The girls are gone

thanks Karen, i am so self conscious about it at the moment.i will have reconstruction later on. did you chose not to recon or was it not offered. it wasnt even offered tome xxx

Congratulations for your special birthday and sorry for your diagnosis ....but a great job you were able not to let it ruin your party ! Every best wish and good thoughts go with you for yr appointment tomorrow x Karen

Hello Melissa ...I had a double mastectomy in November last year and now I am really used to it , really comfortable and enjoying the freedom of no bra ! It is all a lot to take in especially in the beginning when you know you may or may not need to face chemo or radio as well, plus you're adjusting to your "new " body . Give it time :) I don't need any radio but in the end did need chemo bc I had TNBC ....if my cancer was hormone receptive I would have been lucky to skip that too but it wasn't to be ! Now waiting for the genetic tests to see if I need an oophorectomy and hysterectomy too . I hope every day is a little easier...I remember 3 weeks post op I had a very bad day where I wanted to have my "old life and body " back ...but by the end of the day I realised that was never going to happen ...but it didn't mean it had to be worse ; and in fact I'm discovering like so many other women here , in so many ways it's actually better . Pretty stupid way to have to find out though ! Love and healing to you Melissa xxx Karen

Thank you for the support Wendy you have come to the right place for everything you need. when those around you want tk help let them as you will need it. and talk here when you need to vent or advice when others wont understand big hugs xxx

thanks! i was quite shocked and upset when i saw my chest for the first time. No matter how many pics you see or how prepared you think you are when you see your own scars its very emotional. good luck with oncologist big hugs xx

I lost one girl on Wednesday as well. Not easy I know. I have spoken with the MO and will see him in a fortnight to outline my chemo schedule. Hang in there... Hugs