Half way to completion after tomorrow's treatment

Completed Rads on 6/11 and see my Rad Onc for one month follow-up on Monday. The area is completely healed and the skin and incision are looking great.Saw the PT for evaluation for Lymphedema on Friday. She says I have a mild case and prescribed a compression sleeve and glove. I will be going on vacation on July 23 (flying to Fla.) so I am scrambling to get the sleeve (not many experienced fitters of the sleeves around, it seems). Very surprized that there are not many pharmacies/surgical suppliers around that carry the sleeves. PT warned me not to just have "anyone" measure me for the sleeve. I will meet with a fitter on Tuesday. The NP says she thinks my insurance will cover the cost of the sleeve. Hoping I fit a standard size and not have to worry about waiting for a custom order to arrive. Otherwise, I am feeling good. I started the Arimidex two weeks ago. Have had increased dry eyes that caused some blurred vision. Using GenTeal drops to keep my eyes lubricated; the blurred vision subsided. Looking forward to vacation and happy to be a Rad Grad..

Hugs,K

The Genteal drops resolved the dry eye issues from the Arimidex. I have completed my PT/OT for the lymphedema this week and wear the compression sleeve and gaunlet to control the swelling. The sleeve is not covered by my insurance but I am appealing the decision since the only in- network company that measures and supplies the compression garments told me their fitter was away for a few weeks and I needed it before my flight to Fla.

My last arm measurements showed that my affected arm is smaller in some places but just .5cm larger than my dominant arm at the top.The trunk edema seems better and alleviated by the Manual Lymph drainage that I was taught by my Pt/OT.Took my week vacation and had a wonderful time.I see my Med Onc and surgeion in Sept when I go for my six month mammo. Moving right along and trying to stay positive re: the Sept Mammo.