Diagnosed this week and struggling

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  • arpie
    arpie Member Posts: 8,198 ✭
    edited November 26
    Great that you now have a date @Sammie_909 ..... keep yourself busy, doing things you love doing xx

    Re:  Any tips for anxiety related to the surgery?   Try and keep 'in the present' and not get ahead of yourself & into the 'what ifs'.  'Cos they may never happen, so no point worrying about them in advance xx. Thinking of what 'might happen' just mucks with your brain xx. Try & Get outside, breathe the fresh air, go for a walk, meet up with friends for a coffee .... 

    If you find yourself getting a tad overwhelmed/worried ... definitely give our Helpline a call on 1800 500 258 (Mon-Fri, 9-5) and have a confidential chat with a 'real' person xx

    take care & all the best xx
  • Sammie_909
    Sammie_909 Member Posts: 9 ✭
    Thanks @Tri and @arpie

    I have another appointment coming up after my MRI, I will definitely talk to them about my anxiety related to the surgery. I have no worries about losing a breast, having a scar, I can cope with post-surgery pain, it's literally just the general anaesthesia and 'going to sleep' that is bothering me. I will definitely seek help about this. 

    You guys are so kind 💜
  • arpie
    arpie Member Posts: 8,198 ✭
    edited November 26
    @Sammie_909 - in the mean time, consider cooking up all your favourite meals & freezing them, so you have at least a week's worth after you get home xx  

    Yes, the thought of 'going under' is a tad confronting, specially as it is your first time.  Most anaesthetists are very aware of patients' concerns & go out of their way to make you feel at ease before going in to theatre.  Going under the first time for me (in my teens) was QUICK!  They said to count backwards from 10 & I only got to 9!!  It is all done thru the one cannula these days (not lots of jabs) & you will probably get a 'sedation' mix first up, to relax you even more xx   Maybe let your surgeon know that it is your first time & he can pass that on .... xx
  • Mez_BCNA
    Mez_BCNA Administrator, Staff, Member, Moderator Posts: 1,144 ✭
    Hi @Sammie_909 just adding to this great conversation! You may like to check out several resources to help with your anxiety and stress during this time:
    BCNA Helpline team  :)
  • Sammie_909
    Sammie_909 Member Posts: 9 ✭
    Thanks @arpie, I will let my surgeon know at my next appointment that I'm nervous about the anaesthetic. I'm trying to say to myself "this surgery will save my life" and I know that I can do this! 

    Thanks @Mez_BCNA for the resources, I will definitely have a look at those. 

    Thank you for the support 💜

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