Hello there , I would expect the mole to be cauterised and then have a small dressing . I think you will be able to weight bear if it’s on your ankle . But check with the specialist who is performing the procedure. Keep in touch x

Hi Paige,

They don't cauterise moles. It will be removed completely by excision surgery and you will have stitches. The wound will be at least twice as long as the size of the mole and will bleed easily so you will need to sit or lie down with your foot on cushions to raise it higher than your heart. They may give you crutches or they may tell you to keep off your feet for a few days to give the stitches time to knit. They will give you a leaflet with post op advice but I suggest you arrange a few days sick leave (at least) and help with care of your little ones. Good luck and please let us know how you get on.

Angie, Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009

I did mine on a Friday and went back to work on Monday but it was on my arm. I would ask the doctor  when you can walk on it depending on where it is on your foot.

Thank you everyone for your advice, excision is tomorrow. Really nervous about what the pain is going to be like once the local anaesthetic wears off. Fingers crossed everything comes back fine 

You shouldn't have too much pain once the anaesthetic has worn off. Just take paracetamol once it starts to wear off and keep your foot elevated as there is more risk of it bleeding than of it being painful. Good luck xx

I’m booked in for wide local excision next Saturday on top of foot and skin graft and I’ve been told to be off my feet (weight bearing) for 2 wks so I would book the time off ie sock line off the doctor. Good luck 

How did you get on?