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[alexohagan]

A little photo dump as it has been a good long while. Grateful as ever for being able to transition. Life has its ups and downs but I can honestly say you will never be happy unless you live your life authentically and I’m so glad I did.

[alexohagan]

Crazy what a bit of the right hormones, knowing who you are and trying to be as true to yourself as you can be can do ☺️

I will never stop being grateful for being able to transition ❤️

[alexohagan]

Almost 2 years post op vs 2 months post op

3 years on T & almost 2 years post op

vs

Pre T & pre surgery.

[alexohagan]

Dem beard gains though 🧔🏻🙌🏻

[alexohagan]

In August this year I will be 3 years on T and in November I will be 2 years post op.

Really enjoying the gym and climbing weekly it has helped me go from 90kg to 74kg ☺️

[alexohagan]

Here’s a picture of the left side of my face over the past two and a half years 🧔🏻

[alexohagan]

7 days post op top surgery with Andrew Yelland

I’m feeling pretty good, more sore the past two days but I think it’s from laughing so much during a catch up with old friends.

I get my dressings off on Thursday and I’m so excited to see my new chest. A little nervous that it has all somehow gone wrong but otherwise excited haha. Also I can’t wait for a bloody shower!

[alexohagan]

How my pre op went with Andrew Yelland

I felt it went well, all be it a tad quicker/rushed than I thought it would be.

As in my previous post I arrived very early and was very tired, I got taken in by Mr Yelland at about 8:35. He quickly went through what will happen on the day of sx then asked me to pop behind the curtain and take my top and binder off. He was talking about a Lancashire rose or something (I’m from Lancashire but I was too nervous to pay attention) I think the nurse was just surprised how quickly I whipped my top off 😆

He took two pictures (kinda without prepping me for it, but I knew he would from previous guys posts) confirmed I would defo need double incision, which is what I wanted. Then a very quick feel of my left chest (I have a tattoo on my side that extends to where he will make his incision) he said I might loose a smidge of it but I expected that. He also meantioned that I have slightly more tissue under my arms so will take my incisions back further to compensate for this and prevent dog ears.

It was then top back on and back to his desk where he drew a basic version of the sx, where he makes his incision and what he does with the nips. I was happy with all of this. He then got out the consent forms which in a rush I didn’t throughly read though 🙈 but he did explain the basic ins and outs to what I was signing. He discussed the complications of the sx and the anesthesia. Then we discussed my job (veterinary nurse) and I asked him about a drs note asking for 6 weeks strict desk work only. He said he would be able to issue this in person at my post op app. I do really wish I could of had my girlfriend with me (it’s my fault she couldn’t come) because I certainly didn’t take in over half of what he said.

Next it was down the the nurses for my pre op tests. I filled in my basic info whilst waiting for them. Then it was MRSA swabs (nose, armpit and groin) I got to do the the nose and groin ones. Then blood pressure, temp, bloods and urine. She went through what would happen on the day of sx, I bought my post op binders (2 for £15) I got my special sponges to shower with pre op and my info pack. The nurse was mildly intense and kinda just listed everything in a very monotone voice with little smiling. However I was the first patient of the day and by the end of the consult she had warmed up a bit. I know what it’s like rhyming off the nessecery spiel, I just hope I smile and reassure more when I do it.

All done and dusted within and hour and I was free to go 😊 I’m happy with my experience and I can’t wait to have sx with the team hopefully I will be a little more relaxed.

I then drove to Brighton beach and had a little wander. I bloody loved it and it made me want to watch sugar rush all over again. I used to bloody love that show.

Anyhoo I’m off to New Zealand for 3 weeks and get back 1 day before sx lol. Wish me luck if you managed to make it to the end of this post.