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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

    I guess when all treatment is ended there is truly nothing to distract our minds anymore. 

    It shows your strength to recognise u need some help to work through some things and both surprised and delighted that you don’t have a long wait to see ur councillor. 

    Please don’t feel u need to be strong for us- that is not what this forum is about. It’s here to feel not alone on this road - that road does not end when we complete treatment. 

    If u r happy to support others that’s great but it’s not a necessity. Yours nd Rileyroos support has without a doubt made my road a lot easier than it would have been without your input - thank you  

    meanwhile we are here and we are listening. I am going to send both u and Rileyroo a friend request - if u prefer not t accept that is fine I won’t take offence:-) it means if anyone wants to private message rather than put on an open forum u can. It’s just gives an option. Just gotta work out how to lol .

    thinking of u jbains 

    take care 

    Sandra x

     

     

  • Offline in reply to Sandra123

    No idea how it works but happy if anyone would prefer to chat by other means, e mail text or shock, horror an actual phone call!

  • Offline in reply to rileyroo
    You do actually feel like you're in a bubble yet at the same time doing something about it and moving forward. I suppose my expectations were very different as to where I'd be physically by now. I have enough to keep myself busy but a whole host of emotions about accepting it all is what I've struggled with. Bless you both and thank you for being there for me. Take it easy.
  • in reply to rileyroo

    Hello rileyroo,

    Sorry to cut in the conversation but I think I might be able to help with some instructions we have here on Cancer Chat on 'Private Messaging: How to use it' and ' How do I add a friend'. 

    And if you have any questions feel free to contact us. :)

    Best wishes,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator

     

     

  • Offline in reply to Jbains

    Morning ladies

    Just wondering how everyone is doing?

    It is 18 degrees up here today might need t get the bikini out - ok no bikini :-)

    Take care

    sandra x

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Renata

    Cheers Renata 

    think ive managed to add friends now:-) 

    Please chip in anytime - your help is appreciated (I sometimes forget the great resources available to draw on here).

    sandra 

  • Offline in reply to Sandra123
    All ok. Even made it to the gym yesterday. Keep having short bursts of tears then am ok. Rileyroo how have this weeks sessions been? How are you recovering Sandra? Sun is trying to come out here but struggling. Had my bikini out yesterday! Lol!!
  • Offline in reply to Jbains
    Been very patchy this week. Was there nearly four hours today and didn't get zapped. They tried to do some mid point images and couldn't get what they needed without including part of my lung. After being writhed around for best part of two hours, had anither ct scan but that time I had had only one small glass of water and three biscuits since 6 and was feeling sick and dizzy. Had to delay the scan until I stopped shaking. Finally got away about quarter to 12. Was told to go home, rest and get some fluids on board. Treatment period extended another day. Had another set too with them over the tattoo issue as well but that will be going in the complaint letter that is going in when treatment is finished.
  • Offline in reply to Jbains

    Hey u have some tears if it comes over u. It’s another safety valve giving u some release. I think I cried myself dry when I first found out. Then each time my family cried I found more tears. I started t watch sad movie during which I sobbed more than either the story or acting deserved. At the moment I feel all cried out ( I’ve started watching comedies - now I’m laughing more than crying). 

    I have cleaned house- 3 wks post op felt I should cos hadn’t touched it since op ( it was starting t look like Miss Havishams from great expectations lol). All dusted and clean again yeah. 

    Keep well and we r here for u x

     

  • Offline in reply to Sandra123

    Thanks Sandra. I've just about had enough at the moment. 

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  • Offline in reply to rileyroo

    Hang in there rileyroo. This "journey" is as such- everything goes along smoothly then another hurdle will come along that one has to overcome. Just try to go with the flow. Take it really easy - your health at this point is priority number one. Is someone there with You?

    Treatment is hard - they make radiation sound not that bad but the challenges are there.  In my 3rd week they decided to do that to me - poking prodding turning coz they took several xrays for a week. It's so hard to eat through it as well. Youl've come this far - one day added on the list is needed. You will het to the end - it may not feel it at this time but it'll be here before you know it. Its all working towards getting rid of those hortid cells. You will be okay - hang in there rileyroo.x

    Thanks Sandra. Clean house feels great. I decided when I go back to work am gonna get a cleaner. I want to have time for me rather than in the rat race my life was. 

    Damn cancer - I curse it.

  • Offline in reply to Jbains

    On my own for most of the weekend. First time in a long time. 

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