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Hello,
I'm scheduled for a core biopsy on Thursday morning at 7:30am. Can you tell me what to expect? Will I be able to work after? Do they give you any meds? I'm very nervous.
should I have someone else take me? They didnt tell me what to expect, just to dress comfortably.
thanks in adavance.
Julie
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Want to leave a comment? Login or Register now!I had a core biopsy in January '08. Yeah, it's weird how they don't give you much info as to what to expect when you make the appointment...I had the same (frustrating!) experience. Anyway, I went alone (didn't need a driver), and the whole thing was done in a few minutes. The surgeon numbed the area first with an injectable anesthetic. That was like your usual numbing medicine...hurts some when it first goes in, but goes away pretty quickly...may make your eyes water a tiny bit or grit your teeth. Then he went in with a larger needle to draw out the tissue for the biopsy. I can't say any part of that hurt, but it did feel a little weird and definitely creepy at times. I went home with a tiny band-aid on it, and when I took it off, I was a little bruised in the immediate area. The bruise was a little bigger by the next morning, and even though it wasn't a bad bruise or very big, it was a little disconcerting seeing a bruise on my boob...a little like I'd been beaten up. But, it did go away completely in few days. I didn't need any meds and was back into my routine immdiately afterward. As far as dressing comfortably, I would just make sure you wear a comfortable bra in case you're at all tender (which I doubt). Nervousnes is normal, but try not to let it get the best of you. This procedure is definitely not a big deal...or at least it wasn't for me. Hope that helps!!! Best of luck to you. I'll be keeping you in my prayers.Hi, Julie. I had a core biopsy in January '08. Yeah, it's weird how they don't give you much info as to what to expect when you make the appointment...I had the same (frustrating!) experience. Anyway, I went alone (didn't need a driver), and the whole thing was done in a few minutes. The surgeon numbed the area first with an injectable anesthetic. That was like your usual numbing medicine...hurts some when it first goes in, but goes away pretty quickly...may make your eyes water a tiny bit or grit your teeth. Then he went in with a larger needle to draw out the tissue for the biopsy. I can't say any part of that hurt, but it did feel a little weird and definitely creepy at times. I went home with a tiny band-aid on it, and when I took it off, I was a little bruised in the immediate area. The bruise was a little bigger by the next morning, and even though it wasn't a bad bruise or very big, it was a little disconcerting seeing a bruise on my boob...a little like I'd been beaten up. But, it did go away completely in few days. I didn't need any meds and was back into my routine immdiately afterward. As far as dressing comfortably, I would just make sure you wear a comfortable bra in case you're at all tender (which I doubt). Nervousnes is normal, but try not to let it get the best of you. This procedure is definitely not a big deal...or at least it wasn't for me. Hope that helps!!! Best of luck to you. I'll be keeping you in my prayers.