I personally hated Radiotherapy - would go through Chemo again no problem (not that I want ever to be in that situation again )
I can’t lie on my back for too long as it hurts and I had to have x-rays done almost everytime.
Lying in that position with my hands behind my head was agony.
There was one time I was there for 35 mins - I was dizzy and all shaking when I got up.
I only suffered minimal skin trouble - under the bad boob - but I was given a cream at the hospital for it - Intrasite I think it was called and large dressing. I also had bad burn on my neck again the cream and dressing sorted that out.
Thank you all for your lovely comments. I’m doing really well, I was a little sick from the anaesthetic when I came round and did get kept in overnight on Wednesday. Good news is my lymph nodes were negative which I can’t tell you how happy I am about that. I came home with paracetamol and ibuprofen. I do take 2 paracetamols before bed but other than that everything is ok. Isn’t amazing how the body works!!
On the day of my op I was remarkably calm, I just didn’t see the point of upsetting myself anymore. I seen my consultant (who has been amazing!) and she re-assured me of everything. She also asked for my permission for them to take pics of the op as it was complex and be wonderful for teaching - Obviously I was was happy to help. She said I could get a set sent out to have a look at but I kindly declined that offer ??. I’m squeamish as the best of times ??.
5 days post op and I’m feeling pretty good, apart from being extremely tired - been napping at least twice a day. I have managed a little trip into town for some lunch - we only went to Marks for a sandwich and a slice of cake but my goodness it was lovely!
I go back on the 5th Oct to get my results - fingers crossed for clear margins. I’ll also get my treatment plan.
Good luck to everyone going through surgery soon. Please don’t worry - your in safe hands.
Since I started this thread, I just wanted to check back in and say that the operation went well, and I’m now at home recovering. Results/treatment plan should come next week, but at the moment I’m just grateful to have passed the first hurdle.
I admit I did get rather anxious on the day (old habits and all that), but the staff were truly lovely, and the anaesthetist promised me her version of a ‘gin and tonic’ to calm my nerves (that is my blood pressure before surgery).
Thanks again to everyone on here for their encouragement and kind words, I really appreciated that.