On 4 February, Jackie writes: Some of the cards had to start a new display . . . You can see the little grey rabbit I was given as a gift because I'm hopping everywhere. A card I received today . . . I'm doing well. I start my physio on Tuesday and ten more heparin jabs. I don't need them once I'm mobile, so on 15 February I should be mobile. My arm was itching like mad, so I took off the support to check it out . . . I have to keep it on till 20 February; not sure what happens after that. MARE MOORE in Canada: You poor thing . . . unfortunately, our skin doesn't stop its cell turnover every 28 days when one is immobile, so your skin is constantly shedding cells and the buildup of dead skin cells is what causes the itching. Yes, I second Andréa's recommendation of cocoa butter, or use organic vitamin E oil or my personal fave, homeopathic calendula cream. BJ ISAACS: Poor thing. Yep, I agree on the lotions.

On 5 February, Jackie writes: Well, I decided to put cream on my arm tonight after it had been cleaned. I also decided to keep the brace off if I was sitting watching TV . . . I thought the skin looked odd; today it feels odd. Altered sensation, just like my leg. Like touching your skin through a padded elastoplast, especially the back of my hand where there is still some swelling. It could be a few months before that feels normal.

ANOTHER HEALING MILESTONE HERE