post -op
Well here I am one week on, seem to have recovered quite well from my op. my right arm is a little sore just now but I suspect that the nerves are starting to wake up again. had the drainage tubes removed this morning and immediately felt better. at least I don't have extra baggage to cart about now - thank goodness. what i did find odd was to have a pain in the breast that is no longer there, spoke to breast nurse and it's psychosomatic - similar to those who lose a limb and can feel it. I have to admit that I'm bright enough that I did recognise that it could be that and hey I was right!! tomorrow I have an appt with surgeon for review and results. wounds seem to be healing quite well which is pleasing. I feel confident that I will get used to how I look - to be honest I have found it more confronting to see myself without hair!! but now the hair is grwoing back too, could very well have a fair bit by Christmas - hooray. Radiotherapy to commence once wounds have healed so early Jan I would think, 5 weeks of 5 times a week. It has meant a lot to have somewhere to vent I must say. my daughter finds it difficult to sope at times and right now she's the housekeeper but it won't hurt her and it's good training!!
