post op
My journey so far...
I had my surgery on Thurs 31/3. The day took so long. I have recurring bursitis in my right shoulder and limited mobility in it, so having it held above my head for nearly 2 hrs for the radioactive dye was hell. I was exhausted and in agony. Then there was the surgery. I did not cope well with the anesthetic at all. Felt sick as a dog, so so nauseous. That was done last afternoon so basically slept all evening and only woke during the night. Still feeling nauseous but the pain didn't seem too bad.
I felt like I was holding it together pretty well until after breakfast. A freight train hit me and I burst in to tears. Two minutes later the surgeon arrived. Great timing. He was very sympathetic which was nice. He said surgery went well but had to dig deep for the lymph nodes. Not sure how many he took out, forgot to ask at the time. By the time I had seen all the doctors and had a shower I was feeling pretty tender and sore. Thank goodness for the boob cushion - my new best friend.
For the last 3 days I have basically been sitting around in my pj's not doing too much at all. I am very tender and sore. My hand has been feeling swollen and sore, not sure if from my shoulder being strained or something to do with the surgery. I have been doing the exercises constantly with minimal effect. My arm weighs a tonne and underneath is painful as well. My boob is a painful hard mass (to me). I see the surgeon tomorrow so will discuss this with him then. I am still nauseous and have a constant headache. I am really not enjoying all of this.
Fingers crossed for good results tomorrow. The last thing I want to face right now is more surgery. Then I'll deal with any treatment recommended. I am trying to be strong but am worn down already.
I am not expecting replies from this. I have read other people using this to help keep track of thier progress so I am trying to do the same. Thanks to anyone who reads this. I know there is so much support out there and you are all wonderful brave amazing women.
