Nine weeks post-mastectomy, and I'm happy to be over the initial pain.
The pain as gone down, but my upper chest is still a bit swollen.
During my annual MGUS exam, my Oncologist examined my chest and said that despite mild swelling, I appear to be healing well. She also gave me a referral for PT and Lymphedema, just in case I feel the need additional support.
Right now, thankfully, my proteins are stable, and my MGUS does not appear to be progressing. One less Cancer to think about for a few months at least.
In addition to Cancer, I've been dealing with crushing depression and fatigue.
I finally broke down and took a genomic test to verify which anti-depression medication will work for me. I've tried so many in the past that didn't work, and it Frustrating!!
I'm so blessed to have no evidence of disease in my body (for now)I don't want to wast a minute being depressed. Feeling depressed seems so ungrateful. I'm not ungrateful. I want to be happy and live life to the fullest.
Now the fatigue is a different story. I could have fatigue due to my lower hemoglobin count as a byproduct of my MGUS, or it could be a result of perimenopause. I'll be 50 this year!
Regardless of the reason, fatigue sucks.
I'm not able to create Art the way I once enjoyed. I'm so tired that I have no emotional energy to create anything of quality.
