Drain came out and I took a nice long shower. Washed my hair and shaved my legs. I was also relieved of the restriction to not lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk. (I am still to avoid baths, swimming, and physical activities.)
There are still some mobility issues which will remain for several months. Namely, I can't lift my elbow above my shoulder. Pullover shirts are tricky but not impossible. Sports bras, if I'm going to wear one, are donned bottom up, pulled up my legs and over my hips before pulling the straps over my shoulders. Reaching for things with my left arm rather than my right.
I was also inflated at my last doctor visit. The tissue expander was installed with 150 cc of saline. He pumped me up to 200 on Monday. Baddah bing baddah boom! That, for reference, was the size of the implant he took out. Still, he wants to add another 25 cc next week. He's all about going bigger but I think he's only putting in enough for aesthetics and symmetry. Anyway, the final size is is yet to be determined.
After next week's appointment, we're back to waiting, three months, before my final surgery which should be sometime near the end of June. Just healing and getting stronger. And, getting ready for another surgery.
My sixth.
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