Hi all, going home today, after having a good chat with the dr this morning. She said after my shower the dressings could be changed, as fluid on bandages was probably causing the irritation. However, when nurse came in she said they were just going to tape over the top. No point doing that,  so have asked them to check with the dr. I was able to have a lovely shower on my own and even managed to wash my hair. The dr also said she would prescribe the anti histamine I've been having trouble getting. She doesn't see a problem as lots of people take them all the time. Feel happy and confident to be going home. Have to come in for a wound check on Tuesday. Hope you've all had a lovely weekend. Xx

Oh my goodness so much to catch up on 

I’ve been quite unwell with a flu like thing and bizzarly I’m not getting any notifications again 

so firstly so pleased to hear your surgery has gone well Pippin and you are now home.  I hadn’t realized it was just one side so pleased your recovery seems to be progressing much quicker than I did.  I wasn’t allowed to do exercises at all - still not 3 months on. I’m guessing it is all down to type of surgery and type of reconstruction.   I also couldn’t shower !! Which I hated.  
keeping everything crossed you continue to make progress every day.  
so does this mean further surgeries for you now ? That said I’m sure you feel so relieved to have had the cancer removed finally 

carol / Greeny.  How are you both doing.  Good to hear the port was removed Greeny 

what lies ahead for you now - I have zoledronic every 6 months for 3 years like you - next one 5 th November 

im trying hard to find my new normal in life.  It’s a long way off the old me.  I’m experiencing chronic bone pain and neuropathy. My left side ( non cancer side ) is far worse. I have numbness in arm - pain in shoulder and hip and ankles 

I struggle to walk at all and I just find movement excruciating.  I’m still waiting to see oncologist as breast team said likely impact of medications.  But I want a bone scan to be sure.  
I did make. Clay boob pot with much help for coppafeel breast cancer.  I made a karate suit and belt with boobs as we are all warriors.  

anyhows I’ll check here more regular - no idea what’s up with notifications anymore - the little flag doesn’t say there are posts either for some reason 

xx take care everyone and keep smashing it pippin xx 

Hi NGS,

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Hi NGS,

As we saw your post and comment about the notifications, I just wanted to send a quick reply to send over the help guide for managing your notifications.

If you continue to experience issues, do get in touch with with one of the moderators on cancerchat@cancer.org.uk.

Best wishes,

Ben
Cancer Chat Moderator