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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.

granmanat Thu 24-Aug-17 15:15:10

Yorkshiregirl, my heart goes out to you.
You have quite a rocky road ahead of you and I will keep you in my prayers.

I wish you love and peace. flowers

kitty1898 Thu 24-Aug-17 16:00:58

Very best wishes to you Yorkshiregel.
Thinking of you.

Worlass Thu 24-Aug-17 16:11:59

Thank you so much Nigglynellie. So kind of you.

Yorkshiregirl Thu 24-Aug-17 16:32:13

Oh my Violette you have certainly fought for your life girl, and you have my utter respect. 10 years ! xxx

Yorkshiregirl Thu 24-Aug-17 16:34:38

Thank you all for your kind messages. Today after a sleepless night I have walked the dog, cooked a roast chicken dinner and been for my hair doing. Tomorrow I am going for a facial x

Bluecat Thu 24-Aug-17 16:38:04

You sound like a brave woman. I am sure you will find the strength inside you to get through this bad time. I wish you all the best.

missdeke Thu 24-Aug-17 16:40:20

Sorry to hear this Yorkshiregirl, do try to keep up the positivity though, I am convinced that is what got me through my cancer. I was lucky that I only had 3 months of chemo, no radiotherapy then a radical cystectomy with ileal conduit and urostomy. I take delight in the fact that I no longer have to get up in the night for a pee and I also don't have to sit on public loo seats as I can now do it standing up. My best wishes to you and I hope you find a way to get through this. x

carol58 Thu 24-Aug-17 16:41:58

Aww bless you Yorkshire girl. I was in your position 21 years ago, aggressive breast cancer, mastectomy, total axillary clearance (lymph nodes) lots of chemo & follow up treatment etc. but obviously I'm still here! At the time my imagination was far worse than the reality. Keep up with the physiotherapy, even on the days when it's the last thing you want to do because it is so worth it in the long run. Be kind to yourself & only associate with those who truly care about you. Everything else can wait. I'm a Yorkshire girl too ( make us tough up here!) & always here if you want to chat x

hulahoop Thu 24-Aug-17 18:24:06

I'm 3yrs post mastectomy so have been there and I feel for you take one day at a time try to get out every day even if it's not for long .has others have said do the excercises it's worth it look after yourself . I'm another tough Yorkshire girl .we are here to support you .

Mary59nana Thu 24-Aug-17 18:52:24

Yorkshiregirl i wish you well and I just wanted to say your an inspiration to us all
Take good care of yourself
Sending you a big hug ?

Yorkshiregirl Thu 24-Aug-17 19:06:48

Glad you got through it xx

Cherrytree59 Thu 24-Aug-17 19:20:59

You were in my thoughts last night Yorkshiregirl
So I am pleased to read that you are continuing on your positive path,
all be it a more uphill one.

So many inspirational stories, you are
all true heroes.

flowersfor you all.