Phantom Menace
11 June 2019 18:20![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
nym_wibblyI had my followup appointment with the surgeon today, and the two owwy retaining stitches/knots were cut, which was a massive relief! I think the irritation from those was the most painful part of the whole procedure. No further problems; the surgeon is happy with how I'm healing (and slightly amazed, I think!), and the tissue they sent off to the lab tested free of any nasties. That's that, as far as the surgical team are concerned. I can go back to them with any problems, obviously, but today was my last scheduled appointment. Phew!!
I can go back to the breast care team to get proper prostheses fitted any time after the six to eight weeks mark. I don't think I'll be in any hurry - looking forward to trying out a braless summer, something I've envied smaller-chested women all my adult life. I'm still wearing a bra when I go out, partly to put some padding between my sore bits and the world (Knitted Knockers make for reassuring bumpers!) and partly to support the fluid buildup and swelling. That's very minor and undramatic, but still feels like being a waterbed, and that feels heavy in such a sore place! I'm starting to go around at home without a bra, though, and the freedom from straps and pressure feels wonderful. I can breathe easily when I lie on my back, too - something I haven't been able to do since I was about 18. I'm pretty comfortable overall, especially as the wounds stay taped up for a few more weeks yet, giving me the confidence to move. I can't do anything heavy for a while, can't yet reach above my ears, and my arms need support if I want to type more than a few lines, but I'm well on my way back to normal.
My brain hasn't got the memo about my absent nipples. I'd been warned to expect phantom pain, but phantom cold-tits came as a surprise!!
I can go back to the breast care team to get proper prostheses fitted any time after the six to eight weeks mark. I don't think I'll be in any hurry - looking forward to trying out a braless summer, something I've envied smaller-chested women all my adult life. I'm still wearing a bra when I go out, partly to put some padding between my sore bits and the world (Knitted Knockers make for reassuring bumpers!) and partly to support the fluid buildup and swelling. That's very minor and undramatic, but still feels like being a waterbed, and that feels heavy in such a sore place! I'm starting to go around at home without a bra, though, and the freedom from straps and pressure feels wonderful. I can breathe easily when I lie on my back, too - something I haven't been able to do since I was about 18. I'm pretty comfortable overall, especially as the wounds stay taped up for a few more weeks yet, giving me the confidence to move. I can't do anything heavy for a while, can't yet reach above my ears, and my arms need support if I want to type more than a few lines, but I'm well on my way back to normal.
My brain hasn't got the memo about my absent nipples. I'd been warned to expect phantom pain, but phantom cold-tits came as a surprise!!
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Date: 12 Jun 2019 06:20 (UTC)I'm glad you're recovering so smoothly and well. :)