I am 58 and found my lump at the beginning of May. I was lucky enough to have the diagnostic tests only ten days later. My lumpectomy was on June 19, so only 2 1/2 weeks ago. It’s a while until my follow up so more waiting and healing. I am coping ok but there’s bleeding from a gap in the breast wound, which is underneath, almost on the bra strap crease. I have been told this position will be good for disguising the scar, but meanwhile it’s sweaty, sore and inflamed. Going to see the breast nurse tomorrow in case it’s a seroma.
My tears are only just hidden beneath the surface sometimes, but I have good support from friends. My husband tries hard and is good at the practical stuff, but we don’t talk about the future except one day at a time.
Hi, good that you're getting your wound checked out and that otherwise your recovery is going well. I think one step at a time works well to be honest and it's pretty normal to be emotional now that the initial whirlwind is over. Don't forget that, as well as this group, the lovely people at Macmillan are always at the end of the phone if you just want to chat to someone outside your normal support circle. Best wishes
