"Does this Mastectomy Make My Butt Look Big?"

I'm happy to report that with the exception of my hormonal hiccup on Wednesday, I continue to feel great after my hysterectomy.  I've started driving and can carry on throughout my day pretty much like normal, with the exception of lifting anything heavy (like a laundry basket, vacuum or adorable 4 year old).

The other day while Mase was at preschool, I decided to do a bit of retail therapy and get prepared for my mastectomy in a couple of weeks.  I've read that I'll need front closure bras and button down shirts.  Also, I've discovered the luxury of having nice pajamas.  Life is too short to piece pajamas together from old t-shirts and cheerleading shorts leftover from high school (that was 18 years ago!).  Goodness, those cheerleading shorts fit a little tighter now than they used to!

So... off I went.  A few thoughts I had on my shopping trip:

1. Every time I see a plaid button down shirt, I think Paul Bunyan.  This is going to be more difficult than I thought.  It seems like every button down shirt is plaid.  Lumberjack plaid.
2. I did manage to buy 3 sports bras that fasten in the front.  I tried them on and they all made me look like a pre-pubescent 12 year old.  I looked at myself and after my disgust, I told myself I had better get used to looking like a 12 year old.  Oy!  I got boobs the summer before my sophomore year of high school.  It was like BAM! I woke up and there they were!  And now, in just a few weeks BAM! they are gone.  That's going to take some getting used to.
3. I wonder if having no boobs will make my butt look big.  Do they make "Does this mastectomy make my butt look big" t-shirts?  If so, I'll take a large (damn it!) small/medium.   
4. Adorable, super soft pajama pants for $10 at Marshall's?  Yes, please!

(I just checked Pinterest and they do make a "Does this mastectomy make my butt look big" t-shirt.  Darn!  There goes that million dollar idea.)