I was pleasantly surprised when we took off the splint.


Got some more hope. And I love my nose and forehead even if its only been 7 days and everything is swollen etc.

Quote from: Carolina1983 on March 20, 2013, 08:44:38 AM
I was pleasantly surprised when we took off the splint.


Got some more hope. And I love my nose and forehead even if its only been 7 days and everything is swollen etc.

You should, and I probably understated it but you look fabulous already! Guess Arnold was right, "No pain, no gain!"

The Surgeon must have you a feminine face now with all that bone loss. Wow! I have my Mom's big nose. Wish I had a lovely nose like yours. To hear you say "love," about your facial features in 7 days turnaround attitude is Fabulous!

Jamie

I thought u were beautiful already! But then again I would ha e those ops in a heartbeat too Sooooo.....  Lol

It's great that u are sharing.  Hugssssssss!  :-)

Quote from: Jennygirl on March 20, 2013, 04:29:35 AM
Ewwwww...

NICE!

Lol.. matching earrings and necklace for halloween this year? JUST KIDDING

Nice idea!  Lol

Beautiful. I am stunned already with all the swelling even. Perhaps one day I can join your club.

You look great Carolina. Truly!

Its is hard to get on camera but yes it seems like they did it. Even now at 7 days people start to look confused , it was so funny yesterday. So  I cant wait until the swelling goes down.

Talked to the surgeon yesterday and it took them a little more than 11hrs to complete my face. As I said before I was some case. But it seems that they made it and I am very happy.


The attitude change is welcome for me I can say, I have hated how I looked since puberty kicked in.. But now I start to see the real me again and its such a good feeling

Quote from: Jamiep on March 20, 2013, 11:52:15 AM
The Surgeon must have you a feminine face now with all that bone loss. Wow! I have my Mom's big nose. Wish I had a lovely nose like yours. To hear you say "love," about your facial features in 7 days turnaround attitude is Fabulous!

Jamie

Thank you .

You do know that you look great too .


I was looking like a typical northern man before FFS, that is a very broad jaw, long chin, heavy brow etc . Without FFS I could never have made it. But you on the other hand look tip top.

Quote from: Sweet_Steffy_Bee on March 20, 2013, 11:12:26 PM
Beautiful. I am stunned already with all the swelling even. Perhaps one day I can join your club.

You look great Carolina. Truly!

Wow your nose looks great already!

You must be so happy!!

So super glad to hear the recovery is going well

Great result,get well soon

I am very happy .


The only thing that sucks is that the swelling is jumping from noticable in a bad way and not so much.


Yesterday I looked ok but today no .


I guess thats life. It will get better

I had some surgery on my nose about 5 years ago(can't recall) and I know the feeling of having the padding removed like it is coming from your brain not nice at all. It was to help me breathe more and I went home the next day largely due to me not liking hospitals and felt well enough to go home.

So far all is looking good so fingers crossed it keeps heading that way

Just saw your pics in the fabulous forum, the femme face now, no wonder you are smiling in both pics! I reviewed your early posts when you joined Susan's to get your background and journey. You mentioned since the age of 12 how you hated your male face. I understand how a month ago in your posts about not wanting to go on in life. I posted and I am pleased I sent a pm to you & shared some responses, I was scared you were going to take your life. You managed to get FFS so quickly...now I know why you needed the FFS. To see this huge attitude turn around from not wanting to live to feeling fab and child at Christmas, made me teary eyed with joy that you are now HAPPY! Be proud, & of taking your second huge step to fulfillment and your authentication.

The internet helps shrink the vast distances makes us a little closer, so an ether appreciation that you are in our lives. I hope it will stay that way for a long time. Support & respect to you.

Keep us up on whatever you feel you can share with us.
Huge HUGS
Jamie

Yes I have hated myself for so long. I could not look in mirrors or look at pics of myself without feeling disgust.


I tried to kill myself this winter, took an overdose of pills but one of my friends found me. Now I am very happy for that because otherwise I would have missed out on this chance to live.


I know that I am very lucky that I got this chance to go, the money came just in time. It was FFS or die, and I got the better option .


All of you here on Susans are very important to me, this site and its members kept my hope up.


Hugs

I have two transwomen friends that have tried several times in different ways to end their lives. Each time either they themselves got them to the hospital or a person discovered them in time. One of them has become a trans activist. We have all been significant to each other in our journeys. This rips me up inside that they want to do this, & I would miss them immensely. Fortunately they are still in my life.

Perhaps you may have been annoyed that your friend saved you, but has given you the destiny for a second chance to physically be the lady you are. Bless your friend. Honor that person for giving you the gift to exist as a Happy lady and we have you as our friend. Your good heart has said here you are sharing your FFS journey to help others. Not only are you important to yourself, you are important to others here. You are showing you have the strength & courage to overcome insecurities and survive. You lead the way. Cherish & respect life.

Love life & the people around you.
Jamie

Quote from: Carolina1983 on March 20, 2013, 08:22:11 AM
My nose and forehead 7 days postop.

Super cute!

I am now home. Everything went fine

Quote from: Carolina1983 on March 24, 2013, 05:35:19 AM
I am now home. Everything went fine

Good, one less thing to be anxious about! Looking forward to some pix from both you and Tessa when you're ready. 

Glad everything worked out and you are home safe Carolina. I hope you are handling the pain well. I must say I am jealous of your nose!! Too cute!

I wish I could have this done.. I don't foresee it being financially possible though.

Jealous but very very happy for you!

Welcome home Babe!

Your nose is way too cute. Wish I had one like that.
Big HUGS
Jamie