a long wait?
Hi everyone, this is my first post. I was diagnosed on 11/1/11 (memorable date!) and will be having a mastectomy and axillary clearance on 02 March. I am still trying to absorb what's happening, but ...
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Hi hb,
I've had the surgery twice.The first time I had a 2 week wait and the second time was a 3 week wait.My surgeon was flat out and had to cancel someone to get me on the 3week wait.I can understand how you must feel about your wait. It won't hurt to ring up your surgeon's receptionist and check if there are any cancellations and let them know you'd like it done sooner.In the meantime just keep busy.Make sure you have button down the front pjs and shirts to wear afterwards.Contact a breast care nurse if your hospital has one-they are great. We are all here for each other-we know what it's like.
Tonya