5 1/2 weeks post op! New pics, and feeling much better about this! - Clearwater, FL

I am officially off pain meds and optional with wearing my binder - but I like wearing it for comfort during the day at work. I am back to my pre-op weight, most of the swelling has diminished, and my scars are minimal. I cant wait to start working out to define my abs and tone my legs. I should be starting my breast massages soon, so I bet the boyfriend will be excited about that, lol. Anyway - I haven't been on here nearly as often as I should, now that I am able to get around more - the kids have been sure to keep me very busy!

Well, yesterday I had the bright idea to wrap ALL the xmas presents! Once the task was completed, I immediately regretted it! My boob muscles are so sore. Shooting pains and both breasts are very hard to the touch. I woke this morning and could barely move my upper body. After taking a muscle relaxer, I feel a little better. From now on, I know that I can not push myself to do so much! Also, today I washed my hair for the first time in 10 days! It's not as bad for me because I have dreadlocks, but my scalp was definitely feeling super gross! My doctor said I need to be 3 weeks post-op to take a shower! I already feel so yucky. Sponge baths are not cutting it - hahaha! Well, it is xmas-eve today. I am already busy...thinking today might be a good day to have that 1st drink. Hmmm.....

1-week Post op pics are up! I first day since surgery I have felt like an actual human again! I developed a nasty yeast infection from my antibiotics, and my PS promptly called in a script for me, and that was cleared up so quickly! The infection is out of the way, the itching subsided, and I have the swelling managed by diuretics. The only thing holding me back from regular activity, is the soreness and bruising. I went back to the PS office today and they changed my dressings, then told me from here on out I could change the dressings myself every 2-3 days. I no longer have to bind my breasts down with the ACE bandage (but was told that I would probably want to at night). I had such a good day, I decided to even venture out to the stores for some last minute Xmas shopping. Hopefully I didn't over-do it today. I have been feeling my worst in the mornings....so I am curious to see what tomorrow morning will fee like. Also, I am beginning to start to feel bad for my fiance. Even though he is trying with the kids, chores, and taking care of me - I can tell he's getting stressed out.