Changes

Some exercises feel different, such as lifting weight overhead and stabilizing. Perhaps this is due to a different weight distribution with the breast tissue removed. It may take some time for the muscles to relearn optimal movements. Very cool! Will this make the push-ups easier?

I like the breast-free feel. It is comfortable, especially in hot weather. People don't notice, unless they know about the mastectomy. Or they notice something, but don't know what, such as when I get a compliment how much weight I lost. Of course, I did! JJJ

However  I got a mastectomy bra and breast forms to use for special occasions or when I think I need props (e.g. some work events, but not all the time). I don't like bras unless they are super comfortable and I can breathe and expand my rib cage. I was thinking of going down one size, but smaller breast form sizes apparently do not go well with larger sized  bras (=the breathing requirement has priority). I tried it on at home. I had so gotten used to being breast-free in just 9 weeks post surgery that it feels like trying on high heels as a little kid. My loved ones don't care what I do as long as it works for me. They are keepers!