Newly diagnosed
I've retyped this post so many times I wasn't sure what to say. I got my results today and I feel numb. I've been quite calm, not many tears, but I know it hasn't hit me yet. At this stage, it's early...
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@SLD230317 Im so sorry you have joined us here!! but what a great place to be amongst these amazing loving supportive women!! Im currently recovering from a single mastectomy/diep flap reconstruction. It is huge to have it all in one hit but am doing well 4 weeks on. This was a recurrence for me at the 4yrs mark so Ive been on this ride 7 yrs now. I am clear since 2015 but opted for the Mastectomy due to recurrence. Everything is defined from the pathology and its so crucial to know exactly your diagnosis,its the only way of knowing your treatment and risks and it really is varied.
I remember first time round, I had no support, Id lost my Mum 18 months prior, 6 months out of my marriage and starting anew with my 2 kids and BAM!! its been a very hard road. I found you go into auto pilot its almost like you do what you are told and just keep going, you just dont have time to think about it. I had no tears for awhile, then it hit when things settled. Its a roller coaster and I learnt that I had no control, the only control I had was how I was going to deal with each step and that was huge and HARD! So I say to you, go slow, have faith in your Specialists, do your homework and keep talking. We are all here to help support anyway we can. Its overwhelming and shocking and we wonder what on earth just happened and what does it mean moving forward?? one step one day at a time is how...the best thing I could say. Big Hugs youre going to be ok. Melinda xo
I remember first time round, I had no support, Id lost my Mum 18 months prior, 6 months out of my marriage and starting anew with my 2 kids and BAM!! its been a very hard road. I found you go into auto pilot its almost like you do what you are told and just keep going, you just dont have time to think about it. I had no tears for awhile, then it hit when things settled. Its a roller coaster and I learnt that I had no control, the only control I had was how I was going to deal with each step and that was huge and HARD! So I say to you, go slow, have faith in your Specialists, do your homework and keep talking. We are all here to help support anyway we can. Its overwhelming and shocking and we wonder what on earth just happened and what does it mean moving forward?? one step one day at a time is how...the best thing I could say. Big Hugs youre going to be ok. Melinda xo