Hi Tristana, I, like you, had a lumpectomy with all the injections etc... about 5 years ago. For me there was a little wait after they had done the injections etc... as there were two of us being operated on that day and the other lady had some further complications (I think it was diabetes) this meant that she needed to be seen first. So, my experience was that it depends on who they are seeing through the day. If it helps, they will probably know that and may be able to tell you the order at the beginning of the day. I think for me the two tips I would give are firstly take something with you to distract you (a good book, knitting, crossword puzzles etc.. Whatever is right for you. If you can, take someone with you who you can chat to - but if this isn't possible there are usually lots of people waiting who are only too happy to chat.) Then if you do have a wait, the time passes a little more quickly. Secondly, know that it will be ok. Once you believe that, you can picture what it will be like when it is all done and you are the other side of the operation, all recovered. Keep a picture of what that will look like in your mind (eg - you on a beach, you having a big cream cake and a cup of tea....). Wishing you all the best for your surgery. Take care of yourself afterwards too. Pigofhappiness
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