Right mastectomy with axillary clearance pm tomorrow. Feeling very anxious. Not sure I'll get too much sleep tonight but keen to get this done! Recieved my berli bra in the post today tho

Hi Molly001,I will be feeling very anxious like you the day before surgery, I am waiting to see a plastic surgeon and the date for right mastectomy. We are fighting with BC together. Hope you can have some sleep tonight and best of luck for your surgery and recovery. I will be thinking of you. Lots ts of love and hugs for you!

Sending you positive thoughts for tomorrow Molly. It is a long and very stressful day but it is your first big step to recovery and being cancer free. My mastectomy was at 4pm and I got to hospital at 6am. Seemed the whole day was filled with scans (lymph node dye and scan) questions, forms, visitors etc) and luckily time passed quickly. You will be in good hands and are taking all of our best wishes with you. When you can, let us know how you are doing. Jane xx

Woo hoo on your way to a new you! Try to put your mind into relax mode for some much needed sleep tonight! Yes easier said than done sometimes but before you know it the surgery will be over and done with and on your way to results and treatment plan!Take carexx

I didn't sleep the night before but made up for it later. Hope all is smooth sailing and know we will be thinking of you. Kath x

Will be thinking about you tomorrow, good luck another step forward on your trip ( I could never call mine a journey it was always my sh..... trip ) Sending you a hug xxx

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Hopes_and_Dream
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9 years ago
That must be such a relief for you Mel! So pleased you don't have that hanging over you.
one less thing to think about. Hope you are doing OK xx
melclarity
Member
9 years ago
@iserbrown you are such a Love!!! Thank you...OMG it is completely mental absolutely...step at a time. xx
iserbrown
Member
9 years ago
Yeah I know the surgeon said I'm as tough as old boots. We're all different. With the core biopsy it was the pressure they applied to try and stop the bleeding. They had given me a run down prior of what was to happen but they forgot to mention the pressure.
Pleased that you don't have to endure that again. Hope you are able to destress and prepare mentally for this next phase. Take care xx
melclarity
Member
9 years ago
@iserbrown Oh gosh you didnt find it a struggle? it was excruciating! and yes so I found the core biopsy very difficult also. Good news I rang my Surgeons office and they said theyd had a call from the Nurse hmmm...and NO definitely not needed at all thank goodness!

@Molly001 hope you are traveling ok, hoping you are recovering well.
xx
Share
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9 years ago
Hi there @Molly001 - hope your surgery went as well as it possibly could and you get a little bit of rest tonight.

Best wishes, Sheryl xx
primek
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9 years ago
When I had my mastectomy and reconstruction I didn't require it on the unaffected side and would imagine yours is for same reason prophylactic. ..treatment and staging were already done and dusted. I know scorpionqueen didn't need hers repeated.
kayvie
Member
9 years ago
Hi Molly
Glad to hear you are comfortable after the surgery. Wishing you the best for your recovery x
Isaidso
Member
9 years ago
Hi Molly, great to hear you're through surgery. Take care Terrie
iserbrown
Member
9 years ago
Mel - I was one that didn't find the sentinel node biopsy a struggle! I had it done in hospital the night before mastectomy. I thought the core biopsy where they applied mountains of pressure to stop the bleeding was more a problem to me! If you're cancer free I'd imagine that it wouldn't be necessary! Take care and good luck with your shopping for the correct garments et cetera Take care xx
iserbrown
Member
9 years ago
Hi Molly - pleased to see your post! Great nursing care, good rest and a little exercise and you'll be on your way to a good recovery! Hope you can catch up on your sleep!
Take care xx