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dixiegrrrrl

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13. First 10 days after mastectomy were not much fun

Reply to PennyK (Reply #12)

Fri Aug 19, 2016, 08:04 AM

Aug 2016

mainly because I like to sleep on that side and there is no way I could even turn to that side.
I ended up putting 2 big pillows on that side, in bed, so that I could not accidently move in my sleep.

I have to say everything healed very quickly, and this is almost 5 weeks later, I can drive, sleep on that side, and pretty much do anything but lift heavy stuff with my left arm.

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I unofficially qualified for this group early last month... [View all] dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 OP

I slept through my chemo treatments because the very first time I was so scared Solly Mack Aug 2016 #1

"the good Benadryl"??? dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 #2

Liquid benadryl, clear in color, through IV. Solly Mack Aug 2016 #3

"people with a little extra weight to spare did better in treatment " dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 #4

Welcome to the club nobody wants to join. alfredo Aug 2016 #5

So sorry, dixiegrrrl PennyK Aug 2016 #6

I am stockingup on Progresso Hearty chicken Soup, it tastes great. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 #7

Boost and Ensure shakes PennyK Aug 2016 #8

I was bluntly told I am going to lose my hair after about 12 days. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 #9

I can relate! PennyK Aug 2016 #10

Well, I am in SW Alabama so know too well the heat and humidity. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 #11

Ah, tests PennyK Aug 2016 #12

First 10 days after mastectomy were not much fun dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 #13

Thanks for that info PennyK Aug 2016 #14

The drain containers were a PITA. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 #15

Wow, I had shingles a year ago PennyK Aug 2016 #16

The trick to the shower dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 #17

Sorry to read you found your way to this group ... slipslidingaway Aug 2016 #18

Thank you. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 #19

Best wishes, Dixiegrrrrl True Dough Aug 2016 #20

Thank you for the good wishes..... dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 #21