Hi

In my experience your response is to be expected. It’s great that surgery can be performed so quickly but it gives little time for you to process what is going on. I had my breast cancer surgery in February, then on to chemo and radiotherapy. I am still shocked by my bald head in the mirror as I occasionally forget I’ve had cancer.

I would say in relation to people remembering I’m still recovering a bald head is actually helpful. If you look well on the outside people around you can sometimes forget to make allowances.

Be vocal about what you need to thought around you, most people are more than happy to chat or help. Consider talking to someone professionally. You have been through a life changing trauma and it will take time to adapt to your new normal.

Be kind to yourself, take care