Hi Polly I was diagnosed with DCIS 5 years ago. Had lumpectomy with no problems, a bit sore. When I saw the consultant post op they decided I needed sentinel node biopsies doing so had 2 general anaesthetics in one month which knocked me out a bit. Then after about 3 months had 15 sessions of radiotherapy which went well. It was just the every day round trip of about 40 miles for 3 weeks which was very tiring. Also had to take Anastrazole/Letrozole for 5 years.

Hope everything goes will with your procedure and you do well. Don’t forget to do the arm exercises they give you to do, it really helps with movement and flexibility.

All the best

Mary

Thankyou for the advise Mary, I am now day 3 post op and thought I was doing well with the exercises,  (they seemed a breeze) until today as I'm a bit stiff under the arm. This is my 3rd surgery in 10 months. Other t were not breast related though, I had total knee replacements in Oct and the other in March. I'm hoping I won't need another but, just have to wait and see and deal with things as they come my way xx

Hi there glad you had the op and doing the exercises. Maybe you were a bit too enthusiastic! Take things steady and listen to what your body says. It’s great to get the op over with. Did you have a lumpectomy or mastectomy?

All best wishes from Mary xx

Hi Mary, Sorry hadn't seen your reply...I just had a lumpectomy (side incision) you were probly right as I had nerve pain yesterday and was very uncomfortable in bed last night. Probly need to slow down a bit and stick to the instructions given  

Thankyou for advise

Polly 

Hi Polly sorry for the late reply and hope you are feeling a bit more comfortable now. Are you wearing a bra at night. I found a soft one helped and also I have a small heart shaped pillow which I find helpful. Keep in touch.

Love Mary

Hi Polly sorry for the late reply and hope you are feeling a bit more comfortable now. Are you wearing a bra at night. I found a soft one helped and also I have a small heart shaped pillow which I find helpful. Keep in touch.

Love Mary