Ask a trans person!

[Corkey]

Drew, the packers aren't ment for swimming pools, the chlorine will ruin your packer, same for salt water. I would not wear a packer in a lake or river because of contamination issues. There are companies that make trunks for packers, but they take no responsibility for your packer.

[Guy]

Originally Posted by atomiczombie

Hey guys, do any of you pack while you swim? If so how do you manage that, what kind of swim trunks do you use, what type of packer, how do you attach your packer to your trunks? I know a lot of soft packers are porous, so how does that work when they get wet? Anyone who can shed a little light on this, I would appreciate some input. Thanks!

Drew

Some silicone packers are waterproof and are safe to use in chlorine or bleach

[weatherboi]

Originally Posted by atomiczombie

Hey guys, do any of you pack while you swim? If so how do you manage that, what kind of swim trunks do you use, what type of packer, how do you attach your packer to your trunks? I know a lot of soft packers are porous, so how does that work when they get wet? Anyone who can shed a little light on this, I would appreciate some input. Thanks!

Drew

i keep one specifically for water activities. i just wear 2 pairs of briefs with my harness. A little bulky but i am the only one that notices and it allows me to be active without worry. i probably go thru 3 packers a year just for water activities.the packers are meant to be cleaned daily sometimes two or three times depending on activity. i use the silicone based Mr. Right and just clean it the way it says and have had no problems. Underworks has a new chest binder suit that i am thinking about trying but i haven't committed fully to that idea. Hope this helps. Good luck!

[atomiczombie]

Originally Posted by Guy

Some silicone packers are waterproof and are safe to use in chlorine or bleach

Could you direct me to some links for these silicone packers? Thx in advance.

[The Oopster]

Originally Posted by weatherboi

i keep one specifically for water activities. i just wear 2 pairs of briefs with my harness. A little bulky but i am the only one that notices and it allows me to be active without worry. i probably go thru 3 packers a year just for water activities. Underworks has a new chest binder suit that i am thinking about trying but i haven't committed fully to that idea. Hope this helps. Good luck!

I have done the same thing and usually use an older one that is on it's way out ... I have used a jock strap on the outside of a pair of briefs. a tad less bulky then above. I have just used a silicone soft packy.

side issue but it's weird since my chest surgery and my current job I've done less packing. Part of it is I work out in the woods and i have device to pee and stand up and just found the packy to be in the way of trying to pee quickly and indiscretely. There are still occassions I do, just because I'm more insecure that day for some reason or another but it's been interesting to watch the evolution of the process

[Guy]

Originally Posted by atomiczombie

Could you direct me to some links for these silicone packers? Thx in advance.

sure, this particular site has a big selection

Vixen Creations: Premium Silicone Sex Toys-Adult Toys

[atomiczombie]

Originally Posted by Guy

sure, this particular site has a big selection

Vixen Creations: Premium Silicone Sex Toys-Adult Toys

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.

[The Oopster]

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!

[atomiczombie]

Originally Posted by The Oopster

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. >.>

[The Oopster]

Originally Posted by atomiczombie

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.

[atomiczombie]

Originally Posted by The Oopster

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.

[The Oopster]

Originally Posted by atomiczombie

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 Oopster]

http://www.toolshedtoys.com/details.php?prodId=1610&category=&secondary=124&ke ywords=
is the best i could find. I don't think the person making the cock socks is doing it anymoe ... you can find a picture on there though and make one or have someone make one but I just found this site...

don't know if anyone knows anything about it but here it is
http://www.tranzwear.net/
below is another site that I use to try to find out whatever I want to find out
http://shancechance.webs.com/apps/links/

[Camo Eagle]

Originally Posted by Blade

I have a question for those who have had top surgery. How did you pay for your surgery?

It has been suggested that I have a reduction for health reasons and my insurance would pay for it. As tempting as that sounds they wouldn't be gone they'd still be there just much smaller.

So how did you pay for your surgery?

I got a very low %, bank loan.

I used Dr. Peter Raphael in Plano Tx.
http://www.ai4ps.com/procedures/tran...le-mastectomy/

He charged me $6000 which included everything. Visits, consults, surgery, surg facility, follow up.

Because I was alone, I had to pay them $550 for a nights stay at a private hotel suite w/ a private nurse.

There is an extended stay place right down street that gives a special rate to his clients. Dont rem how much it was, but think it was about &175 for the week.

There was also some cost for labs & the med scripts for surg day, which my ins covered.

I did about all of it for the $7000 I borrowed.

The big expense at the time was all the oncologist ,cardiac & blood work I had to under go to prep for the surgery. Ins covered most, but 20% was still over a $1000.

TIPS BASED ON EXP.:

If you get a loan, try to use a bank.
Those Med Loan companies are only 1 step under loan shark rates. One told me that I had such excellent credit they would only charge me 28.9% interest. WTF? LOL
My bank gave me a 3 yr loan @ 2.9% bc I have excellent credit.

Get a list of all after care supplies prior to surg travel. Stock up on all this. Take some with you if you will be staying in a hotel. Leave some at home so you dont have to shop or run out after surgery.

If you can afford it, order/buy your compression garments prior as well.
You WILL want to get out of those ace wraps asap. LOL
I used a great zip up front vest. (approx $60-$75) You WILL NOT be able to get one over your head. I advise 2 if you can.

[The Oopster]

Hey I know this part isn't talked about as much but I have a few questions. If you aren't comfortable posting here a pm would work!

I've been on T shots for 3 or 4 years damn .. can't quite remember and on the creme a couple years prior to that. I started that in august of 2005. So I know I need to have the inner workings removed soon.

I'm hoping to get that part covered by insurance. Any pointers on making sure that happens? Also what is a time line for recovery on that, so I can figure out the best time in regards to work for doing it? I'm going to make an appoinment with my gyno soon but since i'm his only transgender patient the more info I go in with the better.

Thanks

[Thinker]

Originally Posted by The Oopster

Hey I know this part isn't talked about as much but I have a few questions. If you aren't comfortable posting here a pm would work!

I've been on T shots for 3 or 4 years damn .. can't quite remember and on the creme a couple years prior to that. I started that in august of 2005. So I know I need to have the inner workings removed soon.

I'm hoping to get that part covered by insurance. Any pointers on making sure that happens? Also what is a time line for recovery on that, so I can figure out the best time in regards to work for doing it? I'm going to make an appoinment with my gyno soon but since i'm his only transgender patient the more info I go in with the better.

Thanks

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.

[The Oopster]

Originally Posted by Thinker

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.

[Rufusboi]

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

[Linus]

Originally Posted by Rufusboi

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.

[Thinker]

Originally Posted by Rufusboi

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

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

Better to be safe.