Hi there,

looking for some support and answers to some questions. 
 

I am 33 years of age and I am due to have a lumpectomy and total duct excision on Friday (27.12.19). 
 

I first discovered bloody discharge coming from my right nipple which then led to the specialists finding a lump behind the nipple. After my blood cells being examinated, ultrasounds and a biopsy my results are still inconclusive so now the surgeon wants to remove all ducts to see what is happening.

My head has been everywhere as I am still young and was planning to start a family next year. I'm doing OK but obviously mentally it's been draining with all the "not knowing". To add to the stress my mum is now undergoing biopsies as after her routine 'age' mammogram things have shown up! So my head is battered.

I think I am prepared for Friday (as much as I can be) especially with it being Christmas but obviously still worrying about the operation. I have read so many things on the internet regarding after care and how I may feel after the procedure but wondering if anyone who has actually had this procedure can tell me what to actually expect.

How sore and swollen should I expect to be? 

How long is recovery?

How long did people have off work? 
I am a teacher to young children (currently nursery children) so I'm obviously on Christmas break but will be expected to be back in work a week after the operation. Is this feasible? Bearing in mind the type of activities and care I will be providing to young children. At times very active/ hands on/ strenuous.  (Picking them up/ changing them/ contact with children with additional needs etc) Should I possibly have the first week back off school - meaning two week recovery period OR more/less? What would ppl say who have gone through thugs operation and how they have felt afterwards? 
I know everyone is different but am I totally out of my mind thinking I'll be ok going back to work at such an intensive level 7 days after the operation? 
It's mainly so I have an idea and to be able to contact school if it is advisable to have that first week off! 
 

any advise is much appreciated. Fingers crossed all goes well and results come back clear! (Very anxious regardless) 

Thank you everyone and thank you for forums like this to be able to share and ask! 
Nic