Just wanted to say - I had the blue patch on my breast for much longer so don't be alarmed if it stays for years rather than months! Others have experienced the same. I am very fair skinned so may be something to do with it. I was back at work 4.5 weeks after my op but Christmas was in between. I still felt 'dazed and confused' and then had fertility treatment for the whole of January followed by chemo from February to May and radio in July.

After the lumpectomy and LNC I had a build up of fluid which resulted in lots of pain and a huge lump under my arm. If this happens you should contact your BCN and get it drained asap, rather than suffering in silence as I did. It was a great relief once the 400ml had been drained off! Xx

Thanks to the both of you it means a lot.

I was so knackered last night I went to bed at 9:30 then woke at 1 then woke again at 4, it's been such a long night.

I'm now up getting ready for my app this morning and my belly is going crazy. 

Vanessa is good that they are getting you in so quick I bet that's eased your mind a bit.

I will let you know how I get on.

Michelle.xXx 

Michelle 

I will be thinking of you today.Good luck xxxx

To all the other ladies thankyou for your posts it's helping to hear your stories so much.

And Sue your post was lovely and helped to put my mind at ease a little x take care Ness x 

Hi Vanessa

Had my appointment this morning and it was a cyst I had which they sorted out then. 

I will be thinking of you in January.

Take care 

Michelle xXx 

Hi Michelle, 

Been thinking of you today.I'm so relieved for you.Thank your lucky stars and may you stay happy and healthy.

Thankyou for your thoughts it means a lot

Take care Vanessa x 

That's great news Michelle, I am very happy for you....

Ness, all the best tomorrow, will be thinking of you, and hope you get a much clearer idea of what the plans are.  Take care  Sue xx

Hi susu,

Thank you so much for posting this info with regards to the Sentinel Lymph Node biopsy - I now have a much better idea of what lies ahead. I have opted for a mastecomy without reconstruction so I presume that I will be hospital for a few days. I have no idea about what treatment I will receive post surgery.

Gosh Smidge, you have been through a lot and thank you for the warning! 

Vanessa, I hope that all goes okay later today.

Take care. X

Hi dunanat1,

I'm glad you have now got something to focus on.This forum is a great source of support and helpful info.I too have found what the lovely ladies have replied such a comfort.

I will be thinking of you on the 6th as I'm going for my procedure.Thankyou for your thoughts I will let you all know the decision later tonight. Ness xx

Hi

Just back from my appointment.I'm going to be having a mastectomy I didn't have a choice because the other lump was also malignant.I went in expecting that outcome anyway so I'm not overly shocked.

I know it will be difficult once it happens.But for now I have something to aim towards.

Hope this finds you all in good spirits. Enjoy your Christmas everyone xxx Ness xxx