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Anxious for breast surgery results

Cookiemen
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Hi all

So from the relief of getting through the surgery 11 days ago, my feelings have changed to worry and anxiety for getting my results on Wednesday.
This has been exasperated as when I had my dressing checked last week the BCN informed me that even though my appointment on Wednesday is with my consultant surgeon, he is having to cover the doctors strikes so I will see a different consultant for my results.

Now I know I should just be happy that they are not delaying my results but I am gutted I am not seeing my own consultant, as I find him very reassuring and really does calm me down.

However I think my main anxieties are around the possibility of having further surgery if margins not clear. I am really happy with the results from the therapeutic Mamoplasty and healing amazingly well so far. 
Not sure why I am writing this, I think it's because it makes me feel better writing down how I am feeling and although I have amazing support from my family and friends, when I try to discuss my anxieties they shut it down and tell me not to think like that and to stay positive....easier said than done!!

Cookie xx

 

  • Offline in reply to Esta-

    Hi ladies,

    Apologies for jumping onto your thread but I couldn't resist. I am pretty sure that your families are desperately trying to hide their own fears when they tell you to be positive. My adult son and daughter had never known me to be anything but hale and hearty and my cancer diagnosis knocked them for six. Alas, they dealt with it by becoming the most overprotective duo possible. (I called them my jailers) Ironically, I wasn't scared by the diagnosis, just annoyed that my life for the foreseeable future would involve hospital appointments and tests. All went well as I expected and, after three years, they now take me for granted again so everyone's happy.

    Christine xx

  • Offline in reply to Sheltie_Lady

    Hi Christine 

    this made me smile as I have 3 boys (men now ) and they have also returned to taking me for granted after all the worry of 3 years ago - kids eh

    Hope you are well now

    x

  • Offline in reply to Cookiemen

     

    Hi Cookie,

    None of us will judge here - we have all been through the same torments. Sorry to hear that yesterday was another 'down day'. 

    Results day is here at last! I just want to wish you all that's good for tomorrow. As you say, it doesn't really matter who you see, the results will be the same. 

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

     

  • Offline in reply to Jolamine

    Hi all

    Got the results today and not what I wanted to hear...not enough margins, so second op next week. I am so disappointed!


    I was originally diagnosed with a large area of DCIS and it has been confirmed that there was a 4mm invasive found but my lymph nodes are clear. 

    Feeling a little down and feel like it's one step forward and two steps back but will pick myself back up and tomorrow is another day! 
     

    Cookie x

     

  • Offline in reply to Esta-

    Hi Esta,

    Thank you, I'm doing fine now.  I'm glad I made you smile.

    Good luck for Monday. I had to have biopsies in my remaining breast after a mammogram a couple of years ago but there was only normal breast tissue found, so I'll keep my fingers crossed that you get told the same.

    Christine xx

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