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Just an update as everyone was so kind……

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Kateykrunch Fri 01-Apr-22 11:30:19

Some of you may remember my plea for a hand hold after my second cancer diagnosis, cancelled surgery and anxiety which was through the roof and worse whilst awaiting a new date. I am now 3 weeks on from another mastectomy, so now flatter than a pancake, few hiccups with recovery (drains failing, very sick and wound closed with 33 staples rather than the stitches I had last time). But I am recovering nicely, think I am healing well (dressings came off on Wednesday). I am very uncomfortable possibly with nerve pain so taking pain relief as and when. Hubby has been a nurse, hairdresser, cook, cleaner etc etc so deserves a medal!!
My results where brilliant, all cancer contained, no spread to lymph nodes, no radio or chemo required. I just remain on my current regime from my first diagnosis.
So onwards and upwards now.
Thankyou to all of you who held my hand virtually and private messaged me with encouragement and kind words. I am really grateful. Katey ?

Witzend Fri 01-Apr-22 11:33:05

So glad to hear this, but do hope the pain disappears very soon. ?.

Blossoming Fri 01-Apr-22 11:33:53

Thank you for the update Katey, great to hear you are doing so well. Long may that continue flowers

Aveline Fri 01-Apr-22 11:37:15

Glad to hear this but you have been through the mill. Well done DH. Onwards and upwards*Kateykrunch*!

Jane43 Fri 01-Apr-22 11:38:03

It’s good to hear that you are on the road to recovery. My dear friend is facing a mastectomy next Tuesday having had a lumpectomy four years ago. It’s good that your DH is supporting you so well, well done to him.

crazyH Fri 01-Apr-22 11:43:06

Thankyou Katey for keeping us posted. And glad to hear the good news - yes, onwards and upwards flowers

seacliff Fri 01-Apr-22 11:45:22

Good for you Katey, and your lovely DH. Wishing you a speedy recovery now, and a happy life.

Jody1234 Fri 01-Apr-22 11:47:15

Glad to hear your news Katy. Take care.

Sparklefizz Fri 01-Apr-22 11:54:37

Good news Katey and good to hear that your husband is being so supportive. Wishing you a speedy recovery - onwards and upwards. You go, girl! flowers sunshine

Whiff Fri 01-Apr-22 11:55:08

Katey glad you are recovering well. When my mom had her second mastectomy she decided not to bother with a bra and false boobies as she called them . She took her flat chest as a badge of honour she was she alive . She wore loose tops even for weddings. She lived until she was 90. ?

ShazzaKanazza Fri 01-Apr-22 12:12:02

Thankyou for the update Katey it’s so wonderful to hear from you. I’m so pleased you have come out of the other end from such a traumatic time. Well done to your DH for being your rock and looking after you so well. Hope your pain recedes very soon. Here’s to your future???

silverlining48 Fri 01-Apr-22 12:14:47

That is such a relief,,so very pleased fir you Kateyk.

TillyTrotter Fri 01-Apr-22 12:15:38

Marvellous news Katey thank you for coming back to tell us.
Sending you oodles of Get Well wishes and I hope the worst of the pain subsides soon. Your husband sounds a keeper ?
Flowers for you ?

ElaineI Fri 01-Apr-22 12:51:16

Great to hear Katey and lovely your DH is looking after you so well. Hope the recovery continues flowers

Auntieflo Fri 01-Apr-22 12:59:57

Such good news KateyK. and that you sound so positive.
Medal indeed awarded to your DH.

Helen657 Fri 01-Apr-22 13:26:14

Great to hear the positives & hope your pain is soon under control
Take care ????

BlueBelle Fri 01-Apr-22 13:28:47

Well done KateyK and great jubilation that there is no needed follow through
and
we love pancakes

Squiffy Fri 01-Apr-22 13:30:35

Wonderful to hear that you're doing so well Katey. Onwards and upwards! flowers

Whitewavemark2 Fri 01-Apr-22 13:52:44

So good to hear. It is always good to know how people are doing, as I think it encourages other folk in the same boat.

So very good that cancer was contained and no further treatment.

Grannmarie Fri 01-Apr-22 14:00:10

Thank you for coming back to tell us of your progress, Katey, wonderful news!
Best wishes for the future for you and your supportive husband. ??

Jaxjacky Fri 01-Apr-22 14:05:01

Thank you for your positive update Katey may you be pain free soon and a big ?? for your DH.

muse Fri 01-Apr-22 14:29:35

You sound so positive KateyK . I hope the pain relief takes hold soon. Definitely a gold medal ? for that treasure by your side.

Grannybags Fri 01-Apr-22 14:35:05

Thanks for the update Katie So pleased it all went well and I'm sending you best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Well done to your husband for his support ?

allsortsofbags Fri 01-Apr-22 14:50:18

[Flowers] Nice to have some good news, so pleased for you and lovely to hear that your DH has been a lovely chap.

Grandmashe43 Fri 01-Apr-22 14:55:43

So pleased for you, and your continued recovery and good health.