That's a long haul before surgery. I hope someone drove you to the hospital so you don't have to drive home after surgery. It isn't that you can't, but you'll still feel drained. I had my surgery in the afternoon and I'm only three miles from the hospital . My surgery was four months after diagnosis. I had chemo and then Covid hit when I started radiation. Oh, that was fun...
Never in my wildest dreams at the time did I think I'd be reaching out to other women to help them through the same. I was angry, and felt very alone, and knew nothing about Mayo Clinic Connect or other support groups. I just felt the whole thing was a nightmare and wanted it to end. Mayo Clinic Connect has been very helpful for me. Just reading other women's stories and their fears and victories has been helpful all these years after my cancer treatment.
You can't believe how in awe I am of you for even asking the questions you've asked and thinking about what it all means to you. You've got this!
Take your time about looking at your chest. You've just gone through a whole lot. You'll know when you're ready. Sending you the best wishes.