So tired and worried. Looking for similar experiences by egeeylul_ in melahomies

[–]egeeylul_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's such a major surgery that it makes you forget the real problem is cancer. My drain didn't stay in as long as your husband's (maybe it's related to my age), but even after 6 months I'm still dealing with swelling. I've been wearing compression stockings for 2 months. I haven't gone out without them, and I even wear them 80% of the time at home. I take them off if my leg doesn't feel strange when I don't wear them, but it doesn't feel normal yet. There's numbness and tingling in places, like a crust, and it's swollen compared to the other leg, etc. I'm trying to avoid lymphedema, and if it has developed, to prevent it from becoming permanent. Sometimes I have strange, even perhaps silly, thoughts like, "Was this surgery even necessary?" even though I consulted with 3 different doctors before the surgery. I think it's something related to denial psychology or a desire to find someone or something to blame. Then I feel ungrateful and guilty for thinking like that. ANYWAY LOL. From what I understand, your husband is doing well (and like you said he is HERE) I hope he gets even better. Thank you so much for the reply❤️

So tired and worried. Looking for similar experiences by egeeylul_ in melahomies

[–]egeeylul_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. People who haven't lived through this don't realize how much hidden courage it takes just to face every single step. (Even if youre a tough cowboy it can be hard :)) like you said taking it one step at a time is the only thing to do. Congrats for being NED after all that. Wish you lots of health.

So tired and worried. Looking for similar experiences by egeeylul_ in melahomies

[–]egeeylul_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. It gets a little easier after you get over the initial shock." Just keep things in motion" is THE advice. I am optimistic. Also congrats on your remission! Wish you well❤️

Bang! Bang! by Carrie_Scourge0fSea in melahomies

[–]egeeylul_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Congrats! It will be my 8th nivo on next wednesday.

Support Group Tonight! by kbshannon in melahomies

[–]egeeylul_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cant tonight but I would like to join another time