Feeling better

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Good Morning Troopers!
Today is 3 days after lumpectomy surgery. Feeling OK, muscles a bit sore and stiff, but doing my exercises to help with that. Just had a shower and washed my hair, so trivial in the grand scheme of things but isn't it amazing how much better you feel with clean hair!! Had a good look at my surgery site this morning and I still seem to have most of my boob! but I do have a large sunken section in my armpit. I guess once the swelling goes down and the numbness subsides, I'll have a better understanding of whats going on there.I have no pain so far, except when I forget about the stupid drain! then ye-ouch!&nbsp;
I am overwhelmed by the support from The McGrath Foundation and the breast care nurses at the hospital! I always say nurses are worth their weight in gold, and then some, and these nurses are no different. They took the time to answer all of my questions, no matter how silly I thought they were and left me feeling safe and secure. If you can feel that in this situation. I've received the BCNA My Journey Pack, and from the hospital an info pack, a bag to carry my drain around in and a pink satin pillow to ease pressure under my arm. Those items are hand made and donated to the McGrath Foundation by local communities and they are amazing.
It's really difficult for me to accept help as I am a GIVER not a taker! But having my husband of 25 years blow dry my hair for me this morning was quite humbling. He even cooked spaghetti bolognese from scratch!.l I feel I'm in good hands all round.
I am however more worried about the treatment to come than the surgery I just had, but the nurse explained things a little and although it's not the same as going through the treatment, it has eased my mind a bit.&nbsp;
Apart from the support of my family and friends, the support here is amazing too...So forgive me if I don;t get the chance to reply to all of our messages...my heads a bit spacy from low BP (normal for me though). So I'll put out a universal shout out to all the Pink Troopers, thank you, thank you for your encouragement and words of advice, it means alot! For those struggling, sending love and light for healing and beautiful days. We are all beautiful, strong and vital women and we march in unity to squash cancer flat!
A bitch called cancer slapped me in the face....Well, I'm gonna punch her back!&nbsp;
Love and light
- Tracy Xx
Stay Strong|Breathe|Believe
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kim_r · Answer

Hi Tracy,
i just had my six month after surgery check up, I did not imagine I could ever get here but I have! The doctor suggested I see a breast physio and maybe have laser and ultra sound to break down the scare tissue, maybe you should ask a few questions about this too.
All the best Kim

adean · Answer

keep doing the exercise I cannot express the importance of doing them , it really really helps to stretch everthing , also watch out for cording which you can get, it will feel like an extreme pain and tightness that usually comes from the armpit, don't worry its quite common for this to happen . wishing you all the best adean

tracey62 · Answer

Hi Tracy,
good to hear from you and know that you are safe home. There's nothing like the comfort of your own bed. What a picture of tenderness, your husband blow-drying your hair, he sounds like a keeper.
Not every day is a battle, some days are just for building strength and enjoying simple pleasures. Like, how amazing it feels to let warm water flow over your sore spots, and that wonderfully soft satin cushion so generously made by complete strangers who care for what you are going through. Hope your drain comes out soon and that your family &amp; friends wrap you in love, Tracey??

rowdy · Answer

Hi good to hear you are feeling good. When you punch that bitch cancer in the face do it extra hard

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