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Community Conversation => Non-binary talk => Topic started by: Sevan on September 15, 2011, 06:16:19 PM

Title: It's gonna happen!! It's really really gonna happen!!!
Post by: Sevan on September 15, 2011, 06:16:19 PM
omg...omg...I just scheduled my breast reduction with the surgeon Cyndi went with...down in Portland. If it goes smoothly...I'll be under the knife in less than a month from now.

I'm so excited...and beyond nervous. Wow.

I'll go from a DDD to a very perky C. He said he shapes the breasts in such a way that they end up looking like you'd gotten an enlargement (if the person looking on didn't know what you looked like prior to surgery..) and that is rather appealing...honestly. He also does the surgery in a slightly different way and puts the blood supply above the breast, rather than below (or something?) which ...I didn't fully understand, but what I did understand is the difference it makes in the finished product a few years down the road.

I was thinking about postponing...due to my weight still not being where I'd like it to be but the bottom line is I'm not really fully losing breast tissue...not that much. My cup size is the exact same as it's ever been. I brought up the concern that if I continued to lose weight I'd lose from my breasts but he assured me that's quite unlikely. It's equally unlikely that my body would add mass to my breasts as long as I don't gain any excessive amount of weight back.

It's not like I"m going to completely stop losing weight after surgery. Yes...there is a possibility that I'll be unhappy with my proportions after surgery. Yep. Very possible. As I continue to work on my figure and body through working out and (getting back to..) a better diet...my body will continue to shrink.

I did take the summer off...pretty much. Thankfully I've really not gained any weight back. As of this morning I weigh 207, down from my highest weight of 233. I think that's still pretty stinkin good.

The other nice thing about this surgery is that he'll remove the under arm/side fat in ("side boobs") addition to breast tissue which will be nice. The other surgeon I looked into won't do that. She also focused on function alone, rather than function AND appearance. I mean...honestly. I care how they look. Otherwise I wouldn't have surgery!

Nervous...and very very excited.
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Post by: Constance on September 15, 2011, 06:19:16 PM
This is great news Sevan. I know it's a bit early, but I wish you a speedy recovery!
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Post by: Taka on September 15, 2011, 06:24:16 PM
how wonderful! i wish you luck and a satisfactory shape
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Post by: Sevan on September 15, 2011, 06:32:39 PM
A main focus for this surgery is to be able to hide them a bit better. Rather than them taking up my whole chest, and a good deal of my abdomen...I can (eventually) bind better, and just hide them in larger shirts. IE: be more ambiguous.

For the first few months after surgery, perhaps even the first year...the "perky" factor may make it really difficult to bind, or hide them. When you tighten the tissue up...I suspect that *maybe* this will still be difficult. I'm not going to assume it perfect right away but...I'm excited to finally be on the path of making some progress with this.
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Post by: caseyy on September 15, 2011, 07:02:15 PM
That's excellent! Congrats. ;D
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Post by: ativan on September 15, 2011, 07:25:09 PM
All Good Things in Their Own Time!  Very, very happy for you!!!

Ativan
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Post by: cynthialee on September 15, 2011, 08:00:18 PM
:icon_hug:

Finally!
The year of surgery strikes again for the Bussell household.
:)
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Post by: Julian on September 15, 2011, 08:20:11 PM
That's utterly fantastic! I wish you all the best. ;D
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Post by: Janet_Girl on September 15, 2011, 09:21:12 PM
Good luck, Sevan.  Say 'Hi" to Dr. N for me.

Will send healing thoughts your way.
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Post by: Jaden.D on September 15, 2011, 09:50:07 PM
Again, I'm so outrageously excited for you, Sevan! It's been a lot of stress, waiting for this... I can't wait until it's done, and you are all recovered, and feeling great. *hugs*
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Post by: Zelane on September 15, 2011, 11:12:28 PM
Wow, congrats.

Thats gonna take a weight off your chest (sorry couldnt resist :p)
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Post by: Virginia on September 16, 2011, 07:43:53 AM
I am really happy for you, Sevan. As a bio guy, it's easy to stuf my bra like any other flat chick, but breast size is one of the rare cases where it is easier to add than to take away. I can't even imagine how excited you are!
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Post by: Pica Pica on September 16, 2011, 02:52:36 PM
Surely this post needed to be the one titled 'something off my chest'.

May you find some of the contentment you seek.
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Post by: Sevan on September 16, 2011, 04:28:54 PM
Touche Pica! hehehe.

All systems are go. :D Surgery and Pre-op are scheduled, ticker has been created...now to just figure out living arrangements and....hurry up and wait. Eeeee!!!!
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Post by: ativan on September 16, 2011, 04:33:50 PM
I'm so happy and excited for you!! (It's really going to happen for you)

Ativan
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Post by: LilDoberman on September 16, 2011, 05:02:38 PM
I wish you complete success and wonderful results.  Please make sure you check in with us before you go and when you can afterwards, we'll be thinking of you.
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Post by: Sevan on October 10, 2011, 10:44:34 AM
3 days left. Wow. I just....don't know what to say beyond that. I'm feeling very very ready but very....unprepared as well. I have tried to conceive of what I'll look like after surgery, prepare my mind for what is to come but...I can't seem to wrap my head around it.
I'm nervous.... definitely getting a bit of the pre-surgery jitters but...ready.
We pack up tomorrow, we leave Wed for Portland and then...Thurs is surgery!
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Post by: Eva Marie on October 10, 2011, 12:55:12 PM
I hope that the surgery turns out well and that you are satisfied with the results Sevan  :)
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Post by: the Ghost on October 11, 2011, 11:16:22 PM
Wishing you smooth sailing through the surgery and a swift recovery  :)
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Post by: CaptainFantastic on October 12, 2011, 07:10:54 AM
Wow, there's one lucky bastard with a whole new life ahead of him! I sooooooo envy you, man!  I'm only at the beginning
of it all really, have waited far too long, listened to the wrong people, bothered too much with what people might say....
so stupid! I wish you the very best of luck and hope it's not going to be too painful! But what's physical pain that can be
ended compared to living your life in a fish bowl? I seriously mean it, I hope you understand.
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Post by: ativan on October 12, 2011, 08:48:43 AM
Just kinda holding my breath and thinking all these good things for you.

Ativan
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Post by: mimpi on October 12, 2011, 06:17:50 PM
Best of luck, Sevan :)
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Post by: cynthialee on October 12, 2011, 06:40:11 PM
We just arrived in Portland.
Sevan checks in at 7 AM. Surgery starts at 8 and should be 3-4 hours long.
Pixie dust, prayers and unicorn wishes are in order...

:icon_hug:

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Post by: Sevan on October 12, 2011, 08:10:59 PM
Thank you for the well wishes. I want to make sure everyone understands that while this is a gender related surgery (as an androgyn) this is a standard reduction that many women have for estetic or health reasons. I'm not just calling a chest reconstruction a reduction. I'm actually justgetting a reduction. From DDD to a C.

Again...thank you for the support. I go in tomorrow morning!!! (thurs)
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Post by: foosnark on October 13, 2011, 08:31:45 AM
Wishing you well!
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Post by: mm on October 13, 2011, 10:12:02 AM
Sevan, you will really like having most of the weight removed from your chest. I understand your situation, thou mine are not near as large. It looks like you have done your research and should have the results you want in the end.  I hope everything goes well for you and you have a good recovery.
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Post by: LilDoberman on October 14, 2011, 10:15:50 AM
I hope everything went great and that you're well medicated :)
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Post by: cynthialee on October 14, 2011, 10:30:52 AM
The surgery went well, there was minimal blood loss and there is a good prognosis for a good recovery. Sevan is in less pain than anticipated albet dopped to the gills on the pain killers they gave hir.
The color has returned to hir face and ze is lucid and seemingly pleased with the results.
Now the healing will comence.

Thank you everyone for the support.
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Post by: Julian on October 14, 2011, 11:11:37 AM
I am so freaking excited for and envious of you, Sevan. Best wishes! :D