Just got back this afternoon from having my lumpectomy yesterday morning. They wanted to keep me another night as I was very white and was being sick and the doctor was concerned about my blood and that it would effect the healing?? Not sure what he meant as I was high on morphine so could have misunderstood. I am in a bit of pain but not too bad, but have had lots of morphine which was lovely. Got seen very quickly, was first down and didnt even get to my bed! Was taken straight to the theatre from the admissions lounge on foot and got ready for surgery in the recovery room. That was all well and good but because I was worried that my surgery would be later in the day I drank two pints of water at half six which was the last time allowed for clear fluids! What with nerves and a full bladder I kept wanting to go to the loo! There is no loo in the theatre for patients as obviously there usually asleep, so the poor nurses had to keep taking me out every ten mins to go! I got into the anaesthetic room and then said “I need to wee again and got all stressed, they were lovely and got me a bed pan”!! Instead of being put straight to sleep they put a mask on me for a few minutes which they said was a pre med and it was lovely made me sooooooooo chilled! And then they put me to sleep.
I woke in recovery and then was taken back to the ward around 11. Thats when it became a nightmare, as my hospital now allows paitents to use mobile phones. The ladies in the two beds opposite me were shouting on there phones as in loud for about an hour and a half phoning various friends. So bloody selfish when you have had an operation and just want to rest.
I had one dissappointment yesterday. I had been lead to believe my FNA was inconclusive and the core was benign. Unfortunately I was given the wrong information by the breast nurses when I rang up to discuss it. Infact my core was insufficient cells, so my heart did drop because that being positive was one of the main things that kept me going! I also found out I was taken down first as I was a problem patient because of my past bleeding and they like to deal with those first.
Anyway, luckily for me I saw the consultant today before I went home. Pretty rare on a sat I would say! He assured me as much as he could and said he feels sure from my biospy, and the scans and I guess he looked at my lump when it came out that it is not going to be cancer, he said he cant guarantee it, but hes very hopeful. He also said if it was, it would more than likely be early stages, so I have to take comfort in that as he is the “main man” and they don’t mince words when they think its bad news. He asked me if I wanted to stay another night as I was still quite poorly today, more from anxiety I think, but I promised I would rest if they let me go home as one night in hospital was more than enough!
I should get my results weds week, and if he can get them earlier he will ring me, he seems a really nice doctor, infact they all have been lovely! One of the doctors popped back to see me yesterday before he was going into surgery to make sure my anxiety was in hand and prescribed me some vallium, he then popped back last night. I have nothing but praise for the doctors and nurses, but some of the patients left alot to be desired!
Thank you all so much for you kindness it means so much, and that goes to all my “BREAST BUDDIE” new friends too!
Jules xxxxx
Glad everything went well. I know what you mean about your fellow patients. Some people are real drama queens and love to make a fuss.
I know, one of the women in the bed beside me told me all about her ailments and wouldnt leave me alone! My hubby tried to close the curtain to give me some privacy and peace and quiet and she kept pulling it open to talk! I heard about every ailment she has had (ofcourse she has had bc) and a hysterectomy because of cancer cells, “nearly bowell cancer” whatever that meant! And she had had her gall bladder out and even showed me the stones! One of these types who has to go one better than what you have. When I am in hospital I like quiet and privacy, and treat it as a place to rest and recover, some of the patients were treating it like a social club, no wonder I couldnt wait to get home!
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So glad that all went well Jules after all the anxiety you have been through. It all sounds pretty optimistic - will be looking out for you letting us know what the result is. Glad you are home and hope you can relax a bit more now. Sarah x
Thanks Sarah, feeling alot more positive, but wont feel totally happy until the results wed week, thank you for your good wishes. xxx
Hey Jules
Im so glad everything went ok for you. Things do look good dont they, the consultant seems positive that must help. Sorry I havent been around much Ive been pretty busy with one thing and another lately.
Take care of yourself wont you
Yvonne xx
Thats ok, I have not been around either lol hehehehe xxxx
Thanks hunny xxxx
hi Jules - glad you are OK and home so you can rest. It sounds like a very good prognosis…so stay strong as Maryfrod would say. Relax and let things run on their own for a bit.
Emily
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Hi Jules,
Glad you are ok and home (hospitals are not the place for rest and recovery!). Keep positive, get plenty rest and let us know the results. Thinking of you
Sue xx
Well done Jules you have got through the next hurdle, its another step forward, ive got to have another operation in about 8 weeks so ill probably turn out to be one of those patients that whinge on about all there ailments!!!
hey up jules hun x so glad u home+everythin went almost well 4 u x x so u best get ur feet up+take it easy now+no more stressin out k x u dont need it!! let us know how ur results went, always ere 4 u x x hugs karen x
Thanks Ladies, I am feeling much more positive about things, I really feel one big hurdle has been overcome. If all goes to plan its only a week and two days to my results, which is bearable. The district nurse has just come and changed my dressing and says it all looks nice and clean.
My hubby kept saying once you have had the operation you will feel much better as it will be out, I didnt agree as I thought I won’t have my results but surprisingly I do feel quite calm. And Annamarie, I am pretty certain you won’t be like the lady in the next bed to me, thankfully those people are far and few between lol
You’re sounding good Jules… I’m glad this step is over for you. Try and rest up - that means rest not playing on pc!!
am laughing re the ward - all my ‘colleagues’ were gynae but they had also had everything going… plus they had nervous bladders and nervous bowels… hmmm if you won’t drink the water then no u won’t get clear wee in your catheter bad and u will have constipation… if you don’t get out of bed when it’s suggested and refuse to eat the food… then yep u will stay in longer… they made me laugh… me… i have had a few other ops before BC so i am like a ferret down a hole when they say wee… drink water and u can get out of bed when u want… soemtimes it’s about seeing to be doing these things!! So glad you got out after one night.
Big hug!! but gently
Jennifer
Thanks Rjenr, I do have my lap top on my lap lying down on the sofa, but I admit I do feel really tired again (been up an hour lol) so will go to sleep again now I think.
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Glad the op went well Jules and that you are feeling calmer now it’s over.
Fingers crossed for good results,
Get some rest,
Love
Jackie x
Thanks Mabel, I have not moved of the sofa but been chatting to my friend on the phone and I can’t stop yawning lol I didnt realise chatting could be so tiring, time for a doze I think. Hubby is cooking a Turkey today (not sure why, but it smells nice) he is one in a million. xxx
question? says last comment by louise the faciliator, why can’t I see it, just curious more than anything.
Thanks x
Hi ya babe good to see you back in the saddle xxxxx C u in BB and FB
Maz x
Thank you sweetie, looking forward to some nice chats with you on fb very soon. That group is fanatastic and I feel like I have made some really nice friends in what is not the best time in my life with me and my poor mum, every cloud eh xxxx
I had a friend round tonight, and I will admit, I am starting to wobble again about my results. I think as I am beginning to feel better physically the brain is starting to get up to its old tricks of upsetting me! I have an appointment with the mental health nurse tomorrow, and I am hoping that he will be able to put me back on the straight and narrow regarding my anxieties and fears.
Hope all you lovely ladies are doing as well as can be expected today.
Love Me xxx