Surgery tomorrow

Hello Moodyblue62 all I can is me too.  I had a lumpectomy on Aug 23rd.  With results on October 1st.  Thankfully I am clear hopefully you will be too.  Now on Letrozole for 5 years.  I was OK then a couple of weeks ago I bawled my eyes out for no particular reason.  I suppose it just really dawned on me what happened, as I seemed to sail through it all till then.  As you say six weeks of appointments for this and that, the summer disappeared.  Be kind to yourself there is light at the end of the tunnel.  All on here are very helpfull and the nurses especially.  

Hi, 

wishing you all the best for tomorrow. I had a lumpectomy back in Feb and felt grotty for the first few days, but got stronger with each day that passed. I walked to the gate post on the first day, the post box on the second and bUIKit it up from there. I also ate a lot of pineapples as apparently they are good for healing. 

You’re not meant to drive for a fortnight I think but might be ok after that. 

what I’m trying to say is, you’ll get stronger each day so take your time and don’t rush, but know that you will get better and stronger.

all the best for tomorrow xx

Hi Moodyblue

i was 75 when diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer had no lumps or bumps just a dry nipple went to breast clinic alone as thought it was nothing.  Had mammogram, ultra sound and when they started to do biopsy I knew something was not right.  

Long story short I too am a widow and live alone. It all happened so fast weekly chemotherapy and three weekly Phesgo injections followed by mastectomy it’s been a tough year but I am out the other side.   I take a daily hormone tablet and still on the three weekly injection but with the help of my daughter I got through it - she did stay for two or three nights after surgery.  That was the first time in my life that I have ever been in hospital with the exception of having my children and I was terrified.

The worry and the anticipation of everything turns out to be worse than the actual procedure.

hope you find this helpful even though please god your journey is a lot shorter than mine.  We underestimate just how strong we are.

Good luck for tomorrow  Xxx

Good to hear you're clear  I've been so busy with appointments and getting organised it's only just beginning to register that it's cancer. I've yet to shed at tear, but no doubt it will happen - probably like you, after the event when the pressure is off. After tomorrow, as the song says "the only way is up!"

Thanks Crwban, good to hear you got stronger each day. They have said I should go for a walk each day, but I mustn't walk the dog on my own - someone else has to hold the lead. It's a good thing she's not as lively as she used to be and one walk a day suits her fine. 

I'll have to find an alternative to pineapples - really not my favourite fruit 

Hi Skylark, good to hear you're out the other side of what does sound like a really tough year.

You are quite right about the worry and anticipation being worse than the procedures. That's why I'll be glad when tomorrow is out of the way, then I can get on with whatever the future holds.

Keep on being strong, it's clearly working

Good luck for tomorrow! I’m sure everything will go to plan and you will recovering well this time tomorrow! It’s so daunting waiting for it to come and go. I had 2 benign lumps removed 20 years ago via lumpectomy and I’m about 6 weeks into new journey now which sounds like I have a similar diagnosis to you but I’m awaiting mastectomy for myself as my tumour is larger. I’m glad you have lots of family and friends around you to support you don’t be afraid to ask for a little help/company if you feel your struggling I’m sure they will jump at the chance to be supportive towards you. If you ever want to chat feel free to drop me a message and I’ve seen a lot of other lovely supportive people on here. Wishing you a good nights sleep xx

Thanks Marie. Sorry to hear you've started another journey on this road. I hope you've got plenty of people to support you too. I'm just so used to being the one giving the support, it's hard being on the receiving end - luckily they all know what I'm like  Going to watch some mind numbing tv now - guaranteed to send me to sleep!

Hi 

I had a mastectomy 11 days ago and it wasn’t as bad as everyone made out or what I’d read. I followed the physio’s guidelines and do my exercises 3 x a day and still have a drain in.

It’s more uncomfortable than anything but I’m managing in the house and when I feel tired I just rest.

I think the frustrating part is not being able to drive. If people offer help you can decide how you’re feeling and if you need it take the help just listen to the advice of the district nurses and listen to your body.

Good luck for surgery x