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Breast lumpectomy and node removal op

Sandra123
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hi to anyone due to have this op

i had mine yesterday. Got there for 7:30 am. Changed into gown, dressing gown nd slippers. Had bp nd temp done met consultant, anaesthetist. Had breast marked up then radioactive injection (to help them find nodes during op- negates the need for the blue dye). 

Then the wait to go. There were 4 of us for the same op so we pulled up chairs nd sat and chatted. 

I went for op at 1:30. Woke up in resus then taken back to room (no bed in room just a chair)5:00pm. Bp and temp. Cup of tea nd toast. Approx hr later told could go home. 

I have no pain ( I am taking 2 paracetamol 4hrly). I slept well last night. I can move arm freely etc and had no problems getting dressed or moving around. 

I am waiting now for the district nurse coming to check me over. At the moment there is no bruising and very little swelling. 

All the staff were brilliant I can not fault them. 

If you too are to have this op I can honestly say it was no where near as bad as I had built it up in my mind. As always it is the waiting that is the worst. 

Good luck to those due to have this and try not to worry   

Take. Care

Sandra x

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    Hi ty for it post it has helped a lot I'm due to go in next week how long before you go back to work I have had mixed answers thanks x
  • Offline in reply to Tealie69
    I went back after two and a half weeks but only did half days for the first two weeks back.
  • Offline in reply to Jbains

    Was kind of expecting tiredness but was hoping for a bit longer before it kicked in!

    Appetite is OK, not wanting lots of food but wanting to eat more often so trying to have things like fruit or water. Had cakes today for some one's birthday, wasn't that bothered but it was bought for me before I got to work. 

    I wear bi focal specs, couldn't handle varifocals. I'm fine with distance but hopeless close up. 

    Scan was good news, one plus at least. Know what you mean about bringing it all back, saw my original consultant in the near distance today, hands went clammy and I started to feel panicky but I guess the whole cancer experience is going to take a long time before it takes a back seat in our lives. 

  • Offline in reply to rileyroo
    You're very brave working while having treatment. I think for the dirst time in my life I actually took the time to take care of me and concentrate on only that. I find veggie and fruit combined smoothie is great ehen dont wanna eat. Jus make sure you put beetroot, spinach, turmeric root in it with whatever else you want. It is an awful feeling when it all comes back. But gotta keep going. Hope the cake was yummy!
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    Cake was OK, wouldn't have chosen the one I got but it was a nice thought from my work colleague. Not feeling particularly sick, on tablets anyway to sort my stomach out so I can take anti inflamatories for a problem I have with my ankle. Need physio but that will have to wait until I've done with rads. One thing at a time.
  • Offline in reply to rileyroo

    Yep one thing and one day at a time.

    Yes scan was a plus. It's getting a bit ridiculous how many times I'm up at hospital as I've finished treatment. Got gynae appt end of oct the week later my mammogram - first one after being diagnosed and treated. Yikes!

    Hopefully sun will be shining tomorrow and another pleasant day.

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    Hi ladies

    sorry late t convo. 

    Great news on the scan front jbains bet ya relieved ( I am for u ).

    You r doing so well Rileyroo. Nearly first set of 5 done - and cake:-)

    my wounds are pretty much healed get the odd unexpected shooting pain ( even when sitting doing nothing) and a lot of itching now. Prob just more healing.

    bless I know what u both mean about hosps- I had not been to a hospital sine birth of youngest 34 yrs ago then wham.. there every week. Can’t wait for word on RT but enjoying a few days not needing t go t hosp.

    take care ladies- keep well in mind nd body 

    Sandra x

     

     

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    Afternoon ladies:-)

    hope everyone is feeling well.

    Quick update:- hosp just rung I have my RT planning meeting on Thurs 19th with RT starting a couple of wks later. I was given the choice so gonna have mornings.

    This news makes me happy cos will b finished in good time for Christmas yeahhhh. Fear will no doubt set in later but today I’m happy.

    take care

    Sandra x

     

  • Offline in reply to Sandra123

    That's definitely better than it could have been and will be

    out of the way for Xmas!

  • Offline in reply to Sandra123
    That's great Sandra. Let's hope it all goes as it should and you don't have any issues. At least the b**tard cells will be zapped. How have your sessions been rileyroo?
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    Ta muchly ladies. 

    Sure panic will set in but at min just happy at timing.

    U have asked already how Rileyroo is so just wondering how u r jbains:-)

     

    take care

    sandra x

  • Offline in reply to Sandra123

    Yes, how are you JBains? You reassure and support the rest of us so let us do the same for you?!

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