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In a good place
I haven't posted a blog for a while only because I have been enjoying getting back into my photography and working on enjoying myself.
I have had my second round of chemo and due for my third on 20th of Feb. Yay, I will be half way through this tunnel.
I found my second round a lot easier to deal with because I knew what to expect in terms of down days. I have always been a very independant person and in first round I really struggled with not being able to do housework, not going to work, not being able to go out, and when my hair started to fall out I fell apart.
Now I am happy to say that I feel relatively normal now. I have created some structure and a routine. Accepted that my first week following treatment will be my worst, I just go with it knowing that in my 2nd and 3rd week I will be able to achieve the things I want to do. I am living just for today and I refuse to take my self to scary places.
Exercise has definitely helped with fatigue. I walk for 45 mins every day except one day where I was too fatigued and had a lot appointments to attend to. I also swim most days too if it is hot enough.
For the new ladies who have joined us recently, this journey is doable. Be kind to yourself, take each day as it comes, challenge any scary thoughts, find pleasure and satisfaction in something that you enjoy doing and above all else stay connect and interest in your family and friends. You will be renewed and uplifted by their love for you.
Joy xx
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The waiting for your treatment plan is very stressful but once you have it i place, you will feel a lot better. I hope you get to go to see "The King & I" . It is hard to plan anything when you don't know what appointments you are going to have to keep.
Thank you for your kind words and I am glad that I have encouraged you. Just take one day at a time and look after yourself and before you know you will have finished your treatment. I have only had two treatments and due for my next one next Thursday and I can't believe how quickly the time is going.
Take care for now.
Joy xx
Hi Bearteggie
I am reading the info from BC nurse about my upcoming Chemo/Radio/Hormorne.......I am a bit panicking and worrying about the face all the effects might happened on me. While when I read your script, you are wonderful and so encourageable, feel it, face it.....handle it.
Truely I am very independent too, I hate things sitting there, but I'll fix it in the next minute. I might have to prepare - slow down, calm down, smile myself,
It's a right time just reading from you. Now is the period of "waiting" again, .... Meet the Onco, don't when to start, I want to booking "The King & I" from Showbiz, but hassle, Mmmmmm
Thank you for sharing this with us, I feel you right next to me.
Xoxo
Hey Joy
So wonderful to see such a positive and inspiring post. Well done.
Keep on keeping on and day at a time and hour at a time if and when you may need this.
Remember it is okay to have downers but as long as we bounce back to carry on with our travels.
You are doing great and luvly to hear so many others responding to your post are doing well too.
The road has many ups and downs with potholes along the way but if you can get by with a positive attitude, exercise where you can, eat and drink healthy and just cherish yourself. It is all about you at the moment girls.
Luv always to you and yours, Mich xoxoxoxoox
Hey Gypsy
I am sincerely glad you have found us and feel that you have done a great thing in doing so. We are a pretty good bunch of luvly pink sisters on here with all having one thing in common.
I hope this helps you as you travel along your road.
Lots of luv always, Mich xoxooxox
I am so glad you are doing well Cis. The first week is definitely the worst from now till your next treatment hopefully you should feel a little better each day. My oncologist told me to carry on as normal as is possible which I thankfully am able to do now. Still have to have rest periods and I don't push myself past my limit. I think I have come to accept what has happened and the treatment that I have to have. It's not fun but it is doable Cis. I have noticed this round that I am not spending anywhere near as much time thinking about BC. Instead, I am enjoying the time I have to spend on my hobby and catching up with friends. Keeping my mind occupied helps.
I hope you have a good weekend and I look forward to following your progress as well.
Joy xx
Great to hear from you and doing well.
I have been following your progress. I am about 1 and a half session behind you so to see you doing well is encouraging. I am on day 10 now. Apart from 3 days of abdominal pain, I am doing ok.
Thanks for posting your progress.
Cis
Great to hear from you and doing well.
I have been following your progress. I am about 1 and a half session behind you so to see you doing well is encouraging. I am on day 10 now. Apart from 3 days of abdominal pain, I am doing ok.
Thanks for posting your progress.
Cis
Yay! You and I are almost half way through chemo. Who would have thought it would go so quickly. Good on you for having "indulgent weekends". That is fabulous, better than having a weekend in hospital I am sue.
Have a great time in Tassie and I look forward to seeing some photos.
Big hugs
Joy xx
Hi Tanya,
I have been so inspired by the women here who have travelled this journey ahead of me too. Take care of your self and have a great weekend.
Joy xx
Big hugs back to you Tonya. Have a great weekend.
Joy xx
