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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Gender Correction Surgery => Topic started by: lovely2008 on May 07, 2008, 11:40:59 PM

Title: post-op sanitary care
Post by: lovely2008 on May 07, 2008, 11:40:59 PM

I am expecting to have SRS with Dr Suporn early next year. I wonder how much after-op care (and time) I will have to put in during AND after the healing stage.


My friend told me she had been told by a post-op that sanitary pads need to be worn 24* 7 coz things keep oozing out!  I wonder if it's just a matter of the procedure invovled in the surgery or it's like that no matter which doctor you go.
Title: Re: post-op sanitary care
Post by: Beyond on May 08, 2008, 08:04:18 AM
Dr Suporn uses his own special technique which requires a longer recovery period than other techniques.  He gives you incredible depth, sensation and aesthetics, but it comes at a cost.  His dilation requirements are also longer than most surgeons.  I'll let a supornista fill you in on that.

Generally after surgery pads are necessary "24/7" for two weeks approximately because of spotting and/or drainage.  After that it's really up to you how much you want to use them.  I continued to use them for a couple months simply because I didn't want lube to make a mess of my underwear.  You know that darn Law of Gravity. >:D  Now at 7 months post-op I only use a pad for a few hours after my dilation (read not 24/7).

Hope this helps.
Title: Re: post-op sanitary care
Post by: Anonymouse on May 08, 2008, 01:03:17 PM
I had SRS with Dr Suporn last year.

I stopped in Thailand for a month after surgery which is recomended and is a really good idea. I wore pads during the daytime for the first two months post op but at night I just put a bed pad or towel on the bed to protect it. I've not needed to use anything since then although I know some people have needed to use them for up to nine months.

Don't get too freaked out about the dilation routine. A few years ago it was quite extreme but now it is comparable with most other surgeons.

You can get lots more advice and info via the Dr_s_club on yahoogroups. You might feel like you've joined a wierd Suporn worship cult (I did) but its definately worth joining if you are seriously considering Surgery with Suporn.

Hope this helps

Ann
Title: Re: post-op sanitary care
Post by: lisagurl on May 08, 2008, 04:29:32 PM
I went with Suporn and used them only for 3 months. At home it is better to let the air get to it. Leakage is not so bad you can use a towel on furniture for the occasional spots. I did bath after dilation that keeps the mess down.
Title: Re: post-op sanitary care
Post by: lovely2008 on May 10, 2008, 08:48:04 AM
Quote from: Anonymouse on May 08, 2008, 01:03:17 PM
I had SRS with Dr Suporn last year.

I stopped in Thailand for a month after surgery which is recomended and is a really good idea. I wore pads during the daytime for the first two months post op but at night I just put a bed pad or towel on the bed to protect it. I've not needed to use anything since then although I know some people have needed to use them for up to nine months.

Don't get too freaked out about the dilation routine. A few years ago it was quite extreme but now it is comparable with most other surgeons.

You can get lots more advice and info via the Dr_s_club on yahoogroups. You might feel like you've joined a wierd Suporn worship cult (I did) but its definately worth joining if you are seriously considering Surgery with Suporn.

Hope this helps

Ann

thank you anonymouse

i tried searching  Dr_s_club in yahoogroups, but didn;t find it. can you confirm if the name's "Dr_s_club"??
Title: Re: post-op sanitary care
Post by: Anonymouse on May 10, 2008, 01:52:39 PM
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dr_s_club/