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@nikkid I go to India regularly and have a drawer full of scarves, shawls and wraps... my problem will be choosing which one to pack!

My 'must haves' of all were the sheepskin (tick) and a large cotton wrap (scarf) that I threw over my shoulders or chest when feeling a bit cool in hospital. Best thing ever x

@Eastmum Gosh you're good keeping it quiet. I think I may have done that a bit, but inadvertently as I was thinking and researching and fretting!

I'm not generally afraid of operations, though of course I do get nervous. However the length of this one does worry me. I hope I get some of the pre-op anxiety meds! For my re-excision the anaesthetist inserted my canula in the pre-op area and gave me some medication right there. I asked him what it was and he said Fentanyl. I asked him why and he said to relax me. Initially it made mevdeel quite loopy and I didn't like it but after a couple of minutes it was quite nice.

I'm getting a few things together for the hospital. I'm keen to hear what you'll find as the 'must haves'. And I'm definitely having a mani pedi! No polish though! Just a nice shiny buff.

Love Team Chirpy!  :*

Thanks @nikkid I’ve actually already spoken to him on the phone! He told me it was very normal to be worried about going under and he was very reassuring. Whether or not he was telling the truth, he said exactly what I needed to hear! Hahaha. Still a bit scary though! Thanks for the wishes. X 

Hey @Eastmum when I woke up from the DIEP Recon the first words I said to the recovery nurse were "I'm alive!" I was so ecstatic...as it was a long operation, I just didn't know what would happen. They laughed at me...crazy woman...but I was over the moon.

Tell your anaesthetist you are worried when they come and see you prior to surgery and they'l probs give you something initially to calm you down....that's the nice bit :).

Good luck! In 5 days the next stage of your journey will be done and dusted...and new beginnings again x

Hey @kmakm thanks for asking! I’ve only got 5 days left with mine! DMX happening next Saturday! Spent the last two days telling my family and friends - they were all surprised I was diagnosed in January and hadn’t said anything - I told my family members face to face, called my closest friends and sent a text using probably inappropriate humour and puns to a few other people but It had the desired effect as they responded with equally good humour. I told everyone they were only allowed to contact me if they were prepared to join ‘team chirpy’ - no doom and gloom allowed! Now we’re even thinking of team chirpy T-shirts! Hahaha. 
Treating myself to a mani-pedi this week (yes I’ll have to let someone touch my feet!!) and a haircut on Thursday. Going to Kmart to buy a few button down the front shirts and other bits and pieces people have suggested. I’ve seen the amazing breast care nurse so I already have my zonta pillow and drain bags. 
The only thing I’m worried about really, is going under anaestheic. I have had general before but now I’m overweight and so a bit concerned. I’ll be happy when I wake up! 

Hey @Eastmum, you've been quiet. Everything OK in the run up to your op? How are you feeling? Any pearls of wisdom for me? 25 days left with my boobs...

Thanks @Joannie. I've been on them continuously, plus bran, prunes, litres of water etc. My system has just gone into lockdown unfortunately. Last chemo done now, so hopefully I can get back to normal before the op. Where it'll probably all start again!

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@Romla Yep, it's my next move (see what I did there?!) :D  #sorrynotsorry