I shaved the day before surgery, and have not been able to shave my right armpit since. Really, I am NEVER supposed to shave it with a razor blade because I am at high risk for lymphedema but- I figured, as long as I am careful- it is something that needs to be done. Well, I have tried a few times- but my upper arm and my armpit are numb- my armpit is completely numb! I have put the razor to it a few times but then I chicken out because I can't feel anything and I am terrified of cutting into myself and not realizing it in time or something... So, I tried to let it go. Then yesterday I really wanted to wear a tanktop but I felt like I was growing sod under there because it was getting so long! No tank tops for me. The thought crossed my mind to use some Nair- but it seemed so wasteful to buy a bottle of nair a month before all my hair is about to fall out anyhow! Yesterday I just couldn't take it anymore. I bought a bottle of Nair Bikini, sensitive formula. Jim told me- you know- that stuff might burn. Really? I can't feel ANYTHING!!!! so big deal! Finally last night I used it, no burning or rash or anything- just hair free- ahhhhhhh!
Here is an odd tidbit- I am not supposed to use deoderant for now either, which I also don't understand- I have no open wound and I am not doing radiation treatments at this time (I know you cant use deoderant while doing radiation) BUT, my right armpit doesn't stink or get sweaty like usual so I haven't even needed to use deoderant. Isn't that weird??? I have no idea if it is because I am being extra lazy these days or if it is because of surgery. Not complaining though! Maybe that is why I am swelling in my armpit area so much- the sweat is staing in and swelling me instead of coming out and stinking me up.
French women don't shave or wear deodorant. They just wear more perfume. Try it. Maybe you need a nice new fragrance. Versace is the #1, according to an acquaintance at the perfume counter. <3
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