Nervous

@MrsMorrisey My surgeon saw me in recovery just after waking up, she said it went well. 

How’d you go @Booklover? 

Howdy @Booklover I see you’re in the Riff so am I 
i attend the cancer care clinic at Nepean hospital. I have found them fantastic bunch of people. 

@Booklover I’ve got my surgery tomorrow too! You’re not alone. 

Sorry to see you join our select little group @Booklover - and wishing you all the best for tomorrow.  I am a real sook & I was in tears, leaving my husband and brother & SIL at reception on the morning of my surgery - but once I was in my room, I was pretty well FINE!  It is all that 'fear of the unknown' .... the 'what ifs' .....  all I know is, that once I woke up in recovery & was back in my room, I was just SO RELIEVED, knowing that the beast was gone!   I hope you'll feel the same xx. This damn disease mucks with your brain even more than your body, I reckon xx. So, as the other ladies have said - just let the tears flow 

Just make sure that after you get home, that you don't do any lifting/housework/anything that may cause a setback - I hope your support team is all organised to wait on you, hand & foot for a week or two, at least. xx

Below is a thread that has some tips on being in hospital - front opening tops are good .... a small oblong pillow to support your arm (and hug when driving home, as any jarring on the road can also be a tad painful once the meds have worn off.)    It shows other areas of the forum where you can have a bit of fun too - even a laugh or two (heaven knows we can all do with a laugh!) 
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latest

take care & al the best xx

@Booklover I swing between being very calm and collected to being a crying mess! My husband has seen me through all stages! I was diagnosed for a second time in June last year. I’m now going to have a double mastectomy with reconstruction and it’s been an emotional roller coaster! I’m at the point now where I’m just wanting it done! Let the tears flow - I think it helps! Sometimes I put a sad movie on just to get that release. Wishing you all the best. 

Hi Booklover, In a nut shell...YES!  Like you I was diagnosed and had initial treatment over Christmas and News Years. I am now having chemo..but remember ploughing through these festive times with a smile on my face until it all hit when I was facing my first round of chem. I think for the sake of others in our lives and at this time of year we push through until something becomes the brick wall...then it hits. I have since rallied again, as will you and pushed on. This site is great for venting so use it...it's great to share your burdens here!

Let the tears flow.... then go for a walk. I was diagnosed April 23 and I still burst into tears at times.  Lean on your support people and reach out to your breast care nurse. Judging by your name you like reading.  I read so much every day, and slept so much.  Take things easy and look after yourself.  I hope everything goes well tomorrow. 

Understandably nervous!  As time goes on you learn what seems like a new language, Lymphoscintigraphy.  

"Lymphoscintigraphy is a special type of nuclear medicine imaging that provides special pictures of the lymphatic system, which transports fluid throughout your immune system. Lymphoscintigraphy is often used to identify the sentinel lymph node, or the first node to receive the lymph drainage from a tumor."


Personally, I didn't cry!  I had a tear when I was in the holding bay waiting to go into the theatre for a Mastectomy but otherwise, I was too busy concentrating what was at hand!

Most people are quite emotional - allow the tears to flow.  It's all about the shock and wondering how did I get here and what treatment is next!

Sending a virtual hug
Take care