Lymphoedema.

[Gemini]

Nana, it must be very uncomfortable I have a couple of friends with this condition. One of them says, like you Nana, that warm weather is awful, with the compression stocking on arms and leg.

We can get lymphoedema after having lymph nodes out and radiotherapy. It is one of the thing we are told to look for. I feel it is slighly puffy around my under and upper arm on that side, but I may be imagining it! I will find out at my first annual check up next week.

[Daisy]

Gem - I hope the puffiness is nothing to worry about. I think it can take soft tissue a long time to get back to normal after surgery. What day is your check up? xx

[Gemini]

Thursday Daisy, then first follow up mammogram at the end of the month. I have had a bit of discomfort and 'stabbing' in that breast, but from all I read this is a normal after effect of radiotherapy, and can continue for years.

[Enfys]

I wondered when it was, Gem. I will be thinking about you and sending positive vibes your way xxx

[Plantaholic]

You will be pleased to get that over with Gemini

[Oma]

Its always a tense time . we have B's first scan since the transplant on the 24th

[Gemini]

We're all behind you Oma xx

[Plantaholic]

Bound to be an anxious time for you both. Lots of hugs to you both.

[Clover]

Gem and Oma it’s only natural to be anxious but I know it’s impossible not to be.Try to put things into the “box” until you absolutely have to open it

[Nana]

Will be thinking of you.

[Daisy]

Gem and Oma - I know it's bound to be on your minds, but as you say, Gem, the sensations you are getting seem to be a common reaction and nothing to worry about. xx

[Enfys]

A lot of us will be glad to get January over with. X

[Daisy]

Enfys - that's true. I think all of us grannies will heave a collective sigh of relief when this round of operations, treatments and check ups are over and done with. xx

[Nana]

I'm showing my age now but Ruby Murray (one of my favourites when I was a little girl) sang "Que Sera". My GDad asked me to sing it over & over again. "Whatever will be". It stuck with me through life. If only I could sometimes conquer my nerves/fears & go with the "Whatever will be" ...struggling for the right word here?~ not attitude...no, the word escapes me. I think you know what I mean tho'. Philosophy?

[Daisy]

Nana - Philosophy sounds right!