It's really normal. After my dissection, there was of course the loss of feeling (permanent), and when I touched it, it felt like I was touching an old leather saddle. I can sense a bit there now when it is touched many years later, but it still feels hard and alien� but it's the "new me" what can you do? Something will never go back to the way they were. There are work arounds for some things, and they are worth trying-other things it is a matter of acceptance.