Aussie Breast Cancer Forum

Well Janine I guess I did post the question so I'd better think back. The 1st knock on the door after ppl. found out was from a friend who said she didn't know what to do when she heard about my dx so she just turned the oven on and started cooking.....home made biscuits for the kids lunches. Over t...

I agree yowyow....you have SO many questions. I admit I was an absolute wreck the first few days after my first mastectomy. I'm glad I didn't put my family through it. At least they could go home and get away from me. By the time I got home I more or less had myself back together.I think one lady I ...

Have chatted to ppl on American sites who have had mastectomies and released after an overnight stay. They send you home with drains and all!

How would you be mentally let alone physically.

Maybe the Australian health system isn't so bad after all.

Jezza

O.K. We all have stories about people who have said TOTALLY the wrong thing when they find out we have breast cancer. Has anyone any stories about people who have said or done something which has actually helped or made you feel better?

Jezza

These comments are unbelievable. When I was dx some friends just stayed away. Many, many others called by with food etc. for family. OK Question. What DO you say to ppl who have been dx with bc????????? Each case is just so different as WE all know. I find I don't really know what to say and I feel ...

How do I contact a moderator? Don't worry its not a complaint.... just a suggestion!!

Thanks

Jezza

Kelly!!

Good to see you posting again. Also pleased that you are happy with your medical team....it makes such a difference if you have Drs. and nurses that you can talk to.

Glad this mastectomy was less painful than the last and hoping you feel better each day.

Love

Jezza

Hey yowyow.....great story...bet your kids will never forget cutting your hair. I think thats a great way to handle the hair situation with kids..and they had fun as well. You must be a brave person sitting there with two kids both armed with scissors. And champagne to finish off a memorable day! Je...

Hi yowyow

Actually have met you before and enjoyed your posts on bc.org.

Its good to have a site like this as well for a little "local knowledge"

Catch up with you soon


Jezza

Hey Kelly As I'm posting this you will still be in hospital. I'm hoping along with everyone on this site as well as breastcancer.org that things went well. You have touched so many ppl with your set backs.We all feel for you. Yes losing breasts is terrible. I often wonder though as I walk through bu...