Surgery

Hi Cobwoman 

Thank you for your lovely message .

Yes it's good to be reassurred how people have fought their battles and came through other side healthy.  I always like to hear of people doing well in life.

I have faith  i believe my dad and mum are my angels watching over me. Prayers are a great thing i feel they are responsible for miracles.

I was wondering my lumpectomy had been changed to a mastectomty. I was reading last night and it is because my DCIS is a larger area than biopsies  and because its High Grade which grows faster  and more chance of turning invasive.

I'm going to see my surgeon this afternoon regarding op and type of reconstruction that is available to me as i am a diabetic. Thankfully im of a small build and don't smoke.

Will let you know how i get on.

Wishing you Good health and happiness

X

Sunshine-19

Aww bless u a mastectomy well better to be safe than sorry and I have seen some really good reconstructions I wish u well with that I'm sure u will be pleased with it .

I am day 3 post op and feel really good and have done knowing my "b*stard is out ...funnily enough I have noticed the hair on my head has gone back to a good condition then before it went like strawhow weird is that lol .

I am still very positive altho I have been told by my surgeon in need chemo as mine is positive and he's concerned  I will be seeing him about the pathology result on 3/5 till then I will keep up beat and I feel well if a little weak .

Love and light to u and everyone going thru all this horrible time .  Keep strong ,

Cobwoman 

Hi Cobwoman

You take care of  yourself as your only 3 days post op.  Please don't over do it  as you don't want any setbacks. I'm glad your very positive i hope you results are better than expected. You keep strong i will keep you in my prays.

We are all alot stronger than we think .  Its a massive shock for us all but, i think when we get to grips with it we cope alot better.  Although come close to the 9th May my op day i will be panicing . Although i too want rid of this horrible diease.

Sending you Gentle Hugs. We all will make it through with the help of one another.

Thank you for your lovely message mych appreciated

A   XX

Hi again thanks for ur kind words Sunshine-19 I am resting most of the time ...I live alone and so cleaning doesn't need to be done only as and when but I have quite a few animals round me that relyn me ...I have friends watching out for my horse ...o God how I miss him and his field mates .I have one married son who went home day one and left me to it . I have had to be strong in the past so it's also in my DNA by now ...I am fine coping and I can honestly tell u that u will be in good hands with ur surgery too it's such a relief and altho u will be a lil sore u will feel good after. We are stronger than we think....it was miles easier than childbirth lol ..keep ur chin up it is scary but not as much as ur fearing 

Love and gentle hugs{{{{. }}} 

Cobwoman 

Hi Cobwoman

Gosh you are and alot stronger than you give yourself credit for. I'm so glad you have your operation over you and are resting up.

My surgeon is lovely infact she  doesn't realise but, i now know i met her before as she did my mums surgery when she  was nearly 85 and my mum sailed through it. Unfortunately she died last June due to dementia she was a fabulous lady. I don't doubt my surgeons abilities shes very passionate about her work it's just any operation  

Due to having Fibromyalgia ive not been able to get housework done but, my husband does his best he's a fantastic support.

I'm so glad to hear you have friends to help out it's a shame your son or wife don't help out. I know you say its in your DNA to be strong but, i think it's nice to be supported in your hour of need.  I'm not putting your son down as i don't know the circumstances, it's just a comment.

I will be fine it's just the fear of the unkown and my last labour was terrible lol.

Thank you for your lovely message you are very comforting   Gentle Hugs for you too.

Happy Easter 

Love A x

Yes, we are stronger than we think we are when put to the test. I'm go[lad that you appear to be coping.

Post op problems for me - my stitch came out which holds my drain tube in place, thus has caused bleeding. Was advised to go to A&E by community nurse. Was told that there is another stitch in place holding the drain tube. Was re dressed then back home. Problem is no matter how many waterproof dressings are applied, the blood is still escaping and is leaking out very slowly. Can't go out. Will have to wait until Tuesday when Community nurse visits, I will ask her to remove the drain as it is so much trouble and causing me distress. Has anyone else had this problem??

Many thanks to all the kind people who replied to my first posting. Its so lovely to know that people care enough to reply. To all the breast cancer women out there - were in this fight together, I hope and pray that we will all have the strength and will to fight this nasty disease. We should keep each other going. 

Emmar 4553

Sorry to hear your drain has been giving you problems. I hope you get it sorted on Tuesday. As losing blood slowly they should have put another stitch in.

I believe a mastectomy was the right thing as its away once and for all, instead of fearing it could appear somewhere else.

Won't be getting my op until 9th May so can't actual answer your question.

You look after yourself and take it easy.  Gentle Hugs and a Happy Easter   x

Hey everyone 

Hope u have all been able to enjoy the weather and it makes u feel good ...It has me I've been walking around thanking the universe for being there for me and giving me the chance to carry on living due to medicine the way it is now it doesn't kill us all ...in the future it will be a thing of the past hopefully and soon .. my gran died from the cancer I have and I know she is around watching over me too ... I apologise for being so positive ...but that's just me how I am .U are all on my mind who are having it rough and waiting for surgery etc .. but please have PMA (positive mental attitude) no matter what it goes a long a long way I believe....find something each day to be thankful for no matter how small ....there are she'd loads of people worse of ...ie last week before my op I was thankful I didn't have Parkinson's,or a brain tumour.and motoneurons disease ...I still have chemo for def  to go thru but I shall still take it on the chin will keep u all up to date .  Love and light to u all x Cobwoman (J)

A 

Housework what's that xx

Hi Cobwoman

Good afternoon and i hope your having a lovely day.  It's great to hear how positive you are and i for one don't think you need to apologise for being that way.  I know too many people that have been taken to early and others that have suffered and once they think things are going good another bombshell knocks them back big time. 

So i thank God for all he does for me and know there is a  reason for the good and the bad in my life. I will be helped through this dark place and feel i will come out a stronger person. 

Don't get me wrong at times i panic about it all it's just the unknown will be glad when ops over and get my results.  Everything will be fine and i also have alot of support.

Good luck with your Chemo and keep up the positive attitude.

The one thing doing my head in is fatique as i'm fighting to keep my eyes open even typing this message LOL.

Gentle Hugs xxx