I was diagnosed two weeks ago with invasive ductal Carcinoma. Still cannot believe this is happening to me. I carry on with normal every day tasks then it hits me like a huge wave. My surgery is booked for Thursday 19th may and I am due to have WLE with SNLB under local,anaesthetic due to trouble with a tube with a general. I keep feeling the lump and think is it getting bigger. I wonder how many change with the wait for surgery. My lump on ultrasound was 11mm. I was offered a reduction at the same time but would have needed a tracheostomy through the surgery so I have opted for a WLE I will have a scar with a dimple apparently but at the moment don’t care what they will look like, I just want to get through. I am dreading the lymph node result as I really don’t want chemotherapy . I am scared to think it will be ok because then if it’s not it will a worse shock. Is it best to think the worse then be relieved. Everyone keeps telling me to be positive but to be honest these words don’t really help. I am trying to be positive but also I don’t want to feel guilty at feeling so sad that my world has turned upside down . I can’t even watch a television programme now I feel I am on a different planet to everyone else. His quickly do you feel back to normal after a WLE and SNLB ? X
Hi there, to be honest my main thought after surgery was how delighted I was to have got rid of the blinking tumours! Recovery is quite quick too which helps. There will probably be quite a lot of bruising which will turn all the colours of the rainbow and gravity will see it move down to under your boob. If you can, try to wear a soft bra or stretchy top to help with support and make sure you do the gentle arm exercises you are given as this will help with the SLNB recovery. Any questions, I am happy to help but take things slowly and one step at a time. I wish you all the very best for the results. Sue x
Hi,
I had a wle and snb on Wednesday 11th and am feeling a lot better today. I have spent the weekend dosing up on painkillers. I haven’t taken any today so I’m definitely on the better side.
Cosmetically I’m quite shocked by how big the scar will be from my breast incision as thought the snb one would be bigger. But then on the other hand it will fade and look better with time. I’m happy that it has at least for now until I get my results gone.
My boob is still a lovely blue and yellow but the skin itself around the stitches looks dry. I’m back at hospital in the morning for a check up.
Good luck
Sonya x