Up coming surgery feeling worried
My surgery is 7 days away feeling nervous and also scared I suffer anxiety so that's not helping much I'm trying to hold it together
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It is totally normal to feel scared and anxious before going into any surgery @nat_k20 ... but try not to let it RULE the next 7 days xx
I was an emotional mess when my brother & hubby left me at the hospital (I had a lumpectomy too) .... but I woke up after the surgery feeling SO relieved that the beast was 'gone' .... and everything just got easier after that. Once your surgeon gets the pathology report back and sees you again to check your wound (make sure you get a copy of the report) .. then, you'll have a better idea of the planned treatment.
Try & keep as busy as you can in the mean time, doing things you love doing - or maybe even cook up some meals & freeze them (so you have less to do when you do get home ... ) Will you be staying in overnight? Some do, some don't! Check out the link I put in your first post, re what to take with you to the hospital - a top that opens from the front is important .... I also found an oblong shaped cushion to be a real saviour to support my arm, as my arm didn't like lying flat on the bed ... Your Breast Care Nurse may be able to access one for you. When you leave hospital, just be aware that any bumps in the road my hurt .... I hugged that cushion to 'cushion it' .... as that includes going into any driveway or Petrol Station ... let alone potholes in the road - my town is FULL of them!! I got very good at dodging them after the first day!
take care - and give our Helpline a bell on 1800 500 258 if you'd like to talk to someone about your anxiety xx
I was an emotional mess when my brother & hubby left me at the hospital (I had a lumpectomy too) .... but I woke up after the surgery feeling SO relieved that the beast was 'gone' .... and everything just got easier after that. Once your surgeon gets the pathology report back and sees you again to check your wound (make sure you get a copy of the report) .. then, you'll have a better idea of the planned treatment.
Try & keep as busy as you can in the mean time, doing things you love doing - or maybe even cook up some meals & freeze them (so you have less to do when you do get home ... ) Will you be staying in overnight? Some do, some don't! Check out the link I put in your first post, re what to take with you to the hospital - a top that opens from the front is important .... I also found an oblong shaped cushion to be a real saviour to support my arm, as my arm didn't like lying flat on the bed ... Your Breast Care Nurse may be able to access one for you. When you leave hospital, just be aware that any bumps in the road my hurt .... I hugged that cushion to 'cushion it' .... as that includes going into any driveway or Petrol Station ... let alone potholes in the road - my town is FULL of them!! I got very good at dodging them after the first day!
take care - and give our Helpline a bell on 1800 500 258 if you'd like to talk to someone about your anxiety xx