Like you I had the wire and the dye the morning before my surgery, it was hectic too believe me. To insert the wire they use the mammogram to guide the wire, it is uncomfortable but not overly painful, They had issues with mine and did it twice. The dye for me was 4 needles around my nipple, to be honest it wasn't as bad as I had anticipated and the needles are over with very quickly, its like a bee sting. I had a blue dot the size of a 50 cent peiece on my breast for about 18 months, it just faded away with time.
My daughter came with me though she wasn't allowed in with me, whilst I was waiting and there was loads of that I was with her.
Whilst you aren't seeing your surgeon for a few weeks if you have questions ask the breast care nurse, I am sure you will find her helpful.
Donna
