smishik

Hi, smishik. I haven't seen a post from you in a very long time and just wanted to check in and say Hi. I hope you're doing okay.

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback to my question. I appreciate it. The WhatNext community will definitely get the word when my book is published, as they are one of the reasons I am writing it.

I am going to pray like crazy that all goes well for you next Friday.
Maybe God doesn't seem to be "taking it from you" because He knows you can handle whatever the outcome. You will have the support of this entire community. We can find "omens" everywhere if we look hard enough but I fear we all look too hard sometimes.
Best wishes for a successful surgery and quick and easy recovery. God bless!

Hi, smishik. I saw your response to theresarae's question about still needing to talk about cancer. I can relate to your comment about "I feel all alone here in the middle of my own family" and I'm really sorry to hear that. Good luck with your surgery next week. Please let us know how you're doing. I'm thinking of you.

thank you for your respones

Hey there, was just going through the list of people and was wondering how you are doing. I re-read your posts about the Lymphodema. Sounds painful and expensive. I also noticed you had your breast cancer surgery on my birthday. I hope you are doing Ok and keep me posted now and then if you want to. I see you are in Penn. I am in New England and it was COLD here today. Oh well. another winter on its way.
Catch you later....:)

Sorry to hear you have developed Lymphedema. I have had all the lymph nodes out under both arms (at different times). I did not develope lymphedema the first time but it is a BIG fear of mine this time. How long did it take to happen? Is it in your arm? What do they do for it? Is it painful? I would appreciate any info you can give (only if you want to) Thanks and best wishes to you.....:)

Did you have radiation? If you did some people including me get Lymphedema. I have it on the right side of my face. That believe it or not is the biggest pain in the....... I think your Doc. Is right.
We all look for answers to what is happening to us but the only one who really knows the last page of our book is the doctor. They have treated other patients with our problem. Many times my wife and myself think we are doctors and find out we wasted a lot of time for nothing. Good luck. Keep positive. You will be ok.

Don't know if you've read my other postings of it, but lymphadivas.com has some BEAUTIFUL sleeves/gauntlets that my insurance covered. I would not want to have to wear an orthopedic-looking sleeve; these are gorgeous and just might make you feel a little better. Let me know if it works for you!

Hi smishik, two months after my mastectomy my lymphedema started, I did go to a lymphedema therapist while I was receiving radiation, I wear my sleeve when my arm swells and feels painful, it helps. She also taught me how to massage my arm to help with the swelling, Wishing you well..

Hi smishik,

I just read your journey and its unbelievable what insurance companies try to pull How did you manage going for radiation on your lunch hour? When I had it 13 yrs ago I was so wiped out that it was just enough to get on the shuttle to go for the treatment. Does your arm swell every day on you? I have a friend who has to wear those sleeves and I remember her telling me how dam expensive thay are. I hope that you can get help to be able to pay for them.

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