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Robyn_W
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12 years ago

Nearing the end of this part!

Well,yesterday I went Into David Jones in Sydney CBD to get fitted for my prosthesis:) I was really happy going in there on the train,and my husband came with me.The lingerie dept.is on the 5th floor.Going up the elevator from 4th to 5th I started to cry:( By the time I got off the elevator I had regained my composure and everything went ahead as I had hoped.The lady was lovely,and the prosthesis looks and feels great!This morning,a similar thing happened.I was going into our local pharmacy to fill my first Tamoxifen script.I started to cry again! Got myself together,and got the script.i actually feel quite anxious about taking it,however I'm sure I will be just fine.I am starting tonight,so I will let you ladies coming behind me ,know how I find it.I hope that this finds everyone well.Sending thoughts and love.xoxox Robyn.p.s. I am into my 4th week past my last chemo,and I feel absolutely normal.Just waiting for the hair to grow;)

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    Deanne
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    12 years ago
    You are doing well, I'm glad you are happy with the prosthesis. They are an improvement on the soft padding and you forget all about them after a while! I was very anxious about the tamoxifen too. I think it's daunting because you know you need to take it but we hear so many people having bad side effects from it. I felt a bit nauseous for the first couple of nights but half suspect this was partially because I was anxious about it! Just drink a whole glass of water when you take it and take it with your dinner. I have no major effects so far (10 days short of 2 months now). I am a bit stiff when I first get up but nothing bad. Hope it all goes well! Deanne xxx