Well should have had my lumpectomy and snb today but op is scheduled now for next wednesday.
Seen on news tonight about the fact thst only a quarter of people were refferred to hospital during april compared to last year so i count myself very lucky.
For those of you further on in this journey, how did you feel before your op ?
I was terrified of general anaesthetic. Now i seem strangely calm. I am ticking of boxes in my brain after each appointment lol.
Ive not been too bad emotionally, but little things are getting to me like the hospital sending a letter to have pre op when ive had one... After 2 days they said it was an error.
Hope everyone is doing as best as they can be and thanks to all for being there
. The impact of this virus on cancer patients has been awful but glad you have a date . I think we all felt calmer once we had a treatment plan. Maybe it's the knowing that after surgery the cancer is removed .
I was quite calm morning if surgery. I went to hospital A at 8.30 an for wire to be inserted (painless as they give local and sure extremely fine). Then had to drive about 10 mikes to hospital B for surgery . Originally told I would be going down about midday but I was last on list so 3pm. I had to be back on ward, awake and have eaten before being discharged for a couple of hours! I was terrified of the thought of walking to theatre as previous surgeries I'd been wheeled down! I walked hugging my pillow and then a lovely theatre nurse took me into side room to verify my details. Just as I thought I was going to crumble she said come on then and we went into theatre. I'm sure she knew it had hit me! The theatre room was busy and they introduced themselves while the nurse was attaching monitors , making conversation etc and I didn't notice anaesthetist inserting needle. Next thing I'm in recovery room. Back on ward at just after 5pm . Cup of tea and sandwich and home by 8pm eating soup! I felt quite high for two days then crashed ! I had no pain after surgery.
Hi
I've been on a very similar journey. The diagnosis and surgery have all been during lockdown and it has all been very smoothly executed. Apart from having to go to all appointments on my own as they won't let anyone else in, it has been OK. I was in for the day and was kept fully updated with what they would do. As someone else said was on a high for 2 days, felt like I could run a marathon then it hit me and all I wanted to do for 2 days was sleep. The swelling and bruising go down very quickly and I found myself wanting to do everything I did before after 2 weeks. Just waiting on radiotherapy dates now and can honestly say the NHS have been heroes from day 1. Take it easy
Hi, I had 2 ops so am now a dab hand!
Before this cancer lark I had never had an operation so was somewhat apprehensive as to what to expect, I was not however nervous as had fully accepted that this was just another part of the cancer treatment and needed to be done, didn't really have a choice. The most annoying part is the wait for your op time (and the not knowing what time it will be), time certainly drags in the room where I waited, felt like I was in another dimension it was soooo slow, luckily there was a lovely lady there for another op so had a good chat with her & her daughter (I was alone - through choice!).
The second most annoying part was the 'fashion' gear they provide - the pants are amazing (can't really add more to that, and don't want to spoil too much fun!) and do get a nurse to help with the compression socks as they are impossible for most to put on.
As well as a meeting with anaesthetist there's also consent forms to fill in/hand over and I had some other questions when I sat with my surgeon to do this, you'll also be drawn on at length to make sure they're operating on the right part. Take nothing for granted though - I had to remind my surgeon that she was removing the port in the same operation (she had forgotten!!), pre-planning is not the forte of mine (and perhaps other) surgeons.
Once I knew we were a 'go' it was far better. As I explained to the anaesthetist (not very well) on the 2nd op I was very disappointed not to be asked to count back from 10 once given the general anaesthetic...I wanted it like on the telly. For me it was one minute yacking about rubbish to the anaesthetist and the next thing I knew coming round on the way from recovery room to the room where I was placed to recover. Don't even remember the recovery room!
I was lucky to have a separate room and vividly remember the smiling faces of my mother & a pal...which was lovely.
Re the general anaesthetic I was asked many times about my history, allergies etc. so they were well aware of the possibility of any complications (which there weren't). For me the general anaesthetic part was a breeze.
Good luck
Sam
Been for isotope injection today then hospital rung as i was on way home.
Just last minute checks. Said om on list for morning surgery and best case senario i will be home at tea time.
Said to pack an overnight bag just in case which they tell everyone , but suddenly it feels very real now !
Yes everyone told to bring overnight bag. Make sure you have phone charger with you so at least you can amuse yourself.
I was told 3pm is cut off for day surgery but I honestly think if I had been an hour later they would have let me out as they change shifts at 7pm and they don't want patients handed over !!! At 6.45pm I was told I could go by new staff (they changed over early) even though I was initially told you had to stay 3 hours after a general anaesthetic. I made soup the day before so I had something nice to eat for a couple of days in case I felt sicky.
Just think this time tomorrow you will be free of cancer xxx
Hi Elvisgirl123,
Just sending you good wishes for your operation tomorrow- this time tomorrow hopefully you will be back at home.I'm sure you will find that all the doctors and nurses are very kind and will explain everything to you . Ask questions if you are unsure what is going to happen., although I doubt you will need to as they are a well practiced team. Sending hugs and love to you. xxx
Thank you .
Thats all i want ...just to be home
They are doing it at the local nuffield who are doing cancer ops for nhs. Own room just missing the bottle of wine !!!
I think most questions have been answered now .just want it over now xx
Will kerp you both updated xx
yes who needs spare knickers! So long as we can charge our phone we are fine.
For years I had a printed packing list I kept in suitcase with a colum for myself, hubby and daughter. It saved us many a time of forgetting essentials. Laughed as it changed over years though and daughters list morphed into mine! Tampons, make up etc!! On our honeymoon my hubby hadn't packed any summer shoes and only had his suit shoes he'd worn to wedding!!!
Be thinking of you tomorrow xx
ps my overnight bag would have
Snap Grogg same list now added water wipes , very refreshing . Also current medicines list . Following shielded rules so overnight bag has been packed since March ♀️
try to sleep won’t be long and you’ll be back home
margaret x
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