All the tests to update new diagnosis
What a couple of weeks I have had. After being called back to Breastscreen NSW (amazing service and staff), I had the battery of tests at the post mammogram assessment including 3 biopsies. Origi...
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It sounds like everything is going along nicely @Nicky123 and that you are at ease with what is going forward xx Great that you'll have a BC Nurse to chat to as well .... they will be your first port of call with any concerns post op ..... as well as us! ;)
Just make haste slowly after the surgery - is your Work 'flexible' in case you need more time off? Do you have family/friends to help you at home afterwards and driving home from hospital? You won't be allowed to drive for a little while - and watch out for bumps in the roads ..... have a pillow to hug on the way home as the bumps really hurt if your boobs 'bounce' in the first few days. Silly things like hanging the washing, mowing the lawn in that first month ..... walking the dog, vacuuming ..... take up any offers of help!!
Having both breasts done will impact the use of your arms too (I only had the one done) .... So cook up a heap of meals & freeze them .... and put stuff you use 'lower' so you don't have to reach up for anything heavy in that first week.
In the mean time, keep as busy as you can - and even look at taking up a new hobby too as a distraction!! (I thoroughly recommend Ukulele! ;). LOTS of uke groups in Sydney.) I can help with ANY songs you like!!
take care xx
Just make haste slowly after the surgery - is your Work 'flexible' in case you need more time off? Do you have family/friends to help you at home afterwards and driving home from hospital? You won't be allowed to drive for a little while - and watch out for bumps in the roads ..... have a pillow to hug on the way home as the bumps really hurt if your boobs 'bounce' in the first few days. Silly things like hanging the washing, mowing the lawn in that first month ..... walking the dog, vacuuming ..... take up any offers of help!!
Having both breasts done will impact the use of your arms too (I only had the one done) .... So cook up a heap of meals & freeze them .... and put stuff you use 'lower' so you don't have to reach up for anything heavy in that first week.
In the mean time, keep as busy as you can - and even look at taking up a new hobby too as a distraction!! (I thoroughly recommend Ukulele! ;). LOTS of uke groups in Sydney.) I can help with ANY songs you like!!
take care xx