SRS with Dr. Brassard October 12 2016

[bluepaint]

Now that you know, I wouldn't shave right now! Plus grooming can wait till your less prone to starting another infection, I was always in aesthetics, I had done courses so I could work at my aunts beauty salon while I was at university and guess what I was doing? waxing! yaiii! lol  so i got used to doing it for myself too , funny I feel uncomfortable using a razor anywhere down there!


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[jujubes1986]

Now that you know, I wouldn't shave right now! Plus grooming can wait till your less prone to starting another infection, I was always in aesthetics, I had done courses so I could work at my aunts beauty salon while I was at university and guess what I was doing? waxing! yaiii! lol  so i got used to doing it for myself too , funny I feel uncomfortable using a razor anywhere down there!


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I guess this is what happens when you get all impatient... I'll patiently wait this time... thank you for your advices I appreciate it


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[Cure Bunny]

I think you are very helpful for those who will come after you, even if they do not go to Dr Brassard.

It is good to tell others what to expect, and while it may not be without hiccups one can get by and still recover.




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[jujubes1986]

I think you are very helpful for those who will come after you, even if they do not go to Dr Brassard.

It is good to tell others what to expect, and while it may not be without hiccups one can get by and still recover.




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I love helping my sisters... like how you big sisters have helped me


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[Cure Bunny]

I love helping my sisters... like how you big sisters have helped me


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We are all in this together.

Soon you will be a big sister to many


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[jujubes1986]

We are all in this together.

Soon you will be a big sister to many


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I've always dreamed of being a big sister... I'm the youngest so yea!


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[bluepaint]

what is the suggested upkeep once your healed up Jujubes? 


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[jujubes1986]

what is the suggested upkeep once your healed up Jujubes? 


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Douche weekly and dilate once a week... and the booklet says to see a doctor to see the well being of the vagina oh and to check the prostate as well


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[bluepaint]

yeah that seems pretty standard, even after surgery once home from England , i had trouble finding a doctor for do regular checks , My family doctor is able to check if i have an infection or something but in general it would be if I had a gyn. but I havent been able to find one that sees trans women for gyn care! most reactions i get is go back and see your original surgeon or surgeon that does grs if you want a check up?   


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[Michelle_P]

yeah that seems pretty standard, even after surgery once home from England , i had trouble finding a doctor for do regular checks , My family doctor is able to check if i have an infection or something but in general it would be if I had a gyn. but I havent been able to find one that sees trans women for gyn care! most reactions i get is go back and see your original surgeon or surgeon that does grs if you want a check up?   

This seems odd, because the anatomical structure after GCS and completion of recovery is very similar to that in a woman after a total abdominal hysterectomy.  Yes, the origin of the tissues involved is slightly different, but in both cases the doctor is dealing with a vagina, no cervical tissue, uterus, or ovaries, and the medical issues are similar.  Even in the recovery period, wound care for the tissues involved isn't terribly different from dealing with vaginal tears or perineotomy recovery.

There is likely a bit a a** covering and possibly transphobia at work here, alas.

[Cure Bunny]

I hope you do not give up looking, I am sure you can find someone.

Be strong


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[bluepaint]

I totally agree Michelle! These are exactly my reasons to keep insisting and I also reminded some of my right to access appropriate care as is available to other women , I am still trying , writing letters our govt. (the Ministry of Health) and I will keep looking! thank you for your post Michelle and encouragement Cure Bunny!
They dont know who their dealing with lol we learned to become strong just to be ourselves!  [emoji1306][emoji177]


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[Jenna Marie]

I also agree wholeheartedly, Michelle. My own GP said offhandedly that he sees patients in recovery from surgery all the time and also handles routine gyn care for many female patients, and so he had no problem taking a look whenever I needed it. His advice was always solid when he did, too. A GP isn't qualified to *perform* the surgery, but they darned well ought to be capable of dealing with the typical aftereffects - granulation, loose stitches, infection, etc. - regardless of what shape the new anatomy has been formed into.

I was also told I could get a referral to a gynecologist if I ever needed one, but so far I haven't.

[jujubes1986]

yeah that seems pretty standard, even after surgery once home from England , i had trouble finding a doctor for do regular checks , My family doctor is able to check if i have an infection or something but in general it would be if I had a gyn. but I havent been able to find one that sees trans women for gyn care! most reactions i get is go back and see your original surgeon or surgeon that does grs if you want a check up?   


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Oh wow... I didn't know it's that tough in the U.K... I'm sorry hunny! When did you get your srs?


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[bluepaint]

I had my surgery back in 92, in London England, but Im from Ottawa, just a few hours from Montreal Canada. At the time it wasn't Dr.Brassard, it was Dr.Menard and he did not accept Ohip (Ontario health insurance plan) which is who covered my surgery but not the costs of travel or accommodations! I was in the Toronto Clarke's gender clinic program and once approved , I was sent over to England.
Once you have had your surgery, unless there surgical issues that need to be " adjusted" , you will never see your surgeon again nor should you have to if everything is ok , so its ridiculous to just leave you in a medical limbo in the years after your post op. I dont see why I should have to see a gcs surgeon when and if I might have some issues down there ? especially now that Im getting older bc like any other body part, im starting to need care for a few age related problems, they are the same issues most older women need to deal with and which gyns deal with and just for regular check ups to see if everything looks ok inside. So I would like to find a gyn to have regular care as I get older, So I asked my family doctor to refer me but the ones she knows did not want to see me as a patient, I sent a letter to our health care insurance OHIP, to say that this was unfair and discriminatory, I just sent the letter so ill keep you posted! xo Julie


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[jujubes1986]

Update:) dilating is getting a little bit easier now no more constant pain. I get sore here and there but unlike last month where I am just in pain constantly... the discharge is slowly becoming less and less... in a week I don't have to do any sitz bath! And I'll only be douching once a day! I tried exploring around the clitoris and I have sensations... I am afraid to do anything aggressive tho... don't wanna hurt anything... the vulva is looking nice... I think dr brassard is an artist... the only thing that is missing I think is the lack ok the labia minora... it doesn't have that clam look... oh well that's ok... the bf thinks it looks nice just need to shave it is all!


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[Cure Bunny]

Good to hear, take it easy you have the rest of your life for fun.


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[jujubes1986]

I'm scared that the right side  if the incision is turning into a keloid scar... I've been massaging it... it's red and raised... using silicone gel on it... I'm
So acared


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[Cure Bunny]

My scars used to be so pronounced, but they are barely noticeable now.

I think you are taking good steps to help the problem but I would ask your doctor if they can recommend anything.

Hang in there, you are doing fine.



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[bluepaint]

the interesting thing about this procedures is that cosmetic aspects become more pronounced as things heal down and tighten up a bit and Im not too surprising if your getting some initial toughness and scarring where the incision is healing together and then it should soften back up once it heals more!   Keep us posted hun!   [emoji177]


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