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Radiotherapy (5 weeks)
If you haven't been through it yet and are worried, please don't. It sounds much worse than it is. The receptionists, nurses and radiographers are really lovely. It doesn't hurt. It doesn't...
Hi, this is my first post, but just wanted to say that so far my experience mirrors yours Becky and I hope it continues that way.
I had a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy last week. I've had no pain to speak of, just numbness, swelling and bruising, I have managed with Paracetamol and am weening myself off those gradually. My only issue is I'm usually a side/front sleeper and have needed to sleep on my back since the op, so not sleeping too well.
I have my post-op appointment on Monday to have the dressing removed and the results of the lymph node biopsy. I am taking an 'it is what is is' approach and trying not to stress about it but can't help being a little anxious.
I chose to get back to work after 5 days (op was on Thursday, was back on Tuesday) I drive a desk and shuffle spreadsheets so nothing too strenuous, only a select couple of colleagues know anything, the others, boss included only know I was on medical leave.
I should also mention all the medical staff I have met so far have been so gentle and supportive. From the first diagnosis by BreastScreenSA to the amazing docs and nurses at RAH and QEH.
I had a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy last week. I've had no pain to speak of, just numbness, swelling and bruising, I have managed with Paracetamol and am weening myself off those gradually. My only issue is I'm usually a side/front sleeper and have needed to sleep on my back since the op, so not sleeping too well.
I have my post-op appointment on Monday to have the dressing removed and the results of the lymph node biopsy. I am taking an 'it is what is is' approach and trying not to stress about it but can't help being a little anxious.
I chose to get back to work after 5 days (op was on Thursday, was back on Tuesday) I drive a desk and shuffle spreadsheets so nothing too strenuous, only a select couple of colleagues know anything, the others, boss included only know I was on medical leave.
I should also mention all the medical staff I have met so far have been so gentle and supportive. From the first diagnosis by BreastScreenSA to the amazing docs and nurses at RAH and QEH.