Breast Cancer Support Group
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Well, I first found a lump on 2/3; 27 days, multiple tests & phone/email corrospondence later I had my mastectomy on 3/2. It was like I needed to focus on the next step for those 27 days to not think about it too much.
Well, my plan was to basically move at the same pace for the next phase....chemo. I know I have to go back in 3 months for reconstruction; and when I called the Oncologist's office I made a big deal about having an appointment as soon as possible. I was basically told chemo wouldn't start until after I healed.....I suppose that makes sense. Now I guess it's time to deal with the situation and accept the pace of the next step. Damn....I like it better when I'm in control.
Well, my plan was to basically move at the same pace for the next phase....chemo. I know I have to go back in 3 months for reconstruction; and when I called the Oncologist's office I made a big deal about having an appointment as soon as possible. I was basically told chemo wouldn't start until after I healed.....I suppose that makes sense. Now I guess it's time to deal with the situation and accept the pace of the next step. Damn....I like it better when I'm in control.
You certainly sound upbeat and positive.
Needless to say, sleep eluded me as my mind went round and round.
Any suggestions on how you divert your thoughts?
I hope your feeling better soon.
Keep your chin up!
My mind does what it does....I'm not sure I have an answer for that question. In my down time it was pretty scary....that's why I needed the next step to stay sane.
I have to be honest, I take medication for depression, I have for several years. In this down time it's an effort to not fall into depression....the meds help but without them I'd be a wreck. I'm probably going back to work next week, on the one hand it'll be good to be busy, on the other I'm scared about my body not being strong enough. I have to take this one day at a time.
I'm working and yes, it does keep my mind occupied but the hours at night sure are long. I felt great on the lexapro unfortunately, the side effects forced me to stop it. Tried a couple of others, guess my body didn't like the Anti d's.
i think it was just the nurse pract looking at me and saying ok, let's not go thru the ultra sounds, and get you right to the surgeon. But, hopefully, its all in early stages or even better that she jumped the gun ..
It is what is is. what I've seen on these boards is awesome. Great group, lots of support and understanding