tips for better mammogram?

[Owlie]

Hugs, Red.

[pll]

Best wishes, Red!

[Red Rock]

Hoping that everything goes well for your during and after your surgery. Healing thoughts your way......

Red Rock

[margo49]

Good luck!
Yeah actually I did the surgeries for my recurrence (2009) under local. You have to be a bit mentally disciplined but it is so good that you are outta there much quicker (than if you were under general).
Good decision on the incision! (Good poetry, huh?). I had multiple surgeries (both in 1996 and 2009) coz I had said "Take out as little as possible" and I would stick with that again even at the risk of more surgery.
Keep us posted
In my thoughts and prayers...

[lph]

Red! I've missed this thread. Cheering you on today! Go do what has to be done, and move on. No-one gets out of life without scars, but this one will show that you were on top of things and taking control over your own health and wellbeing. Go for it!

[redrhodie]

Thanks everybody! I slept well, am really thirsty, but so far, managing the fast well. I'm a big eater, so I was worried I'd feel awful by now. So far, so good (it is only 7 am though! I have several more hours). I'll be in good hands. Might not update until tomorrow.

Margo, thank you so much for your input. It's good to know that you would do it the same again.

[pll]

Red, if you can, take a scone or something tasty to eat after the surgery! I had two outpatient surgeries and the things they offer you at the hospital are unappetizing (the saddest muffin I've ever seen, crackers...). Best of luck!