One WeekPost Op

Wow, a week ago today I had just come home from having my BA-I can't believe how fast time has gone. I feel so much better than I ever thought I would at this point. I actually drove for the first time yesterday-not very far but I wanted to try. It wasn't bad but was quite awkard. I drive a SUV and manuevering it wasn't as easy as before. Just trying to pull closed the door was hard enough! I'm going to go for a drive tomorrow and then Monday I'm back in charge of the kids drop off/pick up schedules....plus I have to drive myself to my appt w/Dr. Pousti.
The pain, if I call it pain, is manageable. When I get uncomfortable I just take Advil and it seems to help out.
I'm thrilled with my results thus far-I think my girls look far better at this point than I ever thought they would, so that's a plus. I am not a big fan of the surgical bra as it becomes itchy and is very hot! I've managed one week already so 3 to go!
I'm anxious to see what Dr. Pousti thinks on Monday. I wonder if that's when I will learn about the massaging and am fearful that the massaging will hurt.
The hardest part for me so far is knowing my limitations on what I can and cannot do. So many things I didn't think about before: my microwave is high up in my cabinets(it's been hard to reach), so are my dishes, cups and laundry detergent is in a cabinet above the washer. I brought out one of my kids plastic stools they use to brush their teeth and have been using that in the kitchen. Also, I can't run to Costco on my own like I used to as I need help lifting the big items. Being dependent on my husband has been hard for me but I know it's temporary.