tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090430847904502711.post4763783939032548894..comments2023-11-05T02:01:09.805-08:00Comments on Sophie Feels Better...: Help, I need SomebodyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090430847904502711.post-76703787175526408422011-08-10T18:36:23.888-07:002011-08-10T18:36:23.888-07:00Sophie, you rock!
My mum didn't make it, canc...Sophie, you rock! <br />My mum didn't make it, cancer took her away from us so quickly!!! After a year, it still feels like a bad dream... I'm doing what I can (Race for Life, SHINE etc.) to raise money so other people have got a chance of surviving! You DID and you give me HOPE!!!!!All the best girl!!!xxx<br />NataNATAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05004234963170908634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090430847904502711.post-70687312835439354372011-07-07T05:17:17.855-07:002011-07-07T05:17:17.855-07:00Hang in there Sophie, I had nodes removed and it t...Hang in there Sophie, I had nodes removed and it took - a seemingly eternal - couple of weeks before my arm was useful again and a few more to get full mobility back. It's tempting but please take it easy, lymphoedema is no-one's friend. I did stuff I was told not to, it's hugely frustrating being out of action... lucky so far.<br /><br />I love your blog, you mirror my thoughts and feelings all the time (I'm a fashion/cosmetics-addict aged 39, diagnosed April 2011). No disrepect to older ladies but I think the whole BC experience can be different for younger women and it's great to read that I'm not alone.<br /><br />Sending virtual hugs xxxLadyLydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17472060563108675851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090430847904502711.post-26441583247982397082011-07-06T08:42:09.510-07:002011-07-06T08:42:09.510-07:00I love reading your blogs Sophie, I was diagnosed ...I love reading your blogs Sophie, I was diagnosed 2yrs ago aged 34, I am pleased to report I am absolutely fine now. My advice to you is to move your arm as much as you can, I think I held mine stiff like a fragile piece of glass, I did do the stretches but even so, my arm was very stiff and still is much weaker than my other, I had to have physio on it to stretch it in the end and bloody hell that hurt. That said, take it easy. I understand your wardrobe comment, you will soon adapt. As yet I havent had reconstruction, the thought of more surgery just dosent appeal, Im quite happy with my foam insert(I found the silicone prosthetic very heavy!!) Get in touch would love to chat. Take care, Dawn xxxDawnMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08420498577546638289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090430847904502711.post-9433189854257316182011-07-06T00:34:33.488-07:002011-07-06T00:34:33.488-07:00Gah, nothing is worse than to be forced into a cou...Gah, nothing is worse than to be forced into a couch potato. It makes all the difference to be able to choose to be lazy. There is no end to how independent we wish to be when we can't. Get well soon! No worries, it'll work out!Torahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00924039475450511271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090430847904502711.post-58855835153145586542011-07-05T14:25:19.642-07:002011-07-05T14:25:19.642-07:00I had a full clearance, and my arm is a lot better...I had a full clearance, and my arm is a lot better now 4 weeks later. Good thing too as I am right handed with a right sided op! Looks like I was told less restrictions than you though - I drove after 2 weeks and started lifting my kids after about 3 weeks - I carry on the left though.<br />Anyway - that uselss feeling does pass pretty quick - but is very annoying overall.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09122392914327440456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090430847904502711.post-65586374084197240962011-07-05T07:07:09.937-07:002011-07-05T07:07:09.937-07:00You'll be fine soon, I was driving again after...You'll be fine soon, I was driving again after 4 weeks! Take care & don't rush it! Love Chez. xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696382136603854257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090430847904502711.post-5053742945181191292011-07-05T05:02:25.668-07:002011-07-05T05:02:25.668-07:00Hugs on struggling xx My op was on my tummy and l...Hugs on struggling xx My op was on my tummy and limited me hugely so I sympathise with your frustration. My sister had all her lymph nodes removed too. It will heal up, and you will be able to do stuff, but it does take time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15726540916578169593noreply@blogger.com