So i thought that i would do an official post for my surgery
so as of now im about 57 days away from the Vday and im beside myself with fear, happiness you know all the emotions
i will keep this updated
so far i have pretty much done everything but send them my money, just waiting on the confirmation they received my blood work
also just so you all know im from Ontario and i am luck enough to have no only my srs covered but my breast augmentation as well, and boy do i need both of them lol
Ugh . Ontario has this covered ??? Does it apply to Quebec too? I paid 7850$ from my own pocket for ba.. congrats on surgery date
Wow, Alberta only plays for bottom surgery but I think I'm happy about my Breast size.
Most days.
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When ohip changed the rules back in march they included the ba with bottom surgery for mtf's. prior they only did srs. I think after looking at everything ftm's get covered they thought it's only fair lol
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Well I hope it spreads across the country.
Thank you again
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"Augmentation mammoplasty for the purpose of sex reassignment surgery is also insured for individuals with no breast enlargement following 12 continuous months of hormone therapy"
Took from OHIP
this means, any mtf that did get bigger then A cup cannot ask for it.. In my case i had my implants after only 4 month on hormones and my breast continued to develop from C cup to DD after BA. So even if this get covered in quebec with time(it will be its obvious) i cannot ask for a refund
Ya once its already done they won't pay for it. I guess there is a positive to still having my man boobs
But ya 57 days. 55 till I leave for Montreal I'm so excited
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Quote from: mszoey on December 13, 2016, 12:32:02 PM
Ya once its already done they won't pay for it. I guess there is a positive to still having my man boobs
But ya 57 days. 55 till I leave for Montreal I'm so excited
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Thats not true. You have 5 year ( at least in quebec) to claim something. But i had breast development so i cant ask for it even if they add it to coverage
No in Ontario is specifically says they will not reimburse you. I remember that when I was reading about it cause a friend of mine paid out for hers
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Omg only 50 days left and 48 till I leave for Montreal. It's really starting to sink in. I'm getting excited and nervous more excited tho ;)
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Yay its comming soon for you =) . Hmm are you really getting both surgeries at same time?? Is it your first surgery ever? I just want to point that the recovery will be extremly hard for having those 2 together .SRS is disabling the lower body so you have to use arms to compensate but with BA, you cannot use your arms at all. I saw one girl that had both done when i had my surgery last november and she was so much in pain. From personal experience, SRS and BA are the 2 most invasive surgeries. FFS is nothing comparable.
Is it possible for you to have them at separate time?
Quote from: archlord on December 23, 2016, 11:43:31 PM
From personal experience, SRS and BA are the 2 most invasive surgeries. FFS is nothing comparable.
Interesting. There are a number of recent threads elsewhere that claim FFS to be brutal and not comparable to SRS. I guess it all comes down to specific individuals...
It's so exciting isn't it?
I hope you don't get too bouncy waiting for your time.
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Looking forward to following your path to and through your surgeries. I am now waiting for the Christmas Break to pass before my referral is processed. I have heard from Veronic and she said that she will get on it when they get back on Jan 9. I guess my date will be well into Spring! All the Best! Hugs, Kelly
Thanks. Yes I am having both at the same time. It's less time under anesthesia less travel and from what I understand from others that had both at the same time it's only a problem very early on. After a few days it's not so bad. And I do a physical job so I can't afford to have 2 separate healing stints. It kinda needs to get all over and done.
But I'm so excited only 45 more days as of today (Xmas) it was the only thing I wanted for Xmas and I got it. 2017 is going to be an amazing year I can hardly wait
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When I had my BA last February , it took me 6-7 day before I felt comfortable enough to stand up from bed without the help of my mother and I was mostly using my legs. Just saying it will be hard but it is possible and at the Asclepiade there are nurses to assist you 24/7 . Good luck
and merry xmas
I see that SRS+BA is a fairly common combo, but from my own experience I would rather have those surgeries separately, specially if we are talking of a sub muscular BA.
I had my BA one year ago and it was the most crippling experience I have ever had. My arms were useless for the week I was at the hospital. Now that I have had my SRS 11 days ago, arm strenght is what is helping me get by, as my lower body / bottom can't take a lot of pressure and I use my arms to getup and position myself. Compared to the BA (and a bit FFS), SRS is being a cakewalk.
I would not dare to combine SRS with anything bigger than partial FFS, specially if alone. If you have a strong companion to help you move, I guess it can be done.
Ahhhh. 42 days [emoji51][emoji51][emoji847][emoji847]
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Omg I have only 30 days till surgery
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Bounce bounce.
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OMG OMG
2 week tmo i go too montreal and only 17 more days till surgery
im SOOOOOOOOOO scared and excited but scared and happy ahhhhh
sorry just needed to tell someone lol
Sooo excited for you, hun!!!!
I was a basket-case waiting to get there, I was soo nervous something would happen to prevent my trip!
These two weeks will fly by, I was surprised, I thought they would drag out, but it was more like being sucked into a whirlpool, lol, spinning faster and faster the closer to 'the hole' I got, lol...
It is a lovely place to go for such a life-changing event. The recovery residence was an exceptionally nice bonus to the private surgical center, too. In spite of the pain, it was a very, very joyful time for me. I cried my eyes out when I went back for revisions, my real life began there, and I am crying again right now, cuz it never gets old..
Happy, happy, joy, joy!!
Missy
Woo hoo!
I can still picture the night before my surgery, sitting on my bed, laughing it up with another gal who shared the same room.
Next morning, Dr. Brassard came into the room and said to me "you're first."
I seem to recall lying there in the operating room around 8:15am or so...10:30 I was back in my room on Facebook lol.
You'll love Dr. brassard and his team if you haven't met them yet.
And the staff at the recovery centre - top notch.
Wishing you good vibes, prayers, and happiness ahead.
Quote from: Nina_Ottawa on January 22, 2017, 06:59:46 PM
Woo hoo!
I can still picture the night before my surgery, sitting on my bed, laughing it up with another gal who shared the same room.
Next morning, Dr. Brassard came into the room and said to me "you're first."
I seem to recall lying there in the operating room around 8:15am or so...10:30 I was back in my room on Facebook lol.
You'll love Dr. brassard and his team if you haven't met them yet.
And the staff at the recovery centre - top notch.
Wishing you good vibes, prayers, and happiness ahead.
There were 3 girls that went on Monday, and three more on Tuesday. I was the last of all, on Tuesday, because they weren't sure what they would find when they cut me open, since I am xx intersex and I was born with a vagina and uterus and gawd only knew what else. Still, the surgery only took a bit less than 2 hours, and back to my room I went, sooo happy, still sooo high, with no feeling in my legs, but still, sooo excited to be 'done'...
Yeah, Dr, Brassard and Dre. Belanger are such kind, concerned, thoughtful, and talented human beings. The goodwill they both have stockpiled in the universe must be immense. What a great job to have, setting butterflies free...
I will see them again for work on my trachea and vocal cords someday. Dr. Brassard's technique allows 48hours for re-adjustment if something isn't right. I like that. I don't wanna end up too high and squeaky, lol. My voice is great now, but singing is an effort, and I can still talk as low as I used to, if I try, though the last time I did for about 30 seconds, it gave me a very sore throat, ha! Serves me right, I think, lol..
Oops, I am rambling, but I get giddy when I think of Montréal, I really do, I can't help it!!
Missy
Missy,
Lol...good times.
Dr. brassard did my trache a few years ago so it was nice when I returned for GRS, I knew who he was. Good looking guy eh?
Funny about the trache. I rememebr lying on the operating table, I was drugged, yet awake. I recall them making the incision, but I wear they cut me from ear to ear...even though the scar was like 1 inch.
While my throat was open and they were doing their thing, something they were lasering flew up in the air, and like slow motion I could see it, and it landed on my cheek. Dr. Brassard dabbed whatever it was off my cheek. I think the operation was 20 minutes.
I was home same day as I'm only 1.5 hour train ride to Montreal.
Nina,
Yes, he is indeed a handsome man, o-m-g! Yes, I was crushing on him, I imagine he get's that a LOT, ha!
Thank you for the info on the trachea work, did you get your vocal cords tightened, too?
I know I was sooo weirded out by being awake when Dre. Belanger resected my 'V' scar, even after the not-so-fun numbing shots, of which there were waaaay too many, I could still feel pressure and blood dripping, She also worked on my clitoral hood, and the shots for that were like, omfg, horrid, too...
I have read about other girls getting trachea shaves elsewhere, and they all seemed grossed out by the burning laser and scalpel on their necks...
Please tell me it was a piece of cake with Dr. Brassard!!
Sorry to derail your thread, Ms. Zoey, but rest assured, you won't feel a thing when you have your SRS, it will be a piece of cake AND a bowl of ice cream, too!
:-) Missy
Don't worry it's ok I like reading this. Lol well I hope so lol
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Exciting times! So happy for you! You will soon be talking about your recovery. My referral hit a wall! I have to go back to my doctors and therapist for more letters and information. After all this time, seven months, I thought I was close to a date, but........ Depressing!
I'm so sorry Hun. I had a similar issue with mine. As long as your dr's get on it in a timely fashion it shouldn't add too much time to it overall. Just stay strong it will happen soon :)
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Thanks mszoey! This has thrown me for a loop. I am meeting my therapist today and she is getting a letter and second referral in ASAP. It is so good for me to be able to follow the you and the other ladies, who are having and have had surgery with our Dr. Brassard!
I will be even documenting the whole thing right from leaving so you will get an idea as too what too expect
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Omg omg omg only a week left ahhhhhhhhhh
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Quote from: mszoey on February 01, 2017, 08:03:04 AM
Omg omg omg only a week left ahhhhhhhhhh
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Yesssss!!! A week from tomorrow and you will be living the first full day of your new, long-awaited life...yaaaaayyyy!!!
And that week will pass quickly! Exciting times! Oh, I did find out I was missing another referral letter! It only took over six months of review to find that out! Anyway, the currant president of W-PATH has agreed to do the assessment and letter for me!
You are going to be fine, stay shiny.
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I wonder if the same lady running the kitchen at the recovery house is there still. Loved her...she was funny. I even shared a couple recipes with her, but can't recall her name.
So excited for your day. I can feel my heart pounding with excitement for you.
You're in awesome hands.
Quote from: Nina_Ottawa on February 03, 2017, 11:44:08 AM
I wonder if the same lady running the kitchen at the recovery house is there still. Loved her...she was funny. I even shared a couple recipes with her, but can't recall her name.
So excited for your day. I can feel my heart pounding with excitement for you.
You're in awesome hands.
Flaurence :) She was awesome.
That's it...thanks. I'm getting old, I forget things 😜
Quote from: ainsley on February 03, 2017, 11:53:50 AM
Flaurence :) She was awesome.
Yeah, she was a highlight to the whole adventure, she was so sweet, and funny, and kept us all very well-fed and nourished.
I was always dieting back then, and she would chide me, saying "Eat now to heal better, Missy La Belle, diet later when you are ready for the boys!", lol...
Yeah, good times, such good, good times!!
I'm so looking forward to being there. Only 4 more days holy [emoji90].
I did a bit of a vlog yesterday it's getting so real ahhhhhhh
https://youtu.be/8EzCeNFMa_8
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You are cute as a button, Zoey!!
Say goodbye to Mr. Weenie, lol, and have a great trip to Montréal!!
Missy
Thanks Hun. You made me blush
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Ahh I'm in Montreal. I'm actually just outside the center to check the place out
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Quote from: mszoey on February 06, 2017, 03:46:23 PM
Ahh I'm in Montreal. I'm actually just outside the center to check the place out
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I got goose-bumps when I read your message, I remember the excitement sooo well! Buzz the buzzer, they will let you in, and take your info at the desk with a hearty "Bon jour"...
Hang on, sis, the ride of your life is about to begin!!!
((HUGS))
Missy
Good luck!
My heart is thumping thinking about the day I arrived. I had a great roomie...we chatted all night. we'll probably be friends for ever.
Wonderful! Oh, to be there, too!
It was Monday too when I went in...on a cold winter day, in December. Everything went really well. Slept like a baby and the next day, my dream came true...
Best of luck!
I don't actually have mine till Wednesday. I was actually visiting another girl that had hers today
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Quote from: mszoey on February 06, 2017, 08:42:26 PM
I don't actually have mine till Wednesday. I was actually visiting another girl that had hers today
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So you check in tomorrow, then, right?
No you check in day of now. I'm 2nd in the list on Wednesday and I have to be there by 7 am that day
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Quote from: mszoey on February 07, 2017, 03:31:29 AM
No you check in day of now. I'm 2nd in the list on Wednesday and I have to be there by 7 am that day
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Interesting, I had to be there the day before when I went for my surgery. I stayed at a nice bed and breakfast the day before that, all part of the price of surgery. A woman name d Chantal ran it with her hubby, very nice folks and more awesome food. I arrived at the B and B at noon on Sunday, went to the hospital on Monday late in the afternoon, and had surgery late Tuesday morning. There were enemas and shaving to be done at the B and B, and a touch up shave at the hospital, too. I was a nervous wreck, lol..
Hope all goes smoothly and easily for you, sweetie!!
Missy
I'm at the bed and breakfast right now they just send us in a cab the morning of I guess. I'm gonna shower and shave tonight
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Quote from: mszoey on February 07, 2017, 07:00:52 AM
I'm at the bed and breakfast right now they just send us in a cab the morning of I guess. I'm gonna shower and shave tonight
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Awesome! It is a very cozy place, love the roaring fireplace and home-cooked food. Enjoy!!
Missy
Quote from: MissGendered on February 07, 2017, 06:56:20 AM
Interesting, I had to be there the day before when I went for my surgery. I stayed at a nice bed and breakfast the day before that, all part of the price of surgery. A woman name d Chantal ran it with her hubby, very nice folks and more awesome food. I arrived at the B and B at noon on Sunday, went to the hospital on Monday late in the afternoon, and had surgery late Tuesday morning. There were enemas and shaving to be done at the B and B, and a touch up shave at the hospital, too. I was a nervous wreck, lol..
Hope all goes smoothly and easily for you, sweetie!!
Missy
Was the B&B you stayed at across from a park?
If it was, the rooms were nice...comfy bed! The owners made pasta one night for us...wow, what a kitchen.
Wish I knew how to put a pic here...the pic is on my iPad. Anyways, the backyard/garden was nice...had a fire going for the evening.
Quote from: Nina_Ottawa on February 07, 2017, 07:51:03 AM
Was the B&B you stayed at across from a park?
If it was, the rooms were nice...comfy bed! The owners made pasta one night for us...wow, what a kitchen.
Wish I knew how to put a pic here...the pic is on my iPad. Anyways, the backyard/garden was nice...had a fire going for the evening.
Yes, Nina, that is the place!!! The park is on the river, and the views were amazing!
I am still pretty blown away by how many perks there were with going with Dr. Brassard. Now, as I've said before, my only real choice for a vaginal reconstruction was between him and Dr. Supporn in Thailand, and well, I am sure Thailand is amazingly beautiful, but it is on the other side of the globe, and I really did prefer the more euro-looking vaginas that Brassard creates. But, yes, the attention to detail and aesthetics throughout the whole experience, and the very limited surgical time (about 1 hr 40 minutes) and the option for a spinal block instead of general anaesthesia were all great incentives, too. Montréal is a gorgeous city, even in the coldest of winters.
I am so very nostalgic now, lol. I am getting a little bit weepy, in fact, ha!
Ya it's the gite du Marigot that is the bed and breakfast. And Montreal is a great city I have been here a lot over the years. I'm excited. My bowels aren't but I sure as hell am.
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Quote from: mszoey on February 07, 2017, 09:04:45 AM
Ya it's the gite du Marigot that is the bed and breakfast. And Montreal is a great city I have been here a lot over the years. I'm excited. My bowels aren't but I sure as hell am.
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Lmao, Zoey!!
They may not be excited, but they better be well-stimulated pre-surgery, ha ha! Not the best part of the whole shebang, lol, but yeah, better squeaky clean before your operation.
Yes, that's the place, lovely, lovely accommodations, mmm...
Have you decided whether to do the spinal block or are you going under general, hun? My experience with the spinal and propofol was amazing. I was first up and out of bed, I did 50 laps around the nurses' station on day one. I also had fantastically wonderful twilight dreams while they worked on me, I knew they were there, and I was tripping on such wondrous adventures the whole time, I just felt so safe, and warm, and happy, and joyous during the procedure. The other girls were green and seasick and very groggy for days after surgery, I felt really guilty, like survivor's guilt, lol, I really did, I was very chipper and outgoing almost immediately. But, hey, that's something to talk about with Dr. Brassard when the time comes. It may not be right for you.
I will be sending positive vibes your way tomorrow, as well as today and tonight, hun.
Much love and gentle hugs.
Missy
I had general anesthesia and my recovery was fine, walked fine a day after the surgery.
I think I have to have the general anesthesia cause I'm having the BA. But I don't know I will just take it all lol
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Whoo hoo. I'm post op
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Yay!!
:icon_birthday:
I still can't believe at around 2 in the afternoon I woke up in my body the way it was ment too be. I'm in a bit of pain but nothing you can't handle. But it just seems like this really awesome and amazing dream that I keep waking up into.
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CONGRATULATIONS !!!!
Sending you positive thoughts for a smooth recovery! Hugs!
Quote from: islandgirl on February 09, 2017, 12:31:33 PM
Sending you positive thoughts for a smooth recovery! Hugs!
Thanks Hun. I actually feel great surprisingly
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Ahhhhhh I want my stent out.
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Oooof! I remember that feeling!! Hang in there! ;)
Hated the stent too. You will feel so much better when it's out! Patience...won't be long. :)
It's 2 more days. Ahhhhhhh ugh
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Ahhhh I get the lobster tail off tmo. I'm so excited
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Ah. I got to see my lady junk today. So so angry but it's mine and that is amazing
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Oh, the relief from the lobstertail removal is awesome! Once the corndog on a stick is out you will feel like a new woman!
I am very excited for the next 2 days
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Omg it was amazing getting rid of that freaking stent. I feel sooooooooooooooooo amazing
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Yes!!! I told you, girlfriend!! Life starts now for you. LOL
Then tmo the catheter and I'm free from the medical devices
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But I can't sit down now
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I sat on my tailbone for a long time. It gets better! :)
Omg the catheter is out now. Today is a glorious day
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Yay!! So happy for you, girl! I remember it so well. I will say, I did not sit at that table to eat one single time. Those chairs hurt my hoo-ha too much. I sat on the leather couch for every meal. There were three of us, two transmen and me that ate in there every meal. lol. Flaurence would cater to us that way, too.
She is so awesome. I just kneeled at the table but ya there is 1 guy eating at the couch right now.
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I was roommates with a transman in the hospital (he even showed me a picture of his meta after he got back from surgery...hilarious that he did that!), and he was my best friend through the entire recovery. We stay in touch to this day (he just texted me as I am writing this. lol) and my wife and I went and stayed with him in Quebec last fall. Amazing friendship from such a journey. Not sure why, but I never connected with any of the girls while I was at Asclepiad. I found most of them to be catty and very superficial. And, my wife came every day during visiting hours and i just hung out with her. Maybe it was me, and not them. *shrug*
They weren't so bad here. The one guy has kept to himself a lot. I made a few friends out of it but I'm the opposite of most people in the trans community I'm very social and don't consider myself a nerd so ya. Lol
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Congrats [emoji323][emoji322][emoji898][emoji324]
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Oh finally on my way home. Excited to be in my own bed tonight
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How are you, Zoey?
Let the dilations BEGIN!!
Dilate, dilate, dilate, dilate.
Hope your netflix queue is filled! lol
Happy for you, girl!
Congrats on getting through the first stage of recovery! Sorry for being out of the loop here. How long were in in the hospital/home? On my front, I am making progress with my missing letters - appointment this Thursday. This should finish the requirements requested by Veronic and hopefully allow my file to progress.