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Callista

Hiya I had a lumpectomy two weeks ago on Monday. The last couple of days I have had a really painful nipple. Its not all the time it comes and goes but the pain is a stabbing pain and it takes a couple of minutes and then it goes again. Sometimes it lasts longer. Is this anything to worry about?

Callista

Hi Seabreeze Yes, I had it. They were very good in the hospital, I had 2 panic attacks and was in tears at time but they let my husband stay with me. The surgeon had arranged for him to walk down to the theatre with me and wait until I had to go in for the anesthetic. He was also there when I went into second stage recovery. I am very sore but I suppose that's to be expected. I was surprised where they cut me, the indentation was underneath but I have a dressing in which goes right through my nipple and it keeps tingling as if I am getting an electric shock. The underarm is very restricted but I am doing my exercises 3 times a day. I was told I will have a follow up face to face appointment in about 2 weeks. Thank you for checking on me. Wendy xxx

Callista

Thank you both, your replies have really helped me. My husband wants to be with me and has taken the time off work. Its just because of the Covid situation, the hospital said that he might not be able to be there. If that is the case, I don't think I would be able to do it. I am stage 1 so I class myself as really lucky. I will have a sentinel node biopsy in the morning before the operation. I feel better today,

Callista

Hi all, Please bear with me, it's my first time posting. I'm due to have a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy on Monday. I've been going through all sorts of emotions, wondering whether I should have had a mastectomy, they have said I'm stage 1 but I guess they won't really know until they have a look. I know a couple of people that have had lumpectomies and then had to have a mastectomy so I just don't know. I suffer with extreme anxiety and panic attacks and I won't find out until Friday whether my husband will be able to come with me and be there for 2nd stage recovery. It sounds ridiculous but it is a deal breaker for me, I don't think I will be able to cope knowing that he won't be there. I have so many emotions right now and questions, lots of questions. I have just buried my head under the sand until now. What type of bra should I buy, do I need to wear button blouses, so many things buzzing through my brain 😞 Thanks for listening. Wendy x

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