Today I hurt. I purchased several new bras to keep "the girls" stable during healing. The one I wore yesterday was OK during the day, but at night it moved a bit closer to my armpit which features a bunch of stitches from biopsies which were done across the area. By the time the pain awakened me an hour before my alarm was set to go off, I was in serious pain. It's been 2-1/2 hours since I awakened, and I just took a couple of Extra Strength Tylenol. I also tossed both of the bras of that brand/style into the garbage can. I don't need this! Ouch!
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The bra I had on last night was at least at inch closer to the armpit than this drawing. It actually started shredding the steri-tape which is covering the armpit stitches. I get the tape removed tomorrow afternoon, but I'd much rather my doctor/nurse did it than a bra. Besides, it was quite painful! |
I have a different support bra on today, and it's hitting me lower, so no direct impact. After my Tylenol kicks in, I should be OK for the morning. I'm grateful that I see my Doc again tomorrow. I'd love to ditch the steri-tape and the stitches and let things heal on their own.
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Earlier this year we stopped the Fosomax prescription because it wasn't working any more. We are now doing bone density injections every six months. The damned things are EXPENSIVE. Thank goodness for good health insurance. |
I got the first bill for my bone density infusion injections yesterday. Ouch! The shot itself was relatively painless (she was VERY good), but the actual bill was more than $2000! For something I'll need every six months. Thank goodness for good insurance which has kicked my payment down to approx $350. Still, when I compare the cost of the infusion to the cost of my Fosomax prescription ... no comparison. Of course, the Fosomax isn't working for me any more ... so choices? None.
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Tomorrow morning I start out with an appointment with Dr Zachary Wilson, a Radiology Oncologist. He specializes in breast and prostrate cancer, so I'm hopeful he'll have decent news for me. He'll at least present me with the option to do radiation therapy. The other major therapy is chemotherapy. I don't know if I will be meeting another new doctor for that - I suspect it will be the case. |
Tomorrow I start out meeting the Radiologist. One of the questions they had asked me was about bone density, and I think I blew the question off. Well, ... that was probably a poor idea. I'll have to make sure I mention my crappy bones to him. It might affect whether I can have radiation treatment or not. I don't know if I necessarily WANT radiation therapy, but I'm kind of a "Clear out the gun cabinet, load everything up, and let it fly", kind of gal. At least I won't have to worry about losing my hair. Alopaecia took care of that years ago - LOL.
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| I purchased a new bottle of Extra Strength Tylenol capsules when I started with my braces 2-1/2 years or so ago. I don't take pain pills often. I took two this morning - a clear indication of true pain. Ouch! |
So, I'm going to sit quietly until my Tylenol kicks in, then I'll bundle up for my trip to the shop. It's -14F outside right now, so bundling will be super important. I hope all of you have an excellent Tuesday and I'll be back tomorrow before I move my ass downtown for my various appointments. Slava Ukraini.
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