Hi Sue9
I’ve been chatting with a work colleague this morning - she had similar but bigger op than I’m having (had other breast reduced at same time) & had same surgeon as me. She was singing her praises which was reassuring.
I just want it done & dusted now - I was diagnosed in July 24 & had 12 rounds of chemo which ended on 3/1/25 - I’m feeling weary. I have to have radiotherapy after surgery & continue on phesgo injections for several months & 6 monthly zometa infusions so it’ll have been quite a journey!
As you say we have to be strong & get next Tuesday over & done with - for me that’ll be such a relief 
Let me know how you get on, best wishes 
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Oh my gosh, you’ve already been through a horrendous time. I’m so sorry. I was diagnosed on 23rd December, and having received all results… biopsies, ct scan etc… I am having the operation first, then treatment to follow dependent on pathology results. From what I understand, it was the HER2 result that dictated chemo or operation first. It is a learning curve.
I will let you know, can you also let me know how you are… I will be thinking of you on Tuesday. 
X
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Yes I’m Her2+ hence chemo first - especially as got lymph node involvement as well. It’s definitely been a steep learning curve! I’ll keep you updated after my op - hoping for smooth recovery for us both & everyone else going through surgery
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Take care.
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Hi @sue9 and @elsa771 I"m mindful that your ops are soon, I hope they go smoothly and you can set off on the path to recovery afterwards. I’m booked in on March 2nd… 
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Thank you so much 
Hoping all our ops go smoothly - another stage towards wellness & healing 
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@glimmers Thankyou so much. Love and strength to you also and all of us on this forum. 
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All the best to you tomorrow. I’ll be thinking of you. 
Thank you - Same to you The nerves are really kicking in now, doubt I’ll sleep well tonight! Got a good book to read & some podcasts to listen to xx
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Going to head to bed in half an hour, have to be in hospital by 7.30 morning, a good hour away. Hopefully we’ll get some sleep. 
X
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Just checking in on you - hope all went well I’m back home - will update tomorrow x
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Hi @elsa771 Am doing OK thanks, very painful last night, but medication kicking in. Surgery went well I think! Just about to start on my shoulder exercises.
Gosh, you’re already home? Take it easy. I hope you feel reasonably OK. X
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Morning! Glad you’re through the surgery ok. My surgery went ok too - took about 3.5 hours. I didn’t sleep much at all - felt like I’d had steroids in the anaesthetic mix maybe.
I’m achey/tight feeling on surgery side - done my exercises & had tea & cereal. Muscles have loosened up a bit now Doubt I’ll be moving further than the toilet today! I had a heparin injection before I came home last night & I’ve to keep my compression socks on today. I was due my phesgo injection tomorrow afternoon but I’ve rung & postponed it - it’s quite a drive away & barring a miraculous recovery in next 24 hrs I doubt I’ll be fit enough.
Are you staying in hospital 2 or 3 nights? They’ll look after you well I’m sure. My hospital were keen to get me home last night - as soon as my obs were more or less normal they signed me out. I wouldn’t have minded a night in but would have been transferred to a very busy ward which I didn’t fancy. Keep me posted on your recovery - we’ll get well together
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@elsa771 Oh my gosh, they discharged you on the same day? I hope you’re still feeling reasonably OK.
I am in hospital until Friday, the surgeon just popped into see me and I think it’s because I live quite a long way from here, takes about a hour and a half. I also have a drain which I have to learn to empty etc as I will still have it when I go home.
Luckily it is a very quiet ward.
Rest now and we’ll come through this together. Xx
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I felt it was a bit too early too but only live 20 minutes away from hospital so not far to travel. I’m tender now but paracetamol is easing it. I’ve had a dizzy spell going to the bathroom & had to sit down for a few minutes but otherwise just feel tired. Glad you’re in a quiet ward, you’ll be able to relax & get your strength back. As everyone says the anticipation is much worse than the actual surgery - so glad we’re both on the right side now 
x
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I was the same, I had my op on a Friday afternoon and was home and in bed by 730! I had drains etc and no contact from any medical person until the following weds. This was 3 weeks ago.
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Hi, how’s your recovery been? I haven’t got a drain so a bit easier for me. I felt I was discharged a bit too early - my heart rate was over 100 so I had to drink lots of water - as soon as it came down to the 90’s they were quick to get me home. Good to be back in my own bed but been wobbly! Take care
I’ve been ok, not much pain but struggled to sleep for a week after op as heartbeat was racing. Dr gave me sleeping tablets. Apart from that i nearly have full movement back and I’m driving again, going out for meals etc
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I honestly think everyone should stay in for one night. I had mine on a Friday afternoon. Luckily I was ok but if not then there was no one to call over the weekend, only 111. The aftercare has been v low key, the bcn said call us if you need us!
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You’re doing well with your recovery I hope I perk up soon. I agree that an overnight stay should be the norm - especially as you say there doesn’t seem to be much in the way of monitoring in the days following the op. I too have been told to ring BCN if any problems- I’ve only seen her twice since last July!
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