tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54630987360282077.post3518565198215451545..comments2019-08-30T19:35:08.337-04:00Comments on Be The Weeble: Taking the bitter with the sweetSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14871829428496317388noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54630987360282077.post-76451721739428285962011-10-06T15:55:29.238-04:002011-10-06T15:55:29.238-04:00I can't attest to what it feels like to have a...I can't attest to what it feels like to have a double but with my single I remember the roller coaster you are describing. I remember one day I would feel manic with all that I could accomplish and the next day I would feel like it was such a drain to walk down the steps (yes, walk down!).<br /><br />I can't say that there are many days where I miss my breast (though there are days when I feel more lopsided than others). But it did take some time to get there. <br /><br />You'll get there! I have no doubts.<br /><br />JenniferJennifer Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54630987360282077.post-62777264475315667132011-10-06T09:44:40.030-04:002011-10-06T09:44:40.030-04:00Aw... Though I think that the "getting your ...Aw... Though I think that the "getting your a$$ handed to you" after overdoing it a bit post-surgery is a time-honored tradition for Type As. (I think I mentioned to you that I'd done the same with my surgeries and kidney stuff.)<br /><br />As for the sensations (or unfortunate lack thereof), I wonder if it'll all be less noticeable when the various crazed moving parts of your existence start crashing back in, you know? <br /><br />I can't imagine the road ahead is easy, but just look at how far you've come over two weeks? <br /><br />Hang in there, babe.<br /><br />Love, DanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54630987360282077.post-83247926213924281262011-10-05T22:36:53.246-04:002011-10-05T22:36:53.246-04:00I know we've been happily keeping score and yo...I know we've been happily keeping score and you have (and still are) kickin' ass all around, but I think the point here is shared with your MIL! It's hard to remember that it's only been 2 1/2 weeks since surgery. You have come miles since that first walk down the hall in the hospital, but there are still miles left to discover (both physically and mentally). Take time and allow yourself to feel it ALL!! Make no excuses - having tough days doesn't erase the gratitude in being cancer-free. It just says that sometimes the price to pay for getting cancer-free can just "suck it"!! (just my personal opinion!) Pity parties are expected and real, as are realizations and celebrations. No matter what the mood or the experience - know that we are all out here with you - for you. <br /><br />I, like Wendy, find that I don't often think about my scars or long for "what used to be", but I will admit that it took a long while to get to that point. Like the Velveteen Rabbit...it's part of becoming REAL (again)!<br /><br />Hugs - Heidi HoHeidiThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14709338623180168524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54630987360282077.post-14315976462125381682011-10-05T16:50:08.832-04:002011-10-05T16:50:08.832-04:00You know this but...it takes time. It has been 2 ...You know this but...it takes time. It has been 2 years now since the surgery and most days I don't think about the huge scar across my abdomen. But it took awhile to get there. That will be you...but just not today. :-( And having a pity party is entirely OKWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12208882464356495554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54630987360282077.post-87971901131473374972011-10-05T16:49:24.732-04:002011-10-05T16:49:24.732-04:00I am sorry for this journey you are on. I know yo...I am sorry for this journey you are on. I know you didn't want to be on it. You have managed it with such determination and grace (and a great sense of humor, I might add). Those of us on the sidelines wish we could snap our fingers and make these bad days go away, but of course we can't. All I can say right now is I wish for a better day for you tomorrow, and a future where your body feels like "your own" again. Oh, and I also wish for February to come quickly. :)<br />xoxo<br />LindsayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com