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GetThroughThis
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11 years ago

Ready, Steady......

Having just finished 8 rounds of chemo 2 weeks ago (4x FEC, 4 x Docetaxel) I am feeling ok, still tired, my nails hurt and I have tingling in my hands and feet. But my gums have stopped bleeding when I touch them. So I can now thankfully brush my teeth like a normal person, the cotton buds just didn't do it for me! The countdown is now on for surgery, 10 days to go. I am having a double mastectomy, my choice. I would not be happy with one breast and I didn't want a reconstruction. Happy to be flat chested, no bras, there is an upside after all haha! So just need to get through this hurdle, one step closer to being well again. Had a reiki session today, felt lighter after it, strange feeling was nice and relaxing. Here is something to live by: Do not be angry Do not worry Be grateful Work with diligence Be kind to people XX be strong and brave.
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  • Hazel_M's avatar
    Hazel_M
    Member
    11 years ago

    Well done on finishing your chemo, it's tough on the body. I like the saying you put on your blog, it certainly is something to live by. You're right, you are closer to getting better. Good luck for your operation, I hope it all goes well for you, will be thinking of you, take care, 

    Hazel xx

  • Hazel_M's avatar
    Hazel_M
    Member
    11 years ago

    Well done on finishing your chemo, it's tough on the body. I like the saying you put on your blog, it certainly is something to live by. You're right, you are closer to getting better. Good luck for your operation, I hope it all goes well for you, will be thinking of you, take care, 

    Hazel xx

  • Hazel_M's avatar
    Hazel_M
    Member
    11 years ago

    Well done on finishing your chemo, it's tough on the body. I like the saying you put on your blog, it certainly is something to live by. You're right, you are closer to getting better. Good luck for your operation, I hope it all goes well for you, will be thinking of you, take care, 

    Hazel xx

  • Sarah54's avatar
    Sarah54
    Member
    11 years ago

    Me too but although I am sure they are good there is nothing like sweeping with a broom and painting a ceiling to do natural excersie. I do think at 37yrs old you should re- think reconstruction. I am 55yrs old and have 5 children the youngest is 23yrs old. I am divorsed and do not have a partner and actually don't want one. It's far too complicated at my age. However at 37yrs old you have you whole life ahead of you and maybe reconstruction should be considered although I think us women are more than just boobs. It's all about how your self esteem is sitting. it does not matter what decesion you make as I think you can go back to reconstruction. Let me know please how you get on.

     

    sarah

  • Sarah54's avatar
    Sarah54
    Member
    11 years ago

    Me too but although I am sure they are good there is nothing like sweeping with a broom and painting a ceiling to do natural excersie. I do think at 37yrs old you should re- think reconstruction. I am 55yrs old and have 5 children the youngest is 23yrs old. I am divorsed and do not have a partner and actually don't want one. It's far too complicated at my age. However at 37yrs old you have you whole life ahead of you and maybe reconstruction should be considered although I think us women are more than just boobs. It's all about how your self esteem is sitting. it does not matter what decesion you make as I think you can go back to reconstruction. Let me know please how you get on.

     

    sarah

  • GetThroughThis's avatar
    GetThroughThis
    Member
    11 years ago
    Thanks Sarah, I am 37 so the decision was made purely on a 'I don't have much there now anyway' basis. I have been given a list of exercises to do post op from the physio, they tell me I need to do them for 2 years. Geez! That's ok I am going to do Pilates and yoga when I heal from the surgery, try and get this body in tune again. Waiting for my hair to come back too. :( Good luck with your next step - radiotherapy. Just another piece of the puzzle. XX Donna
  • Sarah54's avatar
    Sarah54
    Member
    11 years ago

    Dear "Get through this"

    8 rounds of chemo, gosh that's tough! I did 6 rounds of TCH and finished about 7 weeks ago. Some days I thought I felt better but nothing compared to now...........I am nearly my old self. The horrible fog is clearing and I have a little vertigo and my feet are still like ice blocks. I had a double mastectomy 3 weeks ago. It's frightening but not nearly as bad hopefully for you as you imagine like me. I was released after one night and I came out of op at 8pm. In hine sight I was too "HIGH" and should not have gone home but my daughter was with me. I was completly numb for 8 days and had very little pain. But it did kick in after 8 days and I found my arms/shoulders did not work so well. Some days and still do I feel far to tight all around my chest and under my arms. On the left side all my lympth nodes were removed. I start radiation in 2 weeks. I am dissappointed at my hair growth but have learnt to have patience. I had a pair of very large breasts 20G and I do miss them but being flat chested has it's bonuses. I only had cancer in one and decided to get rid of both. I think being lobsided horrid. I quite enjoy the feeling of being completly flat and no way have I ever entertained reconstruction. I am 55 yrs old and solo. That would be a huge impact on decsion making I think. Good luck for your op. It's never as bad as you imagine. There is life after cancer. Go get it.

    cyber hugs and thinking about you

    Sarah