Saturday, August 18, 2012
The mastectomy is over. Not nearly as painful as you imagined, but will you ever be able to get your arm over your head again? Can anyone else understand how scared and alone you feel when you look at your scars?
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You're right, Phyllis, Casting for Recovery is a marvelous program. I enjoyed it immensely when I took it in Stowe, Vermont. And not only is it good for range of motion, it helps improve balance - wading in a fast-moving stream or over slippery rocks (thankfully, with your own personal guide standing right beside you) tests your balance for sure! I hope you get into the clinic you apply for; the experience of spending a few days with fellow survivors in what's always a beautiful, relaxing setting is priceless. PJH