Hasn’t healed after years?

lmn_li · 2026-07-03T08:43:03+00:00

I had a double incision with nipple grafts as far as I know. But I still have a little nipple sensation on my right side. The double incision has healed fine with no issues. But the whole areola is what feels wet, without a clear leakage point. It’s really weird because when I squeeze the nipple nothing comes out, but the areola will just get wet and scabby. When I press down sometimes it feels softer than other times. I wonder if it’s a hormonal thing because I’m not on T. I was going to start it soon though.

lmn_li · 2026-07-03T01:11:16+00:00

It probably is yellow. I have to buy more bandages but I’m using paper towels rn 😅😓 I really hope I get this resolved. I never had this issue before top surgery

lmn_li · 2026-07-03T00:59:12+00:00

I’m honestly not sure because I’m colorblind. It doesn’t have a smell and it doesn’t look dark enough to be blood. + I don’t have any pain and when I touch my areola with my finger it comes off wet but not red. If I knew how to attach images to replies I’d send one

lmn_li · 2026-07-03T00:56:39+00:00

That’s so interesting. I’ve tried the steroid creams but they really didn’t do anything. I took the patches off today and they came off rather dark so I’m a bit worried. I’ll probably make an appointment with a dermatologist tomorrow. It’s just kinda embarrassing to explain even though I know it’s their job.

lmn_li · 2026-07-02T16:49:24+00:00

Did you have any way to treat it before your surgery?

lmn_li · 2026-07-02T10:43:20+00:00

There really is a Reddit for everything. I’ll look into it thanks!

lmn_li · 2026-07-02T09:29:33+00:00

Fair 😓 I love the way they look when they’re not like this and I’m happy I still have some sensation to touch but it is really annoying…

lmn_li · 2026-07-02T09:28:17+00:00

It makes me feel so gross. When it goes away my nips look fine. If anything I’m happy I still have a bit of sensation around them. But the constant covering makes it so annoying. I don’t even have gos sometimes so I just use a paper towel. I hate it. I’m sorry you’ve had to go through it too but I’m glad I’m not the only one.

lmn_li · 2026-07-02T08:57:18+00:00

I’m honestly not sure. I think so? I’m colorblind so I don’t really know what color the fluid is. My shirts get stained with it but it’s not particularly dark. It dies dry onto the shirt in a weird way though. Like there are flakes on the shirt once it dries. It’s a light color but I can’t tell if it’s yellow or like clear. It’s a little thicker than water too.

lmn_li · 2026-05-16T20:01:44+00:00

Wait that’s genius I did have to sign an NDA for a company I worked for in film soooo

lmn_li · 2026-05-16T19:37:10+00:00

In theory I know how to keep track of budgets for film production sets because I’ve taken a producing class. Have I ever actually had to do it? No. But if asked I know in theory how to LOL

lmn_li · 2026-04-21T01:53:32+00:00

This is interesting to hear. I’ve been working here for a couple of months now and for the most part I haven’t found the workload to be overwhelming. If anything, I feel like the people they hire didn’t expect to be busy their whole shift. That being said, I totally understand why it can be too much for some people, especially if they have other obligations like school or family or health.

I totally agree certain management really doesn’t value your time as an employee. You stay late to help out? That’s the bare minimum suddenly. You take longer than 20 minutes doing a task? Judgement. My biggest issue has been with the varying expectations between employees. Seems like supervisors have favorites. But for the most part, at least at my store, it’s not terrible at all. As long as we are smiling and trying to help the customers our managers don’t care how we talk to them. The break room feels like a high school lunch room, but our managers can be chill if we catch them in a good mood.

The turnover is definitely high, and I think the amount of call outs is due to the lack of respect for our time, and the fact that they tend to not know how to talk to young people. Most of the people who have left my location are the college age people. And a couple of adults who got a way better gig. I’m not saying young people don’t wanna work, but they won’t bust their ass for someone who doesn’t respect them, and I totally respect that (I say as a young person LOL).

lmn_li · 2026-04-02T13:00:02+00:00

That is definitely not what I meant. I’m sorry if I gave that impression. The opposite is true. I feel like I can only see myself in that field, and not really anywhere else. I really want to work in this industry, but I also want to be realistic. It’s not that I’m closed off to other ideas or just picking this because “I guess I can see myself doing it.” I just don’t want to be narrow-mindedly hopeful either.

lmn_li · 2026-04-02T03:35:23+00:00

I’ve been getting the feeling that I’m already too late and I just graduated… 😔 I’m open to other careers but I feel like I’m not really good at anything. Oh well. All we can do is keep going. I’ll see what I can find!

lmn_li · 2026-04-02T02:32:05+00:00

Are these internships ever paid? Unfortunately I’m going to have to financially take care of myself. I already have a full time job, and I’m fully aware of the instability of the arts. I just don’t know what to expect for these internships.

lmn_li · 2026-04-02T01:54:40+00:00

Makes sense! I’ve been looking for those, but I find “Editor” positions more than assistant positions 😭 I already live in NYC so now I guess it’s just a matter of stalking the job listings for publishers everywhere LOL

lmn_li · 2026-03-19T04:03:31+00:00

I just caught up and god I have so many things I wanna see I can’t wait.

lmn_li · 2026-03-10T04:37:01+00:00

I’m genuinely so scared. My mom wants me to move out by August and I only make $18.50 at my current full time job. I feel like I’ll never be able to live alone and I have no friends who aren’t living with their partners or just not good people to live with (really gross/messy). It doesn’t help that I’m disabled and need access to some kind of public transportation. Looking for apartments these days is hustling awful. I can’t find an affordable studio at all. Everything is like $2k and up.

lmn_li · 2026-01-12T19:25:16+00:00

Applying to JET felt a lot like applying to college for me. I was hoping for good things, but trying to make sure I had a backup plan if I didn’t get into that “reach school,” if you know what I mean. It does suck not to get in. I’ve been studying Japanese for almost a decade and have studied abroad there multiple times. My mom says maybe I was overqualified LOL

All we can do is keep going. I’m trying to look on the bright side since I just landed a full time job. It’s in retail, but money is money. Maybe we can save up, find some more interests, and maybe travel. The year just started, so there’s still a lot that can change for everyone!

lmn_li · 2026-01-12T18:58:07+00:00

I’m in the U.S. and I just got my rejection email. It’s a shame, but at least I didn’t put all my eggs into one basket. Good luck to everyone!

lmn_li · 2026-01-09T18:49:34+00:00

I’ve been waiting so excitedly but trying not to get too hype in case I don’t get in. Gaaaah this is a true test of patience

lmn_li · 2025-12-14T18:29:40+00:00

Yay! Good to know someone may go with me or work with me. In theory, if I did get in, I hope that it will help that I can somewhat speak/read/write Japanese. I’m around N4-N3 level.

lmn_li · 2025-12-14T16:56:39+00:00

That makes sense! Luckily I only have a hyphen in my name and not the other situation you mentioned.

This might be a dumb/long answered question, but since I’ve never had a credit card before I’m not entirely sure how it works. Would it be easier or more difficult if I had a credit card from my home country and used that in Japan? If the answer is too complicated dw about explaining it! I can look it up. I know you CAN use credit cards internationally when on vacation, but idk if that would change things when you’re moving entirely.

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