Hi Everyone - just got home at 9am today after a mastectomy yesterday. I was scheduled to go home on same day but because I was so poorly I stayed the night. Pain was bearable, though my face turned rather blue wich caused abit of a stir with the medical staff, but when the Blood Pressure reading showed as normal it was left, and glad to say I got my normal colour back. Had oxygen for the whole day almost and the ‘drip’ until I left this morning. Really I would have preferred another day in hospital because I just cannot rest at home - am too fidgety.
I don’t like what I see but have to accept it. I cried in the Anaesthetics room. Today though I feel better knowing the DCIS has all gone (I hope). Nodes were all clear so none taken out. Appt with Consultant in 2 weeks’ time - hope he gives me the sentence I have been longing to hear since 18th January 2013 - ‘You are in the clear’.
I remember another lady who also had a mastectomy 2nd July is it Naz? Hope the lady in question is recovering as well as I am physically.
Diamondlady
Hi Diamondlady
I replied to your other thread also…
How are you feeling today?
I do hope you are okay and are able to rest well over the coming days?
So glad your nodes were clear also
Be kind to yourself…it is early days remember.
Naz x
Hi I have been given a huge decision to make by 09.30 this morning. Lumpectomy with radiotherapy OR Mastectomy. What do I do??? No one can advise me. You sound so brave and I hope you are well on your recovery now and “All clear” Mine is my second dalliance with this hidden disease and this time around whilst less scared and more informed it is making more distressed with having to decide to posiibly go ahead with a mastectomy when to all intent I am perfectly well. Well again hope all is well with you and yours.
Yvonney 1
hello Yvonney1
This must be a very difficult time for you.
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June, moderator
Yvonney, I was given the same choice as you and was guided by my surgeon who suggested lumpectomy ans sentinel node removal. It all went very well, 2 weeks ago. Unfortunately the results show that I now need a mastectomy, so back to
square one. My advice is to be guided by your surgeon. I don’t really regret the decision I made and am ok about mastectomy. Just have to decide about reconstruction. Good luck, you will make the right decision for you.
best wishes
Zuleik