... pretty much sucks... sorry to be blunt but there is no way to sugar coat it. I am miserable pretty much. The lymphedema makes me have to have my arm wrapped as much as possible during the day and every night. This involves someone to come do it so thank goodness once again for my wonderful mother. It is pretty much like a cast when completed and makes it really difficult to sleep. This is for about two weeks until my custom sleeve arrives (to the tune of $300 none of which is covered by Medicaid). It also hinders my ability to work, which hinders my ability to make money to pay for it. Ugh....
The nerve damage in my shoulder is also no fun. Right now it is PT 2-3 times a week and radiation daily. The radiation side effects are starting, lots of tightness in my chest wall under the scar and in my pec and the scratchy throat is beginning too.. happy happy joy joy. I just keep telling myself it is temporary (I hope) but it seem that these things are going to take longer for me to heal from than they initially thought.
I did get to take my boy Tim out for his birthday dinner and to see the Harlem Globetrotters (I won some tickets) tonight, but I am afraid that was my last large crowd outing until this stuff is done. I am beat.
Goodnight and as always thanks for checking in on me!
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