Im awake
Well it has been 6 days since the trip into the hospital and Im onto my third novel. I am surprised at how well the first part has gone, not much pain and just chillin at home. I really hate sleeping on my back and would kill for a massage. I am hoping the weather behaves so I can carry my boobs up the road again. What do you do without being able to wear a bra, Im a size f "Fuge". The other thing that is driving me made is my hair, I need to wash it. So I will tackle that in the shower today, may even get out my hairdressing scissors and cut some of it off. I assume I cant wear deodorant under my right arm where the wounds are. Wow does that stink - how I hate BO ! The Appointment for results is tomorrow midday. Please give me a break, I want good news.....
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Hi Bel
I took a packet of Aloe vera wipes into Hosp with me and they did come in very handy. I know the feeling well of just not being able to shower yet wanting to feel 'clean' so used the wipes instead. Not as good as a shower but did make me feel better. Also used sorbolene & goats milk cream after to moisturise as the air was just so drying . . . up to you. Just do what you have to do in order to make yourself feel better and keep positive.
Also I bought a bolster type pillow to 'prop' my arm up when in bed - again, whatever helps you. I think its a 'cush'? Very soft & squishy and doesn't hurt the scar.
Again, good luck, keep postive & enjoy every day
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Hi Bel
I took a packet of Aloe vera wipes into Hosp with me and they did come in very handy. I know the feeling well of just not being able to shower yet wanting to feel 'clean' so used the wipes instead. Not as good as a shower but did make me feel better. Also used sorbolene & goats milk cream after to moisturise as the air was just so drying . . . up to you. Just do what you have to do in order to make yourself feel better and keep positive.
Also I bought a bolster type pillow to 'prop' my arm up when in bed - again, whatever helps you. I think its a 'cush'? Very soft & squishy and doesn't hurt the scar.
Again, good luck, keep postive & enjoy every day
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If you feel up to it Belinda and the weather behaves maybe make an appointment at your hairdresser and have them wash and blow dry your hair! I best it will make you feel a little better :-)
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Hi Bel,
Great idea re the massage but my Massage Therapist said she wouldn't do a massage [after any surgery] unless I had a note from the Dr/Oncologist saying that it was ok - usually a few weeks after surgery. Maybe a good idea to check with the Dr just to be sure but a wonderful idea as I felt so relaxed and more 'normal'.
For me, anything that was 'normal' [not Hospital related] was great ; going for a coffee with friends, chatting about everyday things etc whatever you like. This is really when you need to keep your friends close, on-line as well as those who live around the corner!
Take care, look after yourself
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I should have said in my post that my surgeon recommended massage and the "no referral" comment meant I didn't claim off my health insurance, instead adding the cost to my last tax return. I am sorry if I gave a wrong impression with my retelling of my experience.
I also used a physiotherapy practice, mainly because of the intensive training and experience that physios have to undertake to become registered.
Good wishes to everyone.
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I should have said in my post that my surgeon recommended massage and the "no referral" comment meant I didn't claim off my health insurance, instead adding the cost to my last tax return. I am sorry if I gave a wrong impression with my retelling of my experience.
I also used a physiotherapy practice, mainly because of the intensive training and experience that physios have to undertake to become registered.
Good wishes to everyone.
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After returning from my visit to the doctor I got a phone call from a Physio. Unfortunately the appointment would clash with my coming out of hospital, now I have to go back for a second "Slice and Dice" under my arm and have the Port put in for the chemo. oh well, such is life.....
But cant wait for the massage!
(smiles)
XX Bel
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