Community Conversation => Transitioning => Gender Correction Surgery => Topic started by: elle2011 on December 09, 2011, 01:05:43 PM Return to Full Version
Title: Will be in Thailand on Tuesday, leave on Monday.
Post by: elle2011 on December 09, 2011, 01:05:43 PM
Post by: elle2011 on December 09, 2011, 01:05:43 PM
Here I come Dr. Suporn, does anyone know if I should bring cash or travelers checks? So excited :-)
Title: Re: Will be in Thailand on Tuesday, leave on Monday.
Post by: Mahsa Tezani on December 09, 2011, 03:29:40 PM
Post by: Mahsa Tezani on December 09, 2011, 03:29:40 PM
Quote from: elle2011 on December 09, 2011, 01:05:43 PM
Here I come Dr. Suporn, does anyone know if I should bring cash or travelers checks? So excited :-)
I am going backpacking through Thailand next summer(I have no plans for srs, ever)...you should defintiely bring money and try the Thai food. It's nothing like the Thai food here.
Also bring Murray Head's "One night in Bangkok" on your music player.
Title: Re: Will be in Thailand on Tuesday, leave on Monday.
Post by: Elainagirl59 on December 09, 2011, 05:05:45 PM
Post by: Elainagirl59 on December 09, 2011, 05:05:45 PM
Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. I had surgery with Dr Suporn Dec 7 of last year. I decided to take traveller's
checks. I didn't have any difficulty converting them to baht at the bank across the street from the clinic. You can convert
$ (and I assume traveller's checks) at the hotel, however the bank will give you a much better exchange rate.
Travel safe,
Elaina
checks. I didn't have any difficulty converting them to baht at the bank across the street from the clinic. You can convert
$ (and I assume traveller's checks) at the hotel, however the bank will give you a much better exchange rate.
Travel safe,
Elaina
Title: Re: Will be in Thailand on Tuesday, leave on Monday.
Post by: Michelle. on December 10, 2011, 02:27:01 AM
Post by: Michelle. on December 10, 2011, 02:27:01 AM
Elie, congrats on your upcoming date.
Title: Re: Will be in Thailand on Tuesday, leave on Monday.
Post by: elle2011 on December 10, 2011, 06:05:19 AM
Post by: elle2011 on December 10, 2011, 06:05:19 AM
Thank you! I am very excited :-)
Title: Re: Will be in Thailand on Tuesday, leave on Monday.
Post by: AbraCadabra on December 10, 2011, 07:18:04 AM
Post by: AbraCadabra on December 10, 2011, 07:18:04 AM
I'll hold thumbs too, wishing you a successful op.
Axélle
Axélle
Title: Re: Will be in Thailand on Tuesday, leave on Monday.
Post by: RachaelAnn22 on December 12, 2011, 11:04:45 PM
Post by: RachaelAnn22 on December 12, 2011, 11:04:45 PM
Good luck Elle,Hugs,Rachael.
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Post by: V M on December 12, 2011, 11:12:21 PM
Post by: V M on December 12, 2011, 11:12:21 PM
Congrats Elle :eusa_dance:
Best wishes for all to go well and for a swift recovery :)
Best wishes for all to go well and for a swift recovery :)
Title: Re: Will be in Thailand on Tuesday, leave on Monday.
Post by: elle2011 on December 23, 2011, 04:13:34 PM
Post by: elle2011 on December 23, 2011, 04:13:34 PM
Have been in the hospital in bed since the 19th, had surgery on the 20th, i dont know how anyone deals with this but its driving me insane to not be able to move out of bed.
Title: Re: Will be in Thailand on Tuesday, leave on Monday.
Post by: lilacwoman on December 23, 2011, 04:47:25 PM
Post by: lilacwoman on December 23, 2011, 04:47:25 PM
surgeons all differ in how long to keep a person in bed. mine was definitely 5 days and drove me mad as night sweats made my hair a matted mess.
others in London are up next day, same variation everywhere.
others in London are up next day, same variation everywhere.
Title: Re: Will be in Thailand on Tuesday, leave on Monday.
Post by: dejan160 on December 23, 2011, 09:26:52 PM
Post by: dejan160 on December 23, 2011, 09:26:52 PM
smooth healing. I am so happy for you
Title: Re: Will be in Thailand on Tuesday, leave on Monday.
Post by: dejan160 on December 25, 2011, 11:04:51 PM
Post by: dejan160 on December 25, 2011, 11:04:51 PM
Elle, are you out of bed? How is everything going?
Title: Re: Will be in Thailand on Tuesday, leave on Monday.
Post by: elle2011 on December 26, 2011, 04:34:47 AM
Post by: elle2011 on December 26, 2011, 04:34:47 AM
I am finally out of bed tomorrow, get the packing and everything removed. Looking forward to being out of the hospital, had some great nurses, and one who was completely a bitch. I made sure to tip two of my nurses 1500 baht because they deserved every penny of it.
Title: Re: Will be in Thailand on Tuesday, leave on Monday.
Post by: Catherine Sarah on December 26, 2011, 10:38:17 AM
Post by: Catherine Sarah on December 26, 2011, 10:38:17 AM
Congratulations on becoming the girl you were destined to be.
Be safe, well and happy
Lotsa huggs
Catherine
Be safe, well and happy
Lotsa huggs
Catherine
Title: Re: Will be in Thailand on Tuesday, leave on Monday.
Post by: dejan160 on December 30, 2011, 08:23:18 PM
Post by: dejan160 on December 30, 2011, 08:23:18 PM
That is a great news Elle, remember your first walk as a woman. Happy new year sweetie. Please keep us informed of your progress.
Title: Re: Will be in Thailand on Tuesday, leave on Monday.
Post by: elle2011 on December 30, 2011, 09:40:39 PM
Post by: elle2011 on December 30, 2011, 09:40:39 PM
Walking has become the most difficult process, I dont know if its the incisions or the swelling but it hurts to walk so I have to walk like a duck with my legs spread so far.
Title: Re: Will be in Thailand on Tuesday, leave on Monday.
Post by: Catherine Sarah on December 30, 2011, 10:18:29 PM
Post by: Catherine Sarah on December 30, 2011, 10:18:29 PM
Elle,
Great to hear your good news. It only gets better from here on. I wish you the speediest recovery and the absolute best for you in 2012. I trust your expectations are exceeded beyond your wildest dreams.
Be safe, well and happy
Lotsa huggs
Catherine
Great to hear your good news. It only gets better from here on. I wish you the speediest recovery and the absolute best for you in 2012. I trust your expectations are exceeded beyond your wildest dreams.
Be safe, well and happy
Lotsa huggs
Catherine
Title: Re: Will be in Thailand on Tuesday, leave on Monday.
Post by: dejan160 on December 30, 2011, 10:44:55 PM
Post by: dejan160 on December 30, 2011, 10:44:55 PM
You will be fine. Don't worry. Even though most of the doctors recommend walking, it is safe not to walk too much after a reconstructive surgery for the first 10- 12 days just to keep everything in place. And the funny thing with pain after surgery is that once you wake up the pain is terrible. With every hour it gets better and better... In a few days you will be out of pain. And the thing is that you will forget it all after a few weeks. Did you start the hormons? Just remember that the worst is over, and all of this is normal and expected...
xxxxxxx
xxxxxxx
Title: Re: Will be in Thailand on Tuesday, leave on Monday.
Post by: dejan160 on January 04, 2012, 01:02:54 AM
Post by: dejan160 on January 04, 2012, 01:02:54 AM
Elle,
how is everything going? I am often thinking of you.
xxxxxxx
how is everything going? I am often thinking of you.
xxxxxxx
Title: Re: Will be in Thailand on Tuesday, leave on Monday.
Post by: elle2011 on January 05, 2012, 10:40:56 PM
Post by: elle2011 on January 05, 2012, 10:40:56 PM
Everything is going well, discomfort here and there, dilation has been fine and I think I've kept the 6 and 3/4 depth still, only certain things annoy me like random headaches, that could be from hormonal imbalances, or maybe just dehydration as I dont drink enough water. Today I am having some necrosis skin removed, and I am off back to the US on Tuesday, plan to upgrade my plane ticket as I cant fathom being in coach for 14 hours from japan to DC, more than anything I just want to feel better, be able to walk normal, and regain my energy. The most annoying part for me is the fluid discharge, it grosses me out, and I am constantly recleaning it while trying to fall asleep.
Title: Re: Will be in Thailand on Tuesday, leave on Monday.
Post by: dejan160 on January 06, 2012, 09:06:58 AM
Post by: dejan160 on January 06, 2012, 09:06:58 AM
Perfect.
Don't worry about the fluid discharge it is normal and it will go away. I don't know if Dr Suporn advices sea salt baths or just swimming in the sea when you are fit enough to do so? That is my recommendation it makes miracles for wound healing. Also take zinc and vitamin C it works very well. If you have an open wound use wound gels which will hydrate the wound and will help with healing. Keep your wounds clean and make sure you wash them with soap then rinse the soap off, then with betadine and rinse it under shower.
And the headaches could be from staying in your hotel room too much. It will go away. Remember girl no pain no gain :) You have just started your new life I am so happy and excited for you :) I am so much looking forward to my surgery.
Don't worry about the fluid discharge it is normal and it will go away. I don't know if Dr Suporn advices sea salt baths or just swimming in the sea when you are fit enough to do so? That is my recommendation it makes miracles for wound healing. Also take zinc and vitamin C it works very well. If you have an open wound use wound gels which will hydrate the wound and will help with healing. Keep your wounds clean and make sure you wash them with soap then rinse the soap off, then with betadine and rinse it under shower.
And the headaches could be from staying in your hotel room too much. It will go away. Remember girl no pain no gain :) You have just started your new life I am so happy and excited for you :) I am so much looking forward to my surgery.