Scary months ahead

Hi Wench and welcome to the forum. It’s a club that none of us wanted to join, but I’ve found it a great place for support and shared experiences. Hence why I’m still rattling around the site, over 6 years post diagnosis! I had a different type of breast cancer to you, but a friend had HER2 positive about 5 years before me, she had all the treatments you’ve mentioned and is still doing well all that time on. And I’m sure others with similar experiences to you will pop in with their stories. Sending love and a big virtual hug, HFxx

Awww thank you so much for your kind words..yes your right not like I was born bionic but still hasn't registered despite all the appointments up to now,surgery,even going last week those two days I felt defeated...Just hopefully the picc line can be done anxiety through the roof for over 2 months now sending a hug back to you xx 

Ps the first time I cried when my senior boy (cat) got an ear infection and cos I've been so unfocused I thought it was my fault :-( But he's fine now after his vet trip :-)

Ah fur babies are so wonderful. I’m not the best at ‘letting go’/ crying myself but I like that little saying so I use it as my ‘signature’ here. Crying about your old boy was probably a good release although horrible that you felt to blame for his ear infection! Shows how vulnerable you must be feeling. Fingers crossed all goes to plan on Thursday. Xxx

Again thank you for your thoughtful words..Yeah they truly are he's a gorgeous boy didn't plan having one till I went an CP open day saw loads put my name down to volunteer but when I saw him feel in love he's 15 in Feb I'd be lost without him especially now he gives me so much love plus he's my alarm clock (his times)...Yes fingers crossed for Thursday get it done then the next part...sending love and a hug to you enjoy your evening xx

Hi there, I'm one of the community champions here and I just wanted to welcome you to the forum. How frustrating that your veins don't want to play ball for you. I have a similar issue and I find that if I drinks gallons of water, try and do some exercise just beforehand and keep super warm, all these hints helps my veins be a bit more present, I’m sure your nurse has told you this but I just wanted to say that for me this works.   Best wishes and good luck.

Hiya thank you oh really, as I never knew or known my veins would be that much of a problem as when I'm at work I drink water all the time I carry it in my pocket..but since not being at work I've drank far less..As the weather hasn't been great going for walks it's hard as I don't want to catch flu...It was my friend who told me of being dehydrated..I didn't get told...but hopefully I have time to sort it out thank you for my best wishes really appreciate it xx

Hi 

Good luck with your PICC line, I’d heard also about drinking plenty of water so you’re nice and hydrated. Keeps veins warm too and someone suggested to use a stress ball before, to help warm those veins up.

Worth a try xxx

Hi Thank you yes I'm doing that drinking water as much as I can..I do wrap up and I will try the ball also..Just hopefully it goes well...Thanks for the tip :-) xx

Thank you, I'm about to start chemo in a few weeks time (Her2 also) and didn't know about the water / warmth thing. I can imagine how deflating being sent home without getting started is - you build yourself up for it....Let us know how you get on Wench