I've never done this before...
shown off my neck.
I've never really liked my neck much. I think it's a bit too thick. And if I gain any weight, I can tell first because my face and neck get pudgy. I envy people with swan-like necks. Ballerinas, really skinny models... they probably all looked weird as children, but they're lovely now.
But now, I'm very proud of my neck.
I had my thyroid surgery 2 weeks and 2 days ago. Here is the progression of my neck... as if you care. But, I'm honestly really impressed with the healing process!
Day after surgery...
7 days after surgery...
and then, today!!!
I think that's pretty amazing! Don't you? Even if you don't, just lie to me.
This morning, I sat in the car staring into my visor mirror and just pulled all the rest of the glue off. (They put glue over the stitches and stuff to protect it, I guess) I figured that if the scar spontaneously popped open, I could just dial 911. Well, when the last bit of glue came off in one big strip, I actually gasped out loud. I expected this big, red, swollen scar. It's really very faint and dainty. Can a scar be dainty? Mine is.
I'm glad that little children won't stare anymore. Waitresses will be able to look me in the eye. I can wear a pony tail and not shock people.
I was going to put in the photo that I took of myself the day of surgery, when I was still in the hospital. When the nurse left, after telling me how great I looked, I wanted to see if she was lying. Because I did not feel great. So, I took a picture with my iPhone. The nurse was a big liar. But, I don't think anyone really wants to see that photo anyway. It's just not pretty. And, my hair wasn't done.
Thanks for humoring me!!
shown off my neck.
I've never really liked my neck much. I think it's a bit too thick. And if I gain any weight, I can tell first because my face and neck get pudgy. I envy people with swan-like necks. Ballerinas, really skinny models... they probably all looked weird as children, but they're lovely now.
But now, I'm very proud of my neck.
I had my thyroid surgery 2 weeks and 2 days ago. Here is the progression of my neck... as if you care. But, I'm honestly really impressed with the healing process!
Day after surgery...
7 days after surgery...
and then, today!!!
I think that's pretty amazing! Don't you? Even if you don't, just lie to me.
This morning, I sat in the car staring into my visor mirror and just pulled all the rest of the glue off. (They put glue over the stitches and stuff to protect it, I guess) I figured that if the scar spontaneously popped open, I could just dial 911. Well, when the last bit of glue came off in one big strip, I actually gasped out loud. I expected this big, red, swollen scar. It's really very faint and dainty. Can a scar be dainty? Mine is.
I'm glad that little children won't stare anymore. Waitresses will be able to look me in the eye. I can wear a pony tail and not shock people.
I was going to put in the photo that I took of myself the day of surgery, when I was still in the hospital. When the nurse left, after telling me how great I looked, I wanted to see if she was lying. Because I did not feel great. So, I took a picture with my iPhone. The nurse was a big liar. But, I don't think anyone really wants to see that photo anyway. It's just not pretty. And, my hair wasn't done.
Thanks for humoring me!!
