day 5

[nilchance]

it's a gray rainy day today, and I've had two naps. despite that, I'm not nearly as tired as I have been. I can focus on a Let's Play without my eyes unfocusing on me. I'm not falling asleep sitting up.

the pain has been a little bit more constant since last night, just a sharp pain at my sternum and the sites of the nipple grafts. it's more annoying than anything. I'm not taking anything stronger than Tylenol and Aleve to manage it except at night, and that's been more than tolerable.

we're staying overnight in DC tomorrow night so as to avoid fighting with morning traffic to get to my postop on time. I'll find out then if I'm getting my drains out, although that's looking unlikely at this point. and I'll get my bandages off so I can see my results for the first time! considering that I can't stop admiring my flat chest, I'm going to be insufferable. and then I will hopefully get the okay to shower because dry shampoo and wet wipes are not cutting it. XD

I have therapy tomorrow afternoon, which will give me an opportunity to see how it feels to sit at my desk for an hour. I have d&d tentatively scheduled for three hours on Saturday, and I need to preview how much energy it will take to decide if I'm up for it. I really really want to be, but my body gets the final verdict, alas.

so yeah, not much to report. I'm getting better every day. I've been walking around the apartment from our front door to the back of my SIL's room and back just to build some stamina. it's not much and I'll probably be wiped out tomorrow night by packing and the drive to DC, but it's definitely progress! I'll take it.

Comments

[poisontaster]

You’re doing great. 💜

[nilchance]

thank you! <3