If you are wondering…
I should not have looked at the HUGE incision under my arm. It made it hurt worse. (I swear it did.) The “tumor” incision (about 3 inches) isn’t too bad and isn’t very sore, but man, the one under my arm from the lymph node removal is killing me. I have yet to take any meds for the pain, so I guess it’s not THAT bad. And it’s a mile long, I swear. I can’t even see it all. I had no idea that incision would be so long. Sorry, TMI?
Still, I have so much energy and “feel” great. I was telling someone yesterday, I’m so used to feeling down and out after chemo, I was expecting to feel “super-yuck.” It’s just been the norm. But today, although I’m sore, I feel fantastic. So very different, and so wonderful. I think I’ll forever look at illness and “body aches” completely different from now on. I didn’t realize how much chemo really gets you down, mentally and physically.
I’ve got a cute little round pillow permanently tucked beneath my arm. It has helped tremendously. A ladies group creates them for breast cancer patients in Columbia. So nice.
It’s going to be a rainy weekend, and I’m ready to snuggle and have down time with the girls team. I’ve missed their little antics around here for the past two days!
3 Comments
cici on January 20th, 2012
When it is healed a bit more, just work that scar gel into it often and you will be surprised how it fades so fast.
I can only imagine the pain gets worse before it gets better with longer incisions as they heal, so take it easy for a few more days.
I am so happy you are feeling good again.
Enjoy the rain!
Carrie on January 20th, 2012
I couldn’t put anyting on my incision for 2 weeks, but after that coconut oil really helped the “itch”. Glad you are doing well!!
Nonnie on January 20th, 2012
So happy this is behind-now for some sun, beach and relaxing by the ocean-summertime is calling…us!