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2 months post-op

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    • October 7, 2017 at 12:33 pm
    J.bun
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      Just wanted to give a brief update on things since my groin lymph node removal back in August. First of all – how is it already October? Time has really blended together for me this year with so much focus on different treatments and recovery. 

      Surgery went well, and I can’t say I used my time on medical leave as “wisely” as I would have wanted – but did get to watch a few series on Netflix and just rest.

      My pathology report was excellent (attributed to Taf/mek I took in the two weeks leading up to surgery). In terms of recovery – I love and live in my knee high compression stocking. I started wearing it about 3 weeks after surgery. Then, when I got my drain out – started wearing Spanx shorts – which have helped immensely in swelling reduction.  I do look forward to when I won’t need to wear it all, but it has not been too much of a nuisance and I can still feel a bit of fluid where it doesn’t belong. 

      I also made sure to start physical therapy 1x week – recumbent bike, manual massage, and taping (not bandaging) to prevent lymphadema and get fluid going up.  

      I’ve also had 3 rounds of Keytruda since surgery – thyroid numbers are starting to change, but not feeling any different so far. 

      Best wishes to everyone in their treatment. 

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        • October 9, 2017 at 6:27 am
        obtu.bt
        Participant
          I am happy to have your feedback. I also had complet lenf nodes removal on 12 of August and now I am on ipi + radiation. Operated from my right groin.
            • October 9, 2017 at 2:07 pm
            J.bun
            Participant

              Hope you having an easy recovery – manageable with the radiation and immunotherapy too.  It is amazing how we stack treatments on top of each other, but so important to tackle this!

              • October 10, 2017 at 6:59 am
              obtu.bt
              Participant
                Very good observation. We are all in this unknown black hole with our self feeling and searching the best way to follow… I have 40 years old and have wife + 2 daughters to take care of… So welcome to the journey
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