So sorry to see you here @EP1977TCB - joining the club that no-one really wanted to join ...
Also sorry for the mucking around with your appointments - at least it has been brought forward instead of a further delay xx.
Do you live in Perth or nearby, not too far from the hospital? You can add your general location to your Profile.
When I saw my surgeon, he also wanted a Sentinel Node test done, which was the next day (to identify which nodes the tumour was draining to) and then my surgery was the day after that.
As I live in a regional area, I stayed in overnight - otherwise, I understand I may have been sent home the same day .... but there is usually a period of 'down time' from work & lifting stuff & even driving - so I would suggest you be preparing for at least a week off work, to get thru that, depending on what surgery you end up having.
Sometimes, the emotional toll is even greater than the physical toll - so I hope you have supportive friends & family around you at this time. Take someone with you to your meetings as a separate set of ears - and also consider recording the meetings, so you can go back over it later, if need be. It is easy to become distracted at the time & 'miss' bits that have been said.
take care, all the best for your appt next week - let us know how you go. xx
