Hi Fiona,

Your op was still quite recent so you will experience these kind of feelings for months yet. They have to cut through tissue & nerve endings to ensure they've got all the mole out - this means it takes a long time for the nerve endings to repair themselves. If you still have the numbness at your appointment in January, let the consultant know but I'm sure they will say it's to be expected for some time to come. Good luck,

Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009) 

Thank you Angie really needed to read this tonight  I do forget that I’ve had an operation and that I’ve not rested etc - 5 children not easy 2 ! I think I’m just so upset and really really scared tbh that I’m in panic mode all the time :( xx