If you are in any FTM groups on Facebook, you've probably seen my post. I'm just trying to get a variety of opinions so I apologize if this is annoying.

Have any obese transmen had top surgery? Were there complications? I know we all differ, but I'm starting to develop chest dysphoria and I feel as though I'll have the strong urge to have top surgery before I'm able to lose weight. I need to lose near 200 pounds and I don't have the motivation to do so at the moment between being a full time student and working. It's much easier (though I know not healthier) to order out when I get home late than cook, but I'm changing that. I'm just curious if this will be a serious hinderance in terms of finding a surgeon and healing properly? I want to go to Dr. Medalie(Possible misspelling) in Ohio if possible as his results look wonderful. Thanks.
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Obese people have greater risks, but that doesn't automatically disqualify you from getting surgery. If you are otherwise healthy, you can still be a candidate. Many people are not at their ideal body weight when getting a surgery.
You can ask Dr. Medalie directly about your concerns. He is really good at answering questions and he replies emails.

Quote from: SWNID on October 28, 2014, 04:41:20 PM
Obese people have greater risks, but that doesn't automatically disqualify you from getting surgery. If you are otherwise healthy, you can still be a candidate. Many people are not at their ideal body weight when getting a surgery.
You can ask Dr. Medalie directly about your concerns. He is really good at answering questions and he replies emails.

Yeah, the risks thing has been repeatedly stated and i realize that. But yeah, I may email him and inquire more about the procedure and what he recommends in terms of my weight. I should probably just get the motivation to lose the weight so I don't put myself more at risk than I already am.

There is more of an issue with both dog ears and just where the back fat (for lack of a better word) makes it hard to get a smooth look. Heavier guys often end up with still having moobs. But that's also more expected. Look at different surgeons and how they do with guys who are your size.

--Jay

I'm a bigger guy who's had surgery and I'm waiting for my revision in December. The thing with having moobs is if you're a bigger guy, being completely flat will look weird. Most cis big guys have "moobs". I do agree with what others have said, that being said, my chest looks fine. I'm going for a revision to fix a few small things.