Excisional Biopsy/Lumpectomy

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Sanduchi
Sanduchi Member Posts: 21
edited October 2015 in Surgery - Before, During, and After

Hi all,

I am not sure if this is the right category to post, but I would love some encouragement/information.

In January 2016, I am having what is technically an excisional biopsy, but the BS is calling it a lumpectomy because she is going to have to remove some extra layers of tissue around the 2.5cm lump due to Flat Epithelial Atypia.

I am not nervous about the surgery, but I have an active 2 year old at home and will have to arrange assistance for recovery. Can anyone share your experience with recovery after a lumpectomy? How long did it take? Did you have to take strong pain killers? Any information is welcomed.

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  • SummerAngel
    SummerAngel Member Posts: 1,006
    edited September 2015

    I had a surgical excision of a 3.9cm lump, and was feeling fine almost immediately. The first evening I took narcotic pain meds. I took ibuprofen the second day, nothing after that. It was super easy to recovery from, actually. I am a fast healer, though, so that is definitely something to consider. I hope it goes well for you!

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  • keepthefaith
    keepthefaith Member Posts: 2,156
    edited September 2015

    sanduchi, my tumor was very deep, close to my chest wall. I healed quickly and only needed pain meds a couple of times. Just be careful of stretching and lifting; use ice for a couple of days. You may want to get an open front sports-type bra to wear for a few days, for compression and ease of dressing. I'm not sure where your LX will be, but the breast center that I went to also gave me a small pillow to put between me and my seat-belt and for sleeping. Good luck, I'm sure you'll do fine!:)

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  • Gabby56b
    Gabby56b Member Posts: 82
    edited September 2015

    I had a lumpectomy with sentinel lymph nodes removed on July 31 followed by re excision surgery on Aug 21 since the margins were not clear. I was very nervous, but really had minimal pain. I took pain meds the first day but really didn't need them. Just afraid of what it would be like if I didn't. Lol. Good luck to you and your little one.


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  • Sanduchi
    Sanduchi Member Posts: 21
    edited September 2015

    Thank you so much ladies! It's great to know that recovery is shorter than I expected. My lump is superficial so hopefully it will be a quick recovery for me. Here's to no more worrying about this little lump!

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  • marion55
    marion55 Member Posts: 32
    edited September 2015

    i am having similar op on 8th oct and hope to be back to work as soon as i can in our local spar xxxxxxxxxx

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  • Sanduchi
    Sanduchi Member Posts: 21
    edited October 2015

    Wishing you the best Marion55! Hope all turns out well!

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