One Month Post-op

Hooray!  It's been a month since surgery!  It's been a loooong month, but I'm happy it's behind me.  I'm not fully recovered, but I finally don't need bandages!  I can wash my hair with both hands (I had to do one side at a time before) and I can kinda hug my kids if I use more shoulder than chest.  I'm still exclusively wearing cotton sport bras, but I can wear the pull-over kind now which are so much more comfortable for sleeping.  The most exciting change is that I can sleep on my side!  I've been sleeping a lot better, which I'm sure is helping me heal better as well.

I've started massaging my scars with Aquaphor and it seems like some of the wrinkly areas are smoothing out.  I still have some bruising, but my Frankenboobies are well on their way to looking human.  The shape is still a little strange with more swelling on my sides, but I think I look normal with clothes on.  Speaking of clothes, everything fits so much better!  I was concerned that all my clothes would be too big...some are, but mostly my shirts just fit...well...normal!  I feel more comfortable dressing modestly, so another exciting change is that my cleavage starts about an inch lower, so V-necks don't seem to go as low.  I will confess, I liked my belly better back when I couldn't see it, but for the most part I do like my new shape.  And being able to see my belly will help me make better choices.  I'm excited to get the "all clear" from my doctor to start exercising...and I'm excited for summer to run around with my kids.

It's been a tough transitional month, and the winter blues certainly do not help, but I'm optimistic and excited to continue learning about my new body!  It's hard to explain, but my thinking is changing on many levels and it's interesting to look back and see the difference for the better.  It seems there is not much that can happen to the body that does not affect the soul.