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Surgery tomorrow
Recent diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma, Grade 1. Surgery tomorrow - lumpectomy & some lymph nodes . Churning gut but almost keen to have.it done. Any tips for tomorrow?
Hi @Ruth_2022, best wishes for tomorrow. You will be ok.
I had that surgery too. I had surgery in the afternoon and then slept the night and went home the next day. I was not really sore but I was a bit uncomfortable sleeping for a couple weeks or so. I had a breast care nurse who helped me with a few things to help me get better.
A button through is essential in hospital and recovery. Just easier to get dressed. Gentle walks when you are up to it. Eat well to help you recover and take the advice from your medical team.
Do you have support at home? Accept help with washing, housework and cooking too if you can. Be kind to yourself and it's ok to have a few moments.
Treat yourself too. I celebrated after every treatment eg surgery, chemo and radium with a favourite meal, glass of wine. I even went away for a couple days. Have you heard of the Otto's Foundation. They help with little getaways for those with breast cancer. You might like to check their website.
Ask any questions from all of us here. This is a fantastic support group really. I couldn't have got through it all without this online group.
Good luck tomorrow.
I had that surgery too. I had surgery in the afternoon and then slept the night and went home the next day. I was not really sore but I was a bit uncomfortable sleeping for a couple weeks or so. I had a breast care nurse who helped me with a few things to help me get better.
A button through is essential in hospital and recovery. Just easier to get dressed. Gentle walks when you are up to it. Eat well to help you recover and take the advice from your medical team.
Do you have support at home? Accept help with washing, housework and cooking too if you can. Be kind to yourself and it's ok to have a few moments.
Treat yourself too. I celebrated after every treatment eg surgery, chemo and radium with a favourite meal, glass of wine. I even went away for a couple days. Have you heard of the Otto's Foundation. They help with little getaways for those with breast cancer. You might like to check their website.
Ask any questions from all of us here. This is a fantastic support group really. I couldn't have got through it all without this online group.
Good luck tomorrow.