Hi all.

I thought I'd do a little more than poke my head in today. Now that I have a little more time on my hands while I recuperate from the Radiotherapy. The last 'fry' was done on Wednesday the 25th, my 60th birthday. So I had a double celebration. I also had two birthday parties. One with a bunch of girlfriends on the day, and one today with extended family. Lot

I've remained positive throughout, with a lot of encouragement from friends and family, and intend getting out and about as soon as I get the go ahead from the doctors.

As you can see, the plastic surgeon did a great job.

 Beth you look great, Granted he has done a great Job, and I can see that you HAVE remained positive, The Grin on your face says it all, You look happy and confident ,Brave move putting your photo's up NOT many would dare, Me included,, And the Grin/Smirk you have in those photo's show you are comfortable and confident. with the outcome of what would have been a very scary experience indeed,, So very happy for you, and I hope your health quicly improves in leaps and bounds,so that you are can back out on the road asap,, You go Girl, Bless You and Good Luck.

Looking good, the surgeon has done a great job.

Have been watching you overcome the challenges,

your positive outlook has been an inspiration to us all.

It will be great to have you travelling on the road again.

Kevin

(peterpan)

Here's an even bigger grin, when I walked out of the treatment room with my mask. I got to bring it home, but heaven knows what I'm going to do with it.

I'll post another one when I'm allowed to wear makeup again.

Thanks Dazren.

Thank you so much shekon and peterpan. I consider myself very fortunate to have great friends and family supporting me.

And I really had it easy compared to some other patients I saw in the Oncology Department. Poor souls.

Yes, in 2 or 3 weeks the redness should be gone and hopefully the inside of my nostrils will feel normal again.

Someone else suggested a pot plant holder. Another was to spray it gold and hang it on the wall. The tech guy said it can be melted down again in 70 degree hot water, and reformed into any shape I want. hmmm...

 Beth !! just a suggestion ?/ you could use the mask to keep the flies away next time you go to the Northern Territory ?? as they do get very bad up there.  LoL

Oh ?? and in that photo' with the Big Grin when leaving the hospital ??       You Don't Look Good, ??  

You Look Bloody Fantastic  

Thank you GD, Jules, and dazren, thanks for the confidence boost.

The good old fly veil hey dazren. Hmmm, something to think about.

By the way, the dressing on my nose is not really dressing, just a little padding for under my glasses. I'm looking forward to doing away with that soon.

Great to hear you are doing well and look great. 

Hi Beth, Funny before I logged on I was thinking of you and thinking we must have a coffee morning. sending hugs and love your way and hope all goes well for you. Rocket n Strop

Thank you all. I'm considering all suggestions re the mask. It could be a little scary to small children if I used it as a fly veil.

Rocket, that sounds like a great idea. Maybe in a few weeks when I'm not so tired.

good to see you on the mend Beth, great surgeon you had there, only I could get away with saying this, I think you look better than before the treatment, well somebody had to say it.

take care and look after yourself. 

_wombat_ wrote:

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good to see you on the mend Beth, great surgeon you had there, only I could get away with saying this, I think you look better than before the treatment, well somebody had to say it.

take care and look after yourself. 

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My niece's hubby beat you to it Wombat.  He told me that yesterday on seeing my nose for the first time.  

Beth54 wrote:

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_wombat_ wrote:

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good to see you on the mend Beth, great surgeon you had there, only I could get away with saying this, I think you look better than before the treatment, well somebody had to say it.

take care and look after yourself. 

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My niece's hubby beat you to it Wombat.  He told me that yesterday on seeing my nose for the first time.  

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 yes, but that does not count it was not on GN 

Thanks Ruth and Ken.

Re: the pics...Not so long ago I wouldn't have my photo taken without at least a little makeup. I hesitated about 'showing' my wound, but vanity has gone out the window for the time being.

Oh, and the moon face is because I've had to stay on Prednisone throughout this. I didn't need the other problem flaring again while I was going through this.

So in a couple of weeks I'll be right off Prednisone, hopefully the nasal congestion will be gone, and I'll be over the tiredness.

Now all I need is my new rig and I'll be all set!

 Beth54 wrote [ in part ]    My niece's hubby beat you to it Wombat.  He told me that yesterday on    seeing my nose for the   first   time.  

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Gee, Beth all the other times he saw you ?? did'nt you have any Nose at all ??     

i don't know you lovely lady, not being smart here. keep it up you are doing great hope it works out ok for u

Well thank you lovely man.

dazren, you know what I meant.  

Lookin' good Beth...and all smiles as usual.  

I think the gold painted mask idea is great!!

.. You're so true-blue Beth .. your smile is shining again !

   Great to see !!

Pam & Jon, you are treasured friends.

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dazren, you know what I meant.  

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 Yeah !! I do, --- BUT there is no fun it that   --- and besides I AM LIKE ''WOMBAT'' ? I like to be a funny Smart--se at times, ?   But wombat is funnier, because his A-SE is MUCH bigger than mine ??