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Mariah's GRS with Dr. Meltzer 10/27/16 and Post surgical journey.

Started by Mariah, August 18, 2016, 09:47:44 AM

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jujubes1986

Quote from: Mariah on October 10, 2016, 10:56:18 AM
So far still haven't noticed anything as a result of being in the gap in hormones required before surgery which is good thing. Just now starting the packing process because I want to make sure I don't forget or leave anything out that needs to come that isn't being bought in Phoenix. Part of the reason I'm doing the packing today is to determine what needs to go into the box I'm shipping down that will help maximize the space I have since I don't intend to put anything below the plane. At least my cramped closet won't be so cramped for a bit.  ;D Basic plan is to order and ship anything I can today so it arrives quickly and long before at the place I'm going to be staying. My beloved will receive my packages and all will be good. As far as everything else I have one check in with Group Health by phone in case anything else I need which will happen the day before I leave and one script that will have to be picked up the Tuesday before I leave. Then I'm just down to the scripts and related items once I'm down In Arizona. In addition that the nurse will be touching base with me again to make sure everything is on track and that I have obeyed the pre-op instructions and to share what happens next along with an update on the time for my SRS on the 27th. It's hard to believe that 16 days from now I will be on a liquid diet while stilling having to go to my pre-op appointment the day before my SRS. Anyways that is all for now. Hugs
Mariah

no liquid diet for me... 5:30pm is dinner and this is day before surgery... the only prep we have to do is two enemas before dinner @ 4pm and after dinner @ 8pm





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Mariah

My emotions have been a bit more free flowing today, but all is good. I have packed everything I can and just now biding my time on the most part tell I leave. Hugs
Mariah
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Rachel

Good luck Mariah. I hope you heal quickly.
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Dr. McGinn vaginal revision 2 4-3-2019 Bottom of vagina closed off, fat injected into the labia and urethra repositioned.
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jujubes1986

Good luck


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Mariah

No doubt I have probably been slightly more moody than normal but all in all haven't noticed anything different since the break on hormones began. It's hard to believe I'm just two weeks away tell GRS now and I can't believe it is that close now but is. I'm so ready for this. Hugs
Mariah
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jujubes1986

Quote from: Mariah on October 13, 2016, 07:06:10 AM
No doubt I have probably been slightly more moody than normal but all in all haven't noticed anything different since the break on hormones began. It's hard to believe I'm just two weeks away tell GRS now and I can't believe it is that close now but is. I'm so ready for this. Hugs
Mariah
Prepare yourself... it's not easy... pain will be manageable but it'll be painful... but hang on... it'll be ok in the end ...


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Mariah

Thank you for heads up. Yeah I figured as much might be the case. So true, it will be okay in the end. Hugs
Mariah
Quote from: jujubes1986 on October 13, 2016, 09:29:37 AM
Prepare yourself... it's not easy... pain will be manageable but it'll be painful... but hang on... it'll be ok in the end ...


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Sophia Sage

Toby is the best!  He's done all my work, and I couldn't be happier with my results. And his aftercare facility is top-notch. Bring your laptop, favorite DVDs, a couple of books to read -- there's always boredom to stave off. 

I found BAS to be more painful than bottom surgery (I had them done at the same time).  The worst part, actually, was coming off hormones and getting another growth spurt of facial hair.  Gah!  All worth it, though, just for that first experience of slipping my fingers between my legs and sliding them inside.  That's when I really cried.

The first time you get up to walk, stop and wait for some drops of blood to fall on the floor.  Pay attention to them.  Let that sight become emblazoned in your memory.  Trust me on this.
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Mariah

Yep that is my plan. I will have laptop with me which is stocked with movies and not to mention netflix. I might bring the current book I'm reading with me if not I will read from my digital library of books I have instead. Yeah, that is one of things I thought might occur, but hoping it doesn't. i rather not see any new facial hair pop up. Hugs
Mariah
Quote from: Sophia Sage on October 13, 2016, 03:58:53 PM
Toby is the best!  He's done all my work, and I couldn't be happier with my results. And his aftercare facility is top-notch. Bring your laptop, favorite DVDs, a couple of books to read -- there's always boredom to stave off. 

I found BAS to be more painful than bottom surgery (I had them done at the same time).  The worst part, actually, was coming off hormones and getting another growth spurt of facial hair.  Gah!  All worth it, though, just for that first experience of slipping my fingers between my legs and sliding them inside.  That's when I really cried.

The first time you get up to walk, stop and wait for some drops of blood to fall on the floor.  Pay attention to them.  Let that sight become emblazoned in your memory.  Trust me on this.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me.
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Mariah

#69
10 days tell surgery and any of the side affects that you would expect from being off hormones haven't been seen luckily. I'm doing wonderful as I get the house prepared for my leaving and everyone in it too. Tomorrow I pick up the last prescription that can be filled before the day before my surgery and then on Friday I have my check in with the case manager with the insurance and I believe that will be her last check in pre operatively. I'm actually not sure when she dies off my case and I go back to not having one, but we will see. Hugs
Mariah
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jujubes1986

Quote from: Mariah on October 17, 2016, 09:06:47 AM
10 days tell surgery and any of the side affects that you would expect from being off hormones haven't been seen luckily. I'm doing wonderful as I get the house prepared for my leaving and everyone in it too. Tomorrow I pick up the last prescription that can be filled before the day before my surgery and then on Friday I have my check in with the case manager with the insurance and I believe that will be her last check in pre operatively. I'm actually not sure when she dies off my case and I go back to not having one, but we will see. Hugs
Mariah
Good luck girl... communicate with your nurse and always take your pain meds... don't tough it out... you'll be ok!


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Mariah

Thanks, I will. Yeah I'm the type that would try to tough it out and your right I shouldn't. Hugs
Mariah
Quote from: jujubes1986 on October 17, 2016, 08:50:49 PM
Good luck girl... communicate with your nurse and always take your pain meds... don't tough it out... you'll be ok!


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Mariah

The nurse called to check in today with me to make sure everything was on track and to go over everything one last time. It looks like the time slot is now a lock too and not just the date. I'm not surprised considering I will likely be more complicated due to the past surgeries in that area. Hugs
Mariah
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islandgirl

Nice to have the time and date locked in! Not that far away now ( at least time seems to have moved quickly for us reading the  posts. How long is your after  surgery care (before going home)?
Hugs,
Kelly
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jujubes1986

Quote from: Mariah on October 18, 2016, 08:34:44 PM
The nurse called to check in today with me to make sure everything was on track and to go over everything one last time. It looks like the time slot is now a lock too and not just the date. I'm not surprised considering I will likely be more complicated due to the past surgeries in that area. Hugs
Mariah
Good luck Mariah! I'll be reading your updates :)


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Mariah

I go in the hospital on the 27th in the Morning and won't come out of the hospital tell the 5th of November in the afternoon. Then I will stay in Phoenix for awhile before heading back even though you can leave as soon as they release you from the hospital. In many ways I'm glad the time is locked in now too. It means my fiancé can be there when I wake up which will be wonderful to see his face when I wake up. Hugs
Mariah Hugs
Mariah
Quote from: islandgirl on October 18, 2016, 08:52:39 PM
Nice to have the time and date locked in! Not that far away now ( at least time seems to have moved quickly for us reading the  posts. How long is your after  surgery care (before going home)?
Hugs,
Kelly
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Mariah

Thanks jujubes1986 as I have been reading and learning from your updates too. Hugs
Mariah
Quote from: jujubes1986 on October 19, 2016, 11:33:02 AM
Good luck Mariah! I'll be reading your updates :)


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Mariah

Other than one medication that can't be filled tell after my pre-op appointment and checking in the with the case manager from the insurance on Friday unless I can pull that off today I'm all set. A slight hick up in getting my mom placed where she will stay while I'm gone occurred though. The government decided to pull one last form on us that they could easily have told us about weeks and months ago so that is being taken care of by her doctor tomorrow, but that won't be an issue in the end. Hugs
Mariah
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Rachel

8 Days and counting :)

Have a good trip, I am glad things are working out.
HRT  5-28-2013
FT   11-13-2015
FFS   9-16-2016 -Spiegel
GCS 11-15-2016 - McGinn
Hair Grafts 3-20-2017 - Cooley
Voice therapy start 3-2017 - Reene Blaker
Labiaplasty 5-15-2017 - McGinn
BA 7-12-2017 - McGinn
Hair grafts 9-25-2017 Dr.Cooley
Sataloff Cricothyroid subluxation and trachea shave12-11-2017
Dr. McGinn labiaplasty, hood repair, scar removal, graph repair and bottom of  vagina finished. urethra repositioned. 4-4-2018
Dr. Sataloff Glottoplasty 5-14-2018
Dr. McGinn vaginal in office procedure 10-22-2018
Dr. McGinn vaginal revision 2 4-3-2019 Bottom of vagina closed off, fat injected into the labia and urethra repositioned.
Dr. Thomas in 2020 FEMLAR
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Mariah

Thanks, I will. Hugs
Mariah
Quote from: Rachel Lynn on October 19, 2016, 04:24:16 PM
8 Days and counting :)

Have a good trip, I am glad things are working out.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me.
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