Breast Cancer Now Forum

Both my mother and grandmother had ovarian cancer, so I had genetic tests. I don’t carry the gene, brca, I think, not sure how to spell it!! But due to a few other factors, late menopause etc the surgeon and I decide to have my ovaries and tubes removed, that was in August. In May I fell, tripped over our front doorstep and ended up with 25 stitches at the side of my head.  Not my best year health wise. Things can only get better, at least I hope so. Xx ... View more

Look after yourself. You’re doing really well. Xx ... View more

So pleased you can go home.  Take care not to do too much, but if you are anything like me it is nice to potter and get back to something like normality.  We went for a walk to a cafe today, my walk is getting a bit longer each day. My husband was by my side like my minder!! I don’t like the idea of anyone bumping in to me.  It’s great to be doing normal things again. I have been fortunate to be surrounded by kindness, flowers and chocolates, I’m very lucky. Results Thursday, so I’m comfort eating chocolate until then.  I stopped taking any painkillers on Friday but didn’t have a good night so I’m back to taking 2 paracetamol at night, maybe it’s psychological, who knows, anyway I had a good nights sleep.  Love to you all xx ... View more

Oh dear, poor you. Get in touch with your cancer nurse for more help with pain control, it must be very miserable for you.  There are lots of different ways in which you can be helped. Sending you lots of love xxxx ... View more

Well done Conorchloe. You had a very long operation. Build yourself up gradually. Whales, I am doing fine, building up gradually. We’ve been to a local garden centre today. It’s nice to be outside looking at different things. It’s the first time I’ve had coffee since my operation, so my sickness has finally completely gone. I’m eating well and much stronger, still a bit sleepy in the afternoon though as I’m waking in the night. I’m listening to my body and having a nap. Washed my hair today, with my husbands help and was pleasantly pleased at how high I could lift my arm. Onwards and upwards now.  Love to you both XX ... View more

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Good luck to you. I’m doing really well and am sure you will be the same. Build yourself up gradually trying to do a little bit more each day. Just wearing my new bra from Asda, I’m very pleased with it. There’s a wide range available on line and very reasonable too. I’m usually 32 f, much smaller now, a positive that has come out of this. They don’t do 32 so I had 34 d, good choice it is fine. All the very best to you. Thinking of you xxx ... View more

All the very best to you for Monday. This thread is great. It’s lovely to talk to ladies who know exactly what it feels like. Xx ... View more

My operation was long, nearly 6 and a half hours. I didn’t have anything to drink before my operation. I’m not feeling as sick today. My husband bought me old fashioned rhubarb and custard sweets to sup, they are great. I haven’t needed to take any pain killers today so that’s good. I’ll take some tonight though, I like my sleep. We went to Asda first thing this morning. My sister in law is going into hospital and I wanted to get her a few things. It was nice to have a change of scene. My husband hasn’t let me go out since though as it is so cold today. I’m doing the exercises the hospital suggested there is a big difference between what I can do with my right and left sides.  All the best to you all. It’s surprising how quickly you get better. Xxx ... View more

District nurse came today and took my drain out. I’ve been really lucky it has only been in for 4 days after the operation. She changed my dressings and was very pleased with the healing process. I’ve only taken antisickness tablets and painkillers this morning, but will take some for bedtime and also sennokot. As my granddaughter would say “ I have a tricky poo!! “. All the very best to you all xx ... View more

Hi. I’m doing well. Had sentinel node biopsy, masectomy, reconstruction and reduction on my right breast on Tuesday, I was back in the ward at about 3.15 and came out of hospital on Wednesday also at about 3.15. The district nurse calls every day and probably my one drain will come out today. My main problem has been sickness, but I’m taking preventative tablets so they help. I’ve got a v shaped pillow for the night, which I find good as it holds me in place. My husband and family are great, so I am very lucky. I live in a flat and have started walking along the corridors, a bit more each day. Also, I’m doing the exercises 3 times a day, the one putting your arm behind your back I find the hardest, I think I overstretched a bit yesterday. The hospital have been wonderful they gave me a bag for the drain bag and a bra, I’ve ordered another one from Asda. I’m only taking painkillers for the night and first thing in the morning. I am just so pleased that the operation is over and that I was able to have it all done at the same time. It suited me, but everyone is different. I have my results on the 15th but I’m not thinking about those at the moment. Hope you are okay xx ... View more

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Glad to hear your pain level isn’t too bad, but be careful not to overdo it. I’ve bought a triangular pillow for bed time and find it useful to stop me rolling over. All the very best to you xx ... View more

I had an implant. Only 1 drain, which is great. Some kind ladies make cotton material shoulder bags. It’s great for holding the drain. I’ve started doing some gentle exercises and they are okay, I stop when I get to feeling ouch. Unfortunately I’ve been feeling rather sick today so have only drunk water and eaten a few ginger biscuits. My husband has just gone to the doctor to get me some tablets for it. The district nurse called this morning and said the surgeon has done a very good job. I still get very tired at times but I’m glad to be home. My husband is great, im very lucky.  Love to you. Xx ... View more

Had my surgery yesterday and home today. A bit sore but doing well. Lovely to have it over. All the very best to those of you waiting for surgery. I was rather sick after the surgery so my stock of polos were great. Xx ... View more

All the best to you as well. Xx ... View more

Thanks for your support. Home now after having dye inserted and measurements taken by the surgeon. I’ve lots of lovely purple lines over my breasts. The masectomy, reconstruction, sentinel node removal and reduction on my other breast are due to take place at 10,00. I’m glad it will all be over in one go. Role on tomorrow. Xx ... View more

Going into hospital on Monday to have a few checks and injection ready for sentinel node biopsy as part of the operation on Tuesday. I can go home for Monday night and back in at 7.30 on Tuesday xx ... View more