Community Conversation => Transitioning => Topic started by: BlueJaye on February 01, 2019, 11:05:04 PM Return to Full Version

Title: Rib resectioning?
Post by: BlueJaye on February 01, 2019, 11:05:04 PM
I was on another hobby related forum and met a fully transitioned lady and we had some chatting back and forth about her experience transitioning. She mentioned that she had rib resectioning done. I had never heard of it and had to look it up.

I don't think I would feel comfortable basically having two of my ribs removed. Has anyone here actually done this?
Title: Re: Rib resectioning?
Post by: Danielle M on February 02, 2019, 12:58:45 PM
I had six ribs removed.  Three lower in the front and three lower in the back. The surgery went great and I was surprised at how little pain there was in the recovery.
Title: Re: Rib resectioning?
Post by: GingerVicki on February 02, 2019, 01:02:03 PM
Quote from: Danielle M on February 02, 2019, 12:58:45 PM
I had six ribs removed.  Three lower in the front and three lower in the back. The surgery went great and I was surprised at how little pain there was in the recovery.

If I may ask how are the scars.
Title: Re: Rib resectioning?
Post by: Danielle M on February 02, 2019, 01:26:31 PM
I have 2 scars in the front one on each side and I got 2 scars in the back one on each side,  They are about 3 inches long each.
Title: Re: Rib resectioning?
Post by: GingerVicki on February 02, 2019, 01:28:15 PM
i've spoken to other gals and they said that they usually wear corsets after. if you wear corsets does it work and fit better.

Also, how is the overall shape?
Title: Re: Rib resectioning?
Post by: BlueJaye on February 03, 2019, 06:32:20 AM
Quote from: Danielle M on February 02, 2019, 01:26:31 PM
I have 2 scars in the front one on each side and I got 2 scars in the back one on each side,  They are about 3 inches long each.

Aside from the scars, are there any long term side effects? There are muscles and stuff that attach to the ribs. I wonder what happens with that stuff. Also curious if you have to be cautious since your internal organs have less protection.