10 sleeps to go
Hi to all, only 10 sleeps left until my DIEP flap transfer, and I'm fit, well and ready to roll. In February my mammogram was clear on my one and only, and yesterday I had an appointment with my rads oncologist who was also happy with my health, saying that it was the best time to have the surgery. Ive been swimming and waking, and going to the gym, so I'm as fit as I can be for the surgery, and hope that this will help me to recover better. Ive got mixed emotions about the whole thing, mostly positive thoughts and a few nerves. Will be happy to put my breast prosthesis "Bertha" back into her "boob box" for the last time. My husband, kids and my friends have all been awesome through the last year and a bit, and are still good for a laugh and a cuddle when required. Here's to a week of it, let's get the job done. Sending you all a big cuddle, and lots of thanks for your great support and fellowship along the way. Cheers and lots of love, Trace ????????????
Shingles
Hello Breast cancer diagnosed July 2015- already last year! Had mastectomy (left- nipple preserving) and immediate reconstruction with implant in August- just a slight problem with a seroma that was drained x3 post. Had 33 sessions of radiotherapy October through early December - skin all healed by Christmas Then developed Shingles on 28th December!! Prior to this had been managing walks in various local groups, of between 2 and 4-6 hrs in length - 3-5 times per week- have not even managed to walk the dog since Shingles. Have been in pain and taking various pain meds to target the nerve pain ( currently on a course of steroids) since..far worse than any of my cancer treatment Anyone else had this? Jan