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Nadi
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7 years ago

Memories

Yesterday I had major abdominal surgery in the same operating theatre where I had my lumpectomy on 12 November 2015. The experience brought back all sorts of memories of that time. I still find it strange I am tackling a whole new disease now just 3 years later. Breast cancer has been overtaken by Achalasia.  Surprisingly, despite surgery, chemo, radiation and targeted therapy Breast Cancer seems to have had less of an impact on my life or maybe I am not remembering all that bad stuff. Still, I am extremely lucky. October mammogram was clear and while I'll never be cured of Achalasia, I have a new stomach and am slowly learning to swallow fluids again. Catching Achalasia early also improves my long term chances of keeping my oesophagus. I caught my breast cancer early too. So that's two for two now. Awareness matters.  Eight more weeks of soft food and then hopefully I'll be able to eat solid food again. Hope everyone is well as can be and wishing you all the best for the holiday season.

Nadine
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  • Sister's avatar
    Sister
    Member
    7 years ago
    @nadi Crap that you're going through it but good news that it went well and that you're on the road to recovery.  Take care.
  • primek's avatar
    primek
    Member
    7 years ago
    I'm glad surgery went well and soon real food will be part of your life again. X
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    kmakm
    Member
    7 years ago
    So good to hear from you with an update of how you're going Nadine. And wonderful that it's good news. Take it easy and I hope you go from strength to strength. All the very best, K xox
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    SoldierCrab
    Member
    7 years ago
    hi Nadi keep us in the loop please... sending you hugs and energy to get thru this part of the process. 

    Soldiercrab

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    iserbrown
    Member
    7 years ago
    Hello Nadi what a so and so!  
    Great to hear from you and willing you on for a steady recovery 
    Take care
    Hugs
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    Zoffiel
    Member
    7 years ago
    Good luck @nadi. None of us need any more intervention than BC brings. Wishing you well!. Mxx
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    Giovanna_BCNA
    Member
    7 years ago
    Hello @Nadi  wishing you a very speedy recovery.  Take is slowly as has been suggested.  Hoping you have some good support in place.over the next few weeks.    All the best,

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    arpie
    Member
    7 years ago
    OMG!  @Nadi  -  you've been dealt a cruel set of cards!   It is good to hear you so upbeat after your surgery tho.   My husband had most of his stomach removed to cancer back in 2010 ... I used to work in Special Diets at a major Sydney Hospital.  If I am able to help you thru your recovery, it would be my honour to do so, via PM.

    All the best on your recovery - take it easy - small 'meals', taken often - every couple of hours, to start off with.  Do NOT rush it.  Slowly introduce more solid food.  

    Value add to your meals as it is important not to lose weight/strength during this rebuilding phase. It is totally possible to get back to 'full' meals, if taken slowly.

    Take care xxx