Feeling very nervous about op

Morning lovely 

Yes , this is absolutely a normal reaction , in fact however you feel is normal in such an abnormal situation . Friends family will never truly get it unless they’re had cancer themselves 

I had surgery on the 18th , I had a right mastectomy and left WLE . I was terrified beforehand , I’d never had a GA before either but I was so well cared for 

I’m now 11 days post op and recovering . I can honestly say the WLE has been absolutely fine , almost no discomfort, no pain and healing really well 

You will be so well looked after 

I get my pathology results today so I’m very nervous about that 

Keep talking , we are all here to support each other 

love & hugs xxx

PS , yes my HER2 results took weeks to come back but you could maybe chase them up with your BCN ? 

Thank you Dollydimple for your reply. I appreciate the comforting words. I will be glad when Thursday is over though, I hope your results are positive , please let us know how you get on xx 

Hello.  It's a completely normal reaction. I had a wire inserted the day of my op. and it was fine.  In fact I forgot about it while I waited to go down to theatre as it was taped to me so didn't catch on anything.  The op. was fine and I had very little discomfort- I didn't bother with painkillers the day afterwards.

Best wishes.

Thank you Sapphire that is so reassuring xx 

I will do xx

Hi. What you are feeling is totally natural. I had WLE and sentinal lymph node biopsy.I didn’t have the wire inserted as my hospital was using a newish system called a SCOUT. They insert a tiny transmitter under ultrasound into the tumour, its no bigger than grain of rice. Then on day of surgery the surgeon uses the SCOUT, like a flat disc that picks up the transmitter. It was quite fascinating.Don’t  worry about the GA, you will just go to sleep so quickly and wake up and it is all done. My op was 8 September and I recovered really well, very little discomfort. Two weeks on from finishing radiotherapy and still moisturising and doing my exercises.Before you know it you will be back home. Just take it easy for first couple of weeks.  I didn’t get my HER2 results until after my post op appointment.  Good luck for tomorrow.

Evajean x

Thank you Evajean for your kind words xx

Hi Valleyside, very normal to be scared and anxious, but somehow the days will pass and you’ll be floating away on the anaesthetic ‘high’ then waking up for tea and toast! I’m always very nervous in the build up but ok once things start happening. And I definitely felt so much better once the op was done and the beast had been evicted. 

Will be thinking of you on Thursday, love and hugs, HFxx

1. Hi Valleyside,  yes this is a totally normal reaction as we fear the outcome etc   I had lumpectomy on left breast for stage 1 invasive (3mm tumor) plus 6 mm DCIS.  Incision is on the outer side of breast about 9 o clock position and all healed and looks really good.  But then I had to have another lumpectomy on right breast for DCIS.  I was scared for this surgery as my chosen breast surgeon was out on family leave and another surgeon in the group was doing operation.  I thought that I would not be ok cosmetically and so many other thoughts.  But I made it through and look good.  I notice my right breast is a tiny bit smaller but not really noticeable as my husband who is a photographer says they look great.  I hope I don’t sound vain as I am not really.  Was more scared about radiation as had to have it on both breasts but got through that too.  
   Only advice I have is to deep breath and general anesthesia is wonderful as you just go to a place of quiet and peace snd then wake up.  And it is all done.  
   you have a wonderful support system too so that is fantastic.  
   I don’t know why you don’t have Her2 results back yet.  I think I knew I was ER and PR positive after my biopsy and knew Her2 results too.  Hope your results are great. 
   I didn’t have a wire put in my right breast but they put in a Savi Scout inserted by radiologist which sent out signals .  Here is the link https://www.pennmedicine.org/cancer/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer/breast-cancer-treatment/lumpectomy/savi-scout#:~:text=It%20can%20be%20placed%20in,detect%20it%20within%20your%20breast.
2. I don’t know if it’s available in your location.  I live in USA Florida.  
   Take it easy and keep us posted.
3. Barbara

Thank you Happyfeet1 for your supportive message it is appreciated xx