so much @kmakm XO
Eastmum
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8 years ago
KATE!! I'm SO HAPPY to find this thread! @kmakm you ROCK! and thank you @Joannie for creating it.
I haven't had much of a chance to be on the main discussion boards since you had your op and I've just been going straight to checking the 'Kate's countdown commences' thread every day and have been 'plotzing' (yiddish for 'beside myself') that you hadn't responded to any comments on there - I've been so worried about you and now I'm so happy to hear you're ultimately doing so well!
Just caught up with your whole story every day since your op - wow, what a journey!
I'm honestly so thrilled that you are on the other side of surgery and wish for you only that every day will be better and better. I'm echoing the words of every single person who has commented here - such an amazing network - and will definitely be checking in every day to get your updates.
Blown away by your hospital breakfast! OMG - so beats powdered scrambled eggs!
Please be kind to yourself and rejoice in every baby step forward. You have come such a long way and you are such an incredible inspiration to so many of us who are walking in your footsteps in our own ways.
I can't stop smiling to have found this thread! :smiley:
Sending you bucket-loads of love, healing thoughts and gentle virtual hugs,
Yvette xxxx
Anne65
Member
8 years ago
@kmakm Wow, the best news to wake up to!! So proud of you & so happy that your BP & temp issues are resolved. Onward & upward now! Hopefully you will continue to gain strength now & the fact that you are walking is such a huge step forward......no pun intended!! We all said you were a strong lady & you have proved it yet again. It must have been the best shower too & to get the bowels moving is a BIG step after surgery & that will continue to improve now that you are mobile. Keep up the great work & hopefully that nagging nausea & headaches will subside also. take care & so happy that you are over the worst. Love & Hugs xxxx
Romla
Member
8 years ago
Woohoo! Great news to start the day!
kmakm
Member
8 years ago
BP issues resolved, not too much pain apart from a headache, and some nausea. Had a shower! Am walking unsupervised (been many a long year since someone had to supervise me doingvthat!), and best of all the bowels are moving!! :) <3 :* to you all. Kate xox
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8 years ago
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SoldierCrab
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8 years ago

sending you energy .... may you rest peacefully tonight and tomorrow is another day...
Hopes_and_Dream
Member
8 years ago
Lots of little wins @kmakm! Hoping tonight finds you racking them up in the win column! Wishing you a restful night. Jane x
tigerbeth
Member
8 years ago
@kmakm What an eventful day you've had ! Glad you were able to get someone's attention & I hope they sort you out asap!
Rest well Kate ,tomorrow is another day ! I'm thinking that you might need to give that rehab a shot once you're on your feet ,just so you don't rush things .
Hope you have a good night ,lots of hugs
Beth xx
Anne65
Member
8 years ago
@kmakm Wow, what a day of ups & downs. Bummer about your temp, nausea & sickness. That must hurt your poor belly! I guess they are giving you ice to suck as that is what they always gave me when I was feeling nausea. On a positive, it must be great to finally have the catheter out & a few sits on the chair. How ironic that you finally have your BP coming up but your bloody temp. is going up with it!! No wonder you are finding it hard to situp for longer without feeling faint. The physio session would have been hard for you too but i bet you enjoyed just being able to move a bit. Hopefully now the breast care nurse has found you, she will keep an eye on you. It is good that you are up to having visitors but I'm sure you didn't need your father & his mood even if it was his birthday! Take care & try to focus on the positives & hopefully all the negatives will improve as well. Rest up & let your poor body & mind get some recovery time. It is lovely to hear from you & hopefully your temp can be bought under control so you can have a restful night & sweet dreams. take care, love & hugs xx

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