Hi there
I'm so happy you are feeling supported, you deserve that. I too am in the waiting stage of post op and seeing oncologist. Other than my beautiful incredible family & friends and some kind reassurances on here, I have been surprised by the lack of extra support. I travelled for my op to the best private breast care hospital in my state, my dr was great and his receptionist was incredible(bless her kind heart), but in hospital it was all very unsupportive, I was literally given endone and that was it on discharge. I was actually so upset by it in those emotional days just after surgery. I found the nurses to be not overly caring or kind and in fact felt that I was a burden. It would take 20mins to get a response and an attitude of annoyance to help me to the toilet as I had a drain on one side( which was tied to the bed) and a drip on the other. The whole time I was in there the words breast cancer were not mentioned once. I felt very alone and so requested to be discharged a day early. I know it might seem like a "suck it up princess" situation, however I wasn't expecting a fuss or any special treatment, just a little kindness, reassurance and information during a very vulnerable and worrying time! I actually think it has contributed to my current anxiety and depressed feelings I have now, the power of support and kindness can be underestimated.