Hello ladies new on the roller coaster cancer ride

Hi Birdie5 

Best wishes for your recovery from surgery, take it easy.

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Hi Birdie5, if you’re having financial issues as a result of your diagnosis, Macmillan may be able to help as they have some funding. You can check by calling the help line. FWIW I’d say 6 weeks minimum before going back to work, 8 weeks preferable. 

I would take care of yourself first and foremost otherwise you will have nothing to give others. It's sad that your mum has dementia and your sister has cancer but you need to cosset yourself right now.

Maybe enlist help from others to assist with your family members whilst you are recovering? Take it slowly, a step at a time and pace yourself. I find that reaching out sometimes can help. Maybe try getting support from carers' support? They have various means to listen and can often suggest forms of support. Best wishes.

Hi there, yes I had a swollen tummy for quite a while and I recall sizing up on skirts and always those with elasticated waists ( sounds rather unfashionable but have found White Company skirts great and I think Seasalt do elasticated linen skirts etc ).
I am 4 months on from hysterectomy and my lower waist area still a tiny bit tender with tight waist bands so only tend to wear jeans for a couple of hours as denim quite unforgiving .