Day 2
Yesterday, I was told I had invasive ductal carcinoma. Today, to the surgeon where the options were to have a lumpectomy or my breast removed. Decisions,decisions.... still really in shock, it doesn'...
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Hi there Amanda, congratulations on getting through the diagnosis>mastectomy>hospital stay merrygoround. Now that you're home you will enjoy being in your own bed, even though your movements will be restricted as you try to find a comfortable spot to lay. I like to "sprawl" in bed, so those hospital beds didn't quite do it for me.
It's great that you have both your Mum and Dad there with you ... support from family and friends is so important so don't be afraid to ask for help. In a similar vein, you are your own person so don't be afraid to voice your opinions if you feel yourself being smothered. This can happen - quite often unintentionally. Don't forget those who love you are as scared as you are and often don't know how to deal with this journey you are on.
Stay on line with us ... pop in any time for a chat - ask questions, vent your feelings or just say hi. Let us know what your treatment is to be, there will be plenty of ladies here who are going, or have gone, through the same things and are only too happy to help out.
Take care .....
Cheers ... Shirl xx