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[Trey]

Grumpy, I think you'll find that I don't suggest taking many meds, but here I strongly suggest you take good probiotics daily, even twice daily.  Most, upwards of 90% of immunity,  is in our gut and probiotics line the gut with beneficial bacteria.  Antibiotics destroy a certain amount of good bacteria, so please, please take probiotics forever, or at least until your are back to normal.  Studies show a large reduction in respiratory disease with probiotics as well.  Just very protective.  Get good quality, often need refrigeration. Read the label.  I take two different kinds to get a broad spectrum.  Yogurt is another source though not as concentrated.

Best wishes to get this whole mess behind you!

[CLKD]

Trey I had forgotten that, 5 days before I had surgery I began LIVE Greek yoghurt otherwise I had thrush  ......... and kept eating it once I could face food again.  ( note to self: Must buy some )

[Limpy]

Lots of best wishes for Wednesday.
This is also for your OH, he won't be finding this easy.
Hope everything goes well.

[lily]

Sorry to hear about the infection grumpy, at least you will be seen by the right person on Wednesday and they will know how to proceed. 

[grumpy2008]

Hi, got home a couple of hours ago - op went well according to the surgeon. It was more straightforward than the previous op and staff took SUCH good care of me . I'm very relieved it's over and plan to take life easy now, hoping that healing goes better this time. The drains are an experience lol! Will check in again soon (writing this from my phone). I just wanted to say hello .

[CLKD]

Welcome home!  Feet up.  No lifting, not even the kettle  ....... you may feel woozy over the next few days.  Did they begin you on a course of anti-biotic therapy?

[grumpy2008]

Thanks CLKD - i'm still on antibiotics and have even been given more, to extend the course. Don't think they want to take chances ;-).

Chest feels extremely swollen despite the drains. Any idea if this normal?

[CLKD]

It probably feels more swollen than it is.  Remember how large a hole in the tooth feels to the tongue 

Do you get a visit from the District Nurse yet?  I expect you have dressings on the area?

[Trey]

Please Grumpy, tell me you are taking probiotics.  Too common to get yeast from antibiotics and you sure don't need that.  I think normal to feel swollen.  Are you instructed to empty and re squeeze to maintain suction on the drains.  If the drains didn't drain and you still feel swollen then I'd worry they had clotted off.

This time must go well. I demand it!!!  You deserve it, too.

[grumpy2008]

CLKD, i have the nurse coming tomorrow and daily after that. She will check everything. I have pressure dressings, I think? All looks clean and tidy at the moment.

Trey, thank you! I'm taking probiotics . I really hope i don't get a yeast infection - spoke to my GP about that the other day. The drains seem huge! Bottles that work under suction and i'm keeping an eye on them - the whole unit will be changed by the nurse ie they are totally sealed to reduce the risk of infection

I think it's time for bed now... Xxx

[honeybun]

Sleep well.

I just wanted to send you a very gentle


 

Honeyb
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[Trey]

Goodnight

For counting sheep and a good sleep

[Firewalker50]

Hi Grumpy.  So pleased it went well.  Have been thinking about you.
Sleep well and recover soon.

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[Babylon Burning]

Thanks for the link, Taz  . I've been on various breast cancer forums and read many other people's experiences... but (and this might change with time) I don't feel part of it. First thing I said to my hubby when I was diagnosed was that it 'wasn't me', that I'm not part of that 'club' and don't want to feel in any way a 'victim'. Not that anyone in my situation should feel a victim of course... it was just my reaction to being treated with sympathy, being counselled, being made the focus of all that medical attention simply because the 'C' word was being used. Does this make any sense? I want to read around and educate myself but I'm not ready to be involved  .

This is my attitude exactly.  I look at the ovarian cancer sites but have no intention of joining in, I don't want to feel a victim either.  Only 2 other people know of my illness in real life and that's the way it's going to stay, I don't want people to feel sorry for me.  I can and will cope with the situation in my own way.  And I'm not keen on the new cancer TV advertising campaigns that describe it as a fight.  My body has not been invaded by aliens, it's my own body that has gone wrong, you can't fight yourself!

Glad to hear the surgery went well.  Don't get hung up on 'normal' recovery times as everyone is different.  I'm 6 weeks post op and am still not 'right' in so many ways but onwards and upwards.  Thinking of you.

[Firewalker50]

That's a really good post BB.

And your sentence about 'you can't fight yourself' is something reflected in a book by Dr. David Hamilton - You Can Heal Yourself. 

You might find that interesting to read.  He has a few books out and I have been at a couple of his seminars.  They are not expensive to buy, and he has a CD out for Quantum Field Healing with meditation (sounds grander than it is).  He is a very down to earth scientist who moved away from pharmaceuticals when he realised the power of the mind and he set about proving the science behind it.

You captured well what he talks about in his book.

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