New here...my story so far
Hello,
I’m new the group and haven’t shared my story yet. It’s taken
me a little while to be able to read some of your stories and not have ‘freak out’
moments. Thank you to all of you for sharing...
Forum Discussion
Thank you @arpie, @Afraser, @Tri and @Katie46 for your sharing, wonderful words of support and suggestions.
@arpie - I will check out the BC nurse info and see if others have any tips on the chemo regime. My physio is indeed a keeper which is why I've stuck with her for 14 years :smiley: And this is where I confess that I live very close to my mother who's been busy cooking meals for me since I had surgery...So I have meals covered and am very grateful :blush: :heart:
@Afraser - thank you for letting me know I am not alone in not having a breast care nurse and you're right, I shouldn't feel a lack as I am well supported by others in my medical team and here in BCNA. I appreciate you sharing about your infection experience. I see my reconstructive surgeon this week and am hoping it doesn't mean surgery but at the same time if it is needed to clear up infection so be it.
@Tri - I hope my experience is not too bad, good to know others have found a way through. I'm actually looking into a program run via St Vincent's Hospital here in Melbourne that sounds similar to the physio oncology rehabilitation program you mention. Here's hoping I can join it.
@Katie46 - "I was in your shoes last year". This both made me teary and heartwarmed at once. None of us want anyone else to be here, do we? And yet it is so lovely to read those words of support and encouragement and not feel alone ::smile: I feel some optimism that I will also find it manageable.
@arpie - I will check out the BC nurse info and see if others have any tips on the chemo regime. My physio is indeed a keeper which is why I've stuck with her for 14 years :smiley: And this is where I confess that I live very close to my mother who's been busy cooking meals for me since I had surgery...So I have meals covered and am very grateful :blush: :heart:
@Afraser - thank you for letting me know I am not alone in not having a breast care nurse and you're right, I shouldn't feel a lack as I am well supported by others in my medical team and here in BCNA. I appreciate you sharing about your infection experience. I see my reconstructive surgeon this week and am hoping it doesn't mean surgery but at the same time if it is needed to clear up infection so be it.
@Tri - I hope my experience is not too bad, good to know others have found a way through. I'm actually looking into a program run via St Vincent's Hospital here in Melbourne that sounds similar to the physio oncology rehabilitation program you mention. Here's hoping I can join it.
@Katie46 - "I was in your shoes last year". This both made me teary and heartwarmed at once. None of us want anyone else to be here, do we? And yet it is so lovely to read those words of support and encouragement and not feel alone ::smile: I feel some optimism that I will also find it manageable.