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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Gender Correction Surgery => Topic started by: Flan on April 07, 2010, 04:04:57 PM

Title: Preop checklist
Post by: Flan on April 07, 2010, 04:04:57 PM
(this is crossposted from my blog to get replies)

since surgery is a month away, might as well note what I'll be packing in case I need more junk


and me :)

any ideas of what to take or toss? (some of it is what reed wants, others what I want for aftercare)
Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: Renate on April 07, 2010, 07:55:10 PM
Things that you may need (whether you supply them locally or they do):

Reusable douche "Faultless Tiny Kit"
Distilled water
Vinegar
Sitz bath
Toilet paper
Paper towels
A travel clock (for dilations if a clock is not easily visible and for Sitz baths in the bathroom)
Cranberry juice
Prune juice
Bran flakes
(You get the idea. :) )
Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: pebbles on April 07, 2010, 07:55:27 PM
What's the hydrogen peroxide for? Considering on becoming a blonde flan lol? And just the PS3 controller? O_o

Isn't an Orchi a keyhole sometimes local only outpatient thing? You sure are well supplied it's a commendable trait. :D
Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: Flan on April 07, 2010, 08:18:49 PM
Quote from: pebbles on April 07, 2010, 07:55:27 PM
What's the hydrogen peroxide for? Considering on becoming a blonde flan lol? And just the PS3 controller? O_o

Isn't an Orchi a keyhole sometimes local only outpatient thing? You sure are well supplied it's a commendable trait. :D

peroxide is for douching (I'm going for srs, reed recommends iodine/peroxide/water)

the ps3 controller is for ps2/1 games via emulator :)

Quote from: Renate on April 07, 2010, 07:55:10 PM
Reusable douche "Faultless Tiny Kit"
Toilet paper
Paper towels
A travel clock

i should get the douche kit but reed's novel idea is to hack the catheter to double as a douche kit (using the 60ml syringe)

paper towels/tp will be bought locally
my winmo phone will be my alarm clock
Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: pebbles on April 07, 2010, 08:26:51 PM
Quote from: FlanHusky on April 07, 2010, 08:18:49 PM
peroxide is for douching (I'm going for srs, reed recommends iodine/peroxide/water)

the ps3 controller is for ps2/1 games via emulator :)
Oh really wowsa well good luck and congrats ^_^ I need to pay closer attention to your blog I thought you were just getting an Orchi. Enforced by the "Spayed" thing.

PS3 controller can be used on a the PC emulators? *Googles* Oh wow crickey isn't that something, well I don't just learn one new thing everyday I learn 2 or 3 new things from you apparently.
Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: casorce on April 07, 2010, 08:30:20 PM
Are you taking a friend?
Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: FairyGirl on April 07, 2010, 08:45:50 PM
the only thing I could think to add would be a couple good books or a Kindle, and maybe some DVD's for hands free entertainment. :) Sounds like you're ready to go!
Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: Flan on April 07, 2010, 09:05:16 PM
Quote from: casorce on April 07, 2010, 08:30:20 PM
Are you taking a friend?

My mom is coming with
Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: casorce on April 07, 2010, 09:09:33 PM
Quote from: FlanHusky on April 07, 2010, 09:05:16 PM
My mom is coming with

Good to hear!  :)
Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: Nicky on April 07, 2010, 09:21:47 PM
Um, something to play music? - and night gowns, will save you faffing about with pants and such.

Teddy bear...seriously you will thank me for that idea.

Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: Flan on April 07, 2010, 09:31:11 PM
Quote from: Nicky on April 07, 2010, 09:21:47 PM
Um, something to play music? - and night gowns, will save you faffing about with pants and such.

Teddy bear...seriously you will thank me for that idea.

music on phone and games on laptop
and plushkitty is my copilot :)

thanks for the feedback from everyone so far
Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: LordKAT on April 07, 2010, 10:33:43 PM
Well I don't know if you can pack this but I'll send it anyway.



Here is a package of hugs, luck and well wishes.

I'll sneak it in next to the toothe paste.
Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: rejennyrated on April 08, 2010, 02:26:45 AM
For an alternative douche solution you might also want to look at a providone iodine solution prep. It's sold as Betadine and/or Videne. You dilute it before use so a couple of bottles would probably see you through the initial healing, after which there are more bio natural things you can use to keep a clean and normal flora going down there.

Flan - I know you are probably going to have to follow the doctors reccomendations but for anyone else who is wondering about this I just thought it might be useful to know of the alternative.

Nice idea about the syringe and catheter too!
Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: MsFierce on April 08, 2010, 08:17:11 AM
I didn't see the 'Donut' Pillow to sit on.
Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: rejennyrated on April 08, 2010, 08:41:22 AM
Good point, about the donut, although not all of us used them. I personally found it to be far more trouble than it was worth, easier just to sit well forward on the seat.
Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: MsFierce on April 08, 2010, 08:45:53 AM
Quote from: rejennyrated on April 08, 2010, 08:41:22 AM
Good point, about the donut, although not all of us used them. I personally found it to be far more trouble than it was worth, easier just to sit well forward on the seat.

Thanks for letting me know. I was kinda worried about that being uncomfortable.
Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: Flan on April 08, 2010, 09:50:41 AM
ugh, I've neglected to note everything on the list :|
box of wet wipes and a buckwheat hull neck pillow/donut are coming with.
Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: MsFierce on April 08, 2010, 02:36:41 PM
Quote from: Valeriedances on April 07, 2010, 09:17:54 PM
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- 1 pack Massengil vaginal douche
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I always thought that this gives you a UTI? or I think I read if you do it a lot it can ???
Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: Flan on April 08, 2010, 02:56:32 PM
Quote from: MsGiselle on April 08, 2010, 02:36:41 PM

I always thought that this gives you a UTI? or I think I read if you do it a lot it can ???

overdoing douching after healing can lead to yeast infections or bacterial vaginatius (sp?) due to disruption of intravaginal flora (post op it tends to have a similar environment to pre-pubescent women due to lack of cycles or something like that).
Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: MsFierce on April 08, 2010, 02:58:54 PM
Quote from: FlanHusky on April 08, 2010, 02:56:32 PM
overdoing douching after healing can lead to yeast infections or bacterial vaginatius (sp?) due to disruption of intravaginal flora (post op it tends to have a similar environment to pre-pubescent women due to lack of cycles or something like that).

Oh okay, thanks for the info hun.
Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: Nigella on April 09, 2010, 05:03:25 PM
Quote from: Nicky on April 07, 2010, 09:21:47 PM

Teddy bear...seriously you will thank me for that idea.

I prefer to take my b->-bleeped-<-uss, but then I'm from the UK, lol.

Stardust
Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: FairyGirl on April 09, 2010, 05:20:56 PM
lol I'm totally taking my little bunny.. she's a very good dreamcatcher and has a way of making everything alright  :)
Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: LordKAT on April 09, 2010, 07:18:15 PM
Hey girls, I'll offer to let anyone use my puffalump.







There is one catch tho.....









I come with. We are uh..... yeah, attached or something.
Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: Flan on April 09, 2010, 07:41:21 PM
Quote from: LordKAT on April 09, 2010, 07:18:15 PM
I come with. We are uh..... yeah, attached or something.

:) rawr
(I might get a second plush before surgery, but I don't want to overload the bags, medical bag is about as packed as i want it to be and carry on will have laptop and stuff so i don't want to need to expand it or swap it with the medical bag because of size)
Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: FairyGirl on April 11, 2010, 12:08:19 AM
Quote from: LordKAT on April 09, 2010, 07:18:15 PMI come with. We are uh..... yeah, attached or something.

more rawr  :) a man to cuddle up with would be better...

Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: LordKAT on April 11, 2010, 12:39:04 AM
Quote from: FairyGirl on April 11, 2010, 12:08:19 AM
more rawr  :) a man to cuddle up with would be better...



And I AM volunteering. ( to be sympathetic, hugable, and even give additional services. i. e. water when thirsty, and hugs when warranted etc.)
Title: Re: Preop checklist
Post by: Sarah B on April 11, 2010, 01:02:01 AM
Hi FlanHusky

Talk about being ignorant, I also thought you was only going to only get an 'orchi' I am afraid you signature put me on the wrong track.  I apologize for reading it wrong.

Anyway, I wish you all the best for your up and coming 'spaying' process and like Sarah R, I hope you can share your journey with the rest of us.

Take care and all the best for the future.

Kindest regards
Sarah B
PS  If I have any surgery in the future, I will bring my Raggedy Anne doll along with my mum (she wished she was present when I had my surgery all those years ago)