My very first binder came in today!!! I'm so happy!!!
Congratulations! ;D
Awesome!!!
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Congratulations :)
*hugs*
Quote from: Laura_7 on March 31, 2016, 05:21:13 PM
Congratulations :)
*hugs*
*doesn't like physical contact but hugs cause excited*
Quote from: AcesAlex on March 31, 2016, 05:22:10 PM
*doesn't like physical contact but hugs cause excited*
bumping fists instead ? :)
or a graceful bow :)
Congrats anyways :)
Congratulations!!! ;D
Quote from: AcesAlex on March 31, 2016, 04:22:20 PM
My very first binder came in today!!! I'm so happy!!!
How is it working out for you so far?
I just got a new Underworks binder and I have to say that I am amazed how flat it got my chest (H cup).
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Quote from: arice on April 08, 2016, 05:41:50 PM
How is it working out for you so far?
I just got a new Underworks binder and I have to say that I am amazed how flat it got my chest (H cup).
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Wow, I'm glad it works so well for you. It's amazing! I was a little freaked out at first cause of the way it affected my uh... chest. Nobody tells you about that. But I guess it's cause most transgender guys get top surgery so it doesn't matter. I'm like, 50% trans and 45% non-binary and I decided against surgery or hormones. It makes me really sad because I'm scared to wear it too often. I don't want to damage myself. I ordered mine off amazon by an Asian company since I can't afford underworks or gc2b. It works well, though. It isn't as tight as I thought it would be and I accidentally made it too tight. My chest was sore for three days. Mine has hooks on it.
Quote from: AcesAlex on April 15, 2016, 11:49:53 AM
Wow, I'm glad it works so well for you. It's amazing! I was a little freaked out at first cause of the way it affected my uh... chest. Nobody tells you about that. But I guess it's cause most transgender guys get top surgery so it doesn't matter. I'm like, 50% trans and 45% non-binary and I decided against surgery or hormones. It makes me really sad because I'm scared to wear it too often. I don't want to damage myself. I ordered mine off amazon by an Asian company since I can't afford underworks or gc2b. It works well, though. It isn't as tight as I thought it would be and I accidentally made it too tight. My chest was sore for three days. Mine has hooks on it.
I think I know what binder you're talking about. They can damage your ribs because it's not elasticated. I'd try looking at LGBT centres for binders as they usually give out second hand ones. Glad you finally got a binder though; just stay safe :)
Keep in mind, AcesAlex, that you should always take a break from wearing your binder for at least 8 hours and never, and I mean never sleep with that thing at night because you will damage your lung capacity that way. I admit that sometimes I do make the mistake of falling asleep with it on, especially after a long hard day of dialysis. Like Elis said, stay safe and good luck! Hope you enjoy your new binder and find it qualitative in its purpose.
Quote from: Elis on April 15, 2016, 01:02:21 PM
I think I know what binder you're talking about. They can damage your ribs because it's not elasticated. I'd try looking at LGBT centres for binders as they usually give out second hand ones. Glad you finally got a binder though; just stay safe :)
I looked, but they're pretty swamped with orders and I never heard back from them. Besides, I had enough to buy that binder. Those donated binders should go to people with no way of getting or paying for one. It just so happened that I could.
Quote from: King Phoenix on April 15, 2016, 09:43:53 PM
Keep in mind, AcesAlex, that you should always take a break from wearing your binder for at least 8 hours and never, and I mean never sleep with that thing at night because you will damage your lung capacity that way. I admit that sometimes I do make the mistake of falling asleep with it on, especially after a long hard day of dialysis. Like Elis said, stay safe and good luck! Hope you enjoy your new binder and find it qualitative in its purpose.
I'll admit, I had it on for 10 hours. My chest was hurting an hour into it, so I pulled a dumb thrice. But I didn't sleep with it on. My binder has three rows of hooks. I did the tightest one, but now I only use the first set. And I unhook it when I'm driving or don't plan on moving for a while like when I'm watching a movie. The fabric stays in place, but it gives my chest a break during the day so I don't lose track of time like I did the first time. It's much better now.
Glad you are working out a system that works for you!
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I need to start being more responsible about wearing mine. I'll wear it up to 18 hours straight, and just last night my girlfriend - she's a nurse - got on me about it. I'm breaking in a new one and I had to get her help to pull that sucker off, and my chest was aching. Seriously, don't get into the bad habit of wearing it all the time like I have. It feels really good to wear it, but it really isn't healthy.