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[the_rck]

I missed the 8:30 phone call from the surgery clinic because I assumed it was Cordelia's phone. I didn't think it sounded like my phone at all (admittedly, I'm not used to what my current phone sounds like). I'm not sure I would have gotten up for it even if I'd realized it was my phone. Getting out of bed takes real effort and isn't something I want to do in a hurry. They called back around 10:00 anyway, and it's not like I had any dire emergencies to report.

Scott ended up coming home from work after only two or three hours today. He ate a small bag of popcorn last night, and apparently that is now enough to render him non-functional. I have the impression that his supervisor may have assumed that his illness had more to do with my surgery than with anything else, but whatever it was, she sent him home. Scott is sad because he loves popcorn. He can live without corn chips and corn on the cob, but popcorn... That's harder. So far, he hasn't had trouble with HFCS and that sort of corn product. I'm hoping that that continues.

I showered yesterday. I was very careful about it. The fact that the lumpectomy wound is on the underside of my breast helped. I didn't dry off carefully enough, though, and my biopsy wound leaked a little and stuck to my bra. (One of the bras Mom bought did fit. I only tried on the one, so I'm not sure what other options I have.)

Scott picked Cordelia up around 5:00 yesterday. She seemed glad to see us, and she's been very, very careful about how she hugs me right now.

I've been doing the mobility exercises recommended by the booklet the Cancer Center gave me. Those hurt enough that I haven't been brave enough to try the strengthening exercises yet. I will. I just feel like I shouldn't push too hard all at once.

I feel sort of like I'd enjoy seeing people, but that would require putting on a shirt which is kind of hard to do right now. I can manage it if I need to, but it's not fun.

I'm probably going to be bad about responding to comments for a while. I really appreciate getting them, but my brain isn't working to let me answer them consistently. I apologize for that.

Comments

[retsuko]

Dude, you've got nothing to be sorry for. You're recovering from surgery! We support you. :)

[transposable_element]

x2

I hope things continue to get better.

[coneyislandbaby]

Sending support here as well.

[rthstewart.livejournal.com]

You spend all your energy healing. Don't worry about comment responses! This is HARD.

[lady-of-mists.livejournal.com]

I'm just happy to see that you feel like writing entries -- don't feel like you have to answer any of my comments. :D

[adrian-turtle.livejournal.com]

Don't worry about responding to comments. Healing and basic self-care take lot of energy, and we understand you don't have much to spare.

As for wanting to see people, but not wanting to put on a shirt... would a button shirt be easier than one that goes over your head? I find buttons are more strain for my hand, and the over-the-head motion is hardest for the shoulder and that muscle under my arm (lower trapezius.)

[daegaer.livejournal.com]

Take things very easy! Just rest and recover.

[scribblemoose]

Please don't worry about not replying to comments. Your only job right now is to heal. *very gentle hugs*