AWAKE.........

LondonLass Sal, I will be thinking about you and hoping and praying for good outcomes.on Wednesday.

Also...absolutely not, the working and activity won't have had a detrimental effect. Stop blaming yourself.

The chart Anna put up looks really good and I always think in my own head when things look overwhelming and too tiring...I think just nibble at it. Meaning just try a little bit at a time. I do this with the paperwork at work...computer records really. Don't think about the whole thing. Just nibble and you know you do eventually get through.

Are you still on the patch? It is an opiate so therefore will have a sedating effect, but don't want you in pain again.

Aww Sal sending love to you and you will be very much in my thoughts  

Regarding energy levels and cancer. Personally I look back at what I could do pre cancer. Worked nights in a nursing home, looked after my baby/toddler grandson and studied for a degree with Open University...yeah all at the same time. And I cannot believe that was me.

Now I work very part-time and have to seriously rest to do even that. Maybe it's age as well but I'm a different person now. 

Xxxx

Snowys Mum that is what scares me. I am taking the next few weeks off as I am so drained and feel poorly from having kept working throughout. What if I don't get my energy levels back? I can't afford to reduce my hours. I haven't had chemo like so many of you so should the radiotherapy have left me so exhausted or is it the covid or am I just making a fuss? 

Great to hear your good news Anna. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Thanks Anna12345, as you say I’ve been at this a long time now and have tried most things suggested. However I always appreciate people offering their advise, as you never know when someone might just suggest something you haven’t tried! That’s where this forum/thread is fantastic, lots of wise Fruit Loops all in one place! 

I’ve seen the spoons thing before and it made me really think about things in a different way. Trouble is I’ve usually used up all of my spoons by lunch time

Snowys Mum thanks for your best wishes and you are right in what you said about us all getting older, although I’m 47 but feel like 80 most days!!!

Hope everyone is having a good weekend. We were meant to be having my sisters and nieces over tonight for a games night BUT Covid had other ideas, my niece has tested positive  First person in our family to have it so I suppose it had to happen eventually!! Although am pleased she tested positive today and not tomorrow after coming over!! 

Sending lots of love to all xxxxx

Mag123 you will improve as your body has to recover from the radiotherapy. Do I remember correctly that you are taking Letrozole? That's something else that your body needs to get used to. So definitely you will improve.

Regarding working less hours. If you have too, you will manage. I used to go to the hairdressers every 6 weeks cut colour style, now I haven't been for years and my hair is down my back in a loose plait, who cares. I have a posh charity shop, instead of Next M&S etc its all there anyway. Guinea pigs instead of dogs, Smart car instead of a normal car. Fruit tea instead of wine...you manage don't worry 

xxxx

Do you think I've prepped enough veg for tomorrow?  Just Broccoli, Parsnips & Yorkshires to do tomorrow.  I'm doing 2 meals for daughter & hubby to take home as she's still not leaving her house . 

Will catch up better tomorrow, but rest assured I’m thinking of you all….

Night night Fruit Loops, sleep well and stay safe

plenty of sleepy fairy dust for all who wish

hugs xxx

Tried to post before but didn't appear.  For those struggling to work see this thread 

Benefits with BC

PIP  & LCW benefits you can claim while working 

Anna12345Congratulations!!well done !No cancer left!!and also being “ahead of the curve”which I would say you were,too reading your progress through the posts.You are a little Wonder!!and well done for getting out in fresh air with back brace and doggie…it will do you the world of good,but be careful not to be pulled too much!!

I am meeting my friend today for charcoal sandwiches (yes…it is a thing…)and giving her a present I have made for her of her doggie.She is old and goes to Church in a pram(the doggie)as blind and deaf and poorly.I will pop on a pic of what I have made her ….a statue of her doggie,Maisie ….I can’t wait to give it to her !!xx