Tomorrow is the day for my R mastectomy, I have just had the phone call with nothing to eat or drink after 6 AM. I hope that does not mean afternoon surgery, as I really thought it would be nothing after midnight. I have to go for the SNB injection at 9 AM & then to the admittance area I am now starting to feel anxious & hope I will be able to sleep tonight. Although I want this thing gone just feel so overwhelmed & frightened. I think it's because I have a fear of being put to sleep like some people fear spiders. I'm finding this so hard today I keep telling myself to take deep breaths. Eileen x

Hi Eileen Guess what ? You are not alone ! We have all "been there, done that" and been petrified of what lies ahead as we begin the unknown. Whatever time you go in to surgery you will be well cared for. I hope you will have someone with you for company and support ? They are soooooooo good with the putting to sleep bit now so you don't need to fear it - just think of it as having a quiet little rest and then you will wake to hear that the 'beast' is gone. You are in my thoughts and will be tomorrow as well. We look forward to hearing from you again once you are able to get on-line. Big big big hugs. I am sure people who are religious will send prayers your way as well. Summer :-)

Hi Eileen! I too am afraid of "going to sleep" but anesthetics have come a loooong way over the years. Tell the anesthetist or nurse you are felling very anxious, the majority of them a re lovely and very understanding, they may give you something beforehand to calm you? Try and get a good nights sleep and take something to the hospital with you to keep you distracted while waiting.... Remember to breathe Eileen...BREATHE IN COURAGE>>>BREATHE OUT FEAR... Good luck with your surgery! Sending you love and light for easy recovery and beautiful days... YOU GOT THIS! - Tracy

Hi Unfortunately it does mean you are on the afternoon list, I just had the same. Usually afternoon list starts at 1pm. Like others, I was terrified Trust your medical team they will look after you. Try to breathe and take someone in with you. Soon it will be done ??

Thank you Summer, Tracy & marlee. I have started to feel a bit better, hubby & my sister will be with me beforehand. My sister just informed me that at 6.30 AM people in a prayer chain will be praying for me. I will keep trying the deep breathing technique. It amazes me how 1 minute I feel awful & the next can forget about it all. I will be thinking of you all & your kind words of wisdom tomorrow & hope it's not too long before I can get back on line. Eileen xx

Hi Eileen, I think we were all really nervous before our surgery, it's that great big unknown. But it's also the first step in getting rid of bc and a huge relief to finally be actively fighting it. I'll be praying for you tomorrow, that you know the peace that passes all understanding. Rest easy, Tracey??

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skitzy

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10 years ago

Phone call

Tomorrow is the day for my R mastectomy, I have just had the phone call with nothing to eat or drink after 6 AM. I hope that does not mean afternoon surgery, as I really thought it would be nothing after midnight.

I have to go for the SNB injection at 9 AM & then to the admittance area I am now starting to feel anxious & hope I will be able to sleep tonight.

Although I want this thing gone just feel so overwhelmed & frightened. I think it's because I have a fear of being put to sleep like some people fear spiders. I'm finding this so hard today I keep telling myself to take deep breaths.

Eileen x

June1952
Member
10 years ago
Hi Eileen

Guess what ? You are not alone ! We have all "been there, done that" and been petrified of what lies ahead as we begin the unknown.

Whatever time you go in to surgery you will be well cared for. I hope you will have someone with you for company and support ?

They are soooooooo good with the putting to sleep bit now so you don't need to fear it - just think of it as having a quiet little rest and then you will wake to hear that the 'beast' is gone.

You are in my thoughts and will be tomorrow as well.

We look forward to hearing from you again once you are able to get on-line.

Big big big hugs. I am sure people who are religious will send prayers your way as well.

Summer :-)

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