Well done Ali all done now. Youve done amazing ?
I hope i’m doing my exercises properly. I am doing tne 5 for the first 3 weeks. I can feel the numbness wearing off a bit now I think. I am feeling a bit tearful tonight but i have been expecting this to come!
As i have had radiotherapy just over a year ago, my surgeon said there is the chance that the recon will not work but i am doing everyth8ng they tell me to do in the hope that it will.
Its really encouraging to hear how well you ladies are all doing. Thank you for sharing xx
How long is it since your op now miffy? The wait for rests never gets easier but fingers crossed for you xx
5 days on and i am have a bit of pain and i’m feeling weepy! My back is aching and i dont if its because i am finding hard to get into a comfy sleeping position or because i am just sitting for most of the day!! I still have the drain and my surgeon likes his patients to keep them in for 10 days! It doesnt bother me but it willbe good when its out.
I hope everyone is doing well and has stuff planned for the weekend xx
Thanks Miffy. Yes i am m9ving around all the time in the hpuse and i did go out to the shops but my hubbybis working and not being able to drive is a pain! Lovely and sunny here this morning so planning on getting the kids out for a walk and perhaps a bit of lunch.
My surgeon has done such a good job and i do trust him - he has been great!
Enjoy your weekend. Lots of love xx
I have not been wearing mine for sleepingvin as i feel it pulls on the drain at the mo. It is ok during the day though. Hope you get it sorted Roxanne x
Ive had half a dozen bras all crushing and irritable.
Hello everyone, glad to hear you are getting on ok with your recovery, with the exception of the bras - I had same problem, bra from hospital was itchy and scratchy.
In the end I bought a crop top which was very comfy and I could step into it and pull it up. Then I went back to my old Tesco sports bras as even though I am about three cup sizes smaller on one side, it looks ok when i’m fully dressed.
Hope you all continue to do well, girly x
Feeling good! Been to chirch and out for a lovely ealk in the Winter Sun. The park was packed. Freezing but lovely as we were all wrapped up!
The main area that is sore for me is under my arm. Its like the skin is rubbing together. I still have the drain in but that really doesnt bother me and its coming out on Tuesday.
Hope you feelbetter Roxanne xx
Glad to hear it Roxanne. It defi otely helps to get out. Its also good to know that we are the same although not good to lnow that you both have the horrible under arm thing. Hope it goes soon. I will ask the breast nurse tomorrow, what we can do xc
I explained to the breast nurse about the pain and soreness under my arm and she said it is comm9n. She said keep a small heart shaped cushion or just a small cushion under our arm. I have done this all day and it has helped a bit. It is also the inside of my upper arm. She said it is all the nerve endings.
Hope this helps and hope you are all ok. Drain out for me tomorrow xx
Under my arm and the inside of my upper arm is definitely the most painful.parts for me!
I had my drain removed today so it feel better not having to carry it around and it didnt hirt at all coming out. I also had reflexology on my feet amd a hand and arm massage while i was there - it was lovely! Marina Dalglish has done amazing things for Breast Cancer care in Liverpool and us BC ladies really benefit from them!
What results are you waiting for Miffy? Waiting for results is always the hardest time! Thinking of you xx
Ali youre free from drains at last! I bet you feel 50% better already.
I had that lady do something to me at liverpool too i cant remember what right now, the one where she doesnt actually place her hands on you but transmits calm?
I have results later today after mx and diep on 5th feb. When are your results ali ?
Thanks roxanne! X
How did it go Connorchloe ? I was so glad after I had been . Fingers crossed for you.
How are all you ladies doing x
Not the outcome i was hoping for tbh whales. Just trying to get my head around it. Will know more on friday. Thanks for thinking of me x
Connorchloe sorry your results were not what you wanted. Things change all the time but there is always a next step. Keep your chin up lovely and i hope Friday brings positive news.
Good luck tomorrow Miffy. Fingers crossed ??
Thanks girls your support is greatly appreciated it really is.
Miffy good luck for tomorrow xxx
Hi had my first physio session today. I knew it would be uncomfortable but it was a lot better than i thought. She showed me how to massage the area around my scars, which will help with my movement. I also have mild cording in my arm on the inside of my elbow, and she’s shown me what to do about that. The really interesting thing was that i need i different type of painkiller so i need to see my GP again. She says that i need something that covers nerve pain, has anyone else come across this?
Gabatentim is great for nerve pain Roxanne Ive had it for a different ailment. You sound upbeat ?
Miffy how did you go with results?
Hi Roxanne there are afew different medication on the market for nerve pain . They usually try amitriptyline , gabapentin, pregabin and the new kid on the block duloxitine all work differently.
Miffy sorry now news today for you.
Hope you are all doing well x