the day before a bilateral mastectomy

jan61
jan61 Member Posts: 49
edited December 2018 in Newly diagnosed
and nerves are kicking in. I have synchronous breast cancer and my mastectomy(s) are tomorrow. I haven't slept much. So today I will do some house keeping, clean the bathroom, vacuum, pack my bag and charge my toothbrush. I am not ready for this.

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  • Zoffiel
    Zoffiel Member Posts: 3,374
    I don't think anyone ever is @jan61 but somehow we get ourselves through the hospital doors. It's awful but, thankfully, you only have to do it once. Good luck tomorrow from one who's been there too. Mxx
  • jan61
    jan61 Member Posts: 49
    Thanks :)
  • Blossom1961
    Blossom1961 Member Posts: 2,489
    I buried my head in the sand @jan61 and three weeks later I think I have accepted it by poking my head out occasionally. Keeping busy is good and putting your head in your happy place works wonders. xxxx
  • iserbrown
    iserbrown Member Posts: 5,730
    @jan61
    Best wishes for your surgery
    This link has some very useful information, hope it helps

    https://www.reclaimyourcurves.org.au/preparing-for-surgery-and-recovery.html
  • Flaneuse
    Flaneuse Member Posts: 899
    @jan61 Wishing you strength. Hugs.
  • Sister
    Sister Member Posts: 4,961
    Just keep in the front of your mind that you're getting rid of the cancer.  Best wishes
  • Riki_BCNA
    Riki_BCNA Member Posts: 322
    Hello@Jan61 wishing you all the very best for your surgery and recovery. Take care of you.
  • primek
    primek Member Posts: 5,392
    Hi there. Nope...nobody is ready for for it love. I recall sobbing my heart out the morning  of surgery in the shower. then I put my big gurl panties on and my "brave face" and off I went. I cannit tell you the relief I felt having the cancer cut out. So a sad side yes. ..but a bright side also.
    Hope all is smooth sailing for you. Kath x
  • SoldierCrab
    SoldierCrab Member Posts: 3,429

    Below are a couple of links to help you find your
    way around the forum and also how to find a breast care nurse and how to order
    a MY journey Kit if you haven't got one yet. 



    It can be a whirlwind when we first get a
    diagnosed.... Breathe and take it one step at a time. 



    How to post on the main forum – use this
    link to get to the main forum and begin a new post. https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/post/discussion

     

    Navigating the online community formerly the
    what and how thread.

    http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/14879/navigating-the-online-community-formerly-the-what-and-how-thread

    Breast Care Nurses

    https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/OurMission/OurNurses/FindANurse.aspx 

    My Journey online tool and other resources. 

    My Journey Online Tool resources

    https://myjourney.org.au/hp/step5

    https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/

    BCNA Helpline 1800 500 258

    If you have any questions, concerns or require any further
    information or support please call 1800 500 258. BCNA’s helpline will now be open from
    9am-6pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 5pm Fridays.  

     

    How to understand your pathology
    reports

    https://www.cancer.org/treatment/understanding-your-diagnosis/tests/understanding-your-pathology-report/breast-pathology/breast-cancer-pathology.html

  • jan61
    jan61 Member Posts: 49
    I am now 10 days post. All dressings and drains out. Pathology won't be available until after the 7th I think. I am hoping the surgeon will ring if he hears anything. This is hard. Not the hardest thing I have done but up there. 
  • Flaneuse
    Flaneuse Member Posts: 899
    @jan61 Yes it's rough waiting for the path results. Wishing you strength. 
  • SoldierCrab
    SoldierCrab Member Posts: 3,429
    hi @jan61 try to focus on healing while you wait for the results I know it is hard. doable but hard. 
    Great that your dressings and drains are gone. 

  • kmakm
    kmakm Member Posts: 7,974
    Well done Jan. It's very hard. I made the decision and have zero regrets, but I shall always mourn their loss. I haven't shed many tears for them, but two nights ago I did. Just missed them all of a sudden and got really sad about it. It's a process this adjustment. Big hug, K xox
  • Zoffiel
    Zoffiel Member Posts: 3,374
    I miss my natural boobs and have, even after 12 years, not made friends with my demonic 'foobs'. But I love being able to do my shirt up. The pre-lopping puppies were 18 F. That was really inconvenient considering the rest of me is @ size 14 . I can now buy size 16 tops and nothing busts the buttons. I'd turn back the clock if I could, but fashion is much cheaper now. Scant comfort,  but take the wins where you can. Mxx