tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561995729854366303.post881045201668811281..comments2023-10-28T12:06:20.943+01:00Comments on Beauty and the Breast: Week 2 and I've got my surgery date!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388540914118374106noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561995729854366303.post-41087894545285579872012-11-13T00:15:15.382+00:002012-11-13T00:15:15.382+00:00Thanks for the comments Angela and Jane. I will ce...Thanks for the comments Angela and Jane. I will certainly be taking all advice on board! I've never been one for fighting sleep, especially if I'm on the sofa, as the kids will tell you ;)<br /><br />I'm doing an update for my blog later as I'll probably be pacing around the house later<br /><br />XXAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18388540914118374106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561995729854366303.post-22669012253406493982012-11-12T11:53:25.305+00:002012-11-12T11:53:25.305+00:00Hi Elise, Janesi from the Dibb. What a shocker, bu...Hi Elise, Janesi from the Dibb. What a shocker, but us girls must stick together.<br /><br />Are you going to have the MX, and recon all done at teh same time? Unfortunately I was going to have that done, but my cancer had spread which involved radio. They don't like to put implants in if you are going to require radiotherapy as it can lead to rupture of the implant, or distortion. Ask your team about it. I have a few tips, keep up with the exercises they give you to do as soon as you are allowed to do them. You will need to be able to lift your arm straight up above your head, for radiation to take place. Before radiation, moisturise your self in the area with loads of paraban free cream (jurgens) and the hospital should give you aqueaous cream, use it by the bucket load. Also if it starts to burn, using 99% aloe vera gel from Holland & Barrett is allowed, but it has to be 99%. I had my op last year on June 27th, followed by 6 x 3 weekly chemo and 25 daily sessions of Radiotherapy. I finished all treatment on Dec 31st. So a total of 6 months. I took January off to rest and went back to work the middle of Feb on reduced hours and worked up to full time in April. So your time span sounds great. <br /><br />Regards the chemo and your hair. I took the bold action of cutting my hair much shorter straight away and then when it began to fall out in handfuls, I got my husband to shave my head. I had been told that whilst your hair falls out you can get a very painful head. Thankfully shaving it seemed to help. I would also try and see if your hospital offer a wig service. Mine did and she was on the cancer unit twice a week. I chose my wig before I even started treatment, so it was there for me when needed. I continued to shampoo and condition my head whenever I showered - habit I suppose! Also a good idea is to buy a little cotton hat for bedtime as you may find you get a very chilly bonce. These are called sleep hats, but I ended up wearing mine all the time and wore my wig a handful of times. <br /><br />Sleep when you want, don't fight it. The side effects of the chemo affect everyone differently and mine were pretty awful. But take whatever advice given and any medication they offer, take it, it will be given for a reason. I used to have anti sick tablets prior to the chemo being given and even then I was nauseous for days. I also found that each cycle I felt worse for longer, I had assumed that I would feel better as my body got used to the drugs - wrong. i could go on, but I would probably bore you or unnerve you, so I will stop here.<br /><br />If you have anymore questions, please don't hesitate to contact me Janesi@sky.com<br /><br />Will be thinking of you and prating that everything works out.<br /><br />Take Care<br />xxJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006903031110590966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561995729854366303.post-45288552218021572132012-11-10T23:07:51.255+00:002012-11-10T23:07:51.255+00:00Sorry I disn't answer your call the other day....Sorry I disn't answer your call the other day. I was napping. Lol. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18388540914118374106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561995729854366303.post-71128630928094168312012-11-10T20:55:11.755+00:002012-11-10T20:55:11.755+00:00Very cool sis xVery cool sis xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957334221612255480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561995729854366303.post-74964519566233420902012-11-10T01:40:40.840+00:002012-11-10T01:40:40.840+00:00You are an inspiration Elise, to anyone who has, o...You are an inspiration Elise, to anyone who has, or has had, breast cancer. Your positivity shines through your blog, and don't they say that with cancer, positive thoughts are part of the battle against those damned invading rogue cells? Anyway just wanted to leave a few words to let you know I have read your blog, and been impressed, again by it. You are now added to my bedtime prayers. Praying for, firstly, a total caner free future for you, and secondly, continued strength in your battle. <br />Angela xxx<br />PS As someone who doesn't sleep much due to spinal pain, I can recommend listening to guided meditations in bed. Even if you don't drift off listening, they put you in a lovely relaxed frame of mind xxAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12826044919036902617noreply@blogger.com