Eighth expansion

WARNING: NSFW / graphic content below.

I can almost smell it: the end of the expansion process. This was supposed to be my final expansion, however I wimped out and we only added 25ccs to each expander, for a total of 525ccs/side. The goal is 550ccs, so I have another appointment for the final FINAL expansion in one week.

Gravity The reason for halving the volume is pain. The last expansion brought on a lot of pain. Not that I thought it was going to get more pleasant, but it was pretty bad. As usual, the worst of it come early in the morning. I’ve never dreaded getting out of bed so much. As soon as I sat up, gravity would work its magic. Talk about grumpy mornings.

The pressure was intense and I was on ibuprofen for about three days after. It didn’t help that we spent that weekend camping, so I was not sleeping in my own comfy bed. I really thought if someone poked me, a foob would pop. I even had a dream that my cat sat on my chest and the thing just blew up under her. Not like a slow deflation, but a violent explosion! I woke up in a sweat and immediately groped my chest to make sure everything was still there. Whew!

Enjoy the pics. It’s getting crowded down there!

100 + 50 +75 +75 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 25 = 525ccs

9 thoughts on “Eighth expansion”

myeyesareuphere July 12, 2013 at 5:17 pm

You’re almost there. It sounds a lot like the feeling after childbirth when your milk comes in, all at once! Rock hard.

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Mogatos Post authorJuly 12, 2013 at 5:30 pm

I’ve never had the pleasure to have my milk come in, but it sounds like fun! 🙂

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1. myeyesareuphere July 12, 2013 at 6:10 pm
  
  Yeah, the initial part of breast feeding is not the pleasant part of the experience. But we worked out the dance of nursing as do most moms and their babies.

The Savvy Sister July 12, 2013 at 5:23 pm

Wow! I would stay away from cactus for a while 🙂 One more!! Yay!

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Mogatos Post authorJuly 12, 2013 at 5:32 pm

Haha. Yes, that’s the plan! I’ve issued an executive command to have the cats’ claws trimmed immediately. Hopefully hub will oblige. 😀

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helensamia July 12, 2013 at 7:44 pm

Nearly there and looking good.. No explosions please!!!

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understandcancerin60minutes July 13, 2013 at 12:52 am

Thank you for sharing. I greatly admire your forthrightness, courage, and willingness to share.
And yes, you are going to look fabulous!
Warm regards (from a radiation oncologist in Seattle),
Michael

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