Hi All!

I hope everyone managed to get at least a little bit of respite from the fear and anxiety this weekend.

Vicki - how was the beach hut? Hope that fresh air did the trick for you.

Take care of yourselves xx

I took the kids to the cinema on Saturday, and then had my sons 4th birthday party on Sunday. So I've managed to keep quite well distracted!! 
 

The breast clinic just called, and they've moved my results appointment to 9:40 on Thursday, instead of 11:40. So at least I don't have to worry all morning. It will be school run, then appointment!! Praying for benign results!! Xxx

That's wonderful news Vicki, I'm so thrilled for you.  Well done getting through it all.  Onwards and upwards with lots more good news to come for you I'm sure.

Thanks for your lovely message.

Mary xx

Hi Bubblesmum,

Sorry for not seeing this post sooner - I am really glad that your surgery went ahead and even happier to hear that it all went well.

Hope you are recovering well and getting lots of rest.

Xx

Hi

I came home yesterday afternoon and managed to get some sleep after a sleepless night in hospital. So lovely to be home. I feel ok today - taking painkillers regularly and pottering/resting! The drains are the worst bit - uncomfortable and heavy- carrying them around is a bit like being pregnant again!

Good luck with your surgery next week - it's amazing what they can do!

x

Hi Vicki,

Just wanted to check in and see how your MRI went. 

Hope it was OK and hoping for positive results for you xx

Hello my lovely lady 

No results were clear enough because I was moving too much apparently!! What a waste of half an hour in a metal tube. So instead he had a feel and confirmed that he too cannot find my small tumours. I'm booked in for a mammogram and ultrasound next Saturday to have a look also and in the interim I start new treatment on Tuesday next week. It had better be more tolerable than EC! Ugh. 12 weeks of it!! In other news I had my wig fitted on Thursday. Its amazing! So real, long, luscious and lovely. :) 

How are you doing? Xx

Hey!!

Oh no. Wkat a pain. MRI's aren't fun at the best of times and to not get any clear results what a nightmare. Am sure the mammo and ultrasound will be more definitive. And so good that they still couldn't find your lump on examination that's such a good sign.

I'm doing ok. Had surgery to sort out my dent on Thursday so back in recovery mode. Not the greatest way to spend Easter but must not complain!

Consultant confirmed I will need radiation so will suss out the details at next appointment in early May.

Wishing you all the best for the next round of treatment. Really hope its more bearable than the last. You've got this!

Sending hugs xx

Happy Easter ladies

Hope the weather is being kind to you. [@Vicki_76]‍ hope your ultrasound and mammogram go better than the MRI. The wig sounds lush. Did you get it to match your own hair? Best of luck with the new meds. Hopefully they'll be more tolerable than the previous ones.

[@PositiveT]‍ hope you're not in too much discomfort. Was it a long procedure and how long is your healing time? 
 

Enjoy the long weekend.

x

Hi Bubblesmum!

I'm pretty sore today!! Worse than after first surgery but had drain taken out this afternoon so hoping that will help! It was about 2.5 hour procedure and I am expecting about 4 week recovery time. Its all fun and games!!

How are you doing since your surgery? Hope you're recovering well and feeling positive about what is next to come in your treatment (if anything!)

Hope you had a lovely Easter! 

Sending hugs xx

Hi everyone

Glad to read that everyone is doing well and staying so positive.  Thinking of you all.

Enjoy this sunshine and hope you've all had a good Easter.  
Mary x

Hello! Sorry for late reply. It was my birthday on Easter Saturday. I enjoyed lots of sun and some cake and lovely food.

Mammogram and ultrasound this Saturday. Was meant to start weekly chemo and phesgo today, but my neutrophils are too low so it's been delayed by a week. Just as well as my ecg isn't until the 25th April. They have to do an ecg to make sure my old ticker is strong enough for the phesgo. All fun and games...NOT! 

Anyway I hope you are doing well. Xx 

Hello! Sorry for late reply. It was my birthday on Easter Saturday. I enjoyed lots of sun and some cake and lovely food.

Mammogram and ultrasound this Saturday. Was meant to start weekly chemo and phesgo today, but my neutrophils are too low so it's been delayed by a week. Just as well as my ecg isn't until the 25th April. They have to do an ecg to make sure my old ticker is strong enough for the phesgo. All fun and games...NOT! 

Anyway I hope you are doing well. Xx 

Happy belated birthday wishes!

Glad you had a lovely day and the sun was shining for you xx

Aww, thank you. How are you doing today? Xx

You're welcome!

Having a bit of a blah day! Bored of being sore haha. My daughter didn't get a place at our preferred school yesterday so that's been on my mind. Not that I can do anything about it!!! Just feels like I can't catch a break at the moment.

But....shouldn't moan!!! I know it could be a lot worse. Will pull myself together and get out the happier side of the bed tomorrow!!

Sorry for the negativity!!!

Sending hugs xx

Oh no! Sorry about your daughter's school place. I know what a blow that can be. Please don't apologise for any negativity, we all have days like this and it's more than healthy to let it out. I had a mostly down week last week and was being far too harsh on myself and then I had a very unexpected period. Its been on hold for the last couple of months and then decided to show up. So I'm not surprised I felt all over over the place. 

Are you limited in your bathing at the moment? I'd say have a long warm bath otherwise.

Sending hugs, light and love xx

Thank you for your kind words and understanding! I know that down times are normal but good to hear it from someone else who gets it! 

Oh my god how great would a nice warm bubbly bath be!! Sadly not allowed haha!!

Having my pump and bandages off tomorrow so hopefully that will make things easier. 

Xxxxxxx

Morning lovely lady

Hope today goes well and that you feel a bit brighter. I have to say, I am feeling like a normal person this week and it feels awesome. The extra week between last treatment and new regimen is actually just what i needed. I am throwing beetroot, kale, celery, cucumber and blueberry smoothies down my neck every day to try and increase my blood counts. I think mentally I will be ready next week to start my new regimen of treatment. Bring it on!

xxx

Hi Vicki_76

So pleased to hear that you are feeling much better this week. Those smoothies sound delicious and a great idea.

Hope you had a lovely birthday and wishing you the best of luck for your new regimen.

xx

Awww, thank you. Glad to hear you have turned a small corner and I hope you get some comfort when your drains are removed. Not getting quality sleep is really horrible.

Sending positive happy vibes to you xxx

Hello everyone

I thought I had posted an update last week but it doesn't appear it was saved! I got a call last Tuesday morning to say that my results were in and my consultant could see me then. Delighted to say that not only did he take the final drain out but he also told me he got clear margins and that I didn't need any further treatment. I can't tell you how relieved I was. My husband burst into tears when we got back into the car. Bless him!

We went ahead with his Big Birthday Party on Saturday night and I managed to dance and stay up until 2am.

I have been put on Letrozole and keeping my fingers crossed that I don't get too many nasty side effects.

Hope you ladies are all ok and had a relaxing BH weekend.

xx

Wahooo!!

That's fantastic news Bubblesmum. And so glad that you got to celebrate your husband's birthday in style!! Nice work on keeping going until 2.00am!!!

I hope you tolerate the medication well.

So pleased for you!! Xx