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So today was my first official 'cancer activity'. I had my sentinel node identified via radioactive injection. It was pretty ordinary.
One of my closest friends took me. We have decided that while ...
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Hi KJ
I had my sentinel node biopsy and surgery last Thursday. Your description of boiling lava was spot on for the SNB. I have never had anything more painful in my life. Unfortunately I wasn't my usual tough self and ended up letting out a yelp, swearing and crying at the poor technician. Bee sting my arse. However after half an hour I was pain free again. Had a 7 hour wait for surgery at the hospital - hope yours goes quicker. I peed blue and green for a day when the radioactive dye left my system. The surgery was less painful than I thought. No pain meds today at all. Unfortunately thanks to my son who has been sick all week I got a cold day of surgery, so now battling clogged lungs. Breathing exercises after surgery are really important.
Sending you best wishes and positive vibes for tomorrow. Hope it all goes well.
Nadine