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@psychgirl24 Thanks! I'm only taking tylenol and it's not too bad. We'll see what tomorrow brings….

@psychgirl24 I had a lot of these same thoughts as you as to which procedure to choose. After my initial meeting with the surgeon, before I knew for sure if I could have a lumpectomy or not, I had set my mind on a mastectomy, I had several reasons. But then I had an MRI and she confirmed that I could have the lumpectomy it threw me for a loop. I made a list of pros and cons of each, prayed about it, talked to my husband, and talked to the nurse at the surgeon's office, and decided on the lumpectomy. Before making the decision it was all I could think about for days. But I knew once I made the decision I could not second guess myself. My surgery was yesterday and I'm so happy I went this route. Of course I might feel differently if my margins and lymph nodes aren't clear which I will find out next week. Anyway all that to say I understand and sympathize with your ambivalence about it. I know you will figure it out.

@psychgirl24 Wow! It sounds like you have been through a lot. I took has some trouble deciding on my treatment plan. Although it was different options. I had to get a mastectomy. I don't have any advice on what to do on your specific situation. But one piece of advice I received that help me is once you have made your decision, don't go back and second guess yourself. There's is no "right" decision. That's too much pressure. Just make the best decision you can at this moment with the best info you have. That is all you can do. Best wishes on your decision. Others in this situation may have done better feedback for you.

@eileenmk64 Congratulations on a successful surgery! I'm glad she didn't need to take too many nodes. That's great news! Rest up! You are one step closer to putting cancer behind you.

@eileenmk64 so glad your surgery went well. I too did not have pain the first day, but I sure needed medication the next couple of days, especially so I could do the arm exercises prescribed by my breast surgeon. Take care and rest.