Hi Kitty,

When are you due to have your procedure? I sincerely hope that it all goes well for you.

Regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine

I have my surgery on 15th January. I have the injection in my arm pit same day, the morning before. I'm worried about that. X

I'll have another go.  X

I have just joined only to find I am in the same situation as you except that in addition I have to the margins shaved. I also had a breast reduction at the dame due to the size of the lump. Chemo was not mentioned until my 2 week check up and was told about the oncotype test. It has really shaken me up whereas before I was quite calm about it. Goood luck with your result

Thank you for your reply. It’s all quite confusing. My tumour was upgraded to Grade 2 but it’s all been taken out plus margins. I’m not sure why I would need chemo. What would the benefit be as I’m down to have radiotherapy and hormone medication as well

My tumour is grade 2 and they said surgery and radiotherapy too. But I need to wait for my receptors back and a MRI. I only found this out yesterday. Xx

Hi all - I’m new to this thread. Thank you for all the information. I’m one week post-lumpectomy operation and feeling very sorry for myself. This is a tough journey and it’s reassuring to hear the same questions and concerns from so many of you. 

Hi AngeAMC,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I am glad to hear that you have had your lumpectomy, but sorry to hear how you feel. It is still early days for you. You will still be recovering from surgery and and will naturally still be anxious until you get you post-operative results. You will find this forum a great source of information and support.

Do you know what type or age of cancer you have? I hope that your results come through soon. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine x

Hi there I had my lumpectomy 3rd December. First week was hard and I felt fragile. But it didn’t take long to start to recover. I was able to drive by the 16th albeit I had to use a cushion or wear my coat to stop the seatbelt pressing on my wound area. I went back to work last week. I am still tired a lot but I think that’s also part of being out of work routine and probably the Christmas food diet. Be kind to yourself you have been through a lot. Also the weather hasn’t helped with its dreary days. Keep going 

Hi - I have grade 2 stage 1 I think! I had two lumps removed. The operation site is still very sore. I took off the plasters yesterday- that was an experience! Struggling to find a comfortable sleeping position and now I’m into the second level of exercises, it’s quite sore. Thanks for the moral support. It’s hard telling family as they just don’t know what to say and I feel awful adding to their burden. 

I’m glad you’re feeling able to go back to work. I feel I want to stay home - I just can’t face work and I’m so tired all of the time. For me it’s early days but I think not being able to drive has made me feel quite isolated - even with plenty of family and friends around to come and see me. Maybe it’s a control thing? Good luck with your recovery and please let me know how going back to work is. Do you have the kind of job where you can take it easy a bit?

That’s the point of this page. I have found it useful to chat with people on same timeline. I had a heart shaped cushion which helped take the weight of the duvet or making a gap between my arm and my boob. I will put it on my sofa to remind me of how far I have come. It is also a reminder of self care and not being hard on yourself-i have always said I don’t need people to be horrible to me as I’m an expert of doing to myself!! I said to my husband we needed to have a weekly check in with conversation of how we are doing rather than the “how are you” “I’m fine” when that’s not what we really mean. Feel free to keep messaging I’ll reply 

That’s the point of this page. I have found it useful to chat with people on same timeline. I had a heart shaped cushion which helped take the weight of the duvet or making a gap between my arm and my boob. I will put it on my sofa to remind me of how far I have come. It is also a reminder of self care and not being hard on yourself-i have always said I don’t need people to be horrible to me as I’m an expert of doing to myself!! I said to my husband we needed to have a weekly check in with conversation of how we are doing rather than the “how are you” “I’m fine” when that’s not what we really mean. Feel free to keep messaging I’ll reply 

Thank you MummyMartin - that’s really kind. I’m going to get one of those cushions as I’ve read a few reviews saying how good they are. 
My partner is great but I don’t want to put too much pressure on him so I hold back a bit when he asks how I’m feeling. I feel so guilty and I can’t shake it off. 
On the plus side, it has snowed here overnight so we can hunker down, eat the last of the mince pies and watch films all day! 

I bought one on Etsy was £7. Even came with a personal card saying they hoped me or the recipient recovered quickly 

To Mummymartin and AngeAMC

You are both really inspiring thank you for sharing the place you are at after surgery. Thinking of you both and willing you perfect recoveries with comfy restorative sleep and supportive loving family and friends around you.xx

HI Ange,

I would highly recommend one of the heart shaped cushions - just a small one that you can carry around with you. For car journeys, I used the seat belt protectors that attach to the seat belt by Velcro. These are really for babies or young children. They weren't as helpful as the cushion, but they were of some use. They can also b bolstered up by adding more padding or are very easy to make yourself. 

I'm glad to hear that you have managed to arrange cover until half-term. The tiredness is common and you need to be kind to yourself.

Jolamine xx

Thank you so much. It’s good to be able to talk openly here xxx wishing you all the best