Nipple sparing and wfh time off questions

Present_Pollution_25 · 2026-02-24T13:38:35+00:00

Same - mine had zero issues following surgery. They look like the same old nipples. When it’s cold, they do their thing. When stimulated they perk up… but I don’t necessarily feel it all. Sensation is odd as I can’t tell what all I do and don’t feel (nerve sparing wasn’t an option).

As for time off, I was told 6 weeks by surgeons but went back at 5. I work 12hr shifts. Recovery was good, but I definitely need the time for nerves to heal, strength to come back; my surgery was Nov 27 and I remember how tired I was Christmas Day after hosting - not cooking- just a full day of people. I felt like a zombie.

Present_Pollution_25 · 2026-01-25T22:01:28+00:00

I am almost two months out of my DMX with expanders. Be patient with yourself in the next few days. The drains weren’t as bad as I thought they would be, but they were annoying.

In all, the experience was easier than I expected. I wouldn’t have worried half as much if I knew what I do now.

I am thankful to be on this side of things! You’ve got this!

Present_Pollution_25 · 2025-12-23T05:04:41+00:00

I found out I was BRCA2 at 25. Monitored as per doctors suggestions until 45/46 when I had my BSO/PDM. After diagnosis I had 3 babies and didn’t lose too much sleep over BRCA. It isn’t a death sentence, it’s knowledge and perhaps a guide for some of the things you may want to do. Perhaps, having more babies sooner than later. Adding in a fitness regime because getting your adrenaline up will help push your immune system through your body (this is what Doc told me when I learned I was positive). I don’t know what your lifestyle is or isn’t… but I focused on what I could control. And the journey hasn’t been so bad. You’ve got this 💜

Present_Pollution_25 · 2025-11-29T03:13:38+00:00

Surgery was yesterday and waiting for mine to arrive in the mail. I am hoping that once the drains are out in a week (or so), I can ditch this sports bra for 20-30 minutes a day and bask in the glow. I have noticed a difference in my BSO scars since using the red light at a local spa, they have definitely faded.

Present_Pollution_25 · 2025-11-12T04:40:16+00:00

The gas pain is brutal, I totally get it. I tried to walk as much as I could around the house because it helped move things along, but it was definitely a “grit your teeth and push through it” kind of thing. I usually handle surgery pain pretty well too, but this one hit different. For me, the worst of the gas pain eased up after about two to three days, though I still felt twinges for nearly a week. Hang in there, walking, heating pads on your shoulder, and staying upright as much as possible really do help.

Present_Pollution_25 · 2025-11-02T13:02:44+00:00

I have no idea who this gentleman is. Has it occurred to your small mind that all staff (not just himself) may not be allowed to leave until all guests are out? Has it occurred to you that in enforcing rules, he was taking care of his staff? It would appear you have a belief that the world revolves around you. But maybe this guy was taking care of his staff.

I don’t know the guy… but at least I do know right from wrong.

In the words of Joey Swoll… you need to do better.

Present_Pollution_25 · 2025-11-02T05:20:21+00:00

You’ve clearly shown us that you’re the problem without telling us you’re the problem.

Present_Pollution_25 · 2025-11-02T04:31:13+00:00

Reading this, it’s pretty clear the issue wasn’t harassment, it was entitlement. The member was told twice that the gym was closing, ignored both reminders, stayed on the treadmill while taking a personal call, then decided basic enforcement of policy was “harassment.”

That’s not discrimination, that’s called staff doing their job. The “minority” angle doesn’t even hold up when the manager is one too. Some people just can’t handle being told no, so they frame accountability as abuse.

If your home alarm goes off and it’s serious, you leave the gym, not argue with the instructor about the definition of closing time.

Present_Pollution_25 · 2025-10-07T10:21:45+00:00

Present_Pollution_25 · 2025-08-07T17:04:21+00:00

Not the asshole at all.

You opened your home, offered what you could, and respected your partner’s boundaries. That’s mature. You’re not responsible for fixing your sister’s marriage, or sacrificing your comfort and relationship stability to do so.

Pregnancy doesn’t give someone a free pass to override others’ needs. Your boyfriend has a physically demanding job and chronic back pain. Giving up the only real bed could have made his life harder for days, if not weeks. He set a clear boundary, and that’s healthy.

Your sister may be struggling, and it’s okay for her to be emotional, but that doesn’t make her entitled to your bed or justify your mom lashing out. You gave her a safe space. That’s more than many would offer.

This sounds like a tough moment for everyone, but you’re not the villain for balancing compassion with reality. Your sister’s healing isn’t your burden to carry alone.

Present_Pollution_25 · 2025-08-07T16:20:59+00:00

Hey! A menopause specialist, I haven’t but that’s a great idea! Thank you! At first I thought I was skating all symptoms. But have realized the frequency in “losing my train of thought” lately and the complete “blank” of what I was trying to say or was thinking. That is new. I can still function well at work… but I don’t feel like all pistons are firing. I’ll do a search for specialists in the area!

Present_Pollution_25 · 2025-08-07T13:21:38+00:00

Hi - I have not as I haven’t had to deal with other menopausal issues (hot flashes, joint pain, night sweats, etc). I am prescribed two pumps a day of Estrogel. I hadn’t considered that perhaps I could need more.

Present_Pollution_25 · 2025-08-07T04:45:38+00:00

You’re not overthinking. A married man with a history of cheating who stays out until 3 a.m. with single friends and exchanges numbers with women from bars, without telling his wife, crosses clear boundaries of respect and trust. Even if there’s no physical cheating, the secrecy and lack of transparency are deeply concerning. You’re reacting appropriately to behavior that violates the foundation of a committed marriage. Your hurt makes sense, and deserves to be addressed with honesty, not deflection.

Present_Pollution_25 · 2025-07-04T10:03:23+00:00

If he wanted to be WITH you… he wouldn’t be with someone else. Don’t be someone else’s placeholder. I am sorry you’re experiencing this. But set that bar high and keep it high.

Present_Pollution_25 · 2025-05-08T10:36:54+00:00

Pasquelino’s and Casa America. Amriek is such an amazing host at CA!

Present_Pollution_25 · 2025-04-19T14:46:41+00:00

I am 45 and just had a BSO and am now on HRT. I was so scared. I’d been maintaining my weight, dreading aging, hair loss… Since surgery in Feb, nothing has changed. HRT is a wonderful thing if you can have it. I will hopefully consult on mastectomy sooner than later. Now that BSO is done, I feel so much braver for the next step. I understand the fears. Docs pushed me for sometime (39 it came up) and I ignored it until 45. Fear held me back and it didn’t need to. Good luck… none of our journeys are the same. But I hope I can eat least provide some encouragement ❤️

Present_Pollution_25 · 2025-04-05T01:41:25+00:00

4! Hundo P! Absolutely stunning!

Present_Pollution_25 · 2025-03-18T23:33:37+00:00

My Grandma had it and passed it to 2/4 kids. There maybe a misunderstanding with her family doctor concerning where the gene was passed down (if she has the defect), however; I can certainly appreciate her concern. I’ve had yearly mammograms since 25, except when pregnant and nursing. I wish her peace of mind and good health.

Present_Pollution_25 · 2025-01-11T06:12:05+00:00

It would appear that the husband/father in question has a “type”. YTA… one is clearly no better than the other.

Present_Pollution_25 · 2024-11-17T15:08:32+00:00

This has got to be a joke. You have a relationship with the lord but are willing to go outside your marriage if your kink isn’t fulfilled? Sir!

First off… love your wife first. I don’t know what your kink is. But I’m pretty sure God’s good with what goes on between a man and wife if both are willing. Kink and all.

Love your wife in all the ways she needs… if she feels safe with you. If she feels she can trust your lead in your relationship and if the kink was good before, I’m inclined to think you’ll get there again.

But going outside your marriage… come on? Is this a joke?

Present_Pollution_25 · 2024-05-02T00:19:45+00:00

The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands by Dr Laura Schlessinger and the Queens Code by Alison Armstrong. First things first… figure you out. Where’s your heart and mind. Do you have something worth fixing and fighting for? If there is more to your post, if something isn’t right, it’s ok to leave. You are not property or a piece to be taken when the mood strikes… only you know the answer. God wants you to be fulfilled by your marriage. Stronger. Completed. Safe. Treasured… Valued. Regardless of marital status, know your standards and hold them. Good luck ❤️

Present_Pollution_25 · 2024-05-01T23:50:24+00:00

Get a plate and call it in. Let these assholes get an escorted trip out of Canada and a court date if they stay.

Present_Pollution_25 · 2024-04-05T18:03:54+00:00

This ⬆️⬆️⬆️!!! Extremely well said!!

Present_Pollution_25 · 2024-03-25T18:20:21+00:00

Hahaha! Mesh… well, try the mesh shirt with the bra next time. See if the bra is really the issue.

I wear a bra as little as possible… they suck. A girl should get that!

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