FFS- my ill-informed fears.

[Orchid]

So.

I've been thinking a bit more into facial feminization surgery- even surgery in general. I'm hoping that someone can answer me from a musicians perspective, because that itself is the concern that I am having.

Going under general anesthesia is scaring me - of course, I've read very uplifting experiences from many of the people here, how they've recovered and are more happy than ever before.

The thing is, I do hear about the term 'brain fog' and that scares me to no end. I'm sure that lasts only temporarily. I know that I'll be waking up, barely there, and it will time for me to gain my awareness back.

What I don't know is if I could perhaps lose any of my abilities in music. I have perfect pitch, and I tend to think melodically. What I'm afraid of is that I will lose those 'gifts' that I've really grown to love. To some this might be almost aesthetic and a 'thing', but I really value it for my well-being. I'm iust afraid that I'll be losing something important.

[Paula1]

Hiya,

Your fears are natural hun.

A surgeon once said to me " That if a patient is totally unafraid of going under GA and unafraid of surgery, then he is worried and might not operate ".

Regarding your other fears that is normal too, but you have no choice if you want to have surgery.

So try not to worry too much and good luck with your journey.

Hugs

Paula

 

[warlockmaker]

I'm set for SRS, BA and FFS on 20th January and I fear the GA but mainly when I wake up as the one and only time I had GA a(for a broken thumb)I had a PONY. I have discussed this at length with Dr Preecha and he has made sure that I have anti nausea in my drip as I wake. The scheduled total surgery time will be 6 hours, with 2 teams of surgeons. I also don't know how I will react to morphine as a pain suppressant - I have never taken any pain killers before except for aspirin type medication and I know some of us react badly to morphine. But I need to transition and I will just have to be prepared for the worst and hope for the best......

[Paula1]

When I had my leaky breast implants removed in February 2012 and then a Mastopexy (breast lift ), post-operatively they gave me Tramadol for pain relief. I reacted badly by it making me feel sick and giddy.

So they put me on to another painkiller.

Also after my Colovaginaplasty in March 1997, they gave me morphine which was wonderful and I was hooked ... 

[BellaSwan]

Dr Preecha? Back a few years ago when I was here looking into srs doctors he had a really bad rep. I don't think a single person on this forum had a positive experience with him, nor did anyone on Anne Lawrence. And I'm worried that he's doing all those surgeries at once. Is he better now?

[warlockmaker]

Dr Preecha? Back a few years ago when I was here looking into srs doctors he had a really bad rep. I don't think a single person on this forum had a positive experience with him, nor did anyone on Anne Lawrence. And I'm worried that he's doing all those surgeries at once. Is he better now?

I am actually using Dr Sutin for SRS. Dr Preecha, who owns PAI, is the father of modern SRS surgery and is the teacher of Suporn and Chettuwut. He and an assistant surgeon will do my FFS. Also read so many bad reports about Chettuwat and Suporn in their early days. I know the surgery process well, and these surgeons all perform the basic same surgery, then each tries to redefine their surgery to differentiate some minor aspect that they then make it a big deal. Look at all of them including those in the USA, Australia and UK, they all have skeletons in their history of bad outcomes. I have done extensive research and have committed to my choice and I can afford anyone anywhere.

[Lagertha]

I know the surgery process well, and these surgeons all perform the basic same surgery, then each tries to redefine their surgery to differentiate some minor aspect that they then make it a big deal.

No they dont. Chonburi flap is VERY different to all penile-inversion based variations. Canadian and US and various European approaches are more or less the same as PAI technique, with the largest difference being between "penile flap with scrotal graft" and less common "peno-scrotal flap" and whether if there is penile prepuce available or not. What Suporn invented, and what Saran and Chettawut use with their differences, is very different in its core.

[deeiche]

Ummm, perhaps they were referring to FFS?  since this is an FFS forum.

No they dont. Chonburi flap is VERY different to all penile-inversion based variations. Canadian and US and various European approaches are more or less the same as PAI technique, with the largest difference being between "penile flap with scrotal graft" and less common "peno-scrotal flap" and whether if there is penile prepuce available or not. What Suporn invented, and what Saran and Chettawut use with their differences, is very different in its core.

[BellaSwan]

Ah Warlockmaker, forgive me, I got two names confused! I was thinking about Dr Pichet! So sorry! Although, I must say, getting everything done at once still sounds extreme to me!

Edit: realized some of the information given was more sensitive than I like.

[warlockmaker]

My last reply on this matter. Thank you for your clarifications - you say major and I say minor difference so let it be.  I know each of us, who have SRS, will do are research and I could get much more technical but we all have made the right choice.

[Christine Eryn]

What I don't know is if I could perhaps lose any of my abilities in music. I have perfect pitch, and I tend to think melodically. What I'm afraid of is that I will lose those 'gifts' that I've really grown to love. To some this might be almost aesthetic and a 'thing', but I really value it for my well-being. I'm iust afraid that I'll be losing something important.

Are you going to have a tracheal shave? There is a very small chance your voice will change for good but I hear that is very rare. I had mine done a few weeks ago and it is now easier to hit higher pitches but that might be all in my head. As far as loosing abilities, I am as creative and forward thinking as I have ever been. 

Hiya,

Your fears are natural hun.

A surgeon once said to me " That if a patient is totally unafraid of going under GA and unafraid of surgery, then he is worried and might not operate ".

Regarding your other fears that is normal too, but you have no choice if you want to have surgery.

So try not to worry too much and good luck with your journey.

Hugs

Paula
 

I've said it here before and I'll say it again, before my first FFS a few months ago, I had absolutely no fear or apprehension or concern or anxiety about surgery. I was like a Terminator, completly void of any emotion or feeling, it was just something I had to do and do it 100% through. To this day I cannot explain it. As far as I was concerned I was just along for the ride and my job was to recouperate afterwards. I was under for around 8 1/2 hours and the support I got afterwards from my sister taking care of me was the best I could have ever imagined.

I do admit, my 2nd surgery a few weeks ago, I was more in a "lets get this the hell over with" mood and restless in the preperation room before hand, even though it was only a 3-4 hour procedure. I think as long as you are confident in your surgeon and staff, have a plan, and are able to take time to recover, you should have no worries. Good luck!