*Tamoxigang Christmas Party* - 45

[Tiny100]

Morning All!

We're nearly in December, so let's get the festivities started.

[adds mince pies to the trolley]

I think that's exactly it.

You lot are always so welcoming despite my poor attendance.
I had bc twenty years ago at 26 so bit unlucky.
I had the other boob removed as a preventative.
Always meant to get tested but had boys at the time so didn't bother.
I have two girls now (so have finished with my ovaries) so decided to get tested.
Surprisingly pretty devastated at the results but for me no question of getting the buggers out.
They will take my Fallopian tubes too but not womb as I've had four sections which makes hysterectomy a bit risky.
No date as yet just pre op on the 23rd which I have renamed "pre baileys" as I shall open a bottle after!
Hope you are all bearing up and my twenty years offers you all some positivity xx

20 years is great Ledkr ! Though awful that you had it at 26
Definitely gives us a bit of hope as there seems to be so many sad stories around at the minute so thank you for posting
I love baileys too, sneakily looked to see what the inlaws have bought me for Christmas and it's coffee baileys so I'm looking forward to opening that

naughty malt, no peeking, Santa won't come you know!

And all the women who had it when I did are ALL still here. Some had node involvement too.

Ledkr

Betsy we only looked because we knew they were bottles and thought it would save buying duplicates, dhs is gin !

Ledkr, was going to pass you a bottle opener but it's a twisty cap, isn't it. I'm shining up your glass in readiness. It's sparkling.

By the way ladies, is it normal under these circumstances ('The News' & awaiting results) to spend shit-loads (most appropriate adjective) of money on clothes. Since last Wednesday: two pairs of boots, dress and jumper in Reiss, etc. I feel like Pretty Woman met The Hungry Caterpillar. Lol

PS have bought far more than stuff listed but am too embarrassed to say.

Betsy, I'm definitely having flushes on the tamoxifen, mostly just one at night which wakes me up, but sometimes little ones in the day also. The broken sleep will be a pain when I'm back at work, so am hoping this side effect wears off. I am a bit achy also but have arthritis and am off my usual meds atm, so I'm guessing it's that.

Having lost a bit of weight, I've been on a bit of a clothes spending spree which I've really enjoyed. I've also been on the hunt for a bra which will accommodate my lovely (to me) familiar 50 yr old boob and my new rather surprisingly pert silicone boob (or pinky and perky as I like to call them ) and be both comfortable and even out my shape. Found one in M&S which has memory foam in it, so I've bought 3. It's all getting a bit expensive!

That IS expensive. But bet Pinky and Perky feel right at home in the foam!

goodness I did something similar, though probably didn't hit my credit card quite as hard as you sound to have done! I went a bit mad on Christmas shopping for DDs too.

Hello everyone. I'm back from my trip to see Matilda and then on to friends in Chiswick (waved to Gigs on my way). Had a lovely couple of days - the kids were great and we took things quite steady so no rushing around. Was also great to catch up with friends and for the first time in a long time I felt well and part of my 'old' life.

Goodness - I spent loads on clothes in the early days - not helped by the fact that my onc office is by some lovely shops and as they have parking so I would visit onc then spend an hour in the shops. As it happens not going into the office has meant that I needed more casual clothes so everything has been worn (honestly).

I also went a bit mad on DS and DD birthdays but not so much for Christmas (probably because 6 months on I feel a bit more sane).

Marshy - I'm still excited about my surgery (17th Jan) but I'm hoping to end up with Perky and Perkier. Not yet sure if I'll need new bras or not as not sure what size I will end up. Did you have to wear sports bras to start with and if so how long did that last for?

goodness, when I first got my diagnosis I spent a fortune. Don't regret anything, although I'm not sure when I'm going to get to wear it all. The impulse wore off, I'm afraid; it was a really fun distraction...

Yup. Many have benefitted from my meeting with the consultants a week n a half ago. My DS' teacher got £35 leather gloves (wouldn't even buy them for myself) and I burst out crying when my cleaners (pls don't slate me) gave me a present for us n for the children this morning. I'd been so far up my own, erm, arse, that I'd forgotten to get them anything. I was actually completely unaware that Christmas is actually in FOUR days! I've since been out and bought them both perfume. What happened to the usual choccies I buy? And I'd already contributed to the teacher's collection. Hey ho. Makes looking after him and with everything that's soon to kick off, her understanding and support of him will be even more important to us all. He's (as yet undiagnosed) high functioning autistic.

Hi Wren - I've been away for a few days so may have missed your info but did you make a decision about your Op?

Kitkat glad you had a great time good job you weren't at the theatre with the falling ceiling !
I have a poorly ds, was sick this afternoon and is in bed already. Glad he waited will Id finished chemo anyway. He always seems to be ill this time of year I think it's the long term

Malt - we were at The Cambridge theatre which is just round the corner from The Apollo so saw all the emergency vehicles when we came out but didn't know what it was for until later.

Hi kitkat, thanks for asking. I'm going for the op on the 23rd. I rather gave up posting about it as I felt so miserable, but when it became clear that I had no choice (not a good idea to wait another month), I pulled my socks up, pulled out all the stops and now we're having Christmas tomorrow very wholeheartedly. But oh boy am I tired...

Apart from Dd who has just complained she's not feeling excited enough. Just can't do much about that right now.

Good luck for Monday then Wren. (I think it's a good decision although you're right it does feel like your hand has been forced). Are you expecting to be in for about 5 days?

And hope you have a great Christmas Day tomorow .

Thanks, kitkat. I think 5 days is realistic, but I'm secretly hoping to do marvellously and be let out sooner. Mind you, I'm so tired I could probably sleep for the full 5 days!

Good decision wren and good luck with it

Kitkat, will reply tomorrow on the recon thread. Off out now to a comedy night and taking ds with us. He thinks we are going to a carol concert and is a bit grumpy. I love winding up the teenagers

Good luck wren and happy christmas for tomorrow. Here is hoping you get out earlier...

Back to strictly - lovely Alijas sorry abbey lost my vote as she over she the soft rock in the show dance.

Good luck for Monday, Wren. Almost Christmas for you then. That's exciting. I hope it's a fabulous one!

Wren have a lovely Christmas tomorrow and I hope Santa comes early especially for you !
We had an early Christmas Day last year though for a nicer reason and it did feel like the real thing