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 I have not had any scans , I go to my onocologist on the 20th of this month, is that when they arrange it or do you have to ask to have them?.  I feel better after I have been talking to you all , it really helps me as I am still coming to terms with this. Feeling good today ,no tears YAH. Debbie

Now there's a thing, I was pretty weepy with the scans too! I thought I was being a bit of a baby, it had nothing to do with 'it hurting' I knew it wouldn't - its just an xray, but - it was the whole daunting experience and the stuff that is going through your head - I just felt so emotional!  This is amazing because with chats like this, all of a sudden you really are in touch with people 'who really do know what is like - how you feel' -.You dont have to be alone.  That is such a good thing!

I was the same Joy- couldn't predict when the water works would start.I didn't shed a tear during body scans and mastectomy.But when I signed the chemo consent form I turned into a blubbering mess.They must have thought I was a nut case cos they rang and told my surgeon about it.So when I went for my check up with her she mentioned my meltdown.I just told her I was having a "moment".I was embarrassed.I think if I hadn't let it all build up then I wouldn't have exploded from signing a piece of paper.So let the tears flow and hopefully you'll avoid major public meltdowns!

                                                                        luv Tonya xx

You are so right! Thank you ......trouble is why do you wanna cry at THE most inappropriate times - tears were running down my face on the operating table and I couldn't stop them, I mean I wasn't sobbing or anything, they just streamed down my face!  I felt like a bit of a goose x J

Yes Debbie, you will have the tears.  I was watching the 500th Footy Show last night and they showed a segment of 'Crawf's Charity Run' for Breast Cancer - I couldn't help thinking when he did that last year, I had absolutely no idea I would soon be in the 'pink' category.  So my eyes leaked a bit watching it - it really hit home.  I am having nightmares lately and it wakes my poor husband up, all I know is I wake up frightened (I can't remember the dreams) and he is consoling me - this thing really gets to you. Thank you for the hugs - right back at you girl xo oxo oxo ox

Yesterday I went and had a remedial massage to get more movement in my arm and for the pain. Wow what a difference, can move my arm more and not as sore. My husband came along with his note book and wrote it down , so he can do it at home for me. I can not beleive it has been 2 weeks today since my operation , things have moved so fast. Tonight I am going to dinner to meet my support group in my area. Today is a good day. Love to you all Debbie. xxxxxxxxxxxx

It will be 2 weeks this Wednesday since I had my operation.  After the op I was sent home on  the following Monday. I was told to see my surgeon the following week , So I left with no idea what to do , how long should  I wear the chest binder , should I be wearing the bra I was given before hand , no pain management , so many questions, lot of emotions. I have just found out that a Jane McGrath breast nurse has just been allocated to my area , Have left a message for her to ring me, if only she was around 2 weeks ago.  Today I booked in for an appointment for a corrective massage, which can help me with my pain and more movement in my arm.  Today I am feeling more positive , must say it has been such a long time since I can say I feel that way. The journey has so many bumps along the road , yet with all the support from you lovely ladies that I now call my angels, have helped me so much. Debbie

It will be 2 weeks this Wednesday since I had my operation.  After the op I was sent home on  the following Monday. I was told to see my surgeon the following week , So I left with no idea what to do , how long should  I wear the chest binder , should I be wearing the bra I was given before hand , no pain management , so many questions, lot of emotions. I have just found out that a Jane McGrath breast nurse has just been allocated to my area , Have left a message for her to ring me, if only she was around 2 weeks ago.  Today I booked in for an appointment for a corrective massage, which can help me with my pain and more movement in my arm.  Today I am feeling more positive , must say it has been such a long time since I can say I feel that way. The journey has so many bumps along the road , yet with all the support from you lovely ladies that I now call my angels, have helped me so much. Debbie

Hi Debbie

I got a great book out of the library after I was diagnosed which gave me lot of information and insight into the food we eat . The book is written by a doctor who had /has a brain tumour and his lifestyle changes etc he made I found it very insightful as it was backed up by research based studies. It's called "anticancer a new way of life" by Dr. David Servan - Schreiber the ISBN is 978-1-921372-08-7. A good friend of mine actually bought me the book as a gift and I dip into it quite a lot. It's well worth a read. I haven't modified my diet that much but do drink less alcohol, coffee and soft drinks. I am a big water drinker and when it gets colder will be back on the green tea! I try to eat grass fed meat and eat lots of veg and fruit.

Check out your library.

Sarah

Yes I did change my diet.  I began to eat much healthier by having lots of veges, meat, fish and chicken dishes and also fruit every day. I cut out saturated fats and processed packaged foods. I also take women's multi-vitamins. I don't very often drink coke or the like either. I have got use to drinking green tea and lots of water.

I found just being sensible about food was a good kick start and I don't over-eat. Mind you though while I was going through chemo I had to snack all day because it made me feel better with a full stomach. Then slowly as I became well after the chemo stopped I began to eat less. I put on a bit of weight the first year of being diagnosed with breast cancer but I'm back to my normal weight.

I'm feeling healthy and live life to the max.

Cheers for now,

grandma 57