Feeling a little guilty today. Bob is here putting away stuff for fall and I can't help him at all. I've noticed that things are changing around my new "girl". The tape is more pliable, and things are settling. My rib is actually hurting because of the weight of the implant, before it was taped up. Since I'm not able to wear a bra yet, I'm hoping that in the future that won't be an issue. I do remember when I felt the implant in his office, that it was very heavy. Anyway, I'm feeling the muscles around my arm and breast doing more work now that the breast is settling, and it makes me a little more cautious. I just don't want to pull anything the wrong way. Other than that, feeling just fine - though not ready to set the world on fire. I love the fall, so I just sat outside and watched Bob work for a while, and came in and made some cookies and prepared a pork roast for dinner.
My cancer job for the day is to do some research on what foods are best before and during chemo, and what supplements I should take. Of course, western medicine knows little about vitamins, so they tell you not to take any, but I'm certain if I do some work, I can figure it out. I was very low in vitamin D when they did my bloodwork, and this is supposed to be quite common in cancer - to the point that some are saying vitamin D therapy can either prevent or cure cancer. So I'm thinking I'll at least be taking that. So far, a lot of different ideas as to what is best, and there are definately some that are recommended not to take. Apparently, some gain weight and some lose weight....we'll see how that goes. They're saying you need lots of protein, and the one issue I was having on the macrobiotic diet was protein, so I think I may continue eating meat while taking chemo. I'll do a lot of fish, and try again to find more dishes with beans that I like and can eat. Nuts just don't agree with me, and dairy never has.
Tomorrow we head to Boston to get the last drain out with the plastic surgeon, and get the tape off. I'll also see my surgeon for a follow up. I've gotten several good recommendations for chemo doctors here in NY, and Wed. will be time to make a few appointments.
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