So Annoying

 HI Jacqui

I hope you have been able to get to the dr and check our your pain - how annoying.  

You asked me about the prosthesis - I have had a sub cutaneous mastectomy with a tissue expander inserted - all my breast tissue and my nipple was removed and I had an axilla clearance too - 14 nodes taken out.  So I have effectively an implant under the muscle - it's not a reconstruction but prepares me for one further down the track - at the moment it is only half full so I have a small puckered breast with no nipple.  I too can't stand the prosthesis that came with the bra so I am not bothering but I look like I have a "sort of" breast just smaller than my other one.  I saw my surgeon yesterday and he is happy with my healing but we agreed I wouldn't tolerate having my expander filled up yet - I am still taking some pain medication and only just started driving again with a bit of difficulty and limited arm movement still.  I am booked in to see him again in a fortnight and hopefully we will fill the expander a little more.

What a pity your husband is unwell too!  I hope the two of you are ok. :-)

I have been studying photography for a few years - there are also some great online resources if you are interested I could steer you in the right direction.  I had to withdraw due to my treatment this year but I love taking pictures of babies, children and families and hope to make it my business in the future.  

I really hope that you are doing OK and the pain in less.  Do you have a little cushion for under you arm?  I sleep with one and it helps me.  I also second the My Journey kit for the information and personal stories.  A great resource.

And as for the emotions - wow it's a roller coaster!

Talk Soon,

Amanda xx