In my relaxing shower this morning I finally peeled off the steri-strips on my incisions. My scars are really smaller than I expected and healing nicely. I had no stitches on the outside, just this tape holding my skin nice and tight and flat together. My surgeon did an awesome job being neat in that regard. I don't think that there's any swelling anymore but my armpit is sort of numb and tingly... odd feeling but I expected it to be funny as the nerves heal.
So I put on a cute top - no steri-strips visible as they are gone - with a v-neckline and one may never suspect anything (except for the hair do). Makes me think I'll need to make it obvious that I went through something. Just think, a few months ago I was thinking I'd have to have a nipple tattooed onto my plastic left breast and undergo surgery to make them 'symmetrical'. Now I have this badge of honor that I almost want to flaunt. Tube tops are not really all that flattering or appropriate, so I'll have to think of something else. I would like to get some portraits of myself made. Not at Sears with Winnie the Pooh background, something more artistic & tasteful, don't worry, I'll find a real photographer.
It's all good here - it's Friday, J's at school, B's asleep and I am ready to go for a spin around town for the first time in 2+ weeks. Some little things to take care of at the post office, maybe groceries... plain old things & good things. Then maybe I can carve out some floor space for my easel to be set up so that I can be painting regularly, organize my supplies, get into a new groove. Move on. Though we'll never forget this we can spin this interruption into something bigger & better than we ever expected. I believe it will be a positive in the big picture. People, survivors, often say that they wouldn't change what happened to them, I am starting to see why.
2 comments:
Hi, my name is Melissa. You left me a message on Cafe Mom (Melissa823)when you found your lump and we chatted back and forth. I messaged you later to see how you were feeling and you redirected me to your blogger.com page. I've been following your journey all this time and praying for you. I haven't left any messages because I didn't want you to think I was some weirdo. But, my mom is a breast cancer survivor and I was frightened when I found my own benign lump. So anyway, I'm so glad to see that you're well. You've overcome such a horrible obstacle. I'm proud of your hard work and positive attitude. May you be blessed!
is it not touching the power of the web? [pun, irrefutably intended]
a huge shout out to melissa for content contribution. a HUGE thank you to you for lending support. best wishes to you and your mother.
yeppers! you have turned the corner, jenn. i am so delighted to take note that you are considering having professional photos!!!!! although i cannot believe you would forgo the artistry of a winnie the pooh sears photo shoot [teasing laugher]!
jenn's getting her groove back! flaunt it!
as they say in the south, it 'jest' don't get no better'n that!
love,
~ c
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