It's been a little over 3 months since my top surgery. I continue to have sensation from my "phantom nipples". It's not that big of a deal though. The major thing right now is the scar tissue changes. It seems to be thickening in some places and I have some stabbing pain occasionally for what seems to be no reason whatsoever. My doctor recommended using scar strips, but also using thick lotion and massaging the scars. Those 2 suggestions seem counter productive. The lotion makes the scar strips not stick and the "massage" could be done in a lot of different ways, but I don't have very specific instructions :( Anyway, I try to switch back and forth between the 2 instructions while looking longingly at the sun that I must stay out of for another 9-10 months. Other than that, I'm still very happy with the surgery and am typing RIGHT NOW with no shirt on!
Note: 11/8/17
I talked to a physical therapist who works with people who have had mastectomies about the stabbing pain in my chest that happens sometimes. She said that it is part of the nerve damage that can happen as a result of the surgery and that the nerves have to be "retrained" how to feel. She suggested firm tapping in the area where the pain is happening to remind the nerves of REAL sensation. I've been following this advice and have had less frequent problems with pain for no reason.
