Hi guys.
Firstly I want to apologise, I haven't taken any pics yet. I just want to explain.
Today was the day that the bandages came off, and today was the freakiest day of my life. Firstly, removing the bandages was probably the most painful part of the entire thing, the things are glued on so tightly that I bled while removing them as it removes some skin. After a while what I did was just stood under a hot shower to try and make it easier but it didn't make that much of a difference.
Also, when I finally saw my chest, it was SO weird seeing myself NOT having breasts that I nearly fainted in the shower, I kid you not. Please go back in the thread to take a reminder of how big my boobs were. I could literally fill up my entire hand when I cupped one of them. Not they are completely gone it's weird, it feels like part of my body is gone. I gently touched my right pec and there is NO feeling in there whatsoever, that is the freakiest thing which is scaring the crap out of me I can't stop thinking about it. I got out of the shower as soon as possible without looking at myself in the mirror, and I dried myself but I've left my chest area naturally dry. I was too afraid to touch.
I can't fully explain the sensation but it feels like I'm in someone else's body. From what I can tell I think I had one of the largest gyne on the UK forum, or at least out of people who've posted pictures anyway. From the other guys pics, it seems like they've had a slight reduction in the chest area but for me this is like 4-5 inches protruding from my body that is just no longer there. I'm trying to occupy myself best I can to not think about it, but I'm really happy with trying on some of my clothes, especially the plain white stuff I've wanted to wear for years.
The actual chest area itself looks good. Both nipples seem slightly "indented" in that it looks like so much has been sucked out of me that they're now facing inwards,that's freaky for me to handle. Also my right pec has a sort of "dent" somewhere nothing too severe which I hope is something that'll slot itself back into place once the recovery happens.
Hi beast5729, recovery seems to be going as standard from what I've read of other guys blogs. Today since taking the bandages off I feel a lot more mobile but I'm still being VERY careful with any fast movements as if I walk fast down the stairs for example I feel slight pain in my chest. I could definitely gone back to work say a couple of days ago when I was able to drive (slowly and carefully) as I just have a desk job.
Thanks guys for being here, having someone to talk to about it makes it better for me!