Hello Chelle and thanks for contacting us. I'm so sorry you have these worries about your upcoming surgery.
I have placed here a few links which I hope are going to be helpful to you. But I would also urge you to ask questions at the hospital too.
Firstly this page from the Breast Cancer Now charity is good, they discuss all things breast on their pages, not just cancer, but benign (non cancer ) conditions too.
Here is a really informative leaflet produced by a hospital trust that talks through breast duct surgery, your own hospital may have something similar.
and this is a thread from our own Cancer Chat forum from women discussing their own ductal surgeries and how they went. I think you will find it a helpful read.
Take care Chelle, hopefully you will feel a bit reassured about this. Not having your usual source of support can be difficult when they are usually around, particularly when you struggle with your mental and emotional health. I've added here a link which maybe useful around anxiety.
Thanks for this information. I've had the surgery now and just grateful to have opened my eyes after.
I've been in more shooting pain than expected and was really sick with fever, chills and vomiting for 2.5 days, and haven't eaten much since Tuesday. The general anesthesia went fine but I was pretty upset until I was put under after the surgeon told me "someone Must have already told me the details about the surgery." I did let them know I spoke to a nurse on here and then they said that information was correct.
What I didn't expect was the emotional collapse after. I've been in significant breast pain since August and I think the stress of this week while looking at a soaked bandage on me sent me into a bit on a tailspin with my depression and ptsd. I just want to go to my follow up appointment in 2 weeks hopefully put this in the past.
Thanks again for the surgery information, it really helped to be able to know details about it. Sorry to put all this on here but I can't lay any more of this on my boyfriend and parents and at least I've been able to type the words. Thanks again
It is good to know that you have had your surgery now. I am not sure if you are still in pain so if you are I hope it is gradually getting better after the surgery, If you need it do take over the counter pain relief and remember to go to your GP if they do not work.
I think you are right that the follow up appointment will be an opportunity to check you out and make sure you are healing and hopefully to put this is in perspective for you.
Remember you may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.
