4 Week Post OP Visit

I had what I would like to call a very exciting Post Op appointment today!!  With the exception of the awkward feeling air bubble in my expander, that I can see and feel(but nothing to stress about), all is going well!  I feel like my expander's have moved a little bit making it look like I actually have boobs, and making me feel a bit more confident about myself.  

I will be starting physical therapy in the next couple weeks to work on getting my arms to raise and reach around like before.  My Plastic Surgeon is also satisfied with how things are going enough that I will be getting my first expansion on Oct. 14!!  While I am extremely nervous, as I have heard stories of how painful they are, my P.S. assured me it won't be too bad as I have the Alloderm inserted into my breast. 

 I will then go back 2 weeks later on Oct. 28 for my 2nd expansion and a Pre-Op visit!!  Pre-Op visit you ask???  Yup because we made all of my appointments for my next surgery!!!  November 18, I will be having my expander's removed, Silicone Gel Implants inserted, Fat Transfers to make my breasts look more natural(take all you want I told him...LOL), Nipple and Areola Reconstruction, some Lipo around the sides of my chest and breasts and he is also going to Lipo that annoying fatty area in between the armpit and the breast!!  

The Nipple and Areola will be made from skin from my lower abdomen, it will be flesh colored, so if I want it to be a darker color like a normal areola, I will need to go to a tattoo artist for that.  He will take the fat transfer from my Stomach and possibly my thigh area. 

I am so excited for this to happen...I never thought that I would be so relieved to have Foobs, as my new friends that have gone through this process too refer to them as.  I am in disbelief of how fast things are moving, yet ready to put this behind me.  I have had a very hard week so far with October being Breast Cancer awareness month and the 1 year mark from when my Mom was diagnosed.  I have laughed and cried plenty of times thinking about her this week, but I know she is with me and cheering me on as I am now considered a "Previvor."