Hello. I have my biopsy next week on my big toenail and I am freaking out. I spoke to the dermatology secretary today as I had questions but my main one is - how long is the recovery? I suspect my whole nail will be taken off and I don’t know if it’ll be replaced. I am terrified of being in pain for a month or so, and not being about to walk. I have a trip in September too that is 5 weeks after the biopsy and I am so worried I won’t be able to go. Can anyone help ease my pain and explain their experience with a toenail biopsy? Thank you.
Anxious and Scared please see my reply on the Subungual melanoma thread. Xx
Hi how are you? Recovering well? How was it? Im
facing the same thing x
Hi, Midnight22 if you look at my thread as mentioned that might help you. I am having my 3 month checkup on Thursday so will update it then. Take care
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