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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 302686"><p>Kelly, (Hugs) (Hugs) (Hugs)!!!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p> </p><p>It was sooo gooood to hear from you. I do admire your strength and courage. Your attitude is beautiful and so vital. </p><p> </p><p>An out of town friend of mine just completed something very similar and she posted updates on how she felt at a site called "Caring Bridge." This way she would limit discussions about how she felt post treatment. We all posted our comments on that and she read it at her convenience. She was honest, but positive. It was very exciting when she got to her last treatment!!!</p><p> </p><p>I agree totally about anti-emetic for the nausea; if they forget, don't hesitate to speak up. That feeling is a total bummer and no need to go there.</p><p> </p><p>Also agree about the self nurturing and the need to speak up and ask for help. My guess is that others wish to help you. You would be getting the vital help you need and also making them feel part of the process by giving each friend a little something to do that would help you.</p><p> </p><p>With reference to your comment about feminity (hugs again...big time), I'm sure at the hospital they will talk with- you about your options. And I hope that they are providing emotional support for you. Another friend had reconstructive surgery and ended up very pleased with the results...loooooks very nice! Also, if you have a moment, it might be fun to experiment with creams, make up, and lip stick, etc. If your hair is going to be an issue, honestly, I would talk with someone about a wig...perhaps a scarf or a hat. I totally "get" what you are talking about here. But thank goodness, feminity for us gals gives us many things to work with. </p><p> </p><p>by the way...Just for fun, I once bought a red wig and my husband thinks this is the sexist thing he has ever seen!</p><p> </p><p>Please feel free to pm me or call if you would like to talk. Please keep us posted as best as you are able.</p><p> </p><p>Sending positive vibes and prayers!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 302686"] Kelly, (Hugs) (Hugs) (Hugs)!!!:happy::happy::happy: It was sooo gooood to hear from you. I do admire your strength and courage. Your attitude is beautiful and so vital. An out of town friend of mine just completed something very similar and she posted updates on how she felt at a site called "Caring Bridge." This way she would limit discussions about how she felt post treatment. We all posted our comments on that and she read it at her convenience. She was honest, but positive. It was very exciting when she got to her last treatment!!! I agree totally about anti-emetic for the nausea; if they forget, don't hesitate to speak up. That feeling is a total bummer and no need to go there. Also agree about the self nurturing and the need to speak up and ask for help. My guess is that others wish to help you. You would be getting the vital help you need and also making them feel part of the process by giving each friend a little something to do that would help you. With reference to your comment about feminity (hugs again...big time), I'm sure at the hospital they will talk with- you about your options. And I hope that they are providing emotional support for you. Another friend had reconstructive surgery and ended up very pleased with the results...loooooks very nice! Also, if you have a moment, it might be fun to experiment with creams, make up, and lip stick, etc. If your hair is going to be an issue, honestly, I would talk with someone about a wig...perhaps a scarf or a hat. I totally "get" what you are talking about here. But thank goodness, feminity for us gals gives us many things to work with. by the way...Just for fun, I once bought a red wig and my husband thinks this is the sexist thing he has ever seen! Please feel free to pm me or call if you would like to talk. Please keep us posted as best as you are able. Sending positive vibes and prayers! [/QUOTE]
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