It has been ten days since my surgery and I have been dying to see what things look like under those bandages. I finally had my post operative doctor appointment yesterday. It was time to be "unveiled".
So once the bandages came off, I got to see myself "anatomically correct" again. It has been almost a year since I had nipples and areolas. I was pleasantly surprised at the results. Surgeons are really amazing!
The areolas and nipples are healing pretty well. The nipples are a bit bigger than I want them, but they make them bigger because they expect them to shrink and flatten in time. Overall, things look pretty good. I am excited!
Today was the first day I got to shower without the bandages on. It was really strange looking down and seeing my new nipples and areolas. I actually felt "normal" again not having "Barbie boobs" (no nipples/areolas). I just could not stop looking at them. I guess I didn't realize how much I missed having them until today. It is good to finally look anatomically correct again. Though I was sick of surgeries and really wasn't looking forward to this surgery, I am SO GLAD I did it. I am pretty happy with the results and feel good about myself.
How was this surgery? Was it very painful? I finish my chemo next week and look forward to being at the point you are now.
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Ginger
Ginny - the surgery was not bad at all! I did not need general anesthesia - they did some other type of sedation. I don't remember any of it. I had no pain at all. I never took any pain meds. I am still healing and it is getting itchy now...I guess that means it is healing if it is itchy. You will be done with everything before you know it. I know it feels like a long road but once you are done, you can move on and enjoy your life again. Good luck to you!
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