Definition: an artificial body part, such as a leg, a heart, or a breast implant.
I have some cheapos, but I have not moved into prosthesis world. I cannot say what it would be like to wear one, since I haven’t tried to this point, but I have a feeling that I would dislike it. A lot.
Why? A few reasons.
First, I am perfectly content in my own skin. I feel like conforming to society is not a thing I can or want to do anymore. Societal norms and expectations steal the joy from you if you try to comply. I’m over that. I want the joy without expecting to look or act a certain way.
Second, would you want to strap something on your chest and carry it around with you if you didn’t have to? I don’t. From what I’ve heard, they’re heavy. I think it’s an attempt to make them look as much as possible like real tatas. Great! Except, see above.
But… I don’t have tatas anymore. And… I’m fine with that. I’ve barely been in public in the past two years because cancer and then pandemic, but the times I have been, no one seems to notice I have nothing there. Yes, I wear layers a bit, but even my regular doctor office didn’t notice. You can leave your bra on! Ha! I don’t have one on! Take that, societal norms!
There is nothing wrong with wearing a prosthesis. It’s the same as reconstruction vs. no reconstruction, or any other personal choice a person makes about their body. You want to wear makeup? Great! I don’t. We can still be friends.
My thought process for my decision is pretty basic. Will I fall over if I am not wearing a prosthesis? No? No prosthesis. Yes? Prosthesis. I haven’t fallen over yet. No prosthesis. If I start falling over a lot? Probably still no prosthesis because it’s probably something else.
In other news, Valentine’s Day was a rest day for workouts. The next full rest day is February 26th, although there are days in there that are just yoga stretches. No problem!
I hope you are staying safe and healthy. Hopefully vaccines will be here soon! I really want to get one in the next 14 weeks so I feel more comfortable going for my walk. Enjoy your day!