Morning all 

Same as you all went to see doctor on Friday had letter today for breat clinic week today 

Is ut normal for appointment to come so fast 

I found one lump in right upper side of breast but during doctor exam found a further 2 in arm pit can not get it off my brain and had a melt down friday night 

Hey Missty,

Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear that you’re having a tough time with worry.

like others have said, it’s all very normal to receive your referral very quickly. I received a referral review letter in the post the day after my doctors appointment, but then it took a few weeks to get my appointment (due to the waitlist in my area and recent strikes) whereas others received their appointments much quicker than me. 

I’m pleased you’ve managed to get an appointment so soon, but please don’t read anything into this. 

it’s incredibly hard to focus on anything else when you’re so anxious, but honestly, having a good cry and getting those emotions out are so important. I hope you have a good support network around you - do try and keep yourself busy if you can. Watch a few episodes of something to take your mind off things or take yourself out for a lovely walk somewhere pretty and soak up nature. 

Let us know how you get on, we are all here to chat anytime xx

Hi Gooner Girl,

That must have been so nice to catch up with some friends unexpectedly and hope it gave you a lovely boost. Well done on getting out for short walks too, very sensible not going too far so you can head home if you need to.

I agree with Ruby, a hobby like jigsaw puzzles or crafting would be great, or get yourself lost in a really good book. Really pleased to hear you’re feeling better than you thought you would at this point. Take each day as it comes lovely. 

sending lots of love and virtual hugs xx

Hi GoonerGirl,

I'm sorry to hear that you had difficulty sleeping last night. It sounds as if you've had a frustrating day today too. I found it tricky to judge when the nurses might arrive, which made it difficult to arrange anything else. I hope that you are not going stir crazy, being in the house most of the time.

Thinking of you and willing you a speedy recovery.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you Ruby and Sandpiper,

I’m doing better than I anticipated, and feel reasonably well, so I’m feeling a bit frustrated at not being able to do much. I’m going to get out a puzzle tomorrow, and my daughter is going to be off work for the next week, so that will be nice. I’m not really one to watch telly much, so it will be nice to be able to spend some time with her and do some different things. I’ll get out for a walk again tomorrow. 
The nurse came again today and seemed to think that my drain will be able to come out in the next day or two, which will make me a bit more comfortable. Last night I hardly slept because of it. 
All in all I’m doing ok xx

Hi Jolamine,

I am finding it difficult being at home but not able to do what I’d like to do, but in the whole scheme of things it’s not that big a deal. I just like to be busy! It sounds as though I won’t have the  drain for much longer, which will give me more freedom to go out for walks etc as then the nurses won’t need to come. 

I’m expecting to have a rough night again tonight, but will just try to relax, as it doesn’t really matter, as long as I’m resting. I’m so itchy where the dressing and drain is, but there’s not really anything that can be done about that. It won’t be for long. Thankfully the nurse said I could take the binder off this evening, so I’m now wearing a bra and softie, which is helping me to feel a bit more normal xxx

Hi GoonerGirl,

I can understand how difficult you're finding it being at home, but constrained by what you're allowed to do. It's great to hear that your drain should soon be out - that should make sleeping a lot easier, as well as no longer restricting your freedom, due to nurses visits.  I'm sure that you'll feel happier in your bra and softie in preference to the binder. I hope that you manage to get some sleep tonight. 

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

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

Spider 

good luck 

stay here for support if you need it lovely xx 

Spider 

good luck 

stay here for support if you need it lovely xx