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[Nas]

Hi Mary,
Yes, today has been a funny old day for sure.
You are right, I am probably at my ultimate lowest and it is not great.
The head is firmly in the sand, particularly as I have just received my letter, confirming the converstation I had with the gynae, prior to surgery. It is fair to say, that I have no idea how to handle this rollercoaster of emotions, no idea at all.
My letter tray is filling up with letters of doom and gloom

The time of year isn't helping one bit, not at all and all this Christmas stuff is driving me insane too.

Today I had hoped to get to Sainsbury with my partner, for a change of scenery. But the heavy duty antibiotics which the hospital sent me home with, have put a stop to that! Rang the GP and she said, as I have already done 5 full days, she is happy for me to stop. Hopefully I won't be running to the toilet every 5 minutes soon!

Spoke to DD last night. She is home from Uni in a couple of weeks and wants to go to the Christmas markets in Liverpool.

Best go and do some jobs.

[CLKD]

Some Hospitals provide a cancer support nurse for 24/7 advice. 

[Nas]

Some Hospitals provide a cancer support nurse for 24/7 advice.

They do.
Off to watch Fawlty Towers now (once the bunnies are sorted!)

[suzysunday]

Sending you lots of love, thinking of you.  X

[discogirl]

Thanks disco ❤️
How are you ? X

Not too bad sweetheart still waiting biopsy results  stopped bleeding thank goodness and still off hrt for the minute.

Sending you every good wish possible xxx

[Nas]

Glad the bleeding has stopped..phew!
Those biopsy results shouldn't take too long now.
There is ALWAYS a plan, come what may 

[discogirl]

Thank you so much.

 

Im still sending those positive vibes out to you xxxxxx

[Ana21]

Nas,

Happy to hear the surgery went well and you're at home.  A lot has changed since your cancer treatment 14 years ago and there are many non-hormonal options to deal with vasomotor symptoms, including the new neurokinin-3 receptor (NK3R) antagonists.  You have an excellent team of doctors and you're in good hands.  It sounds like you're experiencing some post-op depression.  You've had a traumatic experience.  Give your mind and body time to heal.  Try not to worry about Christmas.  Perhaps this year can be different and you don't have to be the one to orchestrate it.  Let others help you.  One step at a time.

[Nas]

Thank you Ana21,
The nights are the worst, my brain goes into overdrive. The what ifs kick in and that’s it….

Trying so hard to separate each challenge, but it’s tough.

Christmas isn’t even in my thoughts. Work isn’t in my thoughts. Getting through the day is my priority.

[CLKD]

Morning.  Of course that's your priority.  Do those thoughts keep you awake, have U tried jotting them onto paper kept by the bed? 

You've had a big surgical intervention and need to rest, to allow yourself to recover from some of the shock.  It is early days. 

[Dotty]

Take things steady, Nas. Thinking of you xx

[Kathleen]

Hello Nas.

I just wanted to add my good wishes and I hope you feel better soon.

Take care and sending hugs.

K.

[Dazedandconfused]

Also sending you all the best Nas.  Take care xx 

[SarahT]

Slow steps Nas,  your head will be full of everything, that's natural. Why shouldn't you feel these things?

 Look at your own advice you have given  on another post, it's ok to be not ok. Why can we often give caring true advice to others  but not use it on ourselves?  Partner, I'm not being trite, what's happening is huge. Good advice there to write it all down on paper and it may let some of the thoughts to away for a bit. 

These are not 'normal' times for you in any way. Speak to your family about Christmas and ask if it's ok to simplify things as the stress of organising is too much right now. Make it smaller maybe, but still special,  you are not recovered physically get let alone emotionally.

X

[CLKD]

When I'd given advice over the phone DH would call 'Pity that you don't take your own advice!' 

Could your Festive few days be spread over 2-3 days ....... as well as explaining that sometimes you may need to retire for some rest.  Have that bed ready with a warm quilt and the bunnies ;-)