MIrvine
10 years agoMember
Things i need
So its day 7 post round 2.After another day of analysis by those nearest and dearest I have awoken with an epiphany.
So my other half keep's saying "oh you re bottling it up. You re stressed.you ne...
Thanks for your wonderful, uplifting post! I hope I can get through the next few months being positive and amazing just like you!
I'm still fairly new at all this - diagnosed just over 1 month ago, now recovering from bilateral mastectomy and first oncologist appt is on monday. I'm being told by everyone how amazing I am and how wonderful my attitude is, and while that's a boost to the ego, I'm still surprised when they say it - what else am I supposed to do? I'm not breast cancer, I'm just me, and I'm going to be a bigger and better me through this and after this. I'm having fun showing everyone my temporary knockers, laughing about always being flat chested so there's no difference, etc etc. I'm tired of hearing everyone telling me to rest and take care of myself - I go crazy sitting around doing nothing, always have and always will, why should that change! I love doing things, not doing nothing, so don't stop me! I know what I can and can't do after this surgery, I won't be stupid, but I can do stuff. I do need reassurance and lots of hugs, lots of laughs and friends. I need people to treat me like they always have, not avoid me or be afraid to talk to me. I'm still the same me, just have a flatter chest and a few appointments to go to, that's all.
Stay awesome and amazing!! Donna