Treatment after surgery
Hi everyone, I have recently had two lots of surgery (first on 11/7) and second surgery on 29/7. I am finding the brain fog a bit of a challenge (which I have been told is due to having two surgeries...
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Hi @LisaR - sorry to see you joining us here, the one group you never thought you'd have to join!
As you are 'rural/regional', please join our 'rural regional & remote' private group, where we have lots of info re accessing $$ assistance for fuel and/or accommodation - even if staying with friends, you may still be able to claim some $$ (you can in NSW!).
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/28-living-in-regional-rural-and-remote-areas
This sheet shows the SA Patients Travel Scheme on Page 4 ..... (you will have to click 'leave site' to access it ....). It is fairly recent (2023) so should still be accurate.
https://www.ruralhealth.org.au/sites/default/files/publications/pats-fact-sheet-and-guide-2023.pdf
And definitely check out the podcasts by Charlotte Tottman - as she's had a double mastectomy, stayed flat and KNOWS what we've all gone thru! She was surprised too, the emotions she went thru herself, as they were different from what she'd 'thought they were' when she was counseling women prior to her own diagnosis. So she 'gets it'.
Go to this link, click on the 'list' (it should show 22 tracks) and start off with No 13 (the first one of Series 1) and work your way thru them.
https://soundcloud.com/search?q=charlotte%20tottman
Also check out this post for lots of things on the forum you may like to check out ..... you can show us your gardens, art & craft, your fur kids, and there are also 'tick sheets' you can print off & fill in re your mental & physical health as you proceed ... print off 2 copies & give one to your team member as sometimes it is easier to do that than to 'talk' about it!!
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-new-online-network-members#latest
take care & all the best xx
As you are 'rural/regional', please join our 'rural regional & remote' private group, where we have lots of info re accessing $$ assistance for fuel and/or accommodation - even if staying with friends, you may still be able to claim some $$ (you can in NSW!).
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/28-living-in-regional-rural-and-remote-areas
This sheet shows the SA Patients Travel Scheme on Page 4 ..... (you will have to click 'leave site' to access it ....). It is fairly recent (2023) so should still be accurate.
https://www.ruralhealth.org.au/sites/default/files/publications/pats-fact-sheet-and-guide-2023.pdf
And definitely check out the podcasts by Charlotte Tottman - as she's had a double mastectomy, stayed flat and KNOWS what we've all gone thru! She was surprised too, the emotions she went thru herself, as they were different from what she'd 'thought they were' when she was counseling women prior to her own diagnosis. So she 'gets it'.
Go to this link, click on the 'list' (it should show 22 tracks) and start off with No 13 (the first one of Series 1) and work your way thru them.
https://soundcloud.com/search?q=charlotte%20tottman
Also check out this post for lots of things on the forum you may like to check out ..... you can show us your gardens, art & craft, your fur kids, and there are also 'tick sheets' you can print off & fill in re your mental & physical health as you proceed ... print off 2 copies & give one to your team member as sometimes it is easier to do that than to 'talk' about it!!
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-new-online-network-members#latest
take care & all the best xx