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Daffodil54
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20-09-2018
05:30
Hi everyone, Good to read the latest posts. Most of us have much to celebrate with slowly returning to normality. I have enjoyed getting back to part time work as well as Pilates and yoga. My next dilemma is my reconstruction. I have my appointment with the surgeon next week. I am still unsure which method to choose and when to go for it as recovery times vary and I am not sure when to put my life back into recuperation mode. It is hard to believe how far we have all come. Thanks for all the support! x
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06-08-2018
07:49
Thanks, ladies. I will go to the BRA group in early September to see how other ladies are coping and then chat to the surgeon again. As I have that scar tissue that needs removing, the plan was for it to be done at reconstruction. I may also wait until about March as I have to go to Leicester Hospital for the DIEP reconstruction and then have to have recovery time so more time off work and dealing with post surgery issues. Jay, maybe we can do this bit together too before our May get together! Hope everyone else is enjoying the holidays.
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01-08-2018
02:53
Good luck, Jay. Trisha, hope your pains disappear soon. I am still trying to make a sensible decision about reconstruction before my next appointment with reconstruction surgeon at the end of September. Any advice from those who have either had, or thinking of, having. Enjoy the rest of summer. x
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11-06-2018
10:25
All good here. Busy too with visitors and part time work. Trying to get back to normality and enjoying the good weather. Enjoy hearing how the rest of you are getting on. Proud of the walkers and runners doing it for charity. Well done. Take care and keep strong! Daffodil x
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16-05-2018
08:07
Thinking of you Mishy. I had my follow up appointment with the BS. He confirmed that my swelling was not sinister but should be removed. As not sinister, he can do it, or the reconstruction surgeon can do it when and if I have a reconstruction in 9 months or so. So all good. Will just wait to hear what they decide. We all worry about lumps and bumps now so it is a relief when we get reassurance. Saturday was fabulous and it was wonderful to meet the May Starter Wonder Women.
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08-05-2018
10:11
Good news. Ultrasound done on swelling near mastectomy site. Apparently likely scar tissue so nothing to worry about. Also mammogram of remaining breast clear.
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30-04-2018
03:16
Thanks for all the wishes for today. So, I need an ultrasound scan, but surgeon didn't seem too worried. Have to see him again in two weeks time, so more waiting, first to get a scan and then for the results. I will also attend a BRA meeting on 8th May to meet other ladies who have had or are waiting to have breast reconstruction surgery. It is an opportunity to discuss options and outcomes. Still about 9 months till I am due to have mine, but surgeon wants me to the research so I can make an informed decision. Take care ladies.
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28-04-2018
03:27
Good news about your phased return, Treehouse. We will do this together. My next shift is on 10th May, only 3 hours, but a start. Take care, brave warriors. We are survivors. 8th May will be my cancerversary. I am seeing surgeon on Monday so he can check out my swelling between breast and armpit. Most likely a bit of lymphoedema.
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26-04-2018
05:41
Thinking of you today, Mishy. What a journey you have travelled. Thank goodness we have support.
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24-04-2018
09:19
I had some cording a few months ago. Do persevere with exercises, but my bcn said that it is fine to count stretching for items etc as exercise. I often just stretch my arm behind my back and over my head while doing other things. As I go to the gym several times a week and go to yoga and Pilates, I count that as my exercise too as we stretch a lot. It seems to have helped get rid of the cording. Good luck.
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19-04-2018
09:32
Hi Mishy. When I saw the reconstruction surgeon last week, he looked at the reddish swelling I have between my breast and axilla, and has brought my appointment with my surgeon forward so he can check it. He thinks it may be a bit of lymphoedema but would like a professional opinion. So I will get checked in 10 days time.
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13-04-2018
01:27
Hi WolfEE. Please add me to the Facebook group Thanks. Do you need more info?
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11-04-2018
09:49
Mishy, let us know how your genetic counselling goes. And what the bc nurse says too. About the hair, I am finding my hair very difficult to deal with right now too. Bed head, curly, no real style! I even got the scissors to some of the back curls myself as I looked like a mallard. There isn't really enough for a hairdresser yet, but maybe soon. At least I have hair, so I shouldn't complain.
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11-04-2018
04:21
Thanks Jay. I saw the surgeon about reconstruction, which I now have time to think about, with my next appointment in 6 months time. I have to consider all the options available. He agreed that someone should look at the swelling, bringing my breast surgeon appointment early, end of April, for assessment. He thinks it may be a bit of lymphoedema, so we will see. I hope all is well with you and all the other lovely ladies. Have a great week. Hopefully the weather improves.
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09-04-2018
09:15
I have had a great week away in Spain. I also have a concern as I have a red swelling between my armpit and mastectomy area. Not sure if this is normal post radiotherapy. I was seen a few weeks back and oncologist was happy all was fine but the swelling wasn't obvious then. I am being seen this week to discuss reconstruction so may mention it. Anyone else have this? The reason I am a bit paranoid about the redness is that was how my cancer first presented, a red swollen breast.
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21-03-2018
01:03
Thanks, ladies, for your comments. I was also told I needed to wait a year, so was surprised to receive an appointment with the reconstruction surgeon for April. Maybe that is to discuss my options. I will discuss the options with him and then decide. Will keep you updated! Jay, I am 64.
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