Hi I'm 26 and noticed an unusual freckle appear on the side of my foot between my ankle bone and sole. I checked photos and it was never there previously so thought it was best to contact my GP. Stupidly as a teenager when I thought appearance was the be all and end all I was a frequent sunbed user and also used to use carrot oil with 0 spf and burn regularly. GP said it had some unusual characteristics so best to get it check by the dermatologist. I had my dermatologist appointment yesterday and they wanted to remove it there and then. So they carried out the procedure under local anesthetic but today because of the location I can't put any weight on my foot at all as I can feel the stitches stretching and its very painful. The dermatgist said to be very careful not to split the stitches due to the location. I'm just wondering has anyone undergone this in a similar area? How long did you need to take off work. My job involves being on my feet for up to 8.hours in a busy restaurant so really doubting if I'm going to be fit to return by next week as my stitches need to stay in for 14 days. If it was anywhere else on my body it wouldn't be so bad.

I'm trying to take it one step at a time as have 2 very young children feeling very angry at myself because I now know how reeckless and foolish I was when younger regarding my skin. They said up to 6 weeks for the results of my biopsy.