FTM's and Transitioning - Page 23

Leigh · 05-12-2011, 04:48 PM

Glad things are going well with everyone!

atomiczombie · 05-19-2011, 11:50 AM

I finally took the medical binder off today. That is the last binder I will ever have to wear. Woot! Took the paper tape off my incisions too. I am still tender and sore in some places. I can feel it when I move around, but not at all sitting still. I still have some swelling, but I know that will resolve itself in time. I still need to have the antibiotic ointment/gauze on my graphs for another week. I am happy to be at the 2 week mark, because the worst part is over.

Thinker · 05-19-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by atomiczombie

I finally took the medical binder off today. That is the last binder I will ever have to wear. Woot! Took the paper tape off my incisions too. I am still tender and sore in some places. I can feel it when I move around, but not at all sitting still. I still have some swelling, but I know that will resolve itself in time. I still need to have the antibiotic ointment/gauze on my graphs for another week. I am happy to be at the 2 week mark, because the worst part is over.

Yay!

Drink lots and lots of water......lots and lots!

The Oopster · 05-19-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by atomiczombie

I finally took the medical binder off today. That is the last binder I will ever have to wear. Woot! Took the paper tape off my incisions too. I am still tender and sore in some places. I can feel it when I move around, but not at all sitting still. I still have some swelling, but I know that will resolve itself in time. I still need to have the antibiotic ointment/gauze on my graphs for another week. I am happy to be at the 2 week mark, because the worst part is over.

If you have some tighter compression like shirts it helps to wear them for a while. I had bought a compression tank shirt and a couple sports shirts that never worked for binding but worked well after surgery and after not wearing the binder. I found the support actually felt good for awhile and helped with the minor swelling

atomiczombie · 05-19-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by The Oopster

If you have some tighter compression like shirts it helps to wear them for a while. I had bought a compression tank shirt and a couple sports shirts that never worked for binding but worked well after surgery and after not wearing the binder. I found the support actually felt good for awhile and helped with the minor swelling

I don't have anything like that unfortunately. Thanks for the tip tho, I will look into it.

The Oopster · 05-19-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by atomiczombie

I don't have anything like that unfortunately. Thanks for the tip tho, I will look into it.

you can get something pretty cheap at like target

atomiczombie · 05-27-2011, 01:46 PM

I have decided to go off the T for a while. Some of the side effects are getting difficult to deal with at the moment. I am taking a break but I plan to get back on it at some point.

weatherboi · 05-27-2011, 01:50 PM

hey atomiczombie-

are you comfortable talking about that here and if not do you think you could share it in a pm?

thanks

Grant

atomiczombie · 05-27-2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by weatherboi

hey atomiczombie-

are you comfortable talking about that here and if not do you think you could share it in a pm?

thanks

Grant

Some of it's really personal, so no I don't want to share all the details. One aspect is the acne, it is so out of control and even the prescription meds and ointments aren't working. It is causing scars all over my back, neck, and face. The rest is not something I feel comfortable talking about. Sorry.

weatherboi · 05-27-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by atomiczombie

It's really personal, so no I don't want to share the details. Sorry.

understood...good luck

atomiczombie · 05-27-2011, 02:02 PM

Oh, and yes my doctor is aware.

Thinker · 05-27-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by atomiczombie

I have decided to go off the T for a while. Some of the side effects are getting difficult to deal with at the moment. I am taking a break but I plan to get back on it at some point.

It's always a good thing to do what we gotta do to take care of ourselves.

atomiczombie · 07-08-2011, 11:59 AM

I have decided not to go back on T. The side effects were more stress than I want to deal with, and after my chest reconstruction I am much happier with my body. So this is as far as I am going to go. I am very much at peace with this decision, because thinking about going back on the T, even for a short while, stresses me out.

Thinker · 07-08-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by atomiczombie

I have decided not to go back on T. The side effects were more stress than I want to deal with, and after my chest reconstruction I am much happier with my body. So this is as far as I am going to go. I am very much at peace with this decision, because thinking about going back on the T, even for a short while, stresses me out.

Good for you, Drew! It's obvious you've put a lot of thought into it. There are so many stressors that we have no control over; it's good to take control when we can.

See you Sunday!!!

Leigh · 07-08-2011, 02:06 PM

Hey guys,

I figure since I have a chance to get online I'd update everyone with a few things that are happening with My own transition. I had asked last month for an increase in My testosterone, but they wanted to do tests to make sure all of My levels were decent so they did that and ......... everything is fine! As of next week, My shot is being upped from 100mg every two weeks to 100mg every week so soon My shots will be weekly. I have quite abit of facial hair (especially on the chin and neck) as well as some hair growing on My stomach and legs :-)

I also had My meeting with the psychiatrist and she has approved My need for top surgery, and the paperwork has been sent away so right now I am just waiting for a consultation date with the surgeon! I'm very excited and wanted to share this good news with My friends ~ hope things are all going well with everyone!!!!!

atomiczombie · 07-08-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthew

Hey guys,

I figure since I have a chance to get online I'd update everyone with a few things that are happening with My own transition. I had asked last month for an increase in My testosterone, but they wanted to do tests to make sure all of My levels were decent so they did that and ......... everything is fine! As of next week, My shot is being upped from 100mg every two weeks to 100mg every week so soon My shots will be weekly. I have quite abit of facial hair (especially on the chin and neck) as well as some hair growing on My stomach and legs :-)

I also had My meeting with the psychiatrist and she has approved My need for top surgery, and the paperwork has been sent away so right now I am just waiting for a consultation date with the surgeon! I'm very excited and wanted to share this good news with My friends ~ hope things are all going well with everyone!!!!!

Awesome Matthew! I am so psyched for you!

Leigh · 07-08-2011, 02:20 PM

Thanks Drew, seems life is finally falling into place :-)

Thinker · 07-08-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthew

Hey guys,

I figure since I have a chance to get online I'd update everyone with a few things that are happening with My own transition. I had asked last month for an increase in My testosterone, but they wanted to do tests to make sure all of My levels were decent so they did that and ......... everything is fine! As of next week, My shot is being upped from 100mg every two weeks to 100mg every week so soon My shots will be weekly. I have quite abit of facial hair (especially on the chin and neck) as well as some hair growing on My stomach and legs :-)

I also had My meeting with the psychiatrist and she has approved My need for top surgery, and the paperwork has been sent away so right now I am just waiting for a consultation date with the surgeon! I'm very excited and wanted to share this good news with My friends ~ hope things are all going well with everyone!!!!!

Wow........such good stuff, Matthew!!! Congratulations!

Leigh · 07-10-2011, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Thinker

Wow........such good stuff, Matthew!!! Congratulations!

Thanks Thinker, I'm extremely excited about everything :-)

Ebon · 07-10-2011, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by atomiczombie

I have decided not to go back on T. The side effects were more stress than I want to deal with, and after my chest reconstruction I am much happier with my body. So this is as far as I am going to go. I am very much at peace with this decision, because thinking about going back on the T, even for a short while, stresses me out.

T isn't for everyone. Good for you.

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07-08-2011, 11:59 AM	#453
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