So emotional a week after surgery

Hi Nicola

You are not alone, I had the same on the 4th March, was doing well, and then floods of tears, felt exhausted etc. It’s a lot to go through, even the anaesthetic leaving your body can make you feel this way let alone all the emotions you feel since you got the diagnosis.

Definitely don’t be so hard on yourself! Recovering from the surgery can take a while, you will have ups and downs, one minute feel like you want to get on and do normal daily stuff and the next realise you just need to put your feet up and that’s ok! 

sending you a big virtual hug. Go with however you feel, it’s totally understandable xx

Hi Nicola, I’m another one who has had the same treatment as you. Mine was 15th March and it was about a week later it hit me too.  I felt furious and frustrated for a day and couldn’t stop crying. Then angry with myself that I couldn’t get a grip.  My husband was really good even though he got the brunt    I’m now two weeks on and due to get my results tomorrow.  I had been doing better but it’s hit me again today. This time I’m just going with it and letting it pass.  I’m guessing we will get these days and we have to remember to be kind to ourselves (easier said I know) but this is a big deal - however much of a brave face we manage must if the time. 

Sending positive thoughts.  Tomorrow, todays upset will be yesterday and we will get there xxx

Hello Nicola. Sorry to hear your feel this way. Just to put your mind ease this is completely normal. I had the same procedure as you on 23rd December last year after being diagnosed in November. My BC nurse has been brilliant and did forewarn me of the roller coaster ahead, physically and mentally.  Its a lot to get your head around. I find I still have bad days but the good days are starting to become more frequent. You will get there. Sending lots of positivity x 

Hi Nicola - I had a WLE & SNB on 11th March and initially felt ok mentally, but then about 4 days later and that week felt 'rock bottom' - like you so emotional, crying etc etc - not normally like that so was a little worried about my mental health. I am feeling a lot better now but it just seemed to 'hit' me.  So you are not alone.  Keep going x