Anyway, here's a picture I took this morning. It took way too long to squirm my way into that top and struggle with the buttons on my jeans but it was worth it to look like a normal human being!
Sunday, June 16, 2013
17 days post op
I feel really quite normal now. I'm still limited in what I can do and I get tired easily still. I can't cook and I'm certainly not running any 5ks any time soon. I can struggle my way into a normal shirt and shave my legs now though. A trip to Walmart wears me out and I can't push the shopping cart. I still have to wear sports bras constantly and I struggle through washing my hair or getting up off the floor if I sit down. I've moved from the recliner to the sofa and that's pretty comfortable for now. I like sleeping on my side with my back pushed up against the back of the sofa for support. My swelling has mostly subsided so I'm feeling a lot more comfortable. I do feel bruised at my drain sites, and I can feel my expanders, which move a little when I turn certain ways. I think that's preventing me from moving like I should because I hate feeling them move. It's really gross. I'm still really liking being flat chested though. I go for my first fill in two days so hopefully I'll like that too. I'm pretty terrified of the giant syringe they're using though. I'll try and take a picture of it to post. It's horrifying! I'm also very much not a fan of needles, so it could just be a personal issue for me! :)
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Missy just forwarded me your blog. I'm getting ready to start the genetic testing myself as my mom and aunt both had breast cancer (aunt passed away) and my grandma and great grandma both had colon cancer. Last night, I lost a friend to breast cancer after 3 weeks of knowing she had it. Her first round of chemo didn't give her any time with her family, and in fact, is likely what killed her. She has a 9 year old daughter. A mom of 2 myself, I can not sit back and accept fate. I look forward to following your journey, and hopefully being a source of support for each other. Best of luck on your journey to take back your future and be there for your children.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment! If you have any questions at all, please feel free to ask! I'm happy to help any way I can. This can be a daunting and scary process, and it's no fun to do it alone.
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