Well this sux!

Hi there SuziBee .... I've been away from the blogs for a little while so have only just read your post.  It's been a week now .. has your husband realised that this is not about HIM and given you his total and unconditional support?

I hope this doesn't offend .... but I'm very passionate about this and tend to speak my mind.  My circumstances re the Xmas period were pretty much the same, had my mammogram, u/sound, needle biopsy etc during December 2009, the final test 3 days before Xmas.  I got my diagnosis on 13th of Jan 2010 , was offered lumpectomy or mastectomy  .... didn't think twice and took the latter.  I was on my own .... my partner was away working ... so made the decision without any discussion with  any one other than the surgeon.  When I told Terry what had happened I had his total support, without any reservations or debate.  My diagnosis was on 13th Jan (two days before my 62nd birthday) and the mastectomy was 28th Jan (one day after Terry's birthday) so it was happy January to us!!!!

Do you have your My Journey kit ... it is a wealth of information and includes a DVD that is really beneficial in giving the men in our lives a greater understanding of what is happening with your body and with both of your lives.

By now you will have made a decision re your operation, I sincerely hope you were able to get the 23/12 date offered .... not only because the waiting will be a downer over Xmas but more importantly for your own peace of mind.

As I said, I hope my comments haven't offended .... that was not my intention.  This journey you are embarking on is not one of choice and it is essential that you are sourrounded by unconditional love and support.

Please pop in here and chat any time, before, during and after treatment.  Share your fears, thoughts, and feelings with us .. there will always be someone here to listen and help.

Stay strong and positive .....

Cheers .... Shirl