hi im 36 mother of 3 n diagnosed dec 23. ive had 2 ops n 5 of 6 chemo n finding it very hard at mo. feel so peed off n cant get rid of that feeling. would love to chat. x
I thought it was about time that I checked in...... lots of things have happened to me in the last year.
I have really struggled since losing my mum, and seemed to have more bad days than good........ but that finally seems to have turned around now.
Let me give you the short version
I had reconstructive surgery April 2011 and unfortunately the left side rejected..... I then had to wait 10 months before they did it again..... this time it didn't reject, but the filler port went missing..... after 3 or 4 appointments, the surgeon finally sent me for an ultra sound.... and then they found the filler port, but it had collapsed under the bottom rib, causing the implant to flip over, so when ever i took my sports bra off, my left breast slipped down my chest about 6 inches (looking back now i can see the funny side ) but at the time i didn't.
I was supposed to be going on holiday to Portugal on the 13th of this month but I had to cancel because I had more surgery scheduled for 11th May..... The surgery seemed to go well and I have 2 boobs again, but it now looks like the surgeon has used a bigger implant in the left side than the right (deep joy) So I'm sat writing this with a chest full of stitches.... but I feel whole again for the first time in 20 months...... and the holiday has been re booked for last week in august, so that will give me something to aim for.
I dont know if i have to have more surgery until i go back to the consultant on thursday..... I will keep you all informed.
Another plus is...... I am doing the race for life on the 24th June..... in fact we have a team from my local pub "the corner pin girls" there are 7 of us doing it so far, my daughter, her best mate (landlady's daughter) a young barmaid, my friend and her daughter and our friend Ann, a pensioner who is a regular in the pub...... we have raised quite a lot of money already................... All the youngsters are jogging, and Ann got a bit upset because she said she was going to walk it..... I told her i was walking it too, so we would walk together...... to which Ann said "I will probably come last"..... so i just smiled and said "Ann, you're a pensioner and i will be a month out of surgery, as long as we finish, that's all that matters"...... so that is something else to look forward to.
I think I have rambled on enough now..... I am glad to see so many people doing so well
tiny steps is all we can take, one day at a time, you have faced a dreadful illness that claims the lives of so many innocent and wonderful people and are taking steps to beat it ... well done 1st step.... You have given up smoking - huge sacrafice and test of willpower....well done 2nd step now you are tackling your weight gain... lord knows thats a hard one that all of us have had to face during out battle with medication, lack of exercise and indeed motivation but you are doing it! and you will succeed ! because right now you have all of us right behind you motivating you when you feel down, kicking you up the bum when you feel like giving up and cheering you on as you loose the weight so Jo its going to be a long battle but battle is what we do and you are no longer doing this alone xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx lee
Hi Lee, I'm so glad you're doing we'll, I think of you often and wonder how you are. Do you have face book, I'd love to see how we'll your looking. If so add me Colette Jameson. I'm doing really well, my hair really thick but I decided to keep it kinda short, as I like it and suit it. I can't believe we are 3 years down the line. I'd love to catch up with you and some of the other girls. Take care and keep in touch cx
Hope you are all well, it has been a while since I have been on here but as we have all said in the past we are a family on here and I am hoping for some support again, yes I have it back nearly four years clear cannot believe it.
Well here is my story I found a lump in my left breast ten or so days ago went to see my oncologists as had an appointment already booked to see him and my worse fear was confirmed, had my operation on Tuesday but home now waiting for my chemo to start in the new year, this may all sound very matter of fact but believe me I am as scared as I was the first time maybe even more as I know what to expect, unsure of what chemo I will be having at the moment but will let you know when I do.
What has shocked me more is I have never missed any appointments and I had one four months prior and given the all clear but was told it as a grade three and very aggressive, had quit a few lymph nodes taken as well, any support more than welcome
oh LInda I am so sorry and just before Christmas, but you got through ot before and you will do it again, my cousin had it back 10 years later and has got through it so keep fighting girl you can do it.
Hi Linda, I'm so sorry to hear that and I know this doesn't help but you're a fighter and you will kick this in the butt again! Was the lump in the same breast as last time? I know it's a scary thought but at least you've found it and early by what I can gather. You know we are all here for you, so keep posting. Lots of love & positivity coming your way xxxx
Hope you are keeping well and thanks for your kind words, I have to fight it as I became a grand mother this year to two lovely boys both my son's had children they are my world my everything, please keep in touch
Thank you hope you are well, I am told it was very aggressive went from zero to grade three within a few months but hey like you said kicked its a.. once can do it again, so good to hear from the old crowd it is true when we all said we are like family and hopefully now this thread is starting up again it may help others once they read some of it.
As the boyfriend of someone who has been through treatment once, I know that I cannot speak from experience about having to go through the treatment a second time. So far it has been great news for her first course of treatments. She is now five years clear and I hope and pray that it continues. I can offer you all the very best for the new year. Treatments have improved over the past four years, thanks to CRUK and others, so you will get the very best available. I know that the contributors to Cancer Chat will be of amazing support. If you feel that anyone close to you, (assuming) boyfriend, husband or any other male party fancies a natter I am only a post away.
I am so sorry you have to go through this again - I know I appreciated all the kindness you showed me (I was having treatment the same time as you). I will be thinking of you and wishing you all the very best x
I am so sorry you have to go through this again - I know I appreciated all the kindness you showed me (I was having treatment the same time as you). I will be thinking of you and wishing you all the very best x
Good to hear from you glad your doing well yes it was a really big shock but as you can see from what I have written earlier I know it's going to be hard but with all you guys around it will make my journey easier please keep in touch and stay safe
