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PositiveOutlook
9 years agoMember
Waiting for surgery
Hi everyone, I am doing my best to say positive but waiting for surgery is soooooo hard. I got my last results back today & now waiting for a surgery date, it could be three weeks - this scares me. Do...
primek
9 years agoMember
I waited 3 weeks for mine which made me seriously stressed. So I planned my headgear as I knew I was having chemo. I went and got my teeth checked and cleaned. I had a farewell boobie party as having both mine off. I had a haircut. Sourced a wig. I sorted my family, my job and even organised a pair of swimmers for post mastectomy and a special swimming cap that wouldn't stick on a bald head. So all these things (scarf shopping etc) kept me occupied. Use your time as you can as it steam rolls after this with treatment. Some exercise might reduce stress if you can manage and might ...might (yes I hear you laughing) help you sleep. Take care. Kath x