Yes I started the meds 2 weeks ago. Side effects are a bit scary if you read too much about it so I’m trying hard to keep off Dr Google. Like you say we just need to trust the pros and hope it all goes well. I’m pre menopause but I have been told the meds will cause menopause symptoms. 
weirdly getting the cushion, getting your PJ etc…. Was a good distraction. I also downloaded movies on my phone to watch and a book on the day of surgery cause I was last on the list so it was a long day. 
I think we’ve all got this lovely, it’s hard but definitely manageable once you get sorted with surgery. Lol I know what you mean though my poor family were scared to even talk to me during waiting for results it’s such a tense time. It’s limbo. 

If you have any other queries please ask, so many people on here with helpful advice. 

xx

Surgery went well. No real pain or discomfort.  Was a  bit worried about how it would.look, but better than I thought. I've had a really upset stomach, bloating pain, etc. Got myself in a right tizz thinking its spread everywhere.  Gp has been fab. But can't answer my many questions until histology is back. I'm so scared. Haven't really got anywhere to turn. Feels like in limbo. Have heard from my breast care nurse once.  Feel a bit left to it on my.own. can't really function.  

Hello lovely, 

well done for getting through your surgery. 1 job ticked off your list. Bloating is probably due to many things like all the drugs they give you during the operation, it really messes with your physiology.  I came out in an all over body rash, thought I had sepsis!!

waiting for your histology is the hardest part. People keep telling you to be positive, my goodness that’s so hard with the unknown.  All I can suggest is keep yourself busy. I walked loads after surgery and listened to positive stuff on Podcasts.

Remember you can reach out to the nurses if you need them. Call them and explain how you are feeling. That’s what they are there for. 

Sending positive thoughts to you. You have got this, you’re going to be ok. Xxx

Everyone on here is doing amazing. I was diagnosed Halloween 2024 and had surgery 6th December. Left wide excision and lymph node removal. I am on Letrozole for 5 years and still waiting dates for my 5 sessions of radiotherapy. I am also about to start counselling as Luke some of you I haven’t processed or accepted and it’s messing with my head. I work full time and should be happy that I’m still here but I’m not. Keep going everyone you can do this. Take any help that is offered. It doesn’t make you any less amazing 

Hey, I ageee we are all doing so amazing. It’s not easy getting through all of this. Same, I’ve been referred for some counselling cause I’m struggling a bit mentally . Processing everything as it happens is fine but once treatment is done, I feel I’m hanging on for something else. 

hope you get your radiotherapy soon. I finished mine 3 weeks ago. It was  bit of a hot red boobie, but no burns. I was tired for 2 weeks afterwards but it’s lifted. 

best wishes to you. ️

Thank you for your message. Did you have 5 sessions in a row? I’ve been offered London which is 2 and a half hours each way on the train! I was going to refuse due to distance but I need it done so I can move on. I’ve been offered 12 counselling sessions which seems quite excessive but we’ll see