i’m a little anxious because surgery but i am very excited!

i’m just so happy it is actually happening!

  • Jo Miran@lemmy.ml
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    4 days ago

    Congrats! Are you skipping the scrotectomy in prep for a future vaginoplasty?

    PS: I have gone through a number of major surgeries. Just make sure to have someone to take care of you for a few days while the aftereffects of the anesthesia work their way our of your system, and while you heal.

    Sending good vibes.
    ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • Emma@lemmy.blahaj.zoneOP
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      thank you! yes i’ll be keeping the skin intact in hopes for that someday.

      also my gf will be taking care of me <3

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        Nice. Please be a good patient and focus on sleep and recovery. A lot of people feel guilty and start trying to be less of a burden by “busy bee-ing”. All that does is put you at risk. Just enjoy a couple of days of rest and sleep.

  • Courtney (she/her/they) @lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    I’m not jealous AT ALL. NOT ONE BIT.

    That’s awesome!

    I hope I can get it done before the end of the year when I’ll be losing insurance, but fingers crossed!

    Suggestion: use a heating pad on your lower back while reclining afterwards, the heat helps relax all the muscles in your lower body. I fully plan on getting some edibles to eat afterwards.

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    Grats!!! You’re going to love it!!!

    Mine was super easy. I horked from the anesthesia when I woke, took a single, regular Tylenol that night, and was walking around town the next day. I didn’t take any more pain meds. I put a mile or two on my feet the second day, but I’m usually an infinite walker. I took it easy for two weeks other than walking.

    It’s the best thing that I’ve ever done.

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      thank you for sharing your experience. the recovery doesn’t sound like the worst, thankfully.

      it’s still a bit surreal but I’m so ready for it and I’m sure it’ll be a major life improvement afterwards