Hello. Hope everyone is managing to keep cool in this weather!
I had my ‘tidy up’ operation last Monday (after a mini cruise which was a fab ‘cancer free’ distraction! ). So I now have one slightly smaller, bruised right boob, but it is a more ‘normal’ shape.
I must admit I wasn’t looking forward to at as my arm movement was back to normal after my wle and didn’t really fancy going back to square one, but amazingly my mobility is not far off what it was, and its only sore if I forget and try to reach up for something (trying to use it as much as possible while being sensible and not lifting anything heavy or stretching too far). The worst thing was that the anesthesist caught the nerve in my left hand trying to put in the cannula so if anything even lightly touches my left wrist it feels like someone is giving me an electric shock in my hand, so probably a good job my right arm isn’t too bad!
My boob has been quite sore the last couple of days, with the occasional stabbing pain in my nipple area. I went back to see the consultant today for a wound check. I can definitely feel someone has poked it! He was pleased with how it is healing, so now just waiting for my first oncology appointment. The surgeon is expecting radiotherapy to start in 5 to 6 weeks, but I guess I find out the next steps when I go. Not thinking about that this week, tomorrow is my 25th non wedding anniversary and its my birthday on Sunday!