Lobular breast cancer just diagnosed
Hello everyone, I'm new to this , I've only found out about my diagnosis one week ago and been going through a lot of testing over the week. I'm waiting on results of MRI on breasts, I had yesterday b...
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That's a bugger @Cindi. I hope the pain & discomfort backs off soon - there is usually a reasonable amount of discomfort and pain initially for at least the first week, some times longer - so keep those pain killers 'up' to it - every 4hrs ... it takes a while for everything to settle down - and my lymph node site (near my arm pit) hurt more than the actual surgery site! Weird! It took months to settle!
Sitting up/lying on cushions may help with the sleeping - and definitely supporting your arm ... mine hated being flat on the bed & kept me awake.
Does your breast feel 'hot' to the touch (even with the bandaging?) compared to the other breast? If it does, call your Breast Care Nurse today & have a chat with her - or if not her, call your surgeon's office to speak with their nurse? I think you should have it 'noted' down on your notes ... but hopefully it will feel better in 24hrs & you're seeing your surgeon on Fri .... Don't forget to take a buddy with you as an extra set of ears & also, support xx
If you think there is a 'visible' difference - Maybe take a couple of pics morning & night .... to see if you can spot a change, specially if you think there is swelling? Sometime a seroma (liquid buildup) can occur - most 'self absorb' .... but some may need draining.
take care xx
Sitting up/lying on cushions may help with the sleeping - and definitely supporting your arm ... mine hated being flat on the bed & kept me awake.
Does your breast feel 'hot' to the touch (even with the bandaging?) compared to the other breast? If it does, call your Breast Care Nurse today & have a chat with her - or if not her, call your surgeon's office to speak with their nurse? I think you should have it 'noted' down on your notes ... but hopefully it will feel better in 24hrs & you're seeing your surgeon on Fri .... Don't forget to take a buddy with you as an extra set of ears & also, support xx
If you think there is a 'visible' difference - Maybe take a couple of pics morning & night .... to see if you can spot a change, specially if you think there is swelling? Sometime a seroma (liquid buildup) can occur - most 'self absorb' .... but some may need draining.
take care xx