And feeling pretty good! I was back to driving about 4 days after surgery, and to my surprise and joy, I had no issues lifting my arms or moving this time around. The scars are longer than I anticipated, and they are still red. I had hoped they'd be fading by now but I guess it takes time. Everything feels pretty good though. I can move and stretch and do most things. I can't do plank or push ups obviously, and I was just given the all-clear to get back to exercise last month. So I joined an aerobics class and I'll be getting back to running in the spring. I'm excited to get stronger. That's my new years resolution: to get stronger.
I'm feeling good, looking normal (aside from the scars and lack of nipples!), and living a normal life. My doctors appointments are tapering off finally, so that's nice. I have to see Dr C every 6 months for the first year and Dr F once a year from here on out. I still will see Dr I (the gyno onco) every six months and get my ultrasounds and CA-125 tests every year until I decide to remove my ovaries, but we spoke and decided it would be in my best interest to wait until I'm at least 40. I'm happy with that decision.
I'm also working on my mastectomy tattoo, which I am keeping a secret until I do it. But I have it sketched out in my mind and I am really excited about it. I have to get the go-ahead from Dr C first though.
I'm really happy with my decisions. I saved my own life, and I eliminated my breast cancer risk. This whole process was much easier than I feared it would be, and it already has just become a blip in my huge life. I will think about it every day, as my breasts feel different and I see my scars. But I am proud of them. I earned them.
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