1 mo post surg.

[mopinko]

so, recovery from my melanoma surgery has gone very well. it healed cleanly, w little pain. i didnt f it up by lifting too much. i get an occasional sharp sting, but it’s momentary.

now i cant wait for the skin to stretch, and rid me of this feeling that someone is squeezing my shoulder. the puckery scar doesnt bother me, but that grip is cancer, grabbing me.
the word bounces around my head less every day, but i know i cant let it go away, cuz i’ll drop my guard.

all things considered, i’m a lucky duck. i try to b grateful for that.

[Scrivener7]

1. I'm so glad you're doing well. And I'm so glad to be talking to you on this side of the ordeal.

I wish you decades of good health.

[Walleye]

2. I'm glad you're doing so much better, I had breast cancer and I fear it's return all the time

And my mom died of cancer. So it’s about the scariest thing I can think of. You’re holding up very well and your attitude seems great

[2naSalit]

3. Glad to hear...

That the healing is going well. Cancer is the #1 killer in my family, I am about to see about a dermatologist to look at the cloud of weird moles developing all over my torso. I'm not comfortable about it at all, I've had benign things carved off my face, shoulder and legs. I feel it's just a matter of time.

[twodogsbarking]

4. Every cancer success is a positive for mankind. Best to you. Guard mental health.

[Joinfortmill]

5. One day at a time, friend, 'cause that's all we actually have. (tell myself that daily). Enjoy today!

[MLAA]

6. Very happy to hear your recovery is going well!

[Wicked Blue]

7. I'm so happy it went well for you

I've been using this stuff called Bio-Oil on surgical scars, and it's rather effective. The ingredients are various plant oils, and it only has a faint scent from almond oil.

[mopinko]

12. i embrace my scars.

it shd b small, barely noticeable a yr from now. but i’m halfway tempted to get it inked, as well as a couple others i have. my grey hair, my wrinkles, my scars. all part of my story.

[multigraincracker]

8. Best of luck.

A year ago I went to the Derm and had tons of them froze, shaved and sliced. Then a surgeon cut 4 out that came back non-cancer.
My face looked terrible for a week. When friends asked what happened, I’d just point at the wife.
Now, a year later I’m seeing more to be looked at.
Glad I finally went in.

[duhneece]

9. We have too much good trouble to get into my friend

I’m so glad you have taken care of yourself.

[mountain grammy]

10. Good news. Happy to see this.

[XanaDUer2]

11. Good news nt