Post Surgery Update and Pathology

Hi Linda, thanks for your update, you are doing really well at just 4 weeks post surgery. As the other ladies said don't be too hard on yourself if you need pain relief - your body has been through a huge shock and we all recover and heal at different rates. I also used Bio Oil and lots of body moisturisers with Vitamin E. Later on (during radiotherapy) I discovered Moo Goo and that was fabulous - you can get it online or from health food shops. Hopefully the hospital has given you some gentle arm exercises to do to help regain movement, although the swelling and numbness will just take time. I went to a physio soon after surgery as I got some lymphodema and she was able to show me how to massage my arm and chest to try and stop fluid build up. Others I have met have used specialised oncology masseurs after surgery and during treatment to help with various aches and pains and to assist with relaxation.  I'm over 3 years post mastectomy and had a reconstruction last year (DIEP) and I recently had acupuncture on my numerous scars and despite my reservations found this to be really good way to soften the scar tissue - might be something to consider later down the track :-) In the meantime, hope the chemo goes well. Keep us updated! Best wishes, Jane xx