Hi KittyCarmichael,

A very warm welcome to our forum. I am sorry to hear how worried you feel about. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer and I never even noticed the tracer being inserted, until I was told that it had been after the procedure. |It is normal process for most of us to get these inserted, as it helps your surgeon to pinpoint the exact position of your tumour. The blue dye is very straightforward, so I'm sure that you'll be fine.

Make sure that your consultant knows that you are a fainter though, as this will give him/her the heads-up and they can be prepared, just in case. Do you have a date for surgery yet?

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi sorry to jump in on this. I to is newly diagnosed  and having a mat seed I think it is. . Is the same  thing. I am having surgery  in January.  I quite scared as I hate hospitals.  

Dear Jolamine

Thank you so much for taking the time and understanding to kindly explain your history. I am so sorry for all the difficulties and disappointments you’ve undergone.

As you say though we are really fortunate to live in current times with much improved procedures and outcomes compared to the generation before us many of whom we loved and lost through cancer.

Also how lucky if we can see our kids mature into young adults! I don’t take this for granted. Love to all and especially the younger mums out there who find themselves needing treatment.  Xx

Hi I am the same stage 1 very small, lymph nodes clear on scan, had seed implanted easy painless process and had lumpectomy on 3rd Jan there was a problem with the dye needles so they did mine while I was under anaesthetic pleased they warned me as I did look a blue colour wen I came round and my pee was blue for the day but recovery fine waiting for results and next steps on 22nd Jan

Hi jannich66. How long did the blue dye last for . I have to have that as well xx 

Hi only a couple of days they did warn me before the anaesthetic that I might have a blue tinge to my skin but not that my pee would be bright blue lol so don't worry I'm absolutely fine woke up had 2 cups of tea 2 toast a sandwich and biscuits was starving and home by 4pm felt OK just just a bit sore waiting for results on 22nd now

You did well after op. 
i did not react well with anaesthetic. I forced a cup of tea and biscuit but was sick 20 minutes later. They still let me home 2 hours after surgery but I was sick for the whole next day. I was sore for couple days and found the heart shape cushion invaluable. I guess it also depends on where the incision is. My boob looks like a purse with a zip across the front! 

Aw really? I've just taken my dressings off this morning my cut is a semi circle close to the nipple area which should be hardly noticeable I hope. The cut under my arm is quite sore I must invest in a heart shaped cushion x

I had a wide excision so I had nipple and areola all removed hence the purse description. I bought the cushion on Etsy for around £7. The lady who makes sent a hand written note with it wishing me or the recipient good health. So sweet

Ooh I will have a look see if I can get one thank you xx

I just unpacked my heart shaped cushion. Got it from Etsy. It’s worth every penny. My underarm scar is quite long and very sore. A doctor friend advised me to rinse with a teaspoon of salt in a pint of tepid water. It’s helped a lot. It’s far worse than the actual boob cut

Hi Kitty

how did it all go? I can’t see the rest of the thread. Were you awake for the dye and tracer? I had this done after I’d had my anaesthetic so didn’t feel it. How is everything going?

Hi Kitty

how did it all go? I can’t see the rest of the thread. Were you awake for the dye and tracer? I had this done after I’d had my anaesthetic so didn’t feel it. How is everything going?

Had some bad news today. They didn’t get clear margins in my lumpectomy op and my tumour was a lot bigger than they thought so I now have to have a mastectomy. Luckily lymph nodes are clear. Has anyone heard of this happening too?

I am so sorry to hear this. My surgeon mentioned it could be a possibility but I’ve not seen any posts on here-although I haven’t read them all. Thoughts are with you. Keep chatting on here 

Thanks. Hope all goes well with you. Sending positive vibes out your way x