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Thank you. I'm definitely trying. It's a HARD road but I'm trying to stay positive. I'm actually at my OT appointment today. She helps with lymphedema in my right arm & chest wall. I recommend it to everyone that's had lymph nodes removed.
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I agree. My OT has reminded me of the conditions I should keep in mind as I check myself in the mirror or feel on my breast. I had a very stressful week and then flight home from Albany, NY to Denver, Co. I developed lymphedia in my breast. I developed a mild case of it post radiation and it got a little worse after reconstruction (4/23). I noticed that the OT was "studying" my incision on 6/28. 4 days later I was acting strange: weepy, and a little nauseous after eating. By the fourth of July, I was in the ER because of in infection in what I thought was a healed scar. I'm on my second week of heavy duty antibiotics and have seen the plastic surgeon twice since the fourth. I go again tomorrow. I'm feeling blessed that I have been given the knowledge to keep on top of the possible effects that follow Cancer around.
I will sing my OT's praises forever!
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I had my post op appointment today with the surgeon (things are healing well 🙏). I will see the OT in the next few days. We have to remember to stay positive. Hang in there - we’ve got this!!