May 5, 2014 - Day #7 Post Op Bruising (Warning: Contains pictures)

Day # 7 post operation and you can see below one of the lingering spots of bruising on the abdomen. This spot is about the size of half your palm.  Again, I ask myself why anyone would want to choose go this route for cosmetic reasons, but I guess maybe the means justifies the end? Also, I guess none of us truly know what we would choose until we are in the situation. No judgment here, just saying boy is it a full week of uncomfortable and some nasty bruising. I share this picture as an FYI for anyone who finds that they need this procedure following reconstruction.

Each day is better than the day before and I can actually walk upright now and with some sense of normal speed without someone asking me why I'm all hunched over going at a snails pace. I do guard myself a good bit though since yesterday I accidentally brushed up against the counter and sent my pain receptors into terrible disarray.  Rule of thumb for daily activities: Keep everyone and everything at arms length. I couldn't push the grocery cart, but I did go grocery shopping with Ron after work today. I have to remind Ron that I still can't vacuum. I think that should last several months at least. (grin)

As a side note:  it's odd to go in for breast surgery and end up having another part of your body hurt more than breast.  Almost there!