So I've not blogged for quite a while, I've been trying to get back into some form of "normality".
I've had a few appointments recently. I have been started on iron tablets, as my levels are on the lower end of normal, in the hope that this will make me less tired. I have also been diagnosed with lymphoedema in my breast which is a bit of a bummer. Bad boob is hard, red, hot, sore and swollen with the typical orange peel effect skin that comes with lymphoedema. Went to a special clinic yesterday and although it is not curable there are lots of treatment options to relieve the pain, I think they are going to do some special suctioning and taping, so watch this space (and don't be shocked if at some point in the near future my chest is covered with some funky coloured tape)!
My hair is now in a style that I love and looks like I have chosen to have it like this rather than forced into it. My eyelashes had mostly grown back but have since fallen out. I am told this is because pre-chemo lashes fall out and grow back on seperate cycles, as mine grew back all about the same time after chemo they are on the same cycle so it might take a few years for them to unsynchronise, thank goodness for eyeliner! My eyebrows are still growing fustratingly slowly but theres not much I can do about that.
My energy levels and physical abilities are a lot better than a few months ago, I have been regularly going swimming or doing a bit in the gym. Trying to get this chemo weight shifted!
I go back to work on Wednesday too on a long phased return so not to overload my body. This is a massive positive step forward. I am nervous, but so excited. My last shift was 14/05/14 and I'm going back on the 14/05/14, 12 whole months off. Psychologically it's good to go back exactly 12 months later as I feel like I am just picking up from where I left off.
Yep, that also makes it 12 months on Thursday since diagnosis!! Another blog post about that another time though.
I'm happy, and getting back to normal, and that feels amazing!
