Second and final expansion

I was finally able to have my second expansion with the plastic surgeon today.    We decided this would be my final one since I am happy size-wise after the first expansion.  (You need to do one more expansion after you achieve the right size.)    This expansion went SO much better than the last one.   He did he fill a lot slower, I was seated in a reclined position, Craig was in the room and we were chatting the whole time.  I did not feel dizzy at all and no nausea.  I don't even have the overly full feeling I had last time.    My plastic surgeon thinks my reaction was due in part to what else was happening the day of my first appointment - an appointment with the oncologist to talk about chemo.   When I saw the plastic surgeon that day, I thought we would be establishing my chemo schedule with the oncologist right after.   It was an emotional day. 

In any event, today was easy and I am happy not to have anymore expansions.   We just heard from the plastic surgeon's office and they have confirmed my surgery will be on Friday, June 3 - my light at the end of my tissue expander tunnel!   I have to have general anesthesia again which I am not so excited about but I will deal.

I am allowed to start lifting but need to be careful not to overdo it, since I am likely weaker after the 6 week break.    If something does not feel good, I need to stop doing it.   I am also allowed to shave my armpits.  According to Craig, I am looking a little Eastern European these days.   (Turns out I could have started shaving a few weeks ago but I kept forgetting to ask.)