#top surgery things

[chaosandwolves]

Imposter feelings and just general insecurity when it comes to gender is so funny...

Me:

But am I REALLY trans or am I just playing this for some reason???

Also me:

I'm 2 months post top surgery and never felt better in my body

I'm wearing (men's) clothes I've always wanted to wear

I've cried multiple times over the 911 cast using my chosen name

Yeah yeah...I'm just pretending

[sapphicslut777]

on my way home from another post-op appt :D

i finally got my left drain out so i am now drainless!!! the office staff reminded me to continue to take it easy.. just bc i have my drains out doesn’t mean i can do anything just yet 🥲

but i’ve been cleared to start trying to side sleep again!!! and i drove myself to and from my appt, which makes me feel very capable :))

i didn’t feel the right drain removal at all! for the left side, i did feel it sliding out for like 3 seconds, which wasn’t painful but definitely weird to feel.. i’m so glad to be done with them tho!!

next appt will be my 3 month post-op appointment, when they’ll tell me about scar care/massaging. i have to continue binding/wearing compression garments for 3.5 more weeks.

i’m genuinely so pleased with my results and everyone who sees my incisions is shocked (in a good way :D) and says that they look fantastic!!! (i can’t wait to post a chest reveal!!!)

i also found out that i lost a total of about 7.5 pounds from my chest, and i couldn’t be happier about being able to breathe, standing up straight, and existing freely. it only gets better from here!! 💕

[fae-fire]

Gender things under the cut (good gender things)

I GOT MY TOP SURGERY REFERRAL LETTER (so I can go through insurance) AND I SENT IT IN SO I CAN GET AN APPOINTMENT ON THE BOOKS.

AHHHHH

SCREECHING

I’m so happy I could die

[psychotrauma]

sorry if i start to annoy you guys with talk abt top surgery, it’s just coming up and i dont really have anyone to talk to about it that’s been through it so i’m just talking into the ether whenever i start to feel anxious about it . hoping i get the results i want and that it can finally settle my dysphoria some, enough that i can get through the massive wait for bottom surgery 

[merginglane]

Top Surgery Prep

So it looks like lots of different people do lots of different things to prepare for surgery. Based upon my research, my personal feelings, and the surgeon’s and anesthesiologist’s recommendations, here’s what I did to prep:

- I avoided alcohol for 2 weeks pre-surgery and will be avoiding it for 2 weeks following surgery. This is supposed to boost my immune system and reduce bruising.

- I tried my best to avoid sodium for the week before and will be trying to avoid it for a week after. This is supposed to reduce swelling. (I really only manage to keep it to about 50% of the recommended daily intake. Salt is hard for me to avoid!)

- I took Bromelaine and Arnica supplements for a week before and will take them for at least a week after surgery, probably longer. They are both supposed to reduce inflammation and bruising.

- I did my best to stay VERY hydrated pre-surgery and will do the same after.

- I upped my daily push-ups I increase every 10 days, I’m currently doing 34 per day. This is supposed to help shape my pecs and give the surgeon a good idea of where my muscle falls/the contours of my chest.

- I tried to greatly increase my intake of fiber and fruit for the week before surgery and will continue this after. The pain killers/antibiotics(?) are constipating (I’ve heard) so just trying to address that as much before hand. I considered starting stool softeners 2 days before the surgery, but decided just to start taking them as soon as I am able to after the surgery.

[sapphicslut777]

getting ready for my first shower post-op!!! :D

[fae-fire]

Had top surgery phone consult with the surgeon this morning. Just need insurance approval and then I can schedule it and have it all come together

Hella hyped!

(I know i tweeted something less detailed but my mom stalks my twitter now and I needed it vague there)

[merginglane]

17 days post-op At my 2nd post-op appointment