Day 7 post-op

09:20

Today Dr. Brownstein removes my sutures. It will be a great relief to be rid of the gauze and surgical binder, as its tendency to slip down has become an increasing annoyance in these past days.

I am now nearly fully mobile and able to raise my arms above my head; a small yet significant feat, considering some days past the farthest they could reach was horizontal with my shoulders. There is still a measure of pain down the side of my chest, from the underarm to the bottom of my ribs; particularly when the binder has slipped, as both the incision and the graft become partially exposed and are almost too sensitive to touch. A good deal of feeling has returned to the exterior of the areolar graft site, although directly along its incision is still devoid of sensation.

With the minimal bandaging I have, somewhat guiltily, found it quite easy to pull at the front to allow peeking. The nipples are hidden behind gauze and tape covers the incision lines, but I can clearly see the obvious flatness. Despite this and the fleeting glance on Friday, I am slightly nervous to see the end result this afternoon.

~ by geekbynature on June 30, 2009.