Drain out, still feeling better

Dr. Sonfield removed the new drain Monday. It had been draining only about 15 cc. of mostly clear fluid every day and he said I didn’t need it any more. But, he also commented that it may not have been working as well as possible because it didn’t seem to be inserted far enough. In any case, I don’t sense any further fluid accumulation and feel pretty good these days.

LE therapy continues on my arm for another week or so, until I can switch from the heavy padded wrapping to simple compression sleeve and glove for day-time wear. They are on order awaiting grant information from CancerCare.

It seems that their funding level has dropped with the economy and they will only cover about 60% of the cost of one sleeve and glove, but I’m very grateful for that. Night-time compression sleeves are really expensive so for now I may have to re-pad and wrap the arm every night.

My radiologist (Dr. Grubb) appointment is next Wednesday for the second step in the radiation therapy process (MRI, marking, etc.) Need continued prayer for all of that, especially that no complications will crop up!