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Hi all,

Thanks for all your replies on the pre op page. I went for my GRS/SRS yesterday at about 5.40pm. I was fairly chilled until they took me down and I had a little nervousness as they put the needles in. The surgery went well but i violently sick coming out of the anaesthetic and they had to give me an injection to stop the nausea. I'm in a little pain and on a 1-10 scale its probably 3/4. I lying on my bed flat trying to touch type, lol. Feeling rather sleepy so will sigh off and say good by for now.

Its wonderful to be on the other side even though I have not seen my frankinpussy yet, lol.

Stardust

P.s have to try and change that ticker now, lol.

Quote from: stardust on July 16, 2010, 08:06:37 AM
Hi all,

Thanks for all your replies on the pre op page. I went for my GRS/SRS yesterday at about 5.40pm. I was fairly chilled until they took me down and I had a little nervousness as they put the needles in. The surgery went well but i violently sick coming out of the anaesthetic and they had to give me an injection to stop the nausea. I'm in a little pain and on a 1-10 scale its probably 3/4. I lying on my bed flat trying to touch type, lol. Feeling rather sleepy so will sigh off and say good by for now.

Its wonderful to be on the other side even though I have not seen my frankinpussy yet, lol.

Stardust

P.s have to try and change that ticker now, lol.

Welcome to the club. Glad you made it ok.

The pain probably peaks sometime during day two. I found that once I got through that without needing any meds it was pretty plain sailing from there on. But don't be a heroine, if you need them then take them.

I wouldn't bother about the ticker now...

Anyway welcome to the end of the beginning! :D

Edit - which room are you in. When Alison had her BA back in the days of Mike Royle and Mr Porter she went in there and was, I think, in one on the top floor...

yay Stardust! So glad you're doing well. The day after surgery I was still in a stupor, no way I could even send a text message! Welcome to the other side :)

Congrats Stardust, glad you are doing well!

Congratulations.
Rest up and heal well.

Quote from: rejennyrated on July 16, 2010, 08:15:56 AM
Welcome to the club. Glad you made it ok.

Edit - which room are you in. When Alison had her BA back in the days of Mike Royle and Mr Porter she went in there and was, I think, in one on the top floor...

Hi Jenny and all,

Yeah, the club of 2010, will have to have a big international get together sometime.

I'm on the top floor in room 11. Can see the sea from my bed and I want to go to the beach down there but they will not let me, lol.

Stardust

Yay!!! Congrats Stardust!!! :D

Congrats Stardust

Wishing you speedy recovery, good health, and happiness in the fulfillment of your dreams   :)

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Congratulations, Stardust

Quote from: Valeriedances on July 16, 2010, 01:02:22 PM

Btw, do you have a roommate or is your room private? ...and how high is the mountain of bandages down below?

Sleep is good, rest well.

Hi Valerie,

Thankfully I'm in a private room with en suit facilities but I have the door open most of the time to see all the goings on. Bandages are not to high, lol.

Stardust

Congratulations...heal well hun.

Yay Stardust!!!

Congrats and heal well  :icon_chick:

Yay for Stardust, fully fledged female!   :icon_dance:
So glad to hear that you're through it.

Wishing you speedy healing.

QuoteI'm on the top floor in room 11. Can see the sea from my bed

What??   where are you hun, thought since it was NHS you'd be at CX?

Quote from: Steffi on July 16, 2010, 01:57:56 PM
Yay for Stardust, fully fledged female!   :icon_dance:
So glad to hear that you're through it.

Wishing you speedy healing. What??   where are you hun, thought since it was NHS you'd be at CX?

Hi Steffi,

Na top notch here at a Nuffield and paid for by the NHS lol. Cool ha and thanks for thinking of me.

Stardust

Congrats Stardust Heal well

Congrats! Hope healing goes smoothly  :)

Just an update,

I had my two drains out today and that felt really strange as they drew them out. It felt like a drawing sensations and someone pulling on the inside. It was sore for a while afterwards and one hole bleed a bit. Been feeling a little faint headed for most of the day and can hardly keep my eyes open. I am due to get out of bed tomorrow so that will be interesting.

stardust

how is everything hun? have you seen your new vagina?

Quote from: MsGiselle on July 18, 2010, 10:12:44 AM
how is everything hun? have you seen your new vagina?

Hiya, yes I have, so cool, not very swollen and it looks really neat. My surgeon came in today again to see me and he said it was a nice result, talk about boasting, lol. Still needs to settle down a lot though. I only saw it because they decided to change the dressing and asked if I wanted to see so they got my mirror and I said, OMG that looks really neat. I am so pleased with the aesthetics even now without the months of healing.

Only one problem my catheter came out and had to be put back in, owwww.

How are you?

Stardust

Quote from: stardust on July 18, 2010, 10:37:27 AM
Hiya, yes I have, so cool, not very swollen and it looks really neat. My surgeon came in today again to see me and he said it was a nice result, talk about boasting, lol. Still needs to settle down a lot though. I only saw it because they decided to change the dressing and asked if I wanted to see so they got my mirror and I said, OMG that looks really neat. I am so pleased with the aesthetics even now without the months of healing.

Only one problem my catheter came out and had to be put back in, owwww.

How are you?

Stardust

I'M good hun. i know what you mean. i saw mines today when they did the dressing change and i was blown away lol. i saw the clit, they said everything is turning out good.

Everyone on here is so inspiring. Makes me happy to see so much success

Congratulations Starbust, Glad you made and safely. Now heal well, ok?

Congrats!!!!  Great so see your so happy!!!!
Kellie

CONGRATS STARDUST !!!!!  :eusa_clap: :eusa_clap: :eusa_clap: :icon_birthday: :icon_birthday:

Good to hear everything is going so well and that you are pleased with the results =] makes me wish mine would come soon! =D

Congrats again!

~April

So awesome! I'm so glad to see this... can't believe I missed it a few days ago. Congrats!

Which surgeon did you choose if you don't mind me asking?

Quote from: The Original Cami on July 19, 2010, 11:44:35 PM
So awesome! I'm so glad to see this... can't believe I missed it a few days ago. Congrats!

Which surgeon did you choose if you don't mind me asking?

Hiya, I live in the UK and so Mr Philip Thomas was my surgeon at the Nuffield, Brighton, as they say like a 5 star hotel and the staff are fantastic. I think UK surgeons get missed as a possible. I had funding from the NHS so it was all paid for. He has private patients as well so I figured if people were willing to pay that must count for something. I also spoke to a number of girls both private and NHS about the outcome of their surgery. He was also very helpful at my consultation and I was very specific about the aesthetics and being sensate. Well I don't know about the sensate yet, lol but the appearance is cool even now which isn't a good indicator. I also got a reasonable depth of 5 inches considering I was more concerned about the above than depth. He is also one of the cheaper surgeons here around £10,000/$15500 I think but don't quote me, lol.

Hope that helps

Stardust

Stardust, what day will you be going home? have you started dialation yet?

Quote from: TheQueen on July 20, 2010, 08:06:14 AM
Stardust, what day will you be going home? have you started dialation yet?

Hiya,

Its been the worst of times and the best of times. I have been really light headed today but this has subsided this evening. I had my pack removed today and I have dilated twice and douched once. Its then a three times a day routine for me from tomorrow. I am due out Thursday, I hope.

I have a little urethral bleed but that's all. Its the light headedness that has put me back a little today as I so much wanted to walk around but couldn't until this evening.

How are you doing?

Stardust

Hey Stardust,
                        Congratulations Sis.
    I too went to the Nuffield in Brighton. Mr. Thomas's mentor did mine back in 2000. Michael Royle.
    I agree about the UK docs. Royle did exceptional work as I am sure Thomas does.
     As for treatment at the hospital. 5 star all the way. I didn't want to leave it was that cushy.

    Congrats again Sis.

Awesome! Thanks for the info and the update.

CONGRATULATIONS ! :eusa_clap: :eusa_dance: ;D :icon_drunk: :icon_flower: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_wave: :icon_smile: :icon_joy:


Chrissty

Quote from: stardust on July 20, 2010, 11:54:45 AM
Hiya,

Its been the worst of times and the best of times. I have been really light headed today but this has subsided this evening. I had my pack removed today and I have dilated twice and douched once. Its then a three times a day routine for me from tomorrow. I am due out Thursday, I hope.

I have a little urethral bleed but that's all. Its the light headedness that has put me back a little today as I so much wanted to walk around but couldn't until this evening.

How are you doing?

Stardust

well, im glad your atleast feeling a lil bit better. I know what you mean hun, everytime I stand up it's like all the blood goes str8 to the vagina and the packing and I'm gonna faint and fall down. If I could get up and not feel sick then I would be great.

you ladies get lots of needed rest  :) and befoore you know it you"ll be runnning aroun as usual ..xoxoxoxoxo

WOO HOO  Congrats StarDust.  Heal fast!!!

Beni

Congrats Stardust!  :)

Hi all,

Just an update. I was discharged on Thursday and it was touch and go. I have had problems peeing and had/have to strain to pee. I was not emptying my bladder properly and I was really down and felt like hell. I didn't want to drink because it hurt so much to pee. Anyway they did a couple of scans on my bladder on Thursday (was supposed to be discharged at 10am and it was 1.30pm) and they were satisfied I was emptying it enough to go home without a catheter in, phew.

Things are a little easier but there are time when it still feels tight. I had problems with the catheter while in hospital. The balloon deflated and they still put it back in because they thought it was working. My urethra by then was bleeding. I woke at 9pm saying I still didn't think it was OK this was on the Tuesday night. By 5am Wednesday morning I was in agony and they decided to take the catheter out and see what was wrong and discovered it was not working properly (I told them that hours ago).  Anyway they tried to get hold of the surgeon and It was eventually solved but it was a good 18hours and had these consequences now on my peeing. I had not moved my bowls either for six days and that too was pushing on my bladder causing me to have to strain to pee.

By this time I had begun to think I had made the wrong decision to have GRS/SRS. I was climbing the walls. I'm now staying with a friend for a month and she's helping me recuperate before going home to my house. I now sitting here with several dilations under my belt thinking how great life is. It was not an easy birth, lol. Nevertheless life is good and only time is needed to heal fully.

This now is so wonderful I cannot describe how it feels apart from the word "complete."

Stardust 

Wow Stardust, Sorry to hear it was a ruff road but good to hear that thing are getting better. Best wishes  :icon_bunch:

Hey Stardust

good to hear you are on the mend.

Sadly problems like that seem to be quite common - I think I've been lucky not to have them on either occasion.

Don't forget our coffee appointment - if you fell strong enough.

I can be free on most days with a bit of prior notice...

Heal well and take care

Jenny x.

I'm glad you're doing better hon. Yes, "indescribable" is the only way I can describe it, too! The first couple weeks home were kinda rough but it also seemed like every day was an improvement. It's good you're staying with a friend, that's important too. Just keep getting better and better!

hugs,
Chloe

There is nothing like SRS for making you appreciate peeing and pooping. >:-)

Congratulations , glad to see you are ok now. All the best .  :-*

Hey stardust , happy to hear things are getting better down your road to recovery, ;,)))) wish you well and speedy healing

Hi Stardust.
Sorry to hear you had a tough time at the start, but very glad to hear that you're doing well now.
Happy for you luv    :)

Hey Stardust,  Hang in there girl, it'll get better. I'm goin thru thaf myself now.

Quote from: TheDutchess on July 24, 2010, 10:38:20 AM
Hey Stardust,  Hang in there girl, it'll get better. I'm goin thru thaf myself now.

Hi Dutchess,

Yeah, kind of sucks doesn't it, they don't show you the fine print until after the op. lol. Hope you ae on the mend too.

Thanks Jenney, noted and will be in touch when out and about. There is a restaurant just around the corner, metres from me that we could go to for a coffee. Will send PM when I'm feeling able.

Thanks Chloe and Steffi, I am feeling so much better today and the peeing is also so much better and by the end of the day feels almost easy to do.

Went for a little walk today so that was nice. The aesthetic results look so good even now and I'm so pleased and I am feeling arousal sensations even now. Even a day after my op I could feel my catheter problems and the specialist nurse was surprised that I could feel something. So I guess things will be OK in that department too, lol.

So the next question is, "Did any of you post op girls feel arousal while dilating?" So much so that it started you saying, "woooooooooo, lol." I am intrigued because I had understood that it could be 12/18 weeks to feel anything. Even my clitoris feels involved but I have not touched that yet, OMG, no yet, heal first, lol.

Stardust

Hey Stardust I see your feeling better ;,)) I was wondering who was your surgeon?

Quote from: stardust on July 24, 2010, 09:50:47 PM
I am intrigued because I had understood that it could be 12/18 months to feel anything.

:o OMG I REALLY HOPE ITS NOT THAT LONG FOR ME!!!

Quote from: Suigeniris on July 24, 2010, 09:59:28 PM
Hey Stardust I see your feeling better ;,)) I was wondering who was your surgeon?

Hi, I'd already spoke about my surgeon further back in this thread but it was Mr Philip Thomas in Brighton, Nuffield Hospital, UK. Great staff too.

I hope not Jessica.

Stardust

Well I started feeling arousal pretty instantly and it was less than two weeks before I had a minor "O" so i too have always been puzzled by the 12/18 weeks thing.

The sensations do "refine" and get better - but for me at least they were always there. So no you aren't alone. :)

Quote from: rejennyrated on July 25, 2010, 02:30:12 AM
Well I started feeling arousal pretty instantly and it was less than two weeks before I had a minor "O" so i too have always been puzzled by the 12/18 weeks thing.

The sensations do "refine" and get better - but for me at least they were always there. So no you aren't alone. :)

Cool Jenny, nice and sunny here today isn't it, you have a nice day. I plan to dilate in a mo and then get some sun rays on the patio, lol. Time to get that bikini out me thinks, lol.

Stardust

Quote from: stardust on July 25, 2010, 02:39:01 AM
Cool Jenny, nice and sunny here today isn't it, you have a nice day. I plan to dilate in a mo and then get some sun rays on the patio, lol. Time to get that bikini out me thinks, lol.

Stardust

I blame St Swithin LOL ;) - on St Swithins day here we had sun in the morning and rain in the afternoon and true to the saying that "ye shall have forty more" it has been doing exactly that almost every day since. English summers ::)

Yes you did you're absolutely right I couldn't remember ..... I had a blond moment lol  lol and I can't wait to get my bikini on either.  I'm tired of. Wearin a skirtini ;,(((

Quote from: Suigeniris on July 25, 2010, 06:16:15 AM
I can't wait to get my bikini on either.  I'm tired of. Wearin a skirtini ;,(((

LOL  :laugh: Think that goes for all of us. :laugh:

Quote from: stardust on July 24, 2010, 09:50:47 PMSo the next question is, "Did any of you post op girls feel arousal while dilating?" So much so that it started you saying, "woooooooooo, lol." I am intrigued because I had understood that it could be 12/18 weeks to feel anything. Even my clitoris feels involved but I have not touched that yet, OMG, no yet, heal first, lol.

Melan posted what I thought were some good guidelines here: https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,77023.msg553309.html#msg553309 (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,77023.msg553309.html#msg553309)

I've been trying to wait 8 weeks but yeah, something about laying there all filled up inside that makes you want to squirm in a good way lol

Quote from: Suigeniris on July 25, 2010, 06:16:15 AM
Yes you did you're absolutely right I couldn't remember ..... I had a blond moment lol  lol and I can't wait to get my bikini on either.  I'm tired of. Wearin a skirtini ;,(((

Sweet Jesus, those things are horrid!!!  :laugh:

I had my sensation feeling like 2 days after surgery LOL. my fiance Sent me a very graphic e-mail and I read it and I got excited and it HURT LIKE HELL lol. i had to tell my vagina to knock it off LOL, I have to talk to her, she has a mind of her own lol.


Congrs again Stardust, I wish u luck in your healing.

@  Giselle lol lol ....and for the ladies Helloooo those SKIRTINIS ARE. HorrOR!!!!! BUT they are also life savers and allowed me to sunbath ;,)))) but none the less I still can't wait to wear my simple bathing suit ;,))))))) Feb. Can't come fast enough  as soon as I'm able I will be flying somewhere tropical ;,)))) PR HERE I COMITH

Quote from: FairyGirl on July 25, 2010, 07:43:23 AM
Melan posted what I thought were some good guidelines here: https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,77023.msg553309.html#msg553309 (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,77023.msg553309.html#msg553309)

I've been trying to wait 8 weeks but yeah, something about laying there all filled up inside that makes you want to squirm in a good way lol

OMG I just read that thread Chloe, "think of a brick wall, think of a brick wall, think of a brick wall."

I'm going to think of a brick wall if I feel myself going down that road again then, it was involuntary what can you do, brick wall, brick wall, brick wall, lol.

Thanks

Stardust

Quote from: Suigeniris on July 25, 2010, 04:18:50 PM
@  Giselle lol lol ....and for the ladies Helloooo those SKIRTINIS ARE. HorrOR!!!!! BUT they are also life savers and allowed me to sunbath ;,)))) but none the less I still can't wait to wear my simple bathing suit ;,))))))) Feb. Can't come fast enough  as soon as I'm able I will be flying somewhere tropical ;,)))) PR HERE I COMITH

For sun tanning I usually wear these shorts with a bikini top

http://www.buffalojeans.com/p-1640-patsy.aspx (http://www.buffalojeans.com/p-1640-patsy.aspx)

Kris I like those shorts but I don't like lines so I would need something shorter ;,))) but not for long...  lol I usually go to loewmans,century 21 , marshals , filenes basement, Daffys,Target or TJ Max and see what I can come up with they usually have something cute and youthful ....... besides none of the moms  in the building wear shorts either they also wear the skirtinis. So I'm fitting right in lol lol

Quote from: Suigeniris on July 25, 2010, 09:36:32 PM
Kris I like those shorts but I don't like lines so I would need something shorter ;,))) but not for long...  lol I usually go to loewmans,century 21 , marshals , filenes basement, Daffys,Target or TJ Max and see what I can come up with they usually have something cute and youthful ....... besides none of the moms  in the building wear shorts either they also wear the skirtinis. So I'm fitting right in lol lol

I know, I hate the lines too!  I usually roll the up, but hey!  What can you do?  Next year no more lines!!!

I knowwww  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Hi all,

yea, wore the bikini and so cool that it fits properly down below now. Plan to go out in the sun again today. Good thing about having your GRS/SRS in the summer months, hehe.

Stardust

Quote from: stardust on July 26, 2010, 02:50:55 AM

yea, wore the bikini and so cool that it fits properly down below now. Plan to go out in the sun again today. Good thing about having your GRS/SRS in the summer months, hehe.

It's a great feeling to get out in a bikini for the first time and knowing all looks right.  Enjoy your new freedom. 

Congratulations, Stardust -- I hope you heal well and quickly!

Congrats girls! I can't wait for bikini season next year too.. Those skirtinis are certainly awful!

Quote from: triciaVBC on July 26, 2010, 07:57:02 PM
Congrats girls! I can't wait for bikini season next year too.. Those skirtinis are certainly awful!

Hahahaha Rawk on! \m/ i certainly agree

Quote from: stardust on July 26, 2010, 02:50:55 AM
Hi all,

yea, wore the bikini and so cool that it fits properly down below now. Plan to go out in the sun again today. Good thing about having your GRS/SRS in the summer months, hehe.

Stardust

you're already wearing a bikini? wooooo GO GIRL!!! I'm not brave yet to wear one or go to the beach.

I'm wearing mine too. I got a new Hello Kitty Bikini just before I went in the hospital (<3 <3 <3 Hello Kitty (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cosgan.de%2Fimages%2Fmidi%2Ftiere%2Fg040.gif&hash=1627b39a662b8b0347f358e44f51ea70d4e856ed)) and I've been laying out a little. So nice to be able to tie the sides up tight and not worry about it. :)

Quote from: TheDutchess on July 27, 2010, 01:40:40 PM

you're already wearing a bikini? wooooo GO GIRL!!! I'm not brave yet to wear one or go to the beach.

Yes Dutchess I am, I'm not missing the chance of the sun we are having, hehe.

Great to be able to wear the bikini with no probs isn't it Chloe, hehe. Enjoy the sunshine but remember the sun tan lotion, lol. And yea its great to tie the tie sides without probs.

Stardust

And if the ties come open you will now look right down there  ::)....no embarassment, well to a certain degree  ;D

Quote from: Dinky_Di on July 28, 2010, 12:40:54 AM
And if the ties come open you will now look right down there  ::)....no embarassment, well to a certain degree  ;D

LoL, or I could get arrested for indecent exposure, hehe. Lets hope that never happens. My bikini top did explode once last year and that was a little embarrassing and got a few giggles from some kids as I scrambled to clip it together again. I can laugh at it now but I was really embarrassed at the time. 

Stardust

Ladies ladies ladies there are specialty beaches for those type of things lol lol  :police:

Quote from: Suigeniris on July 28, 2010, 10:55:21 AM
Ladies ladies ladies there are specialty beaches for those type of things lol lol  :police:

In canada it is legal for a lady to parade topless it does not count as "indicent exposure"

reallyy ...I dont think i would be able to do that  :-\ im kinda shy  ;D OMG LADIES i just got my last letter im all set :")))) YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY