WLE Day

Hi there Shirlmo,

I'm having WLE and SNB next Wednesday. Unfortunately I can't answer the question about recovery but I just wanted to say I understand your anxiety and I hope the procedure goes well. 

Xc

Hi

I hope working has managed to keep your mind off your operation this afternoon!

If you're just having a WLE then I wouldn't think you'll be in any more pain than you were when you had your original excision. Obviously it depends on other factors like if you're having a skin graft but, as you haven't mentioned that, I'm presuming that your op is just to take away a larger area of skin around the original excision site.

My WLE was on my upper arm and I didn't require a skin graft. I'd say it felt sore for a few days but hardly any worse than the original excision.

Wishing you all the best

x

Hi Shirlmo,

My WLE was huge and just above the knee, so there were a few complications (they have to poisition the flaps is such a way to hold the leg muscles in place) including a large skin graft.  I call it the shark bite...  Anyway yours will probably be nothing like this so I can't help you with recovery time!

Still I wanted to wish you well after your surgery - I've had a few and I always feel great knowing that this melanoma crap have been removed!

Speedy recovery!

J

Thank you all for your kind words of support - they are very much appreciated! 

The anaesthetic is starting to wear off but I’m feeling ok! I’m now binge watching “The Stranger”