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wide local excision and SLNB

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    • October 22, 2017 at 8:18 am
    jetdoctor67
    Participant

      Hello,

      I'm scheduled to get an WLE and SLNB on Wed October 25th and I am a little nervous (my first surgery using general anesthesia). Any questions I should ask the Doctor and/or anesthesiologist prior to surgery?  Also how long does this type of surgery take?

      Thanks for any comments.

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        • October 22, 2017 at 4:09 pm
        Gene_S
        Participant

          It would help to know the location on the body for the WLE and SNB and the size of the melanoma according to the pathology report.

          • October 22, 2017 at 4:55 pm
          jennunicorn
          Participant

            Agree with above poster, it will vary depending on the parts of the body. My WLE was on the side of my calf and my SLNB was in my groin. Surgery took 4 hours. They had to go kind of deep in my pelvic area for one of the lymph nodes, not always the case. Anesthesia makes me very very sick afterward, so be aware that it may make you nauseous and you may vomit after. Not everyone does, but since you've never had GA it's good to know. 

            • October 22, 2017 at 11:04 pm
            jetdoctor67
            Participant

              Sorry I guess that would help.  According to my pathology report:

              Maximun tumor thickness: Greater than 0.6 mm

              Size of tumor:  .04 cm

              Deep margin: Brodly 

                • October 22, 2017 at 11:06 pm
                jetdoctor67
                Participant

                  Hit wrong button and no editing.

                   

                  Deep margin:  Broadly involved

                  The spot is located on my left ear (top of ear).

                  • October 23, 2017 at 2:02 am
                  GrossieGal313
                  Participant

                    Hello – I'm new to all of this as well.  I just had both procedures done 2 weeks ago.  WLE from thigh 2.3 mm and 3 nodes from groin.

                    Mine was less than an hour and recovery was excellent.  I didn't experience nausea after – all went well and crossing my fingers you'll experience the same.

                    I was amazed with my care team.  Best of luck to you!

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