Think i was better during rad treatment than I have been over last month! Just keep putting E45 on and rest. My tastes changed in first week of treatment and remained. It'll be ok - we got this!

Hmmm... was going to cook some food up in advance so when I got tired I could just drag a meal out if the freezer, no one mentioned taste changing, certainly. Is there any point I ask myself?

Something else 'they' don't tell you. 

Like i said everyone reacts differently.  I went off meat and fish which really isn't a bad thing. See how it goes. I won't lie - it has really weakened me but I have an issue with slowing down, listening to my body and accepting my situation. I have changed but feel like "giving it time" is what we run out of (time). Do what you feel is right. Here if you wanna talk every single day before, during or after treatment. Take it easy.x

Thank you. Feels like swimming in custard right now. 

Morning ladies

You r heading into the unknown(yet again) with yr RT [@rileyroo]‍ - once the wait is over hopefully you will begin to feel better and feel there is light at the end of the tunnel for u. I think my taste has already changed. I tend to not fancy chocolate (I used t eat a lot). I am craving juicy things like fruit. Mind u since day 2 post op been out for food every day so not cooked anything lol. 

[@Jbains]‍ well I get more why u are feeling the way u are now. Diagnosis and job you were doing down graded and a restructure then redundancy. Your entire life has changed no wonder you are feeling it trying to get back to normal. In 10 yrs I went through 4 restructures - had to apply for my job each time - slotted in 3 times but 1 time more people than jobs so interviewed( I got the job). Tbh the last one was just before my early retirement I was hoping for redundancy but alas(for me) not t b. I had enough so I’m glad I am out of it. I was asked to apply to be on the associates list when I left  ( posh name for bank lol) I declined. Loving the freedom ( but it’s not for everyone). Personally if I was looking for a job I would wait till after Christmas it’s not long now and I would embrace the family time ( but that’s me :-). 

Have a great day ladies 

keep well in mind and body

Sandra x

Well I like shopping but not that kind ;-) gotta b done tho. Hope u get some you time before it all kicks off. 

I was out yesterday from 7:30 am nd didn’t get home till 9:00pm (busy doing nothing lol). Anywho had a duvet day today just lay around nd read think needed a battery recharge.

Mind checked my watch stats ( it’s like a fit bit) nd for last 4 day’s been hitting all my targets (10 thousands steps, 12 hrs stand and 45 mins exercise) yeah - but not today lol. 

I took my dressings off yesterday nd was ok. Got what looks like a couple of steri strips on nd didn’t know if supposed to take them off so left them. Boob is sticky where the dressing have been nd won’t seem t wash off oh well I’ll keep trying. 

Onwards and upwards as they say

take care

Sandra x

Hi ladies

sorry quick question- I rang dn to ask if I should remove steri strips as well as dressings - still not heard from her. Did you leave yours on or remove them. TBH at hosp on Monday so if push comes t shove can just leave and ask at appointment 

ta muchly x

Hi ladies

sorry quick question- I rang dn to ask if I should remove steri strips as well as dressings - still not heard from her. Did you leave yours on or remove them. TBH at hosp on Monday so if push comes t shove can just leave and ask at appointment 

ta muchly x

Cheers ladies

I’ll see how it goes over weekend. They have been kept dry so are stuck solid. Hopefully they will loosen up a bit in shower. They actually look like they have a film over them too. Which could b why they r stuck firmly down still 

You are right push comes t shove at hosp on Monday anyway. I would rather take them off myself nd not someone else tho. 

Take care ladies x

Evening me dear

Nope the steri strips are well and truly stuck fast - sigh.

I’ve had 4 showers to no avail lol. There is def some sort of clear rubber type patch over the top of them (when washing I can feel it nd the shower gel isn’t breaking it down) the sticky off the soft dressing has washed away though - yeah.

hope they don’t just rip them off tomorrow - u will know if they have cos u will hear me lol.

Hows u. Hope shoppings all done etc nd you’re kicking back relaxing admiring your nails. Do you start your RT Tomorrow? U morning or afternoon? 

My appointment is in the afternoon- I’ll let u know how I get on.

Sandra x

Hope the dressings coming off isn't too painful, here's a virtual hand to hold, squeeze as hard as you need to if they go for the brutal approach!!!

Blimey 5:00 sounds late. Could u pick morning or afternoon- was talking t someone having their RT at same hosp as me and they were asked which was their preference- they picked afternoon. If I’m asked will ask for morning cos daughter is taking me nd she might can go to work after she drops me back off Home. 

There is just me at home so my plan is to do nowt. If I need owt I can’t get myself I’m ringing the daughters lol ( this is my plan daughters no nothing of it ).

take care

Sandra x

Morning wasn't an option, was told there weren't any, certainly during the first week.  This is what I've been presented with, oh joy. 

Both mine still live at home, she's on her way back from Tenerife as we speak, he's round at his mates. 

She's been brilliant during the last few months, she's been to appointments with me, especially some of the contentious one's and has pitched in and argued when the medical professionals haven't played by the rules.