Thanks for the words of encouragment

traceyt
traceyt Member Posts: 77
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Thanks so much to everyone that responded to my very first post. Although I have a great support system here at home(the worlds most awesome hubby ever) we live several states away from our families and will be making a trip there tomorrow for a wedding it will be the first time seeing everyone since my Dx and I want to be as positive as possible. I hate the way people look at me after I tell them it breaks my heart to see them so sad, and I am hoping things stay upbeat and not turn into a pity party.
We will be back in time for my surgery on Monday wish me luck and good margins :)
Many ((hugs)) to all
TT

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  • phoenixrising
    phoenixrising Member Posts: 1,508
    #2
    Tracy, I hope you have a
    Tracy, I hope you have a super time at the wedding and I do hope your surgery goes without a hitch with good clean margins...........and no nodes :) If this happens, promise to celebrate???!!!

    hugs
    jan
  • Akiss4me
    Akiss4me Member Posts: 2,188
    #3
    TT...
    When I was diagnosed, it was a week before my parents 50th wedding anniversary. We had been planning the surprise party for 1 year! I chose to tell my older sister only. I did not want to spoil what was to be one of the greatest moments in their life! I was the only one that was out of state. I did tell them a week later over the phone. I explained my reasons for keeping it to myself and they understood. I was able to put on my poker face around a banquet room full of people. Many who have not seen me in years!! I found the more I "pretended" to be happy and having a good time, the more I actually forgot about BC momentarily and was able to play that role perfectly. Try to just enjoy the wedding and allow yourself to put BC on the back burner temporarily. Then you will come back and have your surgery and continue on. I will keep you in my prayers. :) Pammy
  • tommaseena
    tommaseena Member Posts: 1,769
    #4
    Akiss4me said:

    TT...
    When I was diagnosed, it was a week before my parents 50th wedding anniversary. We had been planning the surprise party for 1 year! I chose to tell my older sister only. I did not want to spoil what was to be one of the greatest moments in their life! I was the only one that was out of state. I did tell them a week later over the phone. I explained my reasons for keeping it to myself and they understood. I was able to put on my poker face around a banquet room full of people. Many who have not seen me in years!! I found the more I "pretended" to be happy and having a good time, the more I actually forgot about BC momentarily and was able to play that role perfectly. Try to just enjoy the wedding and allow yourself to put BC on the back burner temporarily. Then you will come back and have your surgery and continue on. I will keep you in my prayers. :) Pammy

    Stay positive
    If you stay positive and upbeat then I found the sad looks are few and far between.
    That has been my own personal experience.

    Hugs,
    Margo
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    #5
    Enjoy the wedding and
    Enjoy the wedding and hopefully for a few, you will forget about bc. And, stop worrying about others, you just stay focused on you!

    And, good luck with your surgery on Monday!

    Hugs, Lex
  • traceyt
    traceyt Member Posts: 77
    #6
    Alexis F said:

    Enjoy the wedding and
    Enjoy the wedding and hopefully for a few, you will forget about bc. And, stop worrying about others, you just stay focused on you!

    And, good luck with your surgery on Monday!

    Hugs, Lex

    :)
    Thanks for all the well wishes! Today is a good no scratch that a great day! I feel like this warrior you all talk about ;) plus Thursday is my most favorite day of the week! Everyone have a great weekend and I will let you all know how Monday goes
    :) TT
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #7
    traceyt said:

    :)
    Thanks for all the well wishes! Today is a good no scratch that a great day! I feel like this warrior you all talk about ;) plus Thursday is my most favorite day of the week! Everyone have a great weekend and I will let you all know how Monday goes
    :) TT

    have a wonderful time! you deserve it!
    Have the greatest time ever!!!! I agree~ the more fun you are having, and the more you "act" or even hopefully are having a great time, your BC will fade into the background in the minds eye of those with you!

    Love your cat, btw! Awesome picture!

    Hugs,
    Claudia
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #8
    chenheart said:

    have a wonderful time! you deserve it!
    Have the greatest time ever!!!! I agree~ the more fun you are having, and the more you "act" or even hopefully are having a great time, your BC will fade into the background in the minds eye of those with you!

    Love your cat, btw! Awesome picture!

    Hugs,
    Claudia

    Have a great time at the
    Have a great time at the wedding Tracey! And, enjoy your day today!

    Hugs, Noel
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #9
    We are all thankful for each other...
    As others have already posted, enjoy the wedding, the weekend, the companionship of family and friends - and, today, Thursday, your favorite day of the week.

    Of course, we'll be hoping for clean margins and lymph nodes on Monday. Best of luck to you.

    P.S.: Pretty kitty!
  • Jeanne D
    Jeanne D Member Posts: 1,867
    #10
    phoenixrising said:

    Tracy, I hope you have a
    Tracy, I hope you have a super time at the wedding and I do hope your surgery goes without a hitch with good clean margins...........and no nodes :) If this happens, promise to celebrate???!!!

    hugs
    jan

    Tracey, have a wonderful
    Tracey, have a wonderful time at the wedding. Enjoy yourself

    And, good luck with your surgery on Monday! I will be praying for you!

    Love, Jeanne

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