Nervous about surgery
Tomorrow is my second appointment with my lovely new surgeon after my initial diagnosis on the 4th June and hopefully I will find out my surgery date for mastectomy which they have promised will be i...
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Hi @annajjj - you are definitely not alone in being nervous about the surgery ..... I worked myself up into a real sweat .... and afterwards, it was so much 'easier' than I'd imagined!! Our brains play tricks on us, always imagining the worst ..... Just the mental 'relief' that 'it' has been removed is a huge weight off your shoulders. Mine was ILC & I had a lumpectomy - and was AMAZED at how small the bandage area was! Don't forget a small pillow to 'hug' as you drive home, in case of bumps in the road! Mine was a godsend! Your Breast Care Nurse may well give you one.
@Mazbeth has given you some top info ..... just try not to overthink it. It really does 'muck with your brain' otherwise. I found that keeping busy in the lead up to the surgery is good ..... and post op as well, as you are able! Just make sure you take the Panadol as prescribed - as you don't get any brownie points for 'putting up with it'!
Yep - that puppy isn't doing you any favours .... so best it not be there!! Tho, I must admit, I did take some 'before' pics, just for my own reference! Are you having a single mastectomy or are you having both done?
I treated myself to a week on Norfolk Island with my ukulele buddies ..... and loved it!! Make sure you give yourself a 'treat' now & then, as reward for what you've been thru!
take care and all the best xx. We've 'got your back' - you are not alone! xx
@Mazbeth has given you some top info ..... just try not to overthink it. It really does 'muck with your brain' otherwise. I found that keeping busy in the lead up to the surgery is good ..... and post op as well, as you are able! Just make sure you take the Panadol as prescribed - as you don't get any brownie points for 'putting up with it'!
Yep - that puppy isn't doing you any favours .... so best it not be there!! Tho, I must admit, I did take some 'before' pics, just for my own reference! Are you having a single mastectomy or are you having both done?
I treated myself to a week on Norfolk Island with my ukulele buddies ..... and loved it!! Make sure you give yourself a 'treat' now & then, as reward for what you've been thru!
take care and all the best xx. We've 'got your back' - you are not alone! xx