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How's this for postive, or am I just mad !

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Yorkshiregirl Wed 23-Aug-17 11:02:15

I had sugery just over 3 weeks ago for breast cancer they removed a tumour from my breast and a lymph node from under my arm. It certainly was a shock not just to me but the whole family..more so as I lost my only sister to cancer 2 years ago, and my 1st hospital appointment was on the date she died !

Today I go back for my prognosis, and see if they managed to get all the cancer, if I need more surgery, chemo or just radiotherapy.

Anyway I felt terrible, and really frail for a while after surgery, but managed to look after myself and do housework,cooking etc. On week 2 I gave myself a kick up the backside, and got my makeup on and hair done...not bad considering 1 arm was pretty useless after surgery but I did my physio and its improving.

Last night I rejoined Slimmingworld with a view to lose the weight I had put on comfort eating. I still have more cancer treatment to face, but it wont help if I am overweight. I will be distraught today if the news isnt good !

I have had such fantastic support, and love from family and friends apart from 1 friend, who has not called or even texted to enquire of how I am needless to say I no longer need her in my life.

nigglynellie Thu 24-Aug-17 11:52:25

Wishing you the very best of luck Yorkshiregirl. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers willing you to recover. sunshine

radicalnan Thu 24-Aug-17 11:49:52

Sorry the new isn't what you had hoped for. Keep us posted as to how things go along for you, there is masses of support out there for you and on here of course.

Kim19 Thu 24-Aug-17 11:49:47

YG you have my profound admiration. Such an attacking attitude as yours is extraordinarily moving. Thank you. My best hopes for the news you have today. Am already thinking of you in a positive wish way if that makes sense. Well done so far. Quite amazing.......

Worlass Thu 24-Aug-17 11:39:20

Very best wishes to you. I'm a little ahead of you in the race, having had a mastectomy at the beginning of the year. Your positive attitude will see you through. I am planning lots of things for the future and that helps with the day-to-day hiccups. Take care.

Diddy1 Thu 24-Aug-17 11:33:51

Yorkshiregirl, you are truly inspirational with your positive attitude.
We are all thinking of you today, and wishing you well.
Sending hugs xx

Tessa101 Thu 24-Aug-17 11:14:53

Your positive attitude is an inspiration, here's to getting good news later.flowers

Meer13511 Thu 24-Aug-17 10:57:17

I do hope it was good news Yorkshiregirl.
Thinking about you. X

Grandson2008 Thu 24-Aug-17 10:55:56

Hope you come this OK you have a lot to face Yorkshire girl will be thinking of you and sending you loads of love take each day slowly

Rosina Thu 24-Aug-17 10:50:12

Sorry to hear that you have not had the news you hoped for, but chin up there- you have coped once and you will again, and so many women now recover completely. My very, very best wishes to you . xx

pamdixon Thu 24-Aug-17 10:45:01

Really hope all goes well today. Let us know how you get on .
Well done with your positive attitude - it can't be easy going through all that on your own, so let's hope you are over the worst very very soon.
Will be thinking of you

Coconut Thu 24-Aug-17 10:41:53

Yes, you are truly inspirational and that one friend, really is no friend at all ?

DanniRae Thu 24-Aug-17 08:04:55

Sending you lots of love and best wishes. Here are some flowers - I wish I could do more........ xx

Anya Thu 24-Aug-17 06:53:16

Sorry to read in your update Yorkshiregel that the news was not what you hoped for. Don't try to do this alone. Make sure you get all the practical support that's available and I'm sure you'll get emotional support on here.

Faye Thu 24-Aug-17 04:18:31

Best wishes Yorkshiregirl. flowers

shysal Wed 23-Aug-17 20:51:18

flowers.
Don't over tire yourself. Will be thinking of you over the coming weeks and months.

Jalima1108 Wed 23-Aug-17 20:46:09

Posittive is good!! But don't try to do too much too soon would be my advice for what it's worth.

I wish you all the best Yorkshiregirl
sunshine

nanaK54 Wed 23-Aug-17 20:16:09

Sending you all good wishes sunshine xxx

MontanaGal Wed 23-Aug-17 20:04:22

I'm so sorry to hear of your health issues. You will be in my thoughts.

Imperfect27 Wed 23-Aug-17 19:54:34

Sorry the news is so difficult for you Yorkshiregirl. You are bound to be phased by it and will have up and down days for sure.

From the little I know, I hope you will swiftly be offered some meaningful 'accompanying' support and advice from Macmillan or similar. There are many, many people who have travelled this road before you and will be there to help you.

Very best wishes. xx

BBbevan Wed 23-Aug-17 19:06:11

What a lovely positive post. Hope all goes well

Kateykrunch Wed 23-Aug-17 18:58:04

Wishing you well Yorkshiregirl.

TriciaF Wed 23-Aug-17 18:19:05

What a worry, Yorshiregirl. I don't know what to say. One of my aunts had a mastectomy and lived for many years afterwards. But it will take time for the news to slowly sink in.
Can you get support from macmillan nurses?
www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/coping/getting-support/macmillan-nurses
Try contacting them.

Cherrytree59 Wed 23-Aug-17 18:14:00

Oh dear what a blow.
I have been rooting for you all day Yorkshire
I am hoping that you have had some family or friend support today.

Some one will be along on GN soon who will be able to give the right advice and support.

I wish you all the strength needed to overcome the hurdles in front of you.
Xxx

Yorkshiregirl Wed 23-Aug-17 17:55:38

Unfortunately not what I was expecting ! Im having more surgery Monday 4th September, and if all isnt right after it will be a mastectomy. I also need chemotherapy over 18 weeks,and radiotherapy every day for 3 weeks. Then another form of chemotherapy for a full year possibly at home. Five years on cancer drugs.
My heads all over the place, and I'm worried how I will cope living alone.

MiniMouse Wed 23-Aug-17 12:35:05

Hope all goes well for you, your positivity shines through. Sending you sunshine to brighten a difficult day.