Good luck Spillsy. I had my sentinel nodes injection and markings the day before surgery. Then I left my results in a Coles supermarket basket and realised at 9 30 that night as I was getting things ready for next days surgery that where the hell were they. I rang the store which shuts at 10 and thank the Lord they had them. I could not have had surgery without them. Had hookwire the next morning and I was first in the waiting room. Where I sat there was a 5 cent coin on the floor and I immediately knew this was from one of my darling clients of 104 years who had passed the year before. My op was the day of her birthday and I saw it as a sign she was watching over me. My desire to get the lump removed ASAP overrode any pain or discomfort I had to endure. I just wanted it gone. All credit to my surgeon who did a fantastic job I don't recall having any pain to moan about. The drips were unpleasant but didn't last long The cushion they give you will be your very best friend. They are a godsend made by volunteers There was a name of the group and their names plus phone number on mine so some time later I texted and thanked them The needlework on my scar looked like the sewing on prison mail bags but it's turned into a very smooth and faint line and it's only 7 months ago I had it done Having voluptuous breasts I've always had underwure bras so was surprised how supportive the soft bras are I have yet to find one in my size so in the meantime I'm crammed into my front fastening bras.The BC Nurse put me in the system for my care pack which included a berlie bra. I had radiotherapy too and my skin got very sore underneath but I was well looked after. This has since made wearing bras not as comfortable and I tend to only do up the top fasteners so as to take the pressure off. There are occasions I need to wear an underwire bra due to the kind of clothes I'm wearing and I have a soft pad I put between my bra and my still tender underneath Oh and driving over speed bumps, if you are the passenger you'll need to support your breast little bumps in the road too are noticeable. I was back at work 2 weeks after surgery whilst waiting for chemo , and driving myself. It was such a relief to be rid of the lump. Wishing you a successful op
