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Final Countdown 3 days to go for Mastectomy and Diep Flap reconstruction....YIKES!!!!!!
Hello My Fellow Courageous Beautiful Friends!!!! Well a few weeks ago I wasn't traveling very well, as we know too well that emotional roller coaster! I have since had an appointment with a Psychologist I saw 3 yrs ago and it was invaluable. It helped incredibly to try and put it all into perspective. She pointed out that our logical thinking comes from the frontal lobe but unfortunately my emotional body hasnt caught up to the logic of whats happening eventhough I know it has to happen because it makes sense. The other thing she pointed out is the attachment I have to my physicality and all my bits and pieces, of course am human this is what we are...but this is not the essence of who I am..I am so much more than that and the irony is when people see me they dont see my physicality they see the depths of the person I am. Somehow separating myself a little in that way has helped with letting go. The other thing was she said I was grieving, grieving the loss of my breast, grieving the struggle the past 6 years all very valid and is important. I feel I turned a corner. I finished work yesterday and the reality hit as I drove home in tears even at my age wishing my MUM was here to wipe them away...OH DEAR LOL So honestly?? I am incredibly nervous!!! and yeah scared of the whole thing, the pain of it, recovery...the end result...but am calm and trying to do one day at a time...just get to Monday and get to surgery thats all!!!! PHEW!!!
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- One step at a time girl ....
you will be back into top form faster than you thought once you get moving etc.
Take a breath and breathe in the future and breathe out the past
Hugs and energy
Alice xoxo - Thanks to all of you i really appreciate it. So im going into day 3, its a massive operation. Nausea now under control, catheter came out, drain came out too omg. Bp stabilizing and they found a pain relief i can stomach thank goodnes. Ive slept in the recliner tonight so much better as was sleep deprived. Im doing well. Not walking yet but lots of progress already. Hugs everyone. Xo
- Well done Mel...You're a true champion!! Such a relief for you now surgery is over. I truly hope you feel better soon and your recovery is quick and smooth. Now time out to rest and look after you!! Thinking of you and sending lots of love & hugs :smiley: XX
Hi Mel, I'm so happy to her that your surgery went well and that other than a couple of hiccups you're going ok. I hope that the nausea has now settled and that you are feeling better as each day passes, although I'm sure each day has a new hurdle. Take care of you and make sure that those around you spoil you lots.
Kat xx
- Wow Mel - you are a warrior woman! Well done on getting over that next step! Now it's all about healing. Hope the nausea subsides (although I too felt nauseous on Fentanyl - I've got codeine intolerance so that and Endone were all I could have. Might've had something to do with the fact that I kept on self-administering the Fentanyl whenever the light came on! :))
Sending you happy healing thoughts x - HUGS and ENERGY Mel <3
- Great to hear you are recovering. My blood pressure was low for 5 days & so they didn't give me my daily tablet I take for high blood pressure, sadly it didn't last. Hopefully yours will normalise soon & you will be up & running xx
- An amazing effort to let us know how you are doing the day of your surgery!! I wish you a speedy recovery. As each day goes by it will get easier. We are all thinking of you. XX
- Take it as easy as you can, it is early days yet and hopefully they can assist with some kind of pain relief. I had low blood pressure for the first few days but as I slowly started moving around it improved - just make sure you get some help if you need it - the nurses are usually fantastic in supporting you to get moving xx
- Hang in there
