I’m officially six weeks post top surgery, and things are finally starting to feel settled. Not finished—just settled. This stage feels like a long exhale after weeks of careful movement, healing, and waiting.
Overall, I haven’t seen many big changes recently, which actually feels reassuring. Most of what’s happening now is refinement rather than transformation.
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How Healing Is Going So Far
Most of my chest has healed really well, though one nipple is taking a little longer than the other. There’s a small area that’s still working through the healing process, but it doesn’t feel like a serious concern—just something my body needs more time with.
The scars themselves are interesting. To the touch, they feel closer to normal skin than I expected at this point. There’s still some numbness in certain areas, but sensation has returned in others, especially around and under the scars.
One thing that surprised me was the discoloration around the scars. I expected clean, thin lines, not the surrounding darker areas. I’ve never had surgery before, so this has been a learning experience in terms of what “normal healing” actually looks like versus what you imagine going in.
Range of Motion and Being Careful on Purpose
My range of motion has improved a lot since earlier weeks. I can comfortably reach forward and somewhat to the sides, though I’m still cautious about lifting my arms too high. I can feel pulling when I push it, and while it doesn’t hurt, I don’t want to risk stretching the scars before they’re ready.
Being careful right now feels worth it. Healing isn’t something I want to rush, even when my body feels capable of more.
Sensation, Texture, and Small Details
Some parts of my chest still feel numb, while others feel almost completely normal. The nipples have sensation, though one is a bit bumpier and slower to heal than the other. There’s also a difference in protrusion between the two, which may or may not even out over time.
The color hasn’t fully returned yet, and I’m honestly really excited for that stage. Watching things slowly come back to life has been one of the more emotional parts of recovery.
Despite the unevenness, the waiting, and the imperfections, I really like how everything is going so far. That feeling alone makes every step of recovery worth it.
Final Thoughts at Six Weeks Post-Op
Six weeks post top surgery feels like a turning point. I’m not fully healed, but I’m far enough along to see where things are heading. My chest already feels more like mine, even as it continues to change.
This phase is about patience, care, and trust—trusting my body to keep healing and trusting myself to give it the time it needs.
