Stern Lecture

The Dr's visit went well, except I got a stern talking too. I got the stitches taken out of my breast, which I thought was odd since they are going to reopen it right back up on Tuesday. But under my arm, I did not, because apparently I am a bad patient. I stink at being a patient, I have "done too much" and have fluid build up in my arm. She said that she told me not to use my arm at all and if I did and if there was fluid build it it would be permanent.

I remember the part about not using my arm, but I don't recall hearing the word permanent at any time! So, she scared me enough that I am typing with one hand and trying my best at not using my arm at all. But know that it is extremely hard for me to do. I am not doing it on purpose, my right arm just jumps up and takes over, it's a control arm for sure!!!

Also, if the fluid build up continues, they can drain it while I'm out getting more of the cancer spot removed. That beats an ER visit to the OR, so that's a positive with being put under again. My day has improved slightly, but I'm still a little touch and go emotionally.........

ECT has a message for everyone. She says, "stop telling me Tuesday will be a breeze, until your ass gets back in that operating table two weeks in a row to be put to sleep and cut open, then once you've done that,then you can tell me it's a breeze." :O)