Now it feels as if I have had to say goodbye to my left breast twice.
First before surgery, then again today.
Because the space somehow refilled with what became a rather large water-filled imitation of the lost breast.
Sadly, the ‘water b...
After my left breast had been removed, the space converted itself into a neat but slightly squishy cushion. So when the nurse announced that she was definitely planning to remove the drain, I was worried that there might be a mini flood. For 5 days, ...
This is the fourth day of having a ‘drain’ by my side and in my side.
Even at night it has been held close to me, yet at a safe enough distance - like an odd baby or an awful teeny-tiny twin.
I don’t want to crush it or to bre...
When i woke up from the anaesthetic, following my surgery, I noticed that one of my arms and part of my neck had turned bright pink.
How strange!
It looked like terrible sunburn - as if I had somehow had a long and foolish nap on a really hot be...
The day previous to my breast surgery, I had made sure that I had done all my housework.
Just like Cinderella did, before she set off for her special event.
So far, so ‘good’.
Unfortunately for me the fairy tale didn’t continue run...
