My Valentines Day Cancer
So My Story so far... Couple of weeks ago I decided to make an appointment with a new GP to get my Mirena out. Later that day I happened to put my hand on my chest and noticed a lump. I decided t...
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I distracted myself with a lot of stupid sitcoms on Netflix and Stan. We got Stan when I was diagnosed as I knew I'd need distraction and I enjoy watching tv.
Some surround themselves with friends to make them laugh, go out or stay home. I got busy with organising the things I could control, like the housework, walking the dog, making allied health appointments. It was a peculiar state of suspended animation which didn't go on for too long as it all happened very quickly. Do your hobby, get some exercise, meditate, whatever floats your boat.
Obviously you'll be sore afterwards. You do a lot of boob clutching! I found bending over to load and unload the dishwasher to be particularly challenging, as was washing myself, especially my hair. I had to get my husband to help me the first couple of times. Bumpy roads are challenging. I was a bit sorer as usual as my tumour was deep and my BS had to dig around in my chest wall to get it out.
But in between my SNB & wide local excision and re-excision for margins a week later, I organised, prepared and threw my son's 18th birthday party, so the incapacitation doesn't go on for too long.
If you're on your own at home make sure your tea/coffee etc is somewhere easy to reach, not to low or high.
How you react to a general anaesthetic will also determine how you feel.
My lopsidedness was minimal, only noticeable when I was naked.
If you go scarves, can I suggest op shops for vintage ones?! It's good fun and not so nanna! There's also this lady who's a deadset legend:
https://www.braveryco.com.au/?categoryId=a65005de-9a92-83ef-488a-63cb713e5c8c
Those bras are hideous. I refused to wear my Berlei beige one for weeks but in the end I gave in. They are very very comfortable.
Hang in there @Sazbe. K xox
Some surround themselves with friends to make them laugh, go out or stay home. I got busy with organising the things I could control, like the housework, walking the dog, making allied health appointments. It was a peculiar state of suspended animation which didn't go on for too long as it all happened very quickly. Do your hobby, get some exercise, meditate, whatever floats your boat.
Obviously you'll be sore afterwards. You do a lot of boob clutching! I found bending over to load and unload the dishwasher to be particularly challenging, as was washing myself, especially my hair. I had to get my husband to help me the first couple of times. Bumpy roads are challenging. I was a bit sorer as usual as my tumour was deep and my BS had to dig around in my chest wall to get it out.
But in between my SNB & wide local excision and re-excision for margins a week later, I organised, prepared and threw my son's 18th birthday party, so the incapacitation doesn't go on for too long.
If you're on your own at home make sure your tea/coffee etc is somewhere easy to reach, not to low or high.
How you react to a general anaesthetic will also determine how you feel.
My lopsidedness was minimal, only noticeable when I was naked.
If you go scarves, can I suggest op shops for vintage ones?! It's good fun and not so nanna! There's also this lady who's a deadset legend:
https://www.braveryco.com.au/?categoryId=a65005de-9a92-83ef-488a-63cb713e5c8c
Those bras are hideous. I refused to wear my Berlei beige one for weeks but in the end I gave in. They are very very comfortable.
Hang in there @Sazbe. K xox