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Casjsa
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12 years ago

I found that wall

And much as I tried to steer around it, over it, under it, I hit it this afternoon.  I knew it was coming this morning.  I couldn't think of the name for a flat round disc that you put on a nut and bolt.  (a washer)  I knew that I was close to exhaustion.

So, I watched movies this afternoon, The Crimson Pirate with Kirk Douglas and The Great Train Robbery with Sean Connery.  I NEVER watch television movies during the day but I was incapable of doing anything else. 

I was asleep by 4.30pm and woke up at 7pm.  I'm swollen under my arm and hoping very much that there is no infection.  I've had a hot/cold pack under my arm on and off for an hour. 

Anyone else had this swelling that got painful?
Cas XX

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    Casjsa
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    12 years ago

    Thanks,
    My breast care nurse, doesn't care one bit so not bothering to going there.  I might phone my GP and see what he thinks.  Not that I will have time to go and see him before Friday.  Hopefully it will die down overnight.  I think I overdid it expecting to be able to go to Brisbane every day from the Gold Coast and walk miles between television stations and the like.  I will take it easier this week (well try to anyway).

    I'll bet you're wishing the time to go faster so you can get all your operations done and get around to healing and feeling better again?
    You can have some of my hugs too and I might even let you hug my huge teddy bear that my son bought for me today.
    Cas x    (Just turned 20yo sons amaze you some days)

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    mum2jj
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    12 years ago
    However I to am a Queenslander and as Anna Bligh once said we breed them tough up here. On a serious note I am doing ok. Hoping to have my prophylactic mastectomy and double recon on Dec 4th. Fingers, toes and everything els crossed. Whinge away, that's what this site is for, just wish I'd found it earlier. The support is really great. Hugs. Paula :)
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    mum2jj
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    12 years ago
    You can generally tell if you have a fever. So you will probably know. The other thing you can do is call your breast care nurse if you have one, they are pretty switched on. I actually developed lymphedema, but that was more a gradual slow achy feeling rather than fast and swollen so prob not that... Hmmm not being much help am I. Still nice to share. Sending a hug your way. Paula.
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    mum2jj
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    12 years ago
    You can generally tell if you have a fever. So you will probably know. The other thing you can do is call your breast care nurse if you have one, they are pretty switched on. I actually developed lymphedema, but that was more a gradual slow achy feeling rather than fast and swollen so prob not that... Hmmm not being much help am I. Still nice to share. Sending a hug your way. Paula.
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    Casjsa
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    12 years ago

    Gosh you have been through the wringer a few times Paula.  I feel like a right whinger considering what you've had to undergo.  I hope you are doing well now?
    Cas x

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    Casjsa
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    12 years ago

    Thanks Paula,

    It's been 3 weeks and I've been back to see him about fluid and he wasn't concerned about it.  It has only been today that under my arm has become sore and swollen.  I'm hoping it is because I've unwittingly put my arm up too high or jerked it.  I haven't felt hot and I've never owned a thermometre so I'm hoping it isn't an infection.  I will be careful though.  I might do Brisbane bra-less tomorrow.  Everyone walks around looking at the pavement there anyway so I hardly think I'll be noticed :P
    Cas x

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    Casjsa
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    12 years ago

    Thanks Paula,

    It's been 3 weeks and I've been back to see him about fluid and he wasn't concerned about it.  It has only been today that under my arm has become sore and swollen.  I'm hoping it is because I've unwittingly put my arm up too high or jerked it.  I haven't felt hot and I've never owned a thermometre so I'm hoping it isn't an infection.  I will be careful though.  I might do Brisbane bra-less tomorrow.  Everyone walks around looking at the pavement there anyway so I hardly think I'll be noticed :P
    Cas x

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    mum2jj
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    12 years ago
    I was quite swollen under my arm after my surgery. It turned out to be a seroma. Keep an eye on your temp in case it is an infection. If it hasn't gone down tomorrow give your Dr a call. It's a while ago, but from memory he just drained it with a needle. It didn't hurt as the area was numb after surgery. Take care Paula