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Re: Finished - Now What?
I felt the same way. You get use to all the appointments and attention, I was angry at first at how invassive this whole proceedure was to my life, then you get used to it, then its over. I didn't know what to do with all my extra time that was focused on appointments. I felt scared not to have that umbrella of doctors looking over me. It all settles in after a while and your somewhat normal life comes back. Staying busy with your work, hobbies etc. helps fill that void. Congrats on making it through.
Suzanne
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 dx: DCIS 6/8/10, HER 2+ 7/26/10; Stage I Age 41
Double mast w reconstruction
6 TCH w 1yr herceptin
Tamox.
25 radiation tx
Removal of expander on L due to infection. Tried to save it had 3 bouts of antibiotics and went to see plastic surgeon 2-3x wk to get drained. Saving it was my idea not his. But lost it anyway.
Reconstruction set for December 21st,2011
Finished chemo 12/2010
Finished Herceptin 8/26/11
Reconstruction 12/21/11
Expanders exchanged for silicon 3/19/12
Nipple reconstruction 5/18/12
Nipple tatooing- 7/9/12- All done yay!
11/22/12-Went back to get scar tissue stretched to even the outside of breast, didn't work due to it being radiated skin.
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