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Chemo, herceptin, surgery
Hi all, have been reading everyones post wasn't sure if I wanted to put up a post.
So here goes.
I have had 2 surgeries, chemo. and having herceptin, now booked for a mastectomy and recontructi...
Hi Rowdy,
guess you've had surgery by now.
Take the pain killers! Do the physiotherapy they recommend!
Accept all offers of help and let people know when you want to be on your own.
My friends and sister organised a roster and it was like having a week long sleep over.
If you have had a general anaesthetic be prepared for lapses in memory and concentration for a few weeks. They don't tell you this but if you know about it then you don't stress when you can't remember where to put the milk ;)
I asked a friend with a gentle touch to rub body lotion onto my arms - relaxing.
Another friend helped me take a shower.
I hope everything has been ok.
Beryl C.