New To BCNA

Thanks for the replies.

I have booked a couple of weeks leave to help around the house, I’m not going to stop Karen doing what she need to ensure movement is made but to be their even if just to chat. Really appreciate the suggestions and will assist in the preps for hospital.

In short Karen was advised of three options and the one selected is a lumpectomy and any a couple of nodes removed, Karen had once of the Breast Care WA team come visit earlier in the week and was a huge help with Karen and her acceptance / understanding of the road ahead, however it was a good chance to just sit and chat about anything. Whilst this is such a horrid situation for Karen and you all, the support, services and care we have seen and experienced is so wonderful and a huge credit to everyone, including those helping me vent on these boards.

At this point Karen will only be staying overnight however she did suffer a DVT a few years ago from a prior surgery (Foot) and the casts she went through would have been the main factor but in saying this everyone knows so might cause a second night stay for precautions.

iPad with charger          Mine is old so great reason to replace it :)
Ear Plugs                     Can provide as we have heaps at work (not sure Karen will use them tho lol)
A few magazines          Great Idea, I’ll get a couple of these for her.
Treats (biscuits/lollies)  Yep a must, Karen love a bit of Chocolate now and again :)
A Worm Open Top        Yes, I read this in one of her books

Don't forget to take any 'regular medications' with you that Karen may be on as well.  Let the nursing staff know what she needs to take.

Thanks @Arpie  I hadn’t even thought about that xx

Appreciate your comments as well @kitkatb, thank you

Cheers
Gavin