What it feels like to have a double mastectomy, day 5. Two steps forward, one step back. If you'd like to try it, start by getting into a fender bender that causes your chest to bang into the steering wheel. Could also try falling on ice, or whacking your sternum with a bat. No broken bones, just bruising. Then make yourself a tube top out of Duct tape, on your bare skin. Wrap it around and around, making sure to go pretty far up into your armpits. Also, it should be just a bit too tight, like an uncomfortable hug. Now go about your business.
The pinching, pulling, tightness, aching won't be unbearable, but you will be anxious to make it stop. Feeling like I've got the flu today -- achy, running a very low grade temp. Diligently monitoring my temperature and the wounds to make sure I'm not getting an infection. Spa services by Bob have been great today, including another shampoo in the kitchen sink. He just brought me a fresh ice pack and a damp washcloth for my forehead. I like a damp washcloth on my forehead even when I'm feeling fine.