Quote from: A on October 18, 2012, 06:28:32 PM
And you should really consider at least looking into it once with a professional, even if you don't want to. Because from what the absolutely-not-an-expert me has seen, disorders that cause impulsivity, such as bipolar disorder, also make many people less able to see the issue in themselves.

agreed

I mean I wanted to be impulsive and get the moons and the stars done in a day but I had to take a deep breath, step back, and relax.

I still think FFS is a very dangerous surgury, no matter which angle you look at it.  If your doctor fails, you may be stuck with that face.

Even as a girl you may just regret the work they did.  If it didn't come out the way you desired.

If the Dr does too good a job your gonna look forever young and out of place in time ..

I wonder what happened to the original poster and what the outcome is a year out. I can remember my first FFS and seeing a face all black and blue in bandages. In fact I was black and blue on my arms, chest, it was crazy. I remember a lot of pain killers and being told they were necessary even though I hate painkillers.

BUT, I do remember seeing my face a few weeks later and recalling the sort of "shock and awe" experience of it all. It really was pretty drastic. For me though it was drastic in a good way, because I was full time and happy. I can remember for a good couple of years afterwards i was a shiny object addict. If it could see my reflection in a surface then I wold stop to check myself out. I settled down after a while of getting used to seeing the new me in the mirror.

In fact I am trying to think of which shock and awe experience affected me the most, seeing my face after FFS or reaching down to feel my crotch after Srs knowing it was finally over. It would be a close call for me to be honest.

Quote from: Rabbit on April 09, 2012, 10:09:44 PM
I started HRT without gatekeeping... and I'll be getting my orchie soon without gatekeeping...

I'm very happy for it also. I don't have issues and am an adult who can make choices.

I think therapy should always be available for those who aren't sure or feel they need help. But, forcing everyone to stop because some people can't take responsibility for their lives is... bad.

We have a great deal of life changing choices to make as we live... should everyone who wants to have a child be forced to see a therapist as well?

I totally agree with you.

May we see a picture of you of how you recoverd, sysm? I would really like to see.

I would like to get my face as female as possible when I get FFS but I am scared I'll end up looking like someone else and not the girl version of myself

I am wondering what happened to this person.  I've been thinking about getting ffs for ten years, and recently I have thought I am more than likely going to do this in my life.   Reading this is like reading my deepest fears coming true.  I am wondering if this person is now living her life and loving it.. Or did she/he ... Die?   Where are the pictures?

Has anyone heard from them?