I'm so relieved

Hi Tracey,

I got even better news today my doctor brought my surgery forward to the 29th of July so I now have to cease my warfarin on the 25th July this surgery I'm not looking forward to as it's supposed to be a lot more painful but It's one step closer to being Cancer free I'm taking it one step at a time. sending cyber hugs your way Anitaxx

Hey Anita.

Sorry to hear your back into surgery. 

I had the lumpectomy about 5 weeks ago, 17 days later a Level 2 Axillary node surgery. 

It was much more difficult recovery then the lumpectomy. 

5 weeks down track, got infection and 2 seromas, but I think I'm an exception, from what I hear a lot of women recover well. 

My best advice is to stick to all exercises etc and maybe have pain relief .I toughed it out a lot and in hindsight I think I should have had more pain medication. 

Just visited hospital and they've put me on 2 new antibiotics to fight the infection. 

In saying this I have not been raging sick, just going along this level of illness that hasn't lifted and just feel yuck a lot. And I know that it shouldn't be like this. 

Will be praying for great surgery and recovery for you. 

Anotherbit of advice, the ice page between arm and breast give enormous relief. Only have the ice gel packopartly icy, very cold but not frozen as its too harsh, hard and painful when that cold. 

Smiles to you xxx

Hi Ania, so pleased for you that you now have a treatment plan, and I hope that it goes well for you. I've just finished my chemo, so that's one less hurdle to face. Just take it one appointment at a time, and it will be easier for you to manage. Warm wishes, Tracey B ??

Hi Rowdy,

I'm really pleased I have a treatment plan now and can move on with the next phase of my journey, the waiting is the worst an Oncologist hasn't contacted me yet but I suppose he will soon, that's what my Breast Nurse told me she's a gem I suppose this journey would be harder without all the support I have surrounding me, my best friend has been amazing she sends me the most inspirational sms messages when we don't see each other, I'm trying to rest but keep myself busy at the same time, I told my daughter about the surgery and she's not to happy about it but she understands it will make mum better I don't want to overload her with too much info just yet but we talk about the bc around her so It's out there and I know she's trying to understand and she asks me questions when she needs to or wants to know more, that's all for now hope to chat soon.Sending you a hug back.

Anitaxx

Hi Karen,

I don't know how long the treatment plan will go for I suppose probably the next year of my life but It's a small price to pay for living and you really appreciate how precious life is once something like bc affects your life, my husbands uncle who's a retired specialist in the UK said that my surgery is going to be major surgery, is that true? I'm sure it is as he's a doctor and he should know but my surgeon was telling us that it's a lot more difficult and there are risks but I'm prepared for them, I just want to start the next part of my journey, I told my daughter I had to go into hospital and she was a little upset but she understands It's going to make mum better.

Take Care

Anitaxx

Hi Anita that is fantastic news, it does help when you know where you are heading. It is a long trip but you will get there. Treatment is different for everyone so look after yourself sending you a hugxx

All the best Anita with the second surgery.  It is better once you start the treatment plan, you know what you're facing.  Just take one thing at a time and be kind to yourself.  Take care Karen xx