Hi DCP,
I recovered very quickly from the oopherectomy. I was fortunate to be very fit before surgery and I think this helped my recovery.
Starting letrozole did produce some side effects (mostly inflamed osteoarthritis and general aches and stiffness) but after about 3 months these diminished significantly. I would say that the side effects are now minor and do not effect my quality of life.
Doctors do have to tell us some pretty negative things at times but I have always asked about what I can do to minimize effects and get the most out of life. I have had a lot of advice from other women on here and will give things a good try if I hear that it might help.
My quality of life is what I would call excellent. Sure some parts of me don't work the way they used to but overall my quality of life has improved since getting bc. I have changed my priorities and put a lot of effort into researching about my health. Getting the most out of every day is my new motto. I have changed a lot about my life and I think most of it has worked out well for me and my loved ones too.
We can't change what happens to us but we can control how we let it effect us. Hope you find ways to make your life as good as it can be too. Best of luck with the rest of chemo. It really is the hardest part, I think. One step at a time. Deanne xxx
