Tough day. Hope you are ok x

Thank you. I have been diagnosed with grade 2  iinvasive ductal cancer also pre cancerous cells. Need a mastectomy, just waiting for HER2 result to see if I need chemo first. I actually feel strangely calm now I know what I am dealing with! 

It’s different for all of us, isn’t it? I didn’t like the thought of being flat really, but also couldn’t face the long recovery time when I’m the breadwinner in my family. I love that you still wear a bikini!! xx

Yes , I’m down to half pay now which is a struggle but as the main breadwinner I can see that would be a factor for you x Yes I still get my lippie on ! I haven’t worn make up since my surgery on Monday last but I will soon ! Lol 

I’m going to put my makeup on today even if I just go out for a little walk!! It felt odd being bare faced, no jewellery and no nails yesterday! 

Thank you for your message, glad everything went smoothly with your surgery and chemo.

So very sorry to read that. Have a hug xx

There’s just nothing fair about it is there. I hope you get your Her2 results very soon. There will always be someone here to chat with you xx

Gooner 

get that Lippy on and out the door lol you are beautiful inside and out 

LCR 

that’s amazing you found that surgeon imagine paying 30,000 , iM sure you will have your make up on by end of week xx 

I will! My hairdresser just popped in with some flowers for me and I’m going to book to go the the salon and have a wash and blow dry to make me feel a bit more normal next week xx

Ooh lovely ! Xx

That’s so lovely of your hairdresser , they are so important , n actually In hairdresser now having my roots done in grey from holidays 

my hairdresser was amazing around my time when I bought wigs she cut them exactly the same as my hair put so much effort in and I didn’t use them afterwards xx 

That’s so lovely of your hairdresser , they are so important , n actually In hairdresser now having my roots done in grey from holidays 

my hairdresser was amazing around my time when I bought wigs she cut them exactly the same as my hair put so much effort in and I didn’t use them afterwards xx 

Yes- I was surprised when she arrived. If I do have chemo I’ll probably do the same as you and get her to cut wigs as she usually would my hair.

i got up and dressed, and makeup on today. My friend couldn’t believe it when she dropped in to see me. I’ve been out for a walk too, so not a bad day all in all xx

Gooner 

I’m so glad you were up and about it makes such a difference for f you keep things normal xx 

That’s great that you have been up dressed and out for a walk today. I feel so much better when I have been out in the fresh air, usually out walking the dog early, so I will be aiming to be out ASAP after surgery - without doggy to start with!! It sounds like you are doing amazing so soon after surgery xx 

Yes, it really does. My biggest problem is going to be boredom- I’m usually such an active person. Sitting around watching telly is not my idea of fun! Xx

Exactly- I need to get out for some fresh air. I go out for a walk of about an hour each day, sometimes with the dog, other times on my own. It just makes me feel better, and I live in the countryside, so it’s lovely to get out. I have an excitable Labrador, so won’t be able to walk her for a while, but might go with my husband when his takes her tomorrow. 
I feel much better than I expected, so I hope it helps you to feel more positive about your own surgery xx

It is definitely reassuring me, thank you for sharing. I have a boisterous labradoodle!

That’s good. Remind me- do you have a date for your surgery yet? 

I love labradoodles! They are just as mad as Labradors I think, but maybe not as likely to jump into a muddy pond!

Hi just waiting for HER2 result which I will get on Monday when I see the breast surgeon, so no surgery date yet. Yep my labradoodle is bonkers! Loves muddy puddles but won’t go in water any deeper which I think is unusual as labs and poodles both like water! 
I hope you have a good day today.