[IrvineFriend]

Hi Linn,

Yes, I'm doing TCH. In the end it was an easy decision at least for me. Keep me posted on your situation. At least my pain has eased and I'm hoping and praying for the same for you.

Rhonda,

I'm a record at least in my PS's office and I definitely do not want to break YOUR record! And I know I did too much initially. For some reason, the pain meds initially caused some weird OCD behavior and I started cleaning my house days after surgery. But it was only a day or two when I realized I was not being rationale and stopped and stayed in bed and ate the freezer full of prepared meals from family.

But I went back to work part-time in less than two weeks post surgery. Honestly, I really didn't do much at work other than go to meetings, catch up on email, deal with issues, and go home and crash after a few hours. I then ate dinner, napped for an hour, watched the idiot box and then went back to bed. But I don't know if those weird OCD couple days post-surgery set me back. I went back full time one day short of 3-weeks but honestly, a lot of my day is at doctor appts. and I sit behind a desk or sit in meetings. Physically I don't do much. My boyfriend carries my purse, opens doors, puts on my seatbelt, cleans my house, does my laundry etc. I do walk at least a mile a day but prior to my diagnosis was training for a 1/2 marathon. So it's not stressful. My doctors are encouraging me to get back to my hiking.

Since that OCD thing, I've been careful and mindful of everything. I even weigh my purse at work on industrial scales daily and it's always less than 3 lbs. I'm on the computer a lot which involves muscles but that's usually muscles in my forearm.

From searches it seems some of us just produce a lot of fluid. I also had extensive pain in the breast until a day ago which is also unusual.

I think we're all a unique story but I know I'll always find someone who shares some part of my story. And then collectively that's what a support forum is.

Thank you ladies and gentlemen.