So it's been 8 weeks since my surgery now, and for the most part I'm back to normal. I got the all clear to run at my 6 week check up, so I started back on the Couch to 5k program two weeks ago. It's been VERY important to wear a good bra - I have one high impact bra out of 5 that I can wear and I wear it over a Genie Bra too. So far so good. The first week the bruising on my ribs hurt a little, but today it hasn't been an issue.
Everything is back to normal now as far as activities. I can steam clean my floors again which was the last household chore that bothered me, and Monday I even mowed the yard.
There is still occasional pain. I'm still very tender at the side of my breasts which catches me my surprise when I go to lay down on my side or move the wrong way. And I have a tender spot on my ribs that "pulls" when I raise my arm to take a shirt off for example. I think that tender spot is where my bra crosses over the scar which is OK until the end of the day and I can't wait to get into a Genie Bra again. And I can almost lay on my belly again when I sleep.
Bra shopping is much more pleasant. There's actually my size in the PX now, and they are so much cuter - they can't double as a hat anymore!!
I've been using coconut oil on my scars. I don't know if that helps, but I'll just pretend that it does. The scars are getting better, although the ones below my breast are still pretty red and gnarly looking. And the lower portions of my breast are still completely numb. I guess that's pretty normal for 6 - 7 months after surgery.
My back pain is almost non-existant now. I have to sit with a pillow behind my back, but I can't remember the last time I took a pain killer. So that alone makes everything worth it.
