Hello lovely people, I am home, dressed, compressed and with wig/makeup on which feels much better. Surgery on Monday was much less terrible than I anticipated (then again, my mind has a capacity for nightmare scenarios which would put a dramatist to shame).
I had a disappointment afterwards when the recovery nurse told me that they had taken 4 nodes, but I subsequently learned that was a mistake and it was full clearance. Still, the surgeon apologised for the misunderstanding and explained why it was the right thing to do. Apparently post-chemo, the dye can be blocked from running to a sentinel node either by disease (gulp) or by fibroidosis/scarring from chemotherapy. I am, of course, terrified it is the former, but we won't know until I get my results next Thursday afternoon. I am trying not to worry but it is so hard - I am dreading the potential of bad news and more chemotherapy etc.
For now, I am (mostly flat) on both sides with a bit of swelling. No drains as my surgeon doesn't use them and managing okay in terms of pain. I came home yesterday morning. I am exercising as instructed three times a day to maintain movement and overall, surprised at how I am doing. The sun is a huge bonus. I am about to sit in the garden and read my book which is quite the treat for a Wednesday in April!
Bythesea, I am so sorry about your horrible experience - you so deserve a break.
Lesley, how is your red boob doing?
HF, are you feeling better?
Anadan, how are you doing post-final chemo and pre-surgery?
All on the thread, thank you for your love, friendship and support.
