Surgery

Still awake at almost 2:00 in the morning. I guess my schedule has been a little off since my surgery. I am usually a night owl anyway but since my surgery I have slept weird hours. It has been 18 days since I underwent my breast reduction. I still have a long way to go as far as healing and adjusting to the new me. But I am feeling very hopeful that I made the right decision in making this BIG decision. I was very hopeful and really felt that the surgery would give me relief from my constant back, shoulder and neck pain. It all made sense and so far I am beyond thrilled in that regard. I have had no pain which is wonderful. After almost a year of pain, it is a true blessing! It was shocking to see my incisions for the first time. Each one is over a foot in length. I guess there was a LOT of extra skin to try to blend. The pain has been a little more than I expected and dealing with some irritation (although not quite infection) has been a bummer, but overall I think I am healing as well as I expected for a lady of 54. :) I am so grateful that my hubby has such wonderful insurance that covers this procedure. I am also grateful for his support and helpfulness during my healing process. He is my true partner and I love him so much! This week I go back to work and it will be a little weird to see people. I hope I don't feel too awkward. It is a sensitive situation to be sure. The funny thing is, I immediately felt comfortable with the new me. It felt so normal, like I was always this size. I expect in the next few months to still be healing, but I am so excited to not only be pain free, but to also be comfortable to run and be active without being self conscious. I thank the Lord for my life and all my loved ones for their support and comfort during these last few weeks. I am one lucky woman! Now to bed!!!