Surgery on July 28

Ladybug-Chunk
Ladybug-Chunk Member Posts: 8
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I just had surgery on Tuesday July 28th. I had a bilateral left side simple, right side modified radical.


Came home on Thursday. I did not have reconstruction as I am going with what I have left. Only two shots of morphine in the hospital and I was sent home with Lorcet, but only had three of those. Yesterday afternoon and today I have only needed Advil. Went to Wal-Mart this morning and a birthday party this afternoon. Of course I was not gone very long at either one. I have hardly any soreness in the right arm, which I thought was supposed to be the worst one , since the surgeon took some lymph nodes.

Should have path reports on Monday so will know treatment then. Maybe lymph was clear.

Just think----The Cancer is Gone!!

Deb

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  • mlmjt1
    mlmjt1 Member Posts: 537
    #2
    Hi Deb
    Yeah its great when the surgery is over with and you that the cancer is gone. It sounds like it went really well for you. I am so glad your pain is minimal. Do you have any drains in or didnt they need to do any?

    Let us know how the lymphnodes were and what your next steps are going to be.

    Hugs
    Linda T
  • Ladybug-Chunk
    Ladybug-Chunk Member Posts: 8
    #3
    mlmjt1 said:

    Hi Deb
    Yeah its great when the surgery is over with and you that the cancer is gone. It sounds like it went really well for you. I am so glad your pain is minimal. Do you have any drains in or didnt they need to do any?

    Let us know how the lymphnodes were and what your next steps are going to be.

    Hugs
    Linda T

    drains
    Yes I have 3 drains. I just keep them in a tube sock.
    They don't seem to make me as hot in there.
  • mlmjt1
    mlmjt1 Member Posts: 537
    #4
    Ladybug-Chunk said:

    drains
    Yes I have 3 drains. I just keep them in a tube sock.
    They don't seem to make me as hot in there.

    Hi again
    Had trouble getting back on to talk with you. I had bilateral mastectomy in May, had 2 drains. Had expanders in for reconstruction but had some problems with the right side where the cancer was. That one had to be removed 1 month later. Left was clear. I was in a binder for about 6 weeks. Now its chemo. I had my 3rd session of 8 every other week yesterday and so far just a little tired today.

    Dont be afraid to use the pain meds though if you feel uncomfortable. Best to stay ahead of it.

    Linda T
  • outdoorgirl
    outdoorgirl Member Posts: 1,565
    #5
    Ladybug-Chunk said:

    drains
    Yes I have 3 drains. I just keep them in a tube sock.
    They don't seem to make me as hot in there.

    What a good idea
    a tube sock! Would have never thought of that! Having gone through surgery(and that much surgery) without much pain-wonderful!But yes,do keep up on your pain meds anyways.With my lumpectomy and then partial mastectomy,I hardly had any pain also. Even came to the dinner table the night of my partial and ate with my husband and inlaws-they were surprised(but hey,I felt pretty good!).
    Do listen to your body and rest a lot! Have others do for you.Remember-no lifting!!
  • Akiss4me
    Akiss4me Member Posts: 2,188
    #6
    Hi Deb
    Glad everything went so well for you. You may feel well, but try not to overdo it as your body needs to heal. Sometimes we get antsy and feel toooo good, so just be careful. Please be sure to let us know how Monday goes. (:-) Pammy
  • lolad
    lolad Member Posts: 670
    #7
    Akiss4me said:

    Hi Deb
    Glad everything went so well for you. You may feel well, but try not to overdo it as your body needs to heal. Sometimes we get antsy and feel toooo good, so just be careful. Please be sure to let us know how Monday goes. (:-) Pammy

    Deb
    Wow! Sounds like it is going so well with you, which is wonderful. I love your positive attitude too. Its really important to try to stay that way. I am mostly positive, but started to freak out a little because i start my chemo in two days. I hope your labs turn out good for you and try to take it easy a little and dont push too hard, your body still needs time to heal even though you feel ok. Good luck to you.

    laura
  • Calleen
    Calleen Member Posts: 411
    #8
    lolad said:

    Deb
    Wow! Sounds like it is going so well with you, which is wonderful. I love your positive attitude too. Its really important to try to stay that way. I am mostly positive, but started to freak out a little because i start my chemo in two days. I hope your labs turn out good for you and try to take it easy a little and dont push too hard, your body still needs time to heal even though you feel ok. Good luck to you.

    laura

    So Happy
    Your's turned out so good... You sound like your felling really good.. I had my lymph nodes removed 2 weeks before my surgey so they could be tested for cancer.. I had a some soreness and hated it that I couldn't shave my pit area for a few days!! I'm hoping you have good test results Monday!!!
  • Kayla1
    Kayla1 Member Posts: 101
    #9
    Calleen said:

    So Happy
    Your's turned out so good... You sound like your felling really good.. I had my lymph nodes removed 2 weeks before my surgey so they could be tested for cancer.. I had a some soreness and hated it that I couldn't shave my pit area for a few days!! I'm hoping you have good test results Monday!!!

    Deb,
    Welcome (sorry for my
    Deb,
    Welcome (sorry for my late reply)! I am so happy you are recovering so well! Remember to not overdo and get your rest. I always push myself when I feel better and then pay later.. it's not fun to go backwards, so behave and get your rest.
    K
  • taleena
    taleena Member Posts: 1,612 Member
    #10
    Deb... just wanted to let
    Deb... just wanted to let you know that I will be thinking and sending positive thought for your results on Monday.. I'm glad to hear that everything went well and that your doing good... hang in there.

    Gentle hugs

    ~T
  • chickad52
    chickad52 Member Posts: 497
    #11
    Deb
    Rest and recover fast!! Diane
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
    #12
    Good luck with your results
    Good luck with your results!

    Post and let us know what you find out!

    Now, rest and recover!

    Hugs,

    Susie
  • aurora2009
    aurora2009 Member Posts: 544 Member
    #13
    susie09 said:

    Good luck with your results
    Good luck with your results!

    Post and let us know what you find out!

    Now, rest and recover!

    Hugs,

    Susie

    I know I'm repling late, but you sounded so good I jusy wanted to say congrats, today is Monday I hope you got your results and that you got good news there also.

    Takw care and God bless

    Aurora

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