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What has helped you through your journey?
I thought I would start a post to see what has helped people through their journey, so that maybe something might help others.
I will start with:
- Ahh Bra Type tops - I found these great post op and still now, they are comfortable, and great.
- Calypo Icy poles (the mini ones) - I have found these great for my VERY sore tongue.
- Mini spray perfume - I got one of these for my Mum who was VERY self conscious after her chemo made going to the toilet smelly, She used it as a toilet spray when out. As was recommened on another post - (DO NOT use your favourite perfume smell, just buy a cheap one you can stand the smell of. If needed).
- Waterless Hand Sanitiser - I use this all the time when out. I try to keep my hands as clean as possible.
- Vitamin E liquid capsules - I use these on my scars, simply pierce one capsule and rub the contents on yuor scars (once they have healed of course), it works great, and is VERY low allergy.
So there is my first couple of contributions, I hope one or more helps somebody else, and I hope other will add too.
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Thank you Kerry that is lovely. I always wondered what this big fuss was about to do with Grandkids, now I am learning :-)
Mich xoxo
How wonderful for you.. My 1st granddaughter was 2 mths old when I was diagnosed with Breast & Thyroid cancer.... To hold that baby in my arms had such great joy that one couldnt stay low for long. That joy creates such an euphoria, thus lifting you.
Nearly 3 years down the road with numerous treatments and the additional of more grandchildren each year I have plenty to keep me happy and in the right direction.
Enjoy Mich x - cherish every single moment & live
Hugzzzz
Thanks Shaz
Bubby is due 1/1/2013. I am going with her on 10/8 for what i call the "S scan" Sex of the baby scan. I am so excited and can't wait.
I have been giving her lil gifts every week and addressing it to different old fashioned names such as Beatrice, Myrtle, STanley, Hattie, Gwendolyn and so on and she will have a nice list of old fashioned names by time bubby is born, It was my girlfriends idea as a bit of a joke and to have a laugh. I keep telling my daughter I quite like Beatrice and she thinks i joking but i am serious hee hee
I will get to spend more time with this little one I hope more so than our first grand child. We live 365klms away so can get a bit hard but I know my daughter will make the effort to come to us and we will be more than welcome at their house anytime so all very exciting.
My baby is having a baby, so special.
Thank you for your kind words. How are you travelling. I not seen much from you lately. I hope you are well.
Mich xoxox
Congratulations on the upcoming grandchild.
What an amazing thing to have to look forward to.
When is bubby due?
What a great thing to help keep you positive and something to soo look forwad to in the future.
Again - Congratulations :o) ???
- PS I found the mastectomy bras so uncomfortable. I got Genie bras in 3 colours on eBay for a fraction of the cost on TV. I got 2 sets. So comfortable. Couldn't have survived a year wearing two breast prostheses without them. I even sewed one into my swimmers so I could wear the prostheses and not have to spend a fortune on mastectomy swimwear.
- Also reflexology, facials, whatever you can afford for 'me' time. Health funds give a rebate if you have 'Extras'. If you go to the Chinese places there is very little gap. Saying no! I learnt this from my cancer experience. Don't feel guilty either! Saying yes! When people offer to help in any way. Support groups, lectures, meetings, anything to meet like minded people and potential new friends or contacts. Also to learn more!
- Also reflexology, facials, whatever you can afford for 'me' time. Health funds give a rebate if you have 'Extras'. If you go to the Chinese places there is very little gap. Saying no! I learnt this from my cancer experience. Don't feel guilty either! Saying yes! When people offer to help in any way. Support groups, lectures, meetings, anything to meet like minded people and potential new friends or contacts. Also to learn more!
Hi Jayne,
What a wonderful idea and such a lovely group of friends to surround yourself with.
Wish I was in the store when your bobby starting ringing.. what a hoot!
Thanks for the smile to start my day today
Kerry
I had 6 weeks between diagnosis and surgery.....I grieved the loss of my breast and had a 'Bye Bye Booby Party". It sounds strange but it was the best thing I could have done.
I had everyone bring a plate of 'tittilating' food, lol and they had to come up with different ways of using my new fake boob.
About 12 women came and we just laughed the whole afternoon at some of the ideas. The winning idea was when the kids in the back of the car were tired they could use the prosthesis as a pillow. Another was to use the empty bra cup as a purse and getting rid of the need of a handbag....it works really well until your boob starts ringing in a shop and you have to reach into your top to retrieve the phone....few puzzled looks.
But I had the mastectomy and haven't had any phantom sensations and I am now a one-boobed unique woman.
I suck/chew on Mento's.. the mint ones and the fruit one's.... yum....
