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I am three years post-op phalloplasty today! 🙌 . . Crazy to think it’s already been three years! It was definitely a lengthy recovery— some days I wondered if I would ever feel normal again or stop dealing with strictures... but now it’s something I hardly think about until I basically announce its my wieners birthday. My life is weird 🤪 . . The journey to phalloplasty and the recovery from phalloplasty was not easy, but just like with any life challenge— you always come out stronger in the end... and perhaps with an extra appendage 😁 . . Always fight for what you want in life! Never give up 🙌 . . #phalloplasty #drchen #rffphalloplasty #ftm #transgender #transman #transguy #happybirthdaypenis #trans https://www.instagram.com/p/CBWlUrpDOBc/?igshid=recztsokqwih

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⠀ The beginning of this week started out a bit rough, but finally starting to feel more myself again. 🙌⠀ ⠀ Besides the global pandemic, one thing that has been kind of bumming me out lately is the discomfort I have been feeling in my hand due to the tightness of my skin graft. It’s not a new issue, but the more muscle I put on, the tighter my graft gets. ⠀ ⠀ I have been in contact with my surgeon and he doesn’t think it is lymphedema but impaired blood drainage due to the “tourniquet” effect of my graft. ( you might notice my left hand in comparison to my right. ) ⠀ ⠀ We have discussed a possible surgical option to relieve some of the tightness, and considering how uncomfortable it is while working out, I might give it a try after my show in October. ⠀ ⠀ I won’t go into huge detail in this post but this surgery would require a pretty good chunk of recovery time. If it helps, it could be worth it. ⠀ ⠀ With that in mind, time to give it 110% until October when I step on stage. Gym access or not…nothing’s gunna stop me. 💪⠀ ⠀ #phalloplasty #ftm #rffphalloplasty #ftm #trans #transgender #skingraft #health #fitness #fit #keepgoing #summershredding #covid19 #homeworkout #homegym #anxiety #motivation #rffphalloplasty https://www.instagram.com/p/CAjLU9Dgtj9/?igshid=1jblzo05s1cyx

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⠀ Left picture is my first day back in the gym post-op phalloplasty with Dr. Chen. Right picture is from yesterday. ⠀ ⠀ I lost a good amount of muscle post-op. It was kind of depressing, but I was back at it as soon as I was able to even if I was still limited and needing to modify my workouts. Post-op depression is real and can seriously weigh you down if you are not careful. Even just getting out for walks, or small gym sessions helps keep you going. There were plenty more surgeries that happened in-between these photos. 4 stricture repairs, 3 arm revisions, glansplasty, testicular implants, and two knee surgeries. This is the longest stretch of time that I have been surgery free since 2017. I think I have finally moved on from trying to catch up to where I was pre-op to building and progressing onward! ⠀ ⠀ Some tips when it comes to surgery: ⠀ ⠀ ✅ Nutrition: I can’t emphasize enough the importance of nutrition. Not just counting macros, but paying attention to eating nutrient dense food. Micronutrients are incredibly important to help your body heal. Your body is working hard for you, lend it a hand and give it the nutrients it needs. ⠀ ⠀ ✅ Exercise: Don’t over do it, and always listen to your body and your doctor but getting out for short walks, getting some sunshine, or working with what you can and modifying things as you go can also help you get into a better head space. Endorphins are amazing. ⠀ ⠀ ✅ Therapy and support: Creating a good support system for yourself during recovery can be vital. Feeling down or not being in a good headspace can really affect your recovery. Create a good circle of support with friends/family or at least have a good therapist that you can talk to before, during, and after a surgery. ⠀ ⠀ Looking forward to some more 2020 gains! 💪 ⠀ #trans #transgender #transguy #transformation #phalloplasty #transman #ftm #lgbt #lgbtq #fitness #ftmfitness #fit #fitfam #workout #bodybuilding #musclegains #keepgoing #ftmbodybuilding #rffphalloplasty #hightibialosteotomy ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ https://www.instagram.com/p/B9MqwZ6AtoN/?igshid=yxjrbymxm0a4

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One year ago today... my balls dropped 😂 crazy it’s been a year since I got my testicular implants a.k.a my jingle balls. I also had my arm worked on and a stricture repaired. I’ve been stricture free ever since and my balls are... hangin in there lol . . The process of phalloplasty is no joke. It’s been quite a long journey. Unfortunately I’m not done with surgery and have another arm repair in my future but I’m putting it off for now. My mental health took a dive after my knee surgery and I’m finally in a better place and want it to stay that way without having to go through another post-op depression episode so soon. Surgery no matter how beneficial is still an assault on the body and I need a break! 💪 . . Cheers to another year with balls 🤷🏻‍♂️ . . #phalloplasty #drchen #phallo #rffphalloplasty #ftm #trans #transgender #lgbtq #life #surgery https://www.instagram.com/p/B5wkUxvgLUX/?igshid=kzyo0gzjky2f

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Just thought I would do a quick arm comparison photo. The top picture is my arm two years ago, and the bottom one is what my arm looks like today. I’ve had three corrective surgeries for my arm since stage one RFF phalloplasty and the journey is not over yet... but despite that, it looks a hell of a lot better. The human body is amazing. 🙌 . . Why I have needed corrective surgeries: #1 the use of integra as it was not used properly. #2 they took my graft too far up on my hand. #3 they didn’t take a thick enough graft from my thigh. 😩 . . Surgeries had since stage one: neuroma removal and nerve graft, lymph re-routing and fat grafting ( for hand swelling ), scar revision and fat grafting. . . I’ve got more to go to help with my nerve issues and tightness. Thankfully I have a great microsurgeons working with me now ( Dr. Lin ) Perhaps I will share more thoughts on my arm in a future post. But for now, I am just going to focus on how much better it looks 😁 . , #phalloplasty #ftm #transgender #bunckeclinic #drchen #transman #transguy #trans #rffphalloplasty #lgbt https://www.instagram.com/p/B0lzhJmAiFD/?igshid=1e5ho5wnigvec

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Two years ago was my first day home from the hospital after stage one phalloplasty, and tomorrow I’m headed back in... but for knee surgery this time. It won’t be an easy recovery but I’m going to do my damn best to put in the work to rehab my knee and focus on the long term benefit. This will be another test of patience no doubt. I’m dreading it, and I’m anxious. I can’t be sure of much but I do know I’ll never give up. Wish me luck 💪 . . #surgery #pride #kneesurgery #kneesurgeryrecovery #fitness #phalloplasty #rffphalloplasty #workout #ftm #ftmfitness #gym #onlinecoach #personaltrainer https://www.instagram.com/p/By62hCQA71c/?igshid=94gqm6cxwh3u

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Well, today was a good reminder of why I’m having surgery again Oct. 9th. My graft is acting like a tourniquet around my wrist again since the last round of fat grafting dissolved. Hopefully the next round brings some relief. I’m also having part of the graft removed again so hoping that will help too. Quite the long process this has been. Hopefully this will be the last for awhile. Weird how surgery is under a month away again. Felt like just yesterday I canceled surgery and felt like I had so much time till the next one 😂 hopefully recovery time goes by just as quick 💪 . . #phalloplasty #rffphalloplasty #ftm #trans #transguy #transman #transgender #lgbt #workout #bodybuilding https://www.instagram.com/p/B2apjF9Ah3s/?igshid=afv6rxddmxdc

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Full Day of Eating During Surgery Recovery | How to Not Lose All Your Gains

A lot of people have asked me how I eat during recovery to keep as much muscle mass as I can while not being able to workout and also try to fight off fat gain as well. Here is a full day of eating during surgery recovery and some tips that might help you during dieting as well.