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So unsure
It's scary and it has moved so fast. I was called back for 'Further Assessment' in mid april...I actually can't remember the date. I know I had the core needle biopsy on 22nd April, a couple of days a...
You're having a tough time of it, @Molly5. xx. Wishing you all the best for your surgery tomorrow xx
Take lots of Deep breaths - make sure you keep up your pain killers after surgery (don't wait for the pain to kick in .... make sure you take the meds every 4hrs (or as suggested) so the pain doesn't break thru. xx
My lymph nodes were taken during my lumpectomy - and was lucky to not have any ongoing issues ... but Lymphodema is a very real condition - and I hope that a Private Group will be raised soon, for members to share tips & tricks & techniques xx
After your surgery, you will most likely see a Lymphodema specialist - who will explain (probably) to not use that arm for blood pressure or any flu/covid/any shots .... and to on the watch for swelling/lymphodema. There are massage techniques that they should show you how to manage it. You may NOT get the swelling - just be aware that you 'may'.
A recent post was VERY informative on lymphodema (no need to check it out just now tho - as you may not 'need it'!) Keep it 'up your sleeve' in case you need it xx
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/comment/220922
Take one day at a time ..... whack up ANY questions that you may have, here - this thread that you have started will then become a bit of a diary, for all your active treatment period xx
take care & all the best. xx
Take lots of Deep breaths - make sure you keep up your pain killers after surgery (don't wait for the pain to kick in .... make sure you take the meds every 4hrs (or as suggested) so the pain doesn't break thru. xx
My lymph nodes were taken during my lumpectomy - and was lucky to not have any ongoing issues ... but Lymphodema is a very real condition - and I hope that a Private Group will be raised soon, for members to share tips & tricks & techniques xx
After your surgery, you will most likely see a Lymphodema specialist - who will explain (probably) to not use that arm for blood pressure or any flu/covid/any shots .... and to on the watch for swelling/lymphodema. There are massage techniques that they should show you how to manage it. You may NOT get the swelling - just be aware that you 'may'.
A recent post was VERY informative on lymphodema (no need to check it out just now tho - as you may not 'need it'!) Keep it 'up your sleeve' in case you need it xx
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/comment/220922
Take one day at a time ..... whack up ANY questions that you may have, here - this thread that you have started will then become a bit of a diary, for all your active treatment period xx
take care & all the best. xx