Feeling Scared About My Upcoming Breast Surgery

Hey Tiffany - please don’t be sweetheart it’s always much better to get through than you are imagining - remember imagination of what’s gonna happen & what it’s gonna be like it’s always worse than the reality. Try to focus on a 2 weeks after the op point when you’ll be over the significant worst & you’ll be there in no time I promise. If you want to post here which bit you’re most frightened of I’ll try and offer tips cuz I had panic attacks etc so I do understand as I’ve been there but I feel loads better now.

Hi Tiffany. I totally understand how your feeling right now. It’s the fear of the unknown. Remember.. you’re a strong woman who has the strength to push through anything!!! God Bless and stay strong 💪

Hi Tiffany. I understand your fear!! Originally I had 3 surgeries in less than 40 days. I have metastatic breast cancer. That was 4 years ago. Just had another surgery 2 weeks ago to remove 3 lymph nodes for biopsies! Surgeries are scary. Trust your surgeon…and if you don’t. Find a new one!!! Seriously! Think of this surgery as getting knowledge. Without it. There is a whole lot of unknowns. Once’s it’s done. You will have the info you need to move forward in your life…including treatments etc. Warrior on! You got this!!!! Godspeed and Love

PS. My anesthesia told me an awesome share. Think positive!! And you will get positive. Worry as your going under... You will wake up with worry and stress! Be positive! “Fate whispered to the Warrior…you can not withstand the storm. The Warrior whispered back….I AM THE STORM! Godspeed Love and Prayers!

I’m right there with all of you on the scary part encountering my surgery on on the 11th. It’s good to know about how to be positive going into surgery. I am not really present but trying to be in reality, but I’m altered as time goes on. I will have a single mastectomy going flat. I have been on anastrozole with the intention of shrinking a larger Tumor that seems to stay the same but clinical exams say there’s a bit of a change. I have ILC. 

Hope all went well - sorry I just saw your note.

Stay off Google. Take one day at a time. I was terrified but I wrapped my prayer shawl around me and knew God was with me. You’ll get through alright.🙏🙏🙏🌹💕

Ditto. God has been with me every step of the way & his love understanding & compassion is there for everyone of you / us just talk to him & ask for whatever you need & he’ll hear you & will bring you through your deepest fears and greatest pain 🙏

It's completely natural to feel nervous before surgery, and these feelings are shared by many in this community who have walked a similar path. Consider reaching out to your medical team with any specific concerns you might have, and remember that this community is here to offer support and encouragement as you navigate this journey.