Stage 2A 2.2mm not ulcerated clear margins melanoma

Hi Loulou1,  I'm sorry to hear that you're going through this. It is a shock when you first get diagnosed but the advancements in melanoma treatment is incredible.

Clear margins and no ulceration is good and hopefully this surgery will be the end of it. 

I had a WLE (wide local excision) and it wasn't as bad as I thought it might be. You'll be very well cared for at the hospital and you'll get follow up appointments to check the wound etc. I was offered pain relief for afterwards but I didn't need it (mine was in my upper arm). 

I fully appreciate the worry that the diagnosis gives but this site and the forum provides lots of information and support. 

Sending positive vibes x

Thank you for your response.  I’m praying that as you say once it’s done that will be the end of it.  

Hi Loulou1

My melanoma was at the top of my back and if it's any consolation it is an easy access area. The surgeon could perform the WLE and stitch up the wound very easily, no skin graft was needed. It didn't impact on anything I did and healing was straight forward. Fingers crossed that everything is as easy for you.

Very best wishes and think positive always.

Thank you for your reply.  I’m so glad to hear your procedure went well. I will be under the head and neck team for procedure.  The 6th May can’t come quick enough. 

Thanks again

Hi loulou1,

im also under the head and neck team and my surgery is next Friday. Like you I’m very nervous regarding the blue dye plus a general aesthetic.

my melanoma is on my forehead so already had the main mole off.

like you I’m also keeping this from my girls which is really hard as I’m trying to be ok each day and act as tho I’m not stressed about something.

wishing you all the best for your procedure.

keep busy and sending positive vibes.

Thanks Bees.  I’m sorry to hear you are going through this too.  Everyday is a struggle trying to keep normal life going!  Good luck with your procedure, you’ll be well on your way to recovery before you know it.

if you remember or feel like it please let me know how your procedure goes.

take care for now

Morning Loulou1,

well procedure all done home now recovering.All went to plan and didn’t even have to do the WLE as there was enough skin to pull together on my forehead. Lymph node taken around my ear but all good so far. 
swelling but that’s fine the blue due was shocking on my eye to start with but that’s faded.

Amazing on the whole ward it was mostly women in having the same procedure in all different areas of their bodies.

onwards and upwards.

All  the best for your procedure on the 6th.

keep us posted if you feel up to it.

Hey Bees…I’m so glad you are home and recovering.  Thank you also for taking time out to reply on here.  I’m crippled with worry and anxiety -  the waiting for procedures is the hardest part.  I hope you continue to make a speedy recovery and I hope everything is ok in the end and you can get on and enjoy your life.  Thanks again and sending lots of good wishes to you.

Aw I’m so sorry to hear your anxiety is taking over.  I’m a worrier aswell and a great planner but with all this going on it has knocked me for six. 
I’ve had to really change my way of thinking and make sure I live and have fun inbetween all these procedures it’s so hard to do but I just think if I don’t it’s wasted weeks of just worrying.

friends/family reaching out on here and also meditation has really helped me also keeping busy. And not thinking too far ahead.

sending you good vibes.

Bees said:

I’ve had to really change my way of thinking and make sure I live and have fun inbetween all these procedures it’s so hard to do but I just think if I don’t it’s wasted weeks of just worrying.

Exactly this! All this cancer stuff has made me very keen to start living my life.