Melanoma on sole of foot

Ah that sounds very promising indeed. How are you feeling about it?

Well done on having what can't have been an easy conversation with the surgeon. One step closer to this being over for you! I'm glad to hear the op will happen soonish. Fingers crossed it will be a smooth journey from here and that you'll be back on your feet (literally) in no time at all. 

I remember that I wore a loose skirt on the day itself and that was probably the best decision I made on that day, because by the time I got home, I definitely didn't feel like having to navigate pants around both wounds and bulky bandages. It was definitely distressing at the time, but I can chuckle at it now. 

I am fine. I chatted with the surgeon for 35 minutes. Not sure any stone was left unturned; though, in his diligence, he checked my lymph nodes and advised on how to spot metastatic spread and that caused some anxiety! Just want it over with now, as I’m planning on having my ovaries out in the next 6 months (preventative measure), and this is just an awkward blip x

Hi

i had a 10cm graft on heel - can’t believe you can get melanoma on your heel can you? Had it done in February and the graft took well. I do have a chunk out but not to affect walking. I was having dressing changes for a couple of months twice a week. Must admit I don’t like touching the wound as it feels weird and numb in parts. 
My problem now is they said they had removed all the cancer but turns out not quite and having to have lymph node removal shortly- dreading it 

once the graft has healed then keep moving 

good luck 

Aww, hope the lymph node removal goes ok/has gone ok. Thinking of you.

thanks for your insight on foot recovery! Am typing this from my hospital bed hoping to be released soon xxx

It is done! Am waiting to be discharged now, thanks for all your input a month or so ago. 

do you remember how long you took off work (if you are/were working!). I have a home based office job x