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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Gender Correction Surgery => Topic started by: Rachel on April 29, 2017, 08:51:47 PM

Title: Going in the ocean after GCS
Post by: Rachel on April 29, 2017, 08:51:47 PM
How long after GCS do I need to wait until I can go into the ocean?
Title: Re: Going in the ocean after GCS
Post by: jfong on April 29, 2017, 08:54:00 PM
Quote from: Rachel Lynn on April 29, 2017, 08:51:47 PM
How long after GCS do I need to wait until I can go into the ocean?
I'd say when you don't need to do sitz bath anymore (any wounds are healed down there)

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Title: Re: Going in the ocean after GCS
Post by: Rachel on April 29, 2017, 08:58:33 PM
I am 5.5 month post-op.
Title: Re: Going in the ocean after GCS
Post by: Dena on April 29, 2017, 10:24:24 PM
If you're fully healed, then there should be no problem. If your are still bleeding or dealing with granulation, you should discuss this with your doctor. The ocean is a pool of bacteria and you don't want any wounds exposed to salt water.
Title: Re: Going in the ocean after GCS
Post by: Rachel on April 30, 2017, 07:57:32 AM
I have scar tissue by the vaginal entrance. On either side is non scar tissue. Sometimes I can open a little flesh on either side of the scar tissue. I am treating it with hydrocortisone 2.5% prescription cream as per Papillion. I see them 5/15 for labialplasty. They are to review the scar tissue and either stay the coarse or prescribe estrogen cream.

I guess I should stay out of the water. I was going to rent a wave runner and do the beach but I guess I will just rent a large scooter or small bike and tour around for a while.

Title: Re: Going in the ocean after GCS
Post by: HappyMoni on April 30, 2017, 08:35:17 AM
I guess there is a reason they created the phrase, "Better safe then sorry!"  I think I would rather forestall a simple pleasure for a bit rather than have to deal with some crazy complication.
Moni