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Day 2 Post-Op
I am day 2 post wide local lumpectomy, 2 lesions removed. I can say that I had an overall great experience so I am counting myself very lucky. I thought I would outline my day as it might help other...
That is really helpful. I was diagnosed yesterday and will have to undergo surgery in the next couple of weeks. I am an anxious person so having an idea, from lived experience, of what the day could look like is really helpful.
I hope your recovery is continuing to progress well.
Hi Kirsty1 SO sorry to see you joining us here! Do you know what type of BC you have yet?
Feel free to put your story so far in its own post in the Newly Diagnosed spot - then you can just keep adding to it, as you attend your appointments etc xx.
Newly diagnosed | BCNA Online Network
I'd suggest that you take a trusted friend or relative with you to your meetings from now on, for both physical & mental support and even an extra set of ears - and also consider RECORDING them too, on your phone xx. It is almost impossible to remember everything that is said & this way you can go back over it in the quiet of your home & take notes. xx
The waiting can really suck! :( If you are feeling a bit stressed (which is 100% normal, as this diagnosis mucks even more with your brain than your body!) give the Helpline a call on 1800 500 258 (Mon-Fri, 9-5) for a confidential chat - and/or consider listening to Charlotte Tottman's Podcasts on her own experience with BC - as she explains it all very well xx
She is a specialist breast cancer Counsellor who had a double mastectomy following her own diagnosis, choosing to stay flat. She was surprised at her own reaction to the news/surgery/treatment, as she'd been counseling others for many years & thought she 'knew it all'! She has done 2 ‘podcast seasons' ... check out the 1st season, right from her diagnosis onwards and how she coped, then move on to the 2nd season.
She is very easy to listen to & you'll probably recognise some of your own reactions in many of the podcasts.
http://www.drcharlottetottman.com.au/my-podcast.html
And check out this thread too - there is a lot of general info on the forum & what to take with you to hospital - even 'tick sheets' that you can fill in to take with you to your appointments on your mental & physical health .... this info has been gleaned from many of our members over the years ... I hope it helps you xx
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-new-online-network-members#latest
take care & all the best xx