Hi JLD,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I am sorry to hear that you find yourself in this unenviable position. You will get the pathology results from your operation on 10th November. It is always scary waiting for the results, but it sounds as if you have done well with your surgery. This is a scary time, when there are so many unknowns, but you will feel better once you know exactly what you are dealing with.

I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer within a year of one another. First time I had a lumpectomy and second time around, I had a double mastectomy. I found having drains on both sides was rather awkward, so I would imagine that gluing it together might be a better option. That was all 14 years ago and I still lead a busy life.

If you notice anything untoward after you get home, the best thing to do is to phone your specialist breast care nurse for advice. It is great news that your sentinel node was clear and I sincerely hope that all goes well with your pathology results. Make sure to do your exercises regularly.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine 

Thank you so much for your reply and support it’s day one at home today. So a bit scary,but good to have friends and family around . Just been throughly spoilt with an omelette in bed . Woke at 7 in lots of pain but it’s now settling down . Had a good nights sleep so that will help .

xx JLD 

Hi JLD,

I'm glad to hear that you are home and that you managed to sleep well last night. Have you been given any medication for the pain? It should settle down quite soon. Waking up to an omelette in bed, sounds lovely - I'm glad to hear that you are being thoroughly spoiled.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Joe 

jolamine is right that’s well spirit bless you xx 

Well spoilt sorry had new nails and can’t type lol 

Well spoilt sorry had new nails and can’t type lol 

I had bilateral mastectomies last year and glue was used . Didn’t have any problems and healed really well,just keep an eye out for any redness or heat and let your medical team know if that does happen .Do your exercises and keep your spirit up xxx