As I said after my last Herceptin....I'M KNACKERED! Thank you to all the other Herceptin recipients who e-mailed me to say that I'm not abnormal. I seem to spend most evenings dozing off and feel washed out during the day.
On a happier note, my eyelashes are starting to grow back in again but I am aware they may fall out again. Joy. God, I'm feeling a bit sorry for my self today. Can it be the thought of Herceptin tomorrow? Or just longing for a European vacation? Bit of both perhaps.
Sorry to be less than cheerful. :-(
just joking :-)
Monday, July 30, 2007
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Fabulous Day
Well I've just had the most amazing day. It started with Gordon and I meeting the lovely Mr Butterworth who is the plastic surgeon I was referred to for breast reconstruction. The surgery of choice is the Tram Flap-fantastic. As I mentioned before you achieve reconstruction from removal of fat and skin from your tummy. A tummy tuck!!
Now, like most woman my age I have a bit of a spare tyre but I was delighted to hear from the man himself that I barely have enough fat on my tummy for the planned reconstruction ( find that SO hard to believe!) so on no account have I to lose any weight between now and the op. As I was about to embark on a diet to lose about ten pounds this was music to my ears. Imagine, no guilt at over eating, then a nice surgeon removes all the said fat and gives me two lovely breasts!!
As he shook our hands and said he would be in touch nearer the time, I said I couldn't wait and was looking forward to it. I think he must think I'm a bit odd.
Then I set off to Maggies centre at the Western General in Edinburgh. The young woman's group I go to had been invited to take part in a 'Look Good....Feel Better' class. This is a company that work with woman who have had cancer and what they do is give you a make up lesson and a goodie bag which contains AMAZING products.....dior, chanel, estee lauder.....the list is endless. What a treat!
Needless to say I came home feeling amazing. What a day.
Now, like most woman my age I have a bit of a spare tyre but I was delighted to hear from the man himself that I barely have enough fat on my tummy for the planned reconstruction ( find that SO hard to believe!) so on no account have I to lose any weight between now and the op. As I was about to embark on a diet to lose about ten pounds this was music to my ears. Imagine, no guilt at over eating, then a nice surgeon removes all the said fat and gives me two lovely breasts!!
As he shook our hands and said he would be in touch nearer the time, I said I couldn't wait and was looking forward to it. I think he must think I'm a bit odd.
Then I set off to Maggies centre at the Western General in Edinburgh. The young woman's group I go to had been invited to take part in a 'Look Good....Feel Better' class. This is a company that work with woman who have had cancer and what they do is give you a make up lesson and a goodie bag which contains AMAZING products.....dior, chanel, estee lauder.....the list is endless. What a treat!
Needless to say I came home feeling amazing. What a day.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Work, children and puppies
The summer holidays always bring a mix of emotions. A strange mixture of time away on vacation and sitting around keeping the house ticking over while the older kids worry about impending exam results.
This summer Ally (20) and Amy (18) are both working hard to save some cash for University next year. Peter (14) has found a new lease of independence and spends most of his time in Edinburgh with his friends ( constant cash handouts!) Poor little Anna is only child left and shes wondering why the house is so quiet-so am I to be honest. I look forward to dinner time when the house reverts back to a shambolic mess.
However, the house may be reasonably quiet but a my Labrador puppy called Poppy - I know - Poppy the puppy , ridiculous - is doing what puppies are supposed to do, chewing, chewing and more chewing.
Who wants a quiet life? Not me.......
This summer Ally (20) and Amy (18) are both working hard to save some cash for University next year. Peter (14) has found a new lease of independence and spends most of his time in Edinburgh with his friends ( constant cash handouts!) Poor little Anna is only child left and shes wondering why the house is so quiet-so am I to be honest. I look forward to dinner time when the house reverts back to a shambolic mess.
However, the house may be reasonably quiet but a my Labrador puppy called Poppy - I know - Poppy the puppy , ridiculous - is doing what puppies are supposed to do, chewing, chewing and more chewing.
Who wants a quiet life? Not me.......
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