Quote from: JLT1 on February 03, 2014, 07:59:48 PM
What would the normal recovery time be for someone who gets extensive FFS?  How fast can I get out in the sun???  I'll have the DR opinion next week but they sometimes get a little caried away.

Hugs,

Jen

Jen,

The recovery is a long process and I guess it will depend on the extend of the trauma applied, the way your body reacts to the surgical trauma, how aggressive the surgery will be.... I understood that you will be having your FFS with Dr Z. If that is the case expect a long recovery. It is not scary but don't expect to see a beautiful woman one week after the surgery. It takes time for everything to heal and start looking normal and be ready to it all. If somebody asked me one week after the FFS I would have said that it was a mistake, from this perspective it was the best thing i have ever done for myself. Good luck sister and have a very successful surgery. 

Quote from: Jennygirl on January 30, 2014, 06:07:27 AM



Getting lots of eye batting from people at work (I just started a short gig on Monday) and I don't think anyone suspects at all that I am trans.

Cover Girl material. 

She certainly is, but we need to stop this, the poor child's head will get so big she won't be able to get out of that SUV. 

Well it has been a month and a half (6 weeks), and I'm truly starting to feel way way better than before.

I was definitely nervous about a few things for a while- namely that the reduction was not enough and that my eyebrows were too high. I am still getting used to the different looking me in pictures, but I seem to like the way things are going a lot more with every passing week... and especially after recent events.

Even though I passed most all of the time before FFS, without a doubt I pass with much less effort than before. Makeup wise, I have toned down a LOT. In fact, in more and more situations I tend to feel better withOUT the stuff.. That still boggles my mind a bit.

This past weekend I had some really great experiences that completely pulled me past that small post-op anxiety bit. I saw some people that I hadn't hung out with during transition yet, and not only did they not recognize me... when they did recognize me, I couldn't even seem to get a word in past the shower of loving words and shock in their voices. It was extremely reassuring to hear. And I realized that quite a few friends who hadn't been following my surgery stuff closely forgot I had even had the op! So that to me is quite wonderful to hear

On top of that I have had an enormous amount of male attention at work and among friends (even some that knew me pre-transition). Times, they are a-changing... and I love it!

Here are a few pics from just now. I just got back from going out with a few roommates + friends for Korean BBQ which was also followed by Boba. I got a PM asking for an update and figured I would go ahead and do it here!





I am extremely impressed with his work. I haven't been wearing any sort of makeup cover on the incision, and I frequently even wear my hair back. I use 70 SPF every 2 hours to keep the sun off of it. So far the incision looks amazing! Hair has grown through nearly the entire thing. I've had a few pimples, but I've been pimple free for about a week and a half.

I hope you like the update. Let me know what you think

You are gorgeous , i am so impressed and  happy for you that i can't even be jealous 

Thank you Claudia That is very very sweet of you to say. I really appreciate it.

Like I said, I'm still getting used to how I look in photos. It seems more subtle to me in person, and obviously something that will just take time to completely get used to!

Quote from: Jennygirl on February 22, 2014, 04:33:47 AM

On top of that I have had an enormous amount of male attention at work and among friends (even some that knew me pre-transition). Times, they are a-changing... and I love it!   
Uh - yeah, why am I not surprised doll face?





I hope you like the update. Let me know what you think

You know what I think Jenny and it just gets better and better every time I see your pretty face. kudos for being such a marvelous success with your terrific looks and wonderful personality. Your life in the days and years ahead will surely be blessed!

Jenny,

Beautiful....  You are incredible.

Hugs,

Jen

Even moar NV.
Grrr.

Congrats Jenny!

You look amazing.

This thread has also been great.  I'm nowhere near being ready for FFS, but that hasn't stopped me from doing the research, Dr. Mayer being one of the surgeons I've been looking into.  And this post answered so many of my questions as pretty much confirmed I want him doing my FFS when I'm ready.

Quote from: Shantel on February 22, 2014, 09:32:05 AM
You know what I think Jenny and it just gets better and better every time I see your pretty face. kudos for being such a marvelous success with your terrific looks and wonderful personality. Your life in the days and years ahead will surely be blessed!

I think that your eyebrows are in perfect position and that you look 100% woman. Very natural result. What do you think though?

Quote from: Shantel on February 22, 2014, 09:32:05 AM
You know what I think Jenny and it just gets better and better every time I see your pretty face. kudos for being such a marvelous success with your terrific looks and wonderful personality. Your life in the days and years ahead will surely be blessed!

Thanks Shantel! I am definitely better than ever with how this surgery has improved my quality of life. I feel that I have always enjoyed life... but now there is just even less to worry about. Kind of like a weight has been lifted in a lot of respects!

Quote from: JLT1 on February 24, 2014, 09:03:54 AM
Jenny,

Beautiful....  You are incredible.

Hugs,

Jen

Thank you Jen! I'm sorry I haven't had time to do more VFFS yet. Between events with friends and working to save for SRS I have been an extremely busy girl I'm glad you like my results too! You must be getting excited for your FFS!!

Quote from: ColleenCallie on February 24, 2014, 02:31:07 PM
Congrats Jenny!

You look amazing.

This thread has also been great.  I'm nowhere near being ready for FFS, but that hasn't stopped me from doing the research, Dr. Mayer being one of the surgeons I've been looking into.  And this post answered so many of my questions as pretty much confirmed I want him doing my FFS when I'm ready.

That's great Colleen!! I am glad I could help somehow. And I appreciate you helping me out with your feedback as well. I am definitely very impressed with Mayer, and I do highly recommend him for fine tuned adjustments.

Quote from: swan on February 24, 2014, 09:53:12 PM
I think that your eyebrows are in perfect position and that you look 100% woman. Very natural result. What do you think though?

I love it. Honestly, I don't know how I could be happier I have relaxed soooo much over the past week or two... it's kind of nuts.

I used to worry quite a lot about my makeup and overall facial presentation. Now that anxiety is a thing of the past, and with every day that feeling of worry is more distant to me. That, to me, is the sign of a successful surgery- and exactly why I got it.

Interactively, the difference I have noticed with friends and randoms alike has been truly remarkable... almost like I've been given a new lease on life. I'm stealth with 95% of my coworkers, and those I have told were flabbergasted to hear that just over a year ago I was totally still "dude"-ing it up bigtime. I'm truly no longer afraid to let the slightly masculine traits of my personality take to the wind, and so far in 2014 I am (by a long shot) doing better than ever professionally. The drive to save for SRS might also have something to do with that

Aesthetically, although I had some post-surgical anxieties to battle early on, I am now in an extremely good place in my head. What I see in the mirror as well as the reactions I regularly receive from randoms especially fuel that headspace. I can't even begin to describe the gratefulness I feel towards modern medical practice... It is just incredible what can be done for people. The difference from before this surgery to after is night and day. The changes were subtle, but I am being treated like an entirely different person. I feel attractive- usually more-so when I have no makeup on. What the heck, is this real? I sure hope so.

Congrats honey!

Jenny you are looking great in these pictures. I am very happy for you!

Hi Jenny,

I'm newly registered on the forum, but I've been reading posts for a while.  I  wanted to thank you for all of the information you've posted.  I've found it to be a huge help! 

I'm in the process of getting a few different FFS consultations, but I'm far and away most excited about the skype consultation I have scheduled with Dr. Mayer next week.  I already received an e-mail consultation from him based on photos, so I expect the skype session to go smoothly.  Call me crazy, but based on your experience I went ahead tentatively reserved a mid-April surgery date that opened up. 

I haven't done anything surgical yet, so I'll probably be hitting a few things at once.  Do you think Dr. Mayer will also do a good job on the trachea shave?  I'm not interested in his voice surgery technique (I'll probably do Yeson at some point down the road) but I want to make sure I don't risk any damage to my current voice.

Thanks!
-H

Wow, looking amazing, Jenny!

Your success with Dr. Mayer is inspiring!

Quote from: HaleyT on March 13, 2014, 11:04:56 PM
Hi Jenny,

I'm newly registered on the forum, but I've been reading posts for a while.  I  wanted to thank you for all of the information you've posted.  I've found it to be a huge help! 

I'm in the process of getting a few different FFS consultations, but I'm far and away most excited about the skype consultation I have scheduled with Dr. Mayer next week.  I already received an e-mail consultation from him based on photos, so I expect the skype session to go smoothly.  Call me crazy, but based on your experience I went ahead tentatively reserved a mid-April surgery date that opened up. 

I haven't done anything surgical yet, so I'll probably be hitting a few things at once.  Do you think Dr. Mayer will also do a good job on the trachea shave?  I'm not interested in his voice surgery technique (I'll probably do Yeson at some point down the road) but I want to make sure I don't risk any damage to my current voice.

Thanks!
-H

I saw him in person on Wednesday for a consult after seeing his work on Jenny.  I'm getting a trachea shave done and it is the least of my worries.  There is a video of him doing one on his site I believe.  Also most transgender patient photos list it being done. Something could happen you never know but I think he has done hundreds of them so I wouldn't worry about it.  It's not a bad price either if packaged in with other stuff since they you don't have to worry about paying for anesthesia and stuff again.  I'm definitely far more worried about the other stuff honestly than the trachea shave.   If you have questions though make sure you ask because there was so much information from the consult and he was really open about answering questions.  Good luck!

I think he's a great all around doctor, one of the best. He is very much a perfectionist which really contributes to that in my opinion

Trachea shave is usually no big deal. There are some people who have affected voices following it, but I doubt Dr. Mayer has had this happen at all to be honest!

I actually decided last night that I want to go back and have my nose adjusted. Since my window to have SRS in May is now out the window, I will be waiting until September. Instead I am going to do rhinoplasty with Dr. Mayer maybe even within the month!

I have a follow up appointment with him on Tuesday and I might schedule the rhino then if things go well!

Also here are a few update pics, a little over 2 months since the procedure! Loving the results!