Sunday, August 26, 2012

Surgical glue...will it ever come off?

"Surgical glues (also called surgical sealants or adhesives) are used after a surgery or traumatic injury to bind together external or internal tissue. Surgical glues can be used in conjunction with or as an alternative to sutures and staples; they use a chemical bond to hold tissue together for healing or serve as a barrier to stop the flow of bodily fluids. The five main types of surgical glues are fibrin sealants, cyanoacrylates, collagen-based compounds, glutaraldehyde glues and hydrogels..."

Read more: Types of Surgical Glue | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/list_6048066_types-surgical-glue.html#i



Seriously, after reading that I am starting to wonder if it will ever come off. Not only am I still flaking off, but it's itchy as all hell. Isn't it bad enough I have to deal with these big fucking bricks (ie expander's from hell) in my chest that are suffocating me, but I want to itch my scars like a wild woman. Too bad I can't feel my chest to scratch it because I have no feeling in my chest!! I would love to lay on my side but the pain is still there and it's uncomfortable beyond words. I can't wait to get my first fill this week that should add to my bitch. Do not even get me going on coughing and sneezing, OUCH! BUT...... I am alive! The pain and itch tells me that. So, as much as I want to just wallow in self pity, I won't because of the women who have lost their battle. Really for all those fighting any cancer because all CANCER SUCKS!! I just will not let it suck the life out of me. That would be disrespectful to Jennifer, Aileen and any other person who has lost their battle.

So I will take the itch and be glad its not head lice. I will take the pain and be happy I feel. The surgical glue well I will deal for now but I won't like it. Rome wasn't built in a day, I need something to go on about.

Starting to plan for the Photo show in October, so make sure you check back this week for the date and info!

3 comments:

  1. Can't wait to see the photo show please keep me informed.

    Ciao Bella...we leave tomorrow but I will be toasting you every day from Positano. Will light some candle's for you at Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral.

    xoxoxoxoxo

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  2. I am so glad to find your blog. I too diagnose in May at 40, with DCIS, opted for double mastectomy with reconstruction July 20, I am on this same crazy journey through stupid dumb breast cancer and I love seeing my crazy thoughts and feeling on your blog. I join your battle cry for awareness and FINDING A CURE!
    Kim

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    1. THAT is wild!!! please inbox me more info, amandtom@msn.com
      Every person has a different story but we all have the same mission. PLease I would LOVE to hear you story

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