Patience when you're no longer a patient

My husband will be the first to tell you that patience is absolutely not my strong point. But annoyingly, patience is pretty important as you move on from cancer. I am now about ten weeks post treatment and I'm working, exercising and socialising exactly as I used to. However, whilst 90% of the time I am delighted to be alive/well/doing normal things/not having chemo/allowed out* (delete as appropriate), I am also impatient to get fully back to normal. My hair is the primary cause of my frustrations as, although it looks like a style of sorts, I just truly hate it and can't wait to feel more feminine. I'm also pretty tired a lot of the time and still have about three quarters of a stone to lose. So whilst life on the other side is undeniably great, you must also be conscious that you can't bounce back instantly, and patience is really important. It's also pretty crucial to tell people how you're feeling. They will forget that you're only a few weeks post the biggest trauma of your life and will expect you to be the 'old' you. So, take it easy on yourself. Tell people how you're feeling and try not to dwell on your appearance - the only person who's hung up on it is you.

Amanda