Chapter 2: In Which Michelle_P lives her life post transition

[Donica]

All done!


I've  been discharged, and have a special door prize ...


The swelling from surgery appears to have pinched off my meatus so I have a Foley catheter to keep me company for a week.



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Yay! All done! I'm guessing the swelling is to be expected. You look great Michelle. How did you BA go?

[Michelle_P]

The procedures went well, no major problems. I had 300cc implants placed on each side, and once settled in I expect to size out at around a 36C.  Enough that my wardrobe will fit better...  😉

Due to swelling at the labiaplasty site I came home yesterday evening with a little door prize, a Foley catheter and set of collection bags.  It looks like Dr Salim made all of the changes we had discussed before surgery.  A little swelling was always a possibility.

I've had to wear a Foley before, not a big deal.  With a leg bag and drape cut pant or a long skirt, I can get around just fine.  In a week I can remove the Foley and try my own hardware without it.

Other than that, I'm a little sore, and on bed rest for a few days.  @Laurie is being her sweet and lovely self and helping me through recovery, even bringing me breakfast in bed!  😋

[Northern Star Girl]

@Michelle_P
Dear Michelle:
I am so very happy to read of your surgery successes and your good recovery.   
It is so nice for you to have your main squeeze @Laurie  at your side to help you while you are recovering.   
I also understand that our very good mutual friend @Jessica is coming your way as well...   

WOWzers...  you have TWO concerned and very caring friends looking after your every need!

Regarding breast size, for me, I leveled off at a C-cup as a result of my HRT after a little more than 2 years... and because I lead a very active lifestyle I do not want any larger.   I have lady-friends here that I jog and run with and one of them have very large breasts ... probably DD and she has to wear a tight high-support sports bra and she still has difficulties... plus she has difficulties finding clothing styles and sizes that will fit her body correctly and still accommodate her larger breasts.   
I would think that you will be happy with your C-cup....   provides good cleavage and a nice pronounced shape without the issues of larger breast sizes.   But of course every body is different and every one may desire different sizes.

How much longer will you have deal with that Foley catheter???

Thank you for keeping your thread up to date...  your followers want to follow!!!!
Hugs and best wishes ... and good healing and recovery.
Danielle   

[Maid Marion]

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Marion

[Michelle_P]

I'm slowly healing up from the surgeries.  Lots of soreness, and itching around the incisions for the BA.  It looks like loss of sensation won't be an issue. 

I'm taking my antibiotics. I have also been taking half of a Norco tablet for pain management at bedtime and twice yesterday.  I'll back off from even that as healing progresses. 

The itching under the surgical bra is the biggest annoyance, to be honest.  The 'unveiling' is tomorrow, and I can't wait to take a shower!  That whole-body gluconate wipedown before surgery has me feeling sticky. 

I will have the Foley catheter with me over the weekend. I'll pull that on Monday.  If I need to be recatheterized Kaiser Urgent Care is two blocks away.

Laurie is taking good care of me, as well as finding her way around my kitchen. She is even trying her hand at my filterkaffee.  Brave soul!

[Kendra]

So glad to hear your recovery from surgery is going great.  I was surprised how challenging labiaplasty was - not horrible but much more involved than I'd realized.  I also did the BA thing at the same time (or more accurately, had it done while I was asleep).  Being able to take that first real shower after surgery feels awesommme

[Michelle_P]

Thank you, @Kendra

This has me slowed down a bit, and it certainly isn't comfortable, but
I think that I needed a break.

I'm laying down, typing with one hand, while Laurie is asleep, head on my arm and shoulder next to me.  Yes, I am in love with her!

Life is being very good to me right now.

[Northern Star Girl]

@Michelle_P
Dear Michelle:
I hear that our very good mutual friend may be coming your way with delicious edible gifts...
I asked her to give both of you and  @Laurie  a hug for me when she gets there...  please make certain that she does!!!

I trust that you have a good day today...  wishing you a good healing and speedy recovery,
Hugs,
Danielle

[Michelle_P]

@Michelle_P
Dear Michelle:
I hear that our very good mutual friend may be coming your way with delicious edible gifts...
I asked her to give both of you and  @Laurie  a hug for me when she gets there...  please make certain that she does!!!

I trust that you have a good day today...  wishing you a good healing and speedy recovery,
Hugs,
Danielle

Indeed!  And they have taken over my kitchen!


@Laurie and @Jessica in Michelle's kitchen!

[Donica]

Indeed!  And they have taken over my kitchen!


@Laurie and @Jessica in Michelle's kitchen!

EEEKKK! The honey badgers have taken over the kitchen. Great news Michelle. You know we already knew you and Laurie are love birds. Please give hugs all around for me.

[Jessica]

Indeed!  And they have taken over my kitchen!


@Laurie and @Jessica in Michelle's kitchen!

Had a wonderful lunch with my good friends!



Oh, and @Donica the honey badgers each had their own Saltimbocca, but we refused them raviolis or Panna Cotta.  They snarled but accepted their lot....

Hugs and smiles from a California girl

[Jessica]

Not only did I get joy at giving smiles to my friends faces I got this!
Don't let the label fool you.  This is some of Laurie's famous "Wandering Waifs" sauerkraut. Delicious!






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[Michelle_P]

And it was all delicious!  That was a wonderful thing that @Jessica did, preparing a delicious meal here for us all to share!  I feel blessed to have friends like this.

🥰

[Jessica]

And it was all delicious!  That was a wonderful thing that @Jessica did, preparing a delicious meal here for us all to share!  I feel blessed to have friends like this.

🥰

And it was all delicious!  That was a wonderful thing that @Jessica did, preparing a delicious meal here for us all to share!  I feel blessed to have friends like this.

🥰

Laurie provided the biggest help today....don't say it....
Nope it's not (she stayed out of my way)...
It was her caring for the needs of her love.

I hope you all understand that Laurie has opted not to endure electrifying torture just so she can be by Michelle's side.  That's devotion. 💕💕💕

[Jessica]

Two happy ladies!




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[Donica]

I'm sure Laurie's sauerkraut is delicious. I just never acquired the taste for it. Not that I haven't try time and again. It was one of those foods my parents forced cooked for us to eat way to often. Eewww!! Sauerkraut and franks.

Sweet hugs ladies.

[Northern Star Girl]

I'm sure Laurie's sauerkraut is delicious. I just never acquired the taste for it. Not that I haven't try time and again. It was one of those foods my parents forced cooked for us to eat way to often. Eewww!! Sauerkraut and franks.

Sweet hugs ladies.

@Donica
Dear Donica:
I love sauerkraut and franks or also with Kielbasa  .....
... mmm, mmm, good!!!!
Hugs,
Danielle

[Michelle_P]

This morning marked the date I was to remove the bra and shower.  Oh, what a relief that is!  Of course, the unveiling produced it's own reaction.  For just 300cc on a side, well, damn!  [emoji2956]  The incisions are quite small, surprising me.  It looks like they will wind up right on the fold, almost invisible.

After the shower, I had to re-don a sports bra to maintain pressure and placement.  But first...

I have a fun Tommy Bahama resortware dress, rather open on top, that was a bit problematic to wear out in public.  I'd glue on a NuBra, and apply bronzer to try and fake cleavage out of my 34A-B bust.  Now, however...

[Northern Star Girl]

@Michelle_P
Dear Michelle:
Wowzers!!!   Yes, quite a difference for sure.

Per our mutual comments recently on your thread I am convinced that the size that you chose is a great match for your body and build... they "fit" you perfectly.
Thanks for sharing your photos.

Hugs,
Danielle

This morning marked the date I was to remove the bra and shower.  Oh, what a relief that is!  Of course, the unveiling produced it's own reaction.  For just 300cc on a side, well, damn!  [emoji2956]  The incisions are quite small, surprising me.  It looks like they will wind up right on the fold, almost invisible.

After the shower, I had to re-don a sports bra to maintain pressure and placement.  But first...

I have a fun Tommy Bahama resortware dress, rather open on top, that was a bit problematic to wear out in public.  I'd glue on a NuBra, and apply bronzer to try and fake cleavage out of my 34A-B bust.  Now, however...

[Donica]

WhooHoo! Look at you. Why you got boobs! Congratulations Michelle.

Big hugs.