Hi Jolamine,

I’ve just had my drain removed today, so no more waiting in for the nurse each day- Hooray!! I already feel more comfortable without it. Last night was better in terms of sleep too, so things are definitely looking up. I had some more visitors this morning and am feeling more like myself. The main thing that’s bothering me now is not being able to wash my hair, but that’s a minor issue in the whole scheme of things! xx

You will feel better every day ,I had bilateral mastectomies last year and my husband had to wash my hair and back .Keep doing your exercises too and you will be able to do all that pretty soon. Sleeping on my back was an issue but I

just put my pillows into a V shape and that helped a lot .xxx

Thank you- I’m already surprised at how good I feel, although my walk this afternoon has exhausted me. I’m looking forward to being able to have a shower, but that won’t be for another week yet- in the meantime I’m having shallow baths. I’m going to the hairdresser on Tuesday for a wash and blow dry with my usual hairdresser, which will feel like a treat. 
I have a v-shaped pillow that I’m using at night. I’m not getting a great deal of sleep, but I’m sure it will improve xx

Hi GoonerGirl,

I'm delighted to hear that your drain has been removed - this should leave you with a lot more freedom of movement. It is also good to hear that you managed to sleep better too. I know what you mean about not being able to wash your hair - this won't be for long and I'm sure that you'll enjoy the wash and blow dry at your hairdressers on Tuesday. I used a small heart-shaped cushion, which I could pop under either arm after surgery.

Don't overdo it with the walking, if it's tiring you too much, but do still try to get out for a short time.

Jolamine xx

Hi. I am 38 and found a long smooth lump in my upper left breast near my underarm. Didn't notice it before but I check them fairly often. It started as dull pains in just the left side. Considering I don't get periods I can't put it down to cyclical pain. Contacted my GP on Friday and I have an apt with them this Tues afternoon. Google is my worst enemy so I'm just going to stop. I can understand how people's thoughts spiral. I have 2 young boys to look after. 

Hi Spider,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I am sorry to hear about your symptoms, but you have done the right thing by getting these checked out. You are quite right to avoid Google - it would have you in a 6' box with the slightest sniffle. It is unusual to have pain with breast cancer and not all lumps turn out to be cancerous. Many are benign cysts or fibroadenoma. It is a fact that 80% of people who are referred to the breast clinic, will not get a cancer diagnosis, so the odds are still on your side.

This is always a worrying time and our over-active imaginations don't help, as they can take us to some dark places. I shall be thinking of you on Tuesday and home that all goes well.

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Spider 

good luck 

stay here for support if you need it lovely xx 

Evening everyone. I had my initial GP appointment this afternoon which has put my mind at ease for now. She said that it feels like a fibrous texture and nothing that immediately feels sinister. To be sure I have been put on the 2 week list to double check. Xx 

That’s reassuring xx