I met with the plastic surgeon today, Dr. Day. I was photographed, measured, and weighed. Yet another new experience on this journey. Everything that my oncology surgeon had layed out matched what he said, no more surprises is a nice thing. He answered a lot of my questions about the order of events, how long between procedures and what to expect as a final outcome. We talked about recovery in depth, the first week, I am allowed to lift my coffee cup. So village, be on high alert. I will need someone to deliver my every desire to my throne! The following two weeks will be much better but still very light duty. By the beginning of January I should back to my old evil ways. At least until the next procedure, then a little down time, but nothing compared to the first surgery.
The major question.... what size? Seems like a easy enough answer but for some reason I am a little stuck. Too small and what's the point..... Too big and I might regret it. The solution, try them on for size! There's a local lingerie store that does special bras for people who get masectomies. So my peanut gallery and I are going on a field trip soon.
I told him about my new t-shirt, it says "Of course these are fake! The real ones tried to kill me." He laughed and said I also needed the one that says " Please excuse the mess while we are under construction".... I might edit that one to say hot mess, but we shall see ;-)
All in all it was a good appointment. I feel very confident in the surgeons and their abilities. They both are personable and kind. This is going to be a good outcome!
Oh yeah, and my surgery is scheduled for December 6th. Which is the date I requested, even though Dr. Day was supposed to be out of the office, he said he'd still come in and take care of me! Kinda feeling like royalty.... hee hee!
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