Yesterday was my first post OP doctor appointment. I was so excited to get the packing out, the catheter removed mad the bandages off my breasts. It was difficult but I made the 30 minute drive with my friend Kim who is here taking care of me. My wife met us there.
Well there was bad and good. They took the catheter out and I was supposed to pee but it just would not happen. After trying quite awhile the doctor informed me we would have to put it back in for 5 days! I fought against it but in the end had to agree. Before they did that though we moved to dilation.
The nurse lubed the dilator and inserted into my new vagina. She exclaimed oh you get an At for depth! I am not sure that my wife was that enthused. The dilator slid far up into me and there was pressure but not terrible. However, I felt so thrilled to be able to do this on our first try.
Then they unwrapped my new breasts! Yes they are too high but that will even out. I now have full C breasts!!!! Then I had to step them in a new super tight sports bra. They really hurt.
It has been a tough road so far. Lori actually had a better recovery and I am jealous. I have been very emotional and not that easy to live with. Oh today I dilated myself for the first time. Yes I can do it! Thanks everyone for putting up with these self reports. It helps to share.
Suzanne
