Yeah they have the Mr Right packer, but I have heard its kind of large and clunky. That's the only silicone packer I have seen on the market. Does anyone know of any others? Thx in advance.

I think I have also use pair of jockey's pouch underwear with a cock sock attached

http://www.jockey.com/products/Sport...r-Brief-2-pack

Probably could use any underwear but just my preference and the fabric for the sports ones is more constricting then a plain cotton pair and dries quicker when in and out of water. If you have a jockey outlet near you that's wear I recomment buying them. You can get the best deals in their outlets!

OK cool but I am asking about swim trunks. >.>

you asked how you pack when swimming and that is how i pack all that goes under my swim trunks. I don't attach something specifically to my trunks. the fabric in those would work better then plain cotton and compress the packer better. I wear normal swim trunks.

Thanks, I didn't understand that you wear those under your trunks.

That's what i thought. I why i like those specifically is i can tuck my cock sock directly in the pouch even though there is velcro that attaches to the band the fabric holds everything in so I feel safe about nothing falling out. they aren't as bulking underneath either and like I said the fabric drys quickly so you don't have the wet undie phenomenon

The OTHER stuff!
 

As far as I know, it's all up to how your doctor writes up your diagnosis. Since he has a history with you, I would certainly hope he does it in a way that doesn't raise flags for the insurance company.

If I could remember the wording for mine, I'd happily share it. I do remember something about painful polyps or cysts.......something like that. I'm sure your doc will know what works and what doesn't.

The recovery time is going to depend a lot on the procedure the surgeon uses. One, in particular, is less invasive. I would say you'd be more than safe with 3-4 weeks.

Thanks ... I have do have a small cyst/fibroid and do get some pain ... figuring it may be time to exagerate the pain. Also have had a positive paps in the past so am prone to cancer based on that. So I am hoping they can right it up in such a manner to get it covered.

I know when we briefly talked about it before he mentioned how he did it but can't quite remember I know it is a lot less invasive then it used to be.

I have a question for anyone on T. How often do you go to your doctor for bloodwork and checkups.

My doctor is making me come in every 3 months for bloodwork and checkups. I will have been on T one year in July. Is this normal when you first start T?

Rufus

Yes.. I did that for nearly two years and now I do it twice a year and will probably reduce it down more since by that point I'll know how my body handles T.

I went 3-4 times during my first year, and two times a year after that.

Better to be safe.

Hey, Camo.

Were you pleased with his work? I remember him getting high ratings when transter dot com was around.

Every 3 months is how often I go in too.

Every 3 months is very common at first from what I understand, I am also doing the same. They said after the first year I can drop it down to every 6 months, and then after another year of that, the doctor says I can go down to once a year if everything looks good.

On top of that, they also started my dose low, and while it was recently upped to .5ml every two weeks, we are using the 3 month mark to continue to up my dose as well, so that my body is easing into things.

i've been doing it a few years now and my dr typically does it once a year however i have other issues so i'm due back in 6 monthes. However he's under my insurance, he's also my urologist so it works out fine.

So de-boob-ification was a success. I've been going between deep sleep to lucid to wide awake. I'm actually surprised how little pain I feel (most of the pain is on the side, which Dr. V warned me about). K has been awesome at helping me out, especially for bathroom trips.

A few people have repped me about surprise that I'm home already. This surgery is considered day surgery and generally doesn't take more than 2.5 to 3 hours (at least the one that Dr. V performed on me). Once awake from anesthesia, I'm ok to go home and have a quiet sleepy day of drugs and clear fluids.

As it turned out I did get drains but given that they are slowing and becoming more clear I'm hopeful that I will get them removed tomorrow.

When I had mine in 99, it was for a med prob and was fully covered by ins.
With your multi Dxs I cant see why the TG issue even needs to be a factor. You have more than 1 standard reason to qual for a med hysto. If his office codes/bills it as such it should be covered. Good Luck.

1st yr, it was every 6 mths. Now yrly unless my lab work changes.

I was VERY pleased. Dr. R, ofc staff, med/surg/nurses all wonderful. He employs many FTM/MTF in his ofc.
If you live near, or have someone to pick you up, its a day surg and you can go home. I only stayed in the area 7 days bc its a 5 hr 1 way drive & I was alone. I also wanted the drains out so I didnt have to make the trip again in a week. I was able to drive myself home 5 hrs that soon.
Only prob I had was the so called "dissolvable" sutures turned hard and sawed a 2 in long hole under my R arm. That was not any fault of the Dr., but was just my freaky body. I also am prone to keloid scarring so that area did scar. I think my incision line would be near perfect if I had been able to rest and not move my arms so much, but being alone I had to do what I had to do.
He has my highest recommendation, and Im hard to please. LOL

Congrats ! Those drains are the worst part of the whole thing. Everyday will be better. Very happy for you finally passing this milestone in your Journey.

I'm so glad to hear Linus!! Wishing you a speedy and complication-free recovery! :)

Keep us updated on how you are coming along.

Whelp. Drains came out today. I go back in 12 days to see how the nipple grafts took. Additionally, he said that the first few days there will be more swelling and pain but by day 4/5 should start to reduce.

Congrats Linus, hoping you have a speedy recovery

Oh and I almost forgot to add: Dr. V said that I " lost" 5lbs as a result of the surgery but I'm not totally chiseled because he wanted to be sure that my chest matched my beer gut :rofl:

Hey theo and Linus!

Did either of you use arnica before, during, and after your surgery?

Since the two of you also went to voloshin and I know he sometimes doesn't use drains, I am curious of the factor.

I know thinker and I did use it and although he went do a different dr, both of us didn't have drains.

I'm wondering if that played a factor.

I know some in the medical community will say it isn't so, but I am curious.

Congrats! I lost around 5 lbs also! I'm glad all is going well

I'm going to say no on the arcina as I have no idea what that is. The drains weren't that horrendous since they were in for less than a day.

It's a homoepathic medicine used for swelling and bruising.

Congrats on your surgery,hears is to your speedy recovery and good health.

Say folks,dose anyon know where I can get binders used,I am useing a x-large spandex t-shirt that works pretty well, but I cant find any anywhere in town,I got these at wall mart in the mens department a couple of years ago.Avadamy has a simular t-shirt but its priced pretty high...heck I prolly need a full body one.

I, too, wondered if the Arnica played into it.

Seems like it's a "game-time decision" for some surgeons......which I think is a good thing. To me, it means they're paying attention. :)

Scar treatment?
 

I got a question for the guys who are a year out or more from top surgery: What did you use to lessen your scars during your first year? I hear a lot about silicone strips, has anyone used them? Any other products you guys can recommend? Thx in advance!

Dunno your situation, but this may or may not be of help: http://www.thetransitionalmale.com/BBUB.html

But, if you have a sex shop in town that is lgbt centric and they sell binders, sometimes they keep used binders around that they sell for like 5 bucks or something.

Arnica is for minimizing/reducing bleeding and bruising, not for treating scars. I'm assuming that is what you used the Nivea for??? Let me know if I'm reading that wrong, Theo.

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If your surgery poses the potential for a large loss of blood or you will undergo intravenous (IV) therapy, take Arnica montana. It reduces bleeding during surgery, prevents blood from pooling under your skin, and minimizes the surgical shock that can cause cardiovascular problems.

It was this type of information and that it would minimize bruising that I started Arnica about 10 days prior to surgery and then continued on it for another 3 or 4 days.

As for the scars... I can't remember what I used to treat them. Your surgeon, like Theo's, will obviously have some that he/she recommends.

:)

I agree and have been curious.

Nivea cream and lightly massaging the scar tissue.

I also used nivea cream for the scars.

Like thinker said the arnica was to reduce bleeding and bruising from the surgery. It is fairly inexpensive.

I know I had similiar amounts taken off as everyone else and I usually bruise really easily. I lost over 5 lbs. However like Thinker I started the arnica about a week before and took it til a week after.

The only other thing is maybe due to the factor that we are skinnier guys and could be sculpted more not as much tissue was left behind so less need for the drains?

Ok. I have a question for those whove had surgery recent or remembers theirs: do you find yourself itchy? I thought it was the glue from the tape but I realize that even my chest is itchy where there is no tape. I'm thinking they may have shave my chest and that's causing it?

Mine has been SOOOOO itchy and I don't have any chest hair to shave. What's weird is that there is no where I can scratch that relieves the itch. I try to scratch where it seems to itch, but its all numb there. :|

okay...so, I don't know anything about most of what is being discussed here...
But, I do have a comment on the itching issue...some meds have itching as a side effect...I had it happen with a medication I had to take after a surgery...I started to have the strangest itching feelings....it was deep inside, and scratching didn't do anything to help...it wasn't a 'regular' kind of itching, though it was intense...
it's probably not worth saying, that never stops me, I'd suggest you (re) read all the possible side effects of any and all meds you're taking, or took, and see if that is one of the symptoms...and, if so, call your doctor...

I hope your healing is smooth and swift...all the best to you

Nina