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Sue, the sense of inflammation under and down the arm is a familiar one to me. I couldn't stand anything touching or even the skin of my arm rubbing against my body. Some of it was just having to wait for things to settle down, but my lifesaver was snug-fitting satiny camisoles.

I came across a sale on camisoles...end of summer, you know. I got a bunch. Some are the spaghetti strap kind, some the undershirt style. All are a blend of polyester and lycra.

Having something on that was snug and didn't rub really helped, though I had to keep tugging them down 'cause I went nuts if they got near my armpit. After six weeks, I can finally tolerate more, but still wear the camis 'cause they're so comfy! 

Towhee 

Hi sweet Sue, I would get that pain checked.  It just might be some sort of infection.  This you do not need.

You will be surprised, after feeling so sicky for days, all of a sudden one day, you will see the sun shine, and the birds will chirp, and things will be so much better.

But you should not let things go right now.  You need to check the incision and all to be sure you didn't pick up an infection.

Hang in there, dear girl, love you, Shirlann

Sue, I'm so sorry your pain is worse. Everyone has given you good advice and I am hoping to hear that you have been able to get some satisfaction from your medical people today.

You have had a rough time so please don't push yourself too much. I know how knocked in a heap I felt after my mastectomy and I only had 2 nodes removed. No wonder you are so sore right around to your back!

I just wanted to add that I just loved your "like a grasshopper on caffeine" phrase! Brilliant! I have never heard it before. 

love & hugs 

gb 

I love your comparisons. housefly in a jamjar.

We do not have Coronation Street here, or I have not seen it.

The feeling being rubbed raw is from the nerves regenerating. I found that if I kept a small soft pillow between my arm and my side, the pain was diminished.

Hope this helps.

Sheila

Hi Sue , When I was in the place you are now , I didn't care to read the paper or watch tv either. But I do now , and you will too. I know you don't want to be in this place at 38. I don't want to be here at 50. But we are and we will get through this. Right now I know you can't stop thinking of the "24th" and the out come. We already know we had c@#$@r , now you wait for the , what I called , collateral damage and get your plan in place. You will get through this. Its normal to be scared. We all fear the unknown when it comes to this. But once you know what your precautionary treatment is and start it , you will start feeling like you have alot of tomorrows yet to come. And you do. Its just that darn old fear that wraps around us. Stay strong Sue. Try to focus on this time as your healing time. Because it is. Try not to think about the 24th until it is here. Then we will deal with whatever the out come is then. I wish I was there with you. Me with my chemo brain and you with your witty , articulate ways , we would be hurting from laughing! Cheer up sister. Your going to be fine. We are all here for you.

Remember , most of us have been down the road you are traveling now , so believe us when we say , its ok and normal to feel what you are feeling. But it will get so much better. Hugs and MUCH love Melody

Oh my , Me , you in your car with our song playin' , laughin' we'd find some "fun" trouble!lol

oops , I forgot bootface!

Hi Sue.  Hope you had a good day.  I'm sorry that I haven't been checking in with you as often as before.  I started chemo yesterday.  It hasn't been horrible, but I do feel like I have a slight case of the flu.  No vomiting yet, thank goodness.

Take care.

Love and hugs,

Karen

Hi Sue , I hope you are feeling better. I am going for my 6 month mammogram today. Wish me luck. I'll check in when I get back. Hope today is a better day for you. Hugs , Melody

Sue, that is such a bummer you are having so much pain!  Be careful not to overdo hun!  Just rest and let yourself heal.   I am glad you are so willing to share your experience and feelings.  It has been very helpful for me in preparing for my mastectomy next week.  Take care of yourself!!!!!!

Hi Sue,

That razor like pain in the arm is something I had for about 8 weeks after surgery.  I couldn't have anyone touch it, and it was like a burn if they did.  I'm a year out and I had forgotten about it until you mentioned it, so it does get better, but slowly.  That's not good news for someone as energetic as you but it will get better as the time goes on. 

You won't have any interest in anything until you get your details and plan - but what about Coronation Street - all fired up for the wedding?  Did you see the farce over the wedding dress, the wine and the torn dress?  Wasn't Eileen's face a picture?  There's probably more humour in that soap than all the comedy shows on TV!  Do you think this will be third time lucky for Sarah-Lou?

I hope you start getting a good night's sleep.  Listen to Shirlann and the rest who are advising you to seek meds to help.  My nurses told me that they weren't looking for martyrs and I took full advantage!!

Just let me know if you want to meet and I'll be there. 

Big hug

Valerie S

Hi Sweet Sue, honey, are you sure you don't have any fluid build-up? That presses against the incision and is agony. When you go in, have them check that. I was a little worried when they took your drains out so soon.



Anyway, I wanted to let you know that you need to come here with ALL the things that are happening to you. Don't think you are worrying any of us. We have all been there. You don't just come to be cheerful, come when you need support. You are our little darling and we all treasure you!



Gentle hugs, Shirlann