Biopsy scheduled 11/7/18

hello! I had my biopsy last Tuesday...so I am not too far from where you are. Have you had one before? Do you know which type of biopsy it is? Waiting is absolute torture. When you go, it might be helpful for you toget details about when and how you receive the results, so you know exactly what to expect. This really helped me when I was waiting for the biopsy results. Hugs to you. Sorry you have to be waiting here.

I had an ultrasound guided needle biopsy also...and they did some lymph nodes at the same time. It isn’t too bad of a procedure pain wise, as they numb you up very well (at least that was my experience). Afterwards, you’ll want a comfortable sports bra type thing to avoid any underwire poking. I had a front close sports bra which worked great. A button down shirt is also good to have so you don’t have to put anything over your head. And I recommend using the ice packs that they give out.

I know you just want it over with and want to get your results. I had mine in about 24 hours. Hopefully yours will come in quickly

Good luck tomorrow Tagevans

I have a biopsy tomorrow too, best of luck for both of us!

@Tagevans.....8am......starting to get nervous, but I'm trying to remember it's better they want to make sure then miss something, good luck tomorrow

You're not too far behind me and my procedures. I had a biopsy a couple of weeks ago. It was much easier than I thought. The clicking was the loud and upsetting part even though I didn't feel a thing. You can do it!

Hi casm I am having excisional wire guided biopsy tomorrow. If you want to know what to expect I am happy to share my experience. I Dont think it will be bad, I am more wondering about soreness after. Gets in the way of my leaf clean up lol

hi casm. All done. I was given an Ativan about 40 min before going to mammogram. Definitely helped with the worrying. As for the mammo and getting wires put in, the squeezing on mammo was a bit painful. Seems like they squeezed more than all my past mammos. They used lidocaine to numb, quick little sting, not bad. The wires going in, felt some pressure, not pain. My boob kept rolling so they had to try a few times to get the right areas. My two areas were real close so they wanted to make sure they were both placed correctly. As for the surgery, I remember going in at 1:00 and then waking up in recovery about 3:00. No pain waking up but they told me when I got home meds would be wearing off and to alternate ibuprofen and xs tylenol. Woke up 3:30 this morning with pain and used ice pack and took the tylenol and it helped a lot. they gave me oxy but only to use if needed and I dont think I will need it. Definitely use the ice packs as much as possible and take the meds they tell you to. All in all, if I had to go again I would not be afraid this time since i know what to expect. The worst part for me is being home from work is wanting to go go go and get stuff done around here but the pain is reminder that i should take it easy. And when i say pain I am thinking soreness is a better word, nothing I can't handle. I think the surgeon said she would call with results in a week. The waiting was hard last biopsies but this time I promised myself to keep busy and not stress. Whatever the results stressing ahead of time won't change it. B9 for all of us hopefully!!!!

Hi Casm, I took off Friday and Monday (I dont work weekends) could've gone back Monday for sure but figured I should ay least get an extra day off out of this, lol. Still pain today but not killer or constant, just some random sharp stabbing here and there. I think if you have the time to take do it and if you feel better do something relaxing for yourself.

Very sorry to hear, Tagevans. I also have IDC. We can fight together.