Hello all. still recovering from my recent surgery. Right mastectomy nearly four weeks ago now. The last few days I have been feeling like I am slowly getting there. Not so sore now. Amazing how the spirits lift when you feel so much better. Time stands still for awhile after surgery and sadness creeps in and out. Seeing my surgeon soon for my follow up appointment. Will only be discussing future medication now instead of more surgery. Prescribing tamoxifen for me as my cancer was hormone positive. Hoping for few side effects so I can cope with my recovery from this nightmare a little better. One step at a time again. Time to think about what I want to do in six months time. At least spring has sprung so the outlook on life is brighter with nicer days of sunshine and time spent outside.

Are you okay? It might just be me projecting but I'm getting such a lot of sadness from this post. :( Kind of just want to give you a big hug. *smoosh* Fortunately Tamoxifen's line-up of side effects are more like menopausal annoyances, I hope you're not in for any mean surprises.

One step at a time Bluewren :) yes the outdoors are lovely when the weather is nice. Sending some positive thoughts your way.

Thank-you inkpetal. Always happy to accept hugs. Yes I'm fine.reading back it does sound a bit sad but I didn't mean it to. Just feeling so much better in myself.not so many tears now.onwards and upwards. I breezed through menopause so hoping this will be similar. Hugs.x

Hi Ann Marie. Positive thoughts are lovely to accept. Today is even a better spring day.makes you feel good.

Hi Bluewren, glad to hear you feel like you're slowly getting there with your post surgery recovery. It's such a personal journey isn't it? & yes getting outside during this lovely Spring weather is definitely good for the soul too - thanks for the reminder to take advantage of it xxx

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InkPetal
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9 years ago
Are you okay? It might just be me projecting but I'm getting such a lot of sadness from this post. :( Kind of just want to give you a big hug. *smoosh*
Fortunately Tamoxifen's line-up of side effects are more like menopausal annoyances, I hope you're not in for any mean surprises.
Ann-Marie
Member
9 years ago
One step at a time Bluewren :) yes the outdoors are lovely when the weather is nice. Sending some positive thoughts your way.
Bluewren
Member
9 years ago
Thank-you inkpetal. Always happy to accept hugs. Yes I'm fine.reading back it does sound a bit sad but I didn't mean it to. Just feeling so much better in myself.not so many tears now.onwards and upwards. I breezed through menopause so hoping this will be similar. Hugs.x
Bluewren
Member
9 years ago
Hi Ann Marie. Positive thoughts are lovely to accept. Today is even a better spring day.makes you feel good.
Melhay
Member
9 years ago
Hi Bluewren, glad to hear you feel like you're slowly getting there with your post surgery recovery. It's such a personal journey isn't it? & yes getting outside during this lovely Spring weather is definitely good for the soul too - thanks for the reminder to take advantage of it xxx
Bluewren
Member
9 years ago
Hi Melhay, it was a beautiful day today to be outside enjoying the sun. Puts me in a good frame of mind. Very personal journey but nearly every time I read a post I can almost feel the feelings that person is going through. we all have adifferent journeys just a little different in the circumstances. Hope you are going along okay. take care Xx
melclarity
Member
9 years ago
Bluewren, I think you sound more than fine in this moment actually...quite reflective and just in this moment. Not too far ahead and not behind...perfect.
I was on Tamoxifen for 4yrs until I had a recurrence last year, but I have to say honestly, I had NO side effects at all in that time that I noticed. Im on Arimidex now and find it much worse in terms of pain/stiffness.
Hugs, youre doing great one step at a time...keep going and enjoy Spring :)

Melinda xo
Bluewren
Member
9 years ago
Hi Melinda,
Well I've popped that first tamoxifen tonight. hope I follow you with the no effects. seen my surgeon today for follow-up. Wasn't expecting to have a Seroma drained. Didn't think there was so much fluid there but feel better for it after. I spoke too soon about sunshine cause it rained the whole way to and fro from appointment. Oh well tomorrow's another day
Bluewren
Member
9 years ago
Sorry didn't preview my draft. Take care Melinda .Sending hugsx
socoda
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9 years ago
Hi Bluewren,
Wonderful that you're at the follow up stage with your surgeon. I totally agree with the nicer days and time spent outside being uplifting. I planted a whole stack of flowers in pots and some Lily of the Valley and try and make time when I'm not at work to get out, have a coffee and gaze adoringly at my little patch of paradise. Never fails to make me calm, centered and wonderfully happy. All the best Xx Cath