has anyone had this under local anaesthetic? what can i expect?
Hi Peggysue,
I didn’t know you could have an SNB with just a local.
I did have this procedure on its own, but was put under…. I was in hospital the better part of the day before doing tests & prep (which I can tell you about if you like) and then spent the night on the ward so I would be ready when they called me down to theatre the next day. I was put into a day ward afterwards, allowed to get myself together & then went home that evening. Recovery time for me wasn’t too bad.
Let me know if you have more ???’s
Best,
Lomalinda
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hi lomalinda, just had the nurse on the phone and she has explained the procedure. i was probably focusing too much on the bigger op in 2 weeks time (mastectomy of right breast) and then got a bit of a fright on friday when i got the letter saying to bring pyjamas and not to eat or drink etc!! i was offered the snb with a local or general and i chose local as its my youngest son’s birthday tomorrow (same day as snb op!) so that i am better able for his birthday tea! she reckons i’ll be just a bit sore afterwards???
thanks. peggysue
Hi Susan,
That’s interesting that you can have local…
I’m sure you will recover well. I had some purple bruising and the stictches didn’t look too bad. Depends just where they go in & how many nodes they take I guess. My scar looks pretty good, parallel to the side line of a bra (sorry not a great desription!) about 3 inches long. They took 5 nodes. The stitches were concealed by tape/glue.
Do the exercises they give you & but don’t overexert yourself.
It’s not too hard to shower & keep dry….no heavy deodorants for a little while though.
It’s been just over six months now and I’m amazed at how the site has neatened up.
I did have a small painless seroma under part of the scar, but it went on it’s own.
Good luck, I hope that your nodes prove to be negative, mine were!
I wish you all the best with your definitive surgery too. I’ve just finished chemo & am waiting to hear what type I will have….
Lomalinda
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thanks lomalinda, hope all goes well with you.
Peggysue, I was waiting for my results at the breast clinic and met a woman in the waiting room who had had I think an SNB done under local as she had had a stroke the year before. She said it was fantastic and that she felt like going out for dinner that evening…her daughter had to stop he and make her rest! I can’t be sure that it was an SNB but I think it was. I had mine done under general which was also fine. Good luck with it and the MX.
Maggie xxxx.
I had SNB under GA- it was ok. Ended up with a 3 inch scar under my arm and the GA was not as bad as though… the anti sickness drug they gave me was really helping.
take care
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hi all, i’ve had my snb done under local yesterday and it was fine, first time it has been carried out at ninewells with just a local - i was informed just before i went in to the op theatre! but i listened to my ipod during it and the op team were very good and gave me more local when i felt i needed it, i was also sedated. would certainly recommend it. much quicker recovery time. very tired today and sore. op lasted about 30-40 minutes. thanks for your support.
peggysue
Hi Peggysue!
That’s great news. Wishing you a swift & easy recovery time.
Lomalinda
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Wow - snb with a local - well done you!! Rest lots, drink lots of water and do exercises- how was the birthday ?
Cheers x