Pain after breast and lymph nodes biopsy

Hi Aia, 

Have you got clear dressings in your wounds? I'm just wondering as I had them and they were proper stuck. But nurses have got some kind of medical gel that they put in the dressing to melt the glue and pulled it off with it.  It didn't hurt one bit and I didn't even know how they took it off.  Might be worth asking, as you don't want to pull the dressing off and leave some damage behind. 

Hello ShyFox.... yes, those were the dressings. Managed to get them off as a gentle(ish) combined effort with my partner-and a lot of holding my boob taut.   I'm going in again on 8 May for further surgery-so will have another bout of that pleasure to come  

Maybe I should ask the nurses next time. .. thank you for letting me know

Morning ivyk hope your ok have you a plan yet , im still waiting for mine as the biopsy they sent to America … its driving mad just want to get on with it … having my loop recorder taken out tomorrow 

 Polly xx

Hey Polly and everyone ️

Sorry I have had a busy few days, hospital admin errors, wig fittings, general trying to sort things. I've had a few days to recharge so feeling a bit more on top of things. I'll freely admit I felt a bit overwhelmed of late.

So oncology appointment went well, signed all my consent forms, 8 rounds of chemo with a cocktail of medications, then surgery (what that will be depends on the chemo) then radiotherapy. I bloody long slog but just want to get on with it now. I have a new patient chemo appointment on Wednesday and reading between the lines, I think my first round will be at the end of the week.

I have a wig! Im super pleased with it, and the lady fitting it was just amazing. Had a few laughs with some very, erm, interesting boofs but found one that made me cry and feel like me. So worried I'm going to lose hair before my niece's wedding at the end of the month but feel happy I will have my new head by then

Have they said how long it might be for your results to come back? I hope it's soon for you, the waiting part is so draining isn't it? Were you ok with the loop removal? I hope you're doing ok and finding time to give yourself grace in such a difficult time. I have found guided meditations have been really helpful to switch off and gain some perspective. Sending love and strength to you darling x

Hey hi sounds like your going the right way now which is good, so glad it’s all starting to come together , I’m still waiting for results they should be back by Fridays appointment, well I bloody hope so it’s driving me crazy all the waiting … had loop out on Friday it went well bit sore but out and home in 3 hours it was weird seeing some of my cardiologist team, especially as they took my loop out , the porters who took me to theatre were friends of mine too so had to tell them about the cancer which made me cry and them big guys giving me the biggest hugs .. I can take the dressing off today which will be nice the sticky plaster is itchy … is it 8 rounds of chemo then your done with the chemo , how often is each round … I listen to audiable books they help me keep grounded also have done some meditation mainly meditated after my stroke … great to hear from you hope all goes well please let me know how it goes much love .polly xx

It sounds like you have immense support which is so good to hear

Hoping it will be 8 rounds and done, there was even mention of me perhaps not needing all 8 so that could be a bonus! 3 weekly cycles, deep joy... 

Hoping you get some answers come Friday ️ just about to settle down with a cuppa and a film. My daughter is having a sleepover upstairs so much giggling is keeping me smiling x

Yeah it’s good to see my work colleagues during this awlful time .. hope you won’t need all 8 lets kick this cancers arse and he cured … I really hope I get some answers Friday I need to for every reason going … enjoy your cuppa I love it when you hear your kids enjoying life they are a tonic in themselves… I have 5 of my many grandchildren coming over tomorrow it’s 3 of my sons and 2 of my daughters we call them the famous 5 … I live near woods so they use ours as a base and go into the woods come back when they are hungry and thirsty all teenagers they jump brooks climb trees and just enjoy life .. so looking forward to seeing them , I haven’t told them about the cancer yet until I start treatment … have a loverly evening .. Polly xx

Hey Polly,

So things have moved at a pace, my chemo starts on Friday. Where I am pleased to be moving forward and making progress I am absolutely shitting it for the want of a better expression. I had a really good chat with my Chemo nurse and feeling as ready as I can be, but the enormity of it all is settling in.

I'm going into the office tomorrow for cake and hand over of my caseload, which I am dreading as I want to keep going as long as possible. But it takes the pressure off the team should time come when I feel too ill to contribute!

So just taking tonight and tomorrow to focus and get ready as best I can. Decided not to cold cap. I have very thick hair (which I have had cut off) and I have made peace with losing my my hair xx

Hey hi ivyk .. that’s good your starting chemo I just want to get started on whatever plan they make and kick this cancers arse .. Friday is supposed to be my onky results if they have turned up from America … with my plan we have meeting Friday … if they haven’t then they need to start a plan because this wait is messing me up … if it’s chemo I’m also not cold capping , I’m not surprised your shitting it I am too but not even started is your husband going with you .. I actually miss work I miss the patient contact and seeing my colleagues but it’s best I’m off … good luck with handing over your case load tomorrow enjoy that bit of cake … and even more good luck on Friday I shall be thinking of you .. ..Polly xx

Hey, did you get your results today? I so hope you got some answers.

I had my first round of chemo today and apart from feeling dreadfully sick and tired, it's been ok. Sending love x