Healing Time
Hi everyone. I am new to this group. I had mastectomy around two weeks back. It's really sore and I have limited arm movement. It feels like my skin is glued to my chest wall. Any movement cause uncom...
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Hi @Aami, if there isn’t a breast care nurse attached to your hospital, may I suggest building a rapport with one of the McGrath Foundation nurses. You then call that same nurse when you have any questions. Pick one which is near you and you can drop in to see her. These McGrath nurses are fabulous and lots of empathy. I know cause I switched from public to private and so had experiences with two nurses already. My current one even calls me every two weeks to check in on how I am doing.
Another key contact is your GP. Since diagnosed with BC, I had to find a GP I warm to as I had hardly ever been sick. My GP have also been tracking my progress and I see her when I think something is not ‘right’.
Another key contact is your GP. Since diagnosed with BC, I had to find a GP I warm to as I had hardly ever been sick. My GP have also been tracking my progress and I see her when I think something is not ‘right’.
I had the same feelings as you. I was paranoid that I won’t get my movements back and had to be assured ( having support around you is crucial, I think my hubby is exhausted from assuring me) Physio will definitely help and more importantly you need to do the exercises at the level you are comfortable with. We will get through this and over come the negatives thoughts in our minds. I am working to overcome my other paranoia as well. :-):wink:
sending virtual hugs 🤗
xx
Gin
sending virtual hugs 🤗
xx
Gin