Breast Cancer Now Forum

Helen,  i had dissolvable stitches with the glue and no bandage in anyway even now the glue is still there but looks much better still feeling tender and sore though (2 weeks today since op) I was told doesn’t need anything on there that the glue will just go and by the time it does stitches will have dissolved. I have just had a T-shirt on with nothing underneath for a few days and nothing on wound for my 2nd week and I too had no drain either like you.  i had the tight body thing on for 3 days so found it hard taking that off first time fear of what was under there. once off I had a couple of soft bandages folded for comfort so I kept them on for a few days under my cami top till I felt ready to take a look and gradually built up the courage to have a look you will look in your own time. You will know when it right for you no rush. I loved my first shower.  I have had no one check either for me so just checking to make sure looks ok but I have swelling in different places which assume is normal and not taking any pain killers.  manging to do the exercises ok so would assume if can do those and feeling ok all should be fine. I know what you mean nice to have someone look and tell you all ok xxx ... View more

Helen,  no i didn’t have this. I hope everything went well for you and your back home resting  how are you doing ? Are your exercises going all ok? i have been doing daily and feel I’m getting good movement back but still feel sore Atm and have a bit of swelling. I’m still waiting my results so feeing nervous to receive a call giving me the details of the next steps.  Let me know how your getting along xx ... View more

Jan, I saw your response and too am waiting for my pathology results and have been worried as was expecting a call tues and still not heard back yet. I think your mind runs away a little bit. I am really hoping I just need radiotherapy and not chemo too. It’s seems that you have had similar to myself and only required radiotherapy but  Have you had chemo prior to your op or did you just not require it ?  I came home day after op and not seen or spoke to anyone since so feel very alone and worrying more due to all the time at home. Were you offered both as an option?  thanks  ... View more

Hi Sarah,  sorry only seen this message and I hope you have now Results now and your mind is at ease more and they were positive. It is very hard during the covid as feel very alone at times. I am similar age to you and had my op the day before you on 15th April and had a mastectomy and auxiliary node removal and I too have found it difficult at times as all been a whirlwind as only diagnosed 24th March but sticking to my exercises daily and finding ok and getting better each day. I have not had my results back yet due anyday soon so I’m worried as you were about the outcome.  im so worried about what will be the next step as some have radiation and others chemo which is daunting as don’t know what to expect. Let me know how you get on as nice to know someone going through similar experience and understand hugs  ... View more

Helen111,   I have just had my operation mastectomy and auxiliary node removal just last Wednesday and due to covid same situation. I had mine in the afternoon and left the hospital at 7pm the same day I was nervous but was pleased to be back home. I was very worried like you but honestly you will be fine I had a tight binder on which will give you added support and comfort initially as nothing can move around.  you will be tired but the key is plenty of rest and take it easy. It’s only been 4 days and I feel much better in myself and the pain I felt was more than manageable and not as bad as you imagine it will be. Exercises are key I started them the day after surgery and they get much easier. Please don’t worry your in safe hands and I wish you all the best for next week x x  ... View more

Kip,    thanks and yes had the operation now and back at home feeling much better I got through that part so just got to get better now and keep exercises going and build up courage to look which I don’t feel ready for right now. As per my above msg  appreciate your support x and I hope your well yourself  ... View more

Mai7,    Thanks for your mails really helpfull. I ended up getting rushed in on Wednesday called first thing so no time to think. So had my op now and back at home which is nice as much more relaxed than before. A tough day to get through but felt brave doing on my own. They said all went well so will get full results and next steps in a few weeks so hoping that’s positive. Started exercises first day after difficult but feel made a difference to movement and they are getting easier day 4 and I have a lot of numbness too so will have to see if that comes back in time. I have now taken my tight bodice thing off as that was uncomfortable however kept padding cover on for now as don’t feel ready to look right now trying to build up to that in the next few days -how did you find that part.?  thanks again for your messages xx ... View more

Kip,   thanks for the reassurance it does make a difference and yes found having this during covid has been hard as everyone in hospital has to be distant and many of my appointments have to be over the phone so feel like less support and hard to ask all those questions when over the phone.  i have had to have covid test to which I don’t have which is great so my surgery is now this week either Thursday or Friday tbc so just feel like I want to get it done now so I can stop worrying everyday about it and like you said be a bit more in control of getting better and moving forward. It’s nice to speak to people whom have had the same experience. very anxious /nervous about the op not very good with these things at all and being alone as no one can come with me due to the covid makes it harder I think as feel more on your own    thanks x  ... View more

Mai7    thanks for your message sounds like it’s all manageable and that the physio is the key thing to get right and started with as soon as you can .  I have been told today that my op will be on thurs or Friday this week so by the weekend will hopefully be back home to recover and a lot more relaxed overall. Have you had any issues with your arm has it been ok and feeling normal again? Did you have to have any other treatment after the op ? Or does that depend on the outcome? As been told may have to have tablets but don’t know yet. I was actually due a total hip replacement in sep after virus gone but have now had to put this on hold till I’m well enough after all of this and treatment as think it would be all to much just hoping leg can hold out longer for me    xx ... View more

I found you message very helpfull and I am very nervous about my surgery and very scared indeed and it took so much to get there last week for it to be cancelled last minute. so worried about how I will be afterwards and if painfull. As I’m having all nodes removed as well.  ... View more

Hi there,   sorry to hear about your bad news if it helps I’m going through the same I was diagnosed only a few weeks ago with breast cancer and due to lockdown don’t have much support and feel very much alone too. I need to have a mastectomy and all nodes removed and I too can’t have reconstruction at same time due to covid. I went to hospital on Thursday for the op and it was cancelled literally within half hour of my time slot and I got sent home. It took such courage to get to that stage as well. So I believe I will be due the op again in the coming weeks. If you ever need to chat through no problem    ... View more