My mastectomy was 3 weeks ago.
I had originally planned to update this with details about how the surgery went, but I honestly didn't want to dwell on everything long enough to do that. I had two weeks off from work and it went by too quickly. I am still working from home, but they are preparing to set me up with more equipment so I can do more stressful work while on the clock. It is incredibly overwhelming to say the least.
At this point I have had one drain taken out and one still remains. It is quite a pain to deal with, but I guess I'm thankful that I don't physically have to be at work, even if I still have to deal with the stress from home. The original adhesive bandages have been removed from my drain and the giant scar across my breast. We are washing it daily and covering it with Neosporin and new gauze every day. I say "we," because hubs is mostly doing that. I have to wear a bra, which is awkward because of the size difference.
It's hard for me to look at my scar. It's also pretty hard for me to leave the house, because I feel ridiculous and lopsided. I had self esteem issues before, but this is ten-fold. I know it will get better in the end, and I will be "fixed," so to speak, but for right now I feel terrible.
It will take a while for me to heal from all of it.
