New boobs on their way...

Well, today is my last day at work for a few weeks as on Monday I'm back into hospital.

Having recently found I'm a carrier of the BRCA-2 gene mutation I have decided to have my other breast removed. So Monday they'll take my left breast off, take the expander out of my right breast (good riddance to that!) and put permanent implants in both.

In a strange way I'm actually really looking forward to it. For starters I want this bloody expander out!!! It's been nearly a year now and I'll be glad to see the back of it. Also by having my other breast off it will give me a little peace of mind knowing I have no breast tissue left for cancer to get to! And on a real positive, I will have a nice new set of boobs that won't droop or sag!!!

Although I'm not looking forward to the recovery period (it was painful last time!) I know there is now a light at the end of the tunnel. I feel almost like I've come full circle from diagnosis a year ago and after this operation I'll be ready to move onto the next phase of my life, completely cancer free.

Of course I am still taking Tamoxifen and Zolidex. Neither drug anywhere near as bad as what I thought. Other than some hot flushes and night sweats (which are a bit full on actually!) I haven't noticed anything else.

I continue to exercise daily which I know definitely helps, as well as eating a healthy balanced diet. I have even managed to drop some weight on these drugs through watching what I eat and exercising which I thought was impossible!

So overall right now I'm feeling fit, healthy and positive. I am looking forward to my op on Monday, and moving forward after that. Bring it on I say! :)