Since I have been feeling great (at least under the circumstances), Shawn took me over to get my wig fitted on my bald head and then we went to the meeting. The group got to meet the brunette Shay for this 1st time.
I have such a great support group of friends already but it was fun to be with people that have survived this and can rightfully make light of the absurdity of it. Everyone shared a bit of their story and where they are in the journey. Then they just opened it to let people share their concerns. There was one other newbie there tonight who is really struggling so she complained for quite a bit. She had surgery first and part of the reconstruction done and started chemo so she has right to feel a bit icky I would say. But nonetheless, I decided to keep my positive little attitude to myself for this time! LOL
Others had concerns about drugs they are on and the side effects. Oh the joys to still come in my journey! It was not funny but kind of-- Shawn found out that Bendaryl is a inhibitor to Tamoxifen. She has been popping a Benadryl and a Tamoxifen pill for almost a year now. She said she hasn't really had any side effects from the Tamoxifen (oh, I wonder why? LOL) And the kicker is that her nurses and doctors have never said anything to her. Thanks heavens she went to the meeting with me. Bummer though cuz now what does she do to sleep. Dang!
Still others had concerns about not having children. I feel for them. I am so glad that my little family is complete. I am a very lucky momma!
All in all, I'm glad I went. I may keep going just to say I did it. We'll see. Shawn said she'd go with me again next month. She has been such a great support to me. A little email to check on me or a little validation of what I'm going through means a lot! Thanks lady! Hope you find a way to sleep well. :)
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I am glad to hear that you were able to go to a meeting. What a blessed woman you are! :)
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