Lymphedema. It's a condition that causes swelling in your arm that was affected by the taking out of the lyphnodes. This was one thing I was trying so hard to avoid. I was doing a good job until an unfortunate accident with a pair of scissors a few weeks ago. I cut my cuticle, and it's been down hill ever since.
After having surgery they stressed that you need to be super careful not to cut, burn, or get insect bites on the arm of the side they took everything out of. I now know why. My arm is swollen and I can barely move it without pain. Of course when I think it starts doing better, I have a dog who decides to bite me, and it all starts over again.
I have to start going to therapy where someone will be massaging me arm for an hour a visit. I am looking forward to the pampering. I start next week and I am excited.
Another thing I am supposed to be watching for is lifting over 30 pounds on one side. I have 2 young kids. Do you know how difficult it is not to lift two kids? Especially when I take them grocery shopping with me. Almost impossible. These rules were not made for mothers with kids under 5.
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