Surgery Day
I have lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node arranged for Feb 7 at RBWH . I would like to know what to expect on the day. Could you describe what surgery day was like for you please?
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@MummaJ Ive had 2 major lumpectomies in the span of 4yrs due to a recurrence. My last one I was lucky to have been put in hospital the day before, I had the sentinel node dye injected which for some reason was quite unbearable for me, pain wise not sure why. I then had the hook wire done and back to my room for the night. I woke the next morning, into surgery at like 7am was great!! lymph nodes removed, all clear and wide clear margins am big breasted. The drain was more of an annoyance than the surgery to be honest, as in hurt more. The surgery was no problems at all. Im 18 months on now, and still have numbness slightly in my armpit and at the back of the arm near the armpit. But no big deal at all!! Its really quite straight forward. I had more problems withe Anaesthetic and narcotics which has me vomiting for 12hrs. So if you are drug sensitive or not great with Anaesthetic, make sure you tell your Surgeon and Anaesthetist, its very important. All the best!!! You'll be amazed how well you do!! :) Hugs Melinda xo