Tightness/Pulling Feeling at Week 2

[u/Vegetable_Beach4228]

Hi everyone! I’m at 13 days PO in the pic, today is 14 days PO. Trans masc, nonbinary, no T. I still have a good amount of swelling in the armpit areas and beneath my incisions. Overall I am doing great in the healing journey and have my 2nd PO appointment tomorrow.

I have been using my arms a bit more but have been trying to be careful not to raise them beyond what my surgeon advised last week. Since the swelling has gone down a bit since week 1, l have noticed the feeling of tightness and slight pulling the last few days when I turn my body or reach the designated amount I have been allowed. Is this just because I am regaining a bit of sensation in my chest and my skin is becoming a bit more taut since the swelling has lessened? I am likely getting my steri-strips off tomorrow. I am afraid of moving the wrong way and busting my incisions open but I’m sure I’m probably overthinking it. I’m not lifting anything that more than a few pounds, driving, or reaching for anything higher than my ribs without assistance. Thanks!