Hi Flo Jo I think all of us who have been through this can relate exactly to how you are feeling. I read somewhere early on to keep busy while waiting for test results/ the operation and I tried to do that. The waiting is in my opinion the hardest part about all of this as we get all worked up thinking the worst!!! On the day itself you will have lots going on with pre op questions etc and everyone is super super lovely. Until then as others have suggested, try and keep really busy! Best of luck and honestly it will be perfectly fine X
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Thank you. I hope so! xx
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Hi @flojo,
Just wanted to let you know I’m thinking of you and wishing you all the very best for tomorrow x
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Flip 
we got you and will be waiting to hear how you’ve got on when you are able to message remember your team have done this so many times before your in safe hands 
Shi xx
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Flojo sorry predictive text changed it to flip 
Shi xx
Thank you so much - that’s so kind of you. Early start tomorrow - don’t think I will get much sleep tonight! xx
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hope you get some sleep tonight remember to rest up and take it steady post op give your body chance to knit back together you will be amazed how quickly it does so be gentle with yourself and gently gently post op Shi xx
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So sorry you have to go through this. Find a hypnotherapy online (you tube) and listen to it over and over. I had a lumpectomy in March, lymph node in April and will have a double mastectomy in November… for the first two surgeries I used a lot of hypnotherapy and it helped me visualize things. I was advised to go in with good thoughts and I had a really nice anesthesia dream. Of course waking up in pain was not nice, but the surgery itself was ok and I am convinced the hypnosis helped. Hope it is useful for you too.
Sending good vibes
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Hello! I had my surgery this morning. All seemed ok other than I got bounced to second slot which added to my anxiety… I have to stay in tonight as I have cuffs around my legs to prevent blood clots. Not sure why this was an issue but they puff up every little while so I suspect I won’t get much sleep.
The anaesthetist put local anaesthetic into the site so currently no pain.
Glad it is over.
Thanks for all your kind wishes.
Much love. xx
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flojo glad you are through ok rest up. They should make you wear compression socks for 6 weeks post op (flight socks) ask about them if they don’t put some on you drink water if you are able to keep hydrated don’t try to do too much too soon big hug Shi xx
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Oh wow, so good to hear from you! I’ve thought about you a lot today and wondered how you were getting on. Sorry you had to wait but glad it all went ok and it’s done 
Hope you manage to get some sleep. Keep us updated when you can x
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Hi flojo, been thinking about you. Glad it all went well. Hope you have a good rest. All the best x
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Whoop
Now rest
Do the exercises
Hydrate
Rest
Xx
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flojo do keep taking the painkillers they will give you even if your not in pain, they prevent you being in pain if you notice your hands and fingers swelling at all when home do ring your team and let them know straight away hope you had a comfortable night rest up beautiful Shi xx
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I felt exactly the same pre-op, just had a second op and felt the same, tearful and low. But after I felt so much better, like a weight had lifted. Don’t get me wrong I’m still low and really need people at the moment. Nice to be on this forum with like minded people. Take care and rest if you need to xx
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Thanks. I’m not sure I could cope with a second op for a while! Now it’s waiting for the results. But I am feeling a little stronger by the day - physically, if not emotionally! How about you? xx
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I know wasn’t expecting 2 ops, lumpectomy & lymph nodes on 25th July, and then 2nd op on 4th Sept to go back for extra clearance margin for the original lump. Now onto same as you waiting 3-4 weeks for follow up.
When was your surgery? Hope your pain has settled and I hope sleep is going ok too. Pleased to hear your recovery is going well and you’re getting stronger day by day xx
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My surgery was on Saturday - the surgeon put on an extra day of surgery. So early days but ok so far. I picked up a lovely heart shaped cushion from the breast care nurses yesterday and that makes sleeping a bit easier. Looking forward to losing my drain in a few days. Have a lovely, healing day. xx
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