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London Lass I think we will definitely meet that goal ! Thank you for this thread and MacMillan for this forum. I can't imagine how I'd have coped without it. All those weeks sat upstairs so depressed last year. What would I have done I'd have felt so lonely and scared. But I had you London and all the ladies on here to get me through. Thank you isn't enough xxxxÂ
I feel the same Opti, I am well on the mend now, feeling strong, confidence back, having fun in life again. We are even looking at a plot to build a new house. The world is coming back around and for a long while there, I really thought it wouldn’t. I know I have hurdles to come and treatment isn’t over for a while yet, but I can see and feel the light again. I wouldn’t have come through this without you all. You held my hand, comforted, consoled, listened and understood. I lost count a long time ago of the virtual hugs I have received and sent. This thread has kept us all alive. I’m not sure that Sal realised just how much of an impact she would have on us all, but I think maybe she has a clue now! Lol, xxx
Jo Jo x
None of us wanted to be in this group, but we are glad we're not alone.
Diagnosis 2/8/17 IDC Her2+, 22mm, with spread to several lymph nodes. TCHP chemo started 23/8/17, Mx with immediate, temp recon 24/1/18, rads 20/3 to 10/4/18, Herceptin by IV until Nov 18. RR Mx Jan 23. Still waiting for reconstruction, but opting for simple implants, as opposed to Diep, due to long waiting lists for diep.
I was one of the lucky ones in that my bcn told me to come on here. I lurked for ages not understanding half the lingo going on and certainly too terrified to write anything. I remember asking a question and Dreamthief replied with a link to all the jargon. I read the awake thread for ages and again just lurked as I thought you were all such a close bunch I felt like an intruder.....how WRONG was I.
The best thing I ever did was join the thread, you've all been there for me, listened to my fears and moans and I will try my hardest to get to the meet but am still a bit scared of that at present.I honestly think you all saved my sanity and probably my life too.
So anyone new who is lurking like I did come on in it's the best place to be in this madness .I am honoured to be an official Fruit Loop.
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Hi
So pleased you took the pluge.....
You just have to break the ice and dip your toes at sometime.
Remember "Strangers Are Only Friends You Haven't Met" :))
G n' J
Oh that is such good news for your hubby!! Goodness knows you deserved something good!!
Hugs xx
Karen
Fishywishy, lots of love to both of you, and look after yourself too xxxx
Onwards and flatwards (don't do hills) and keep walking if you can!
Fishywishy, just read your profile. You are amazing xxxxx
Onwards and flatwards (don't do hills) and keep walking if you can!
i am , hum well I take my hat off for you, with everything going on in your life I think your amazing. I found this all about respect and I hope you like it.
I am not sure how to make it bigger, I think you just click on the image, or zoom in.
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