Post-op day 21: Wow 3 weeks already.

Last night was ok. Although I was feeling discomfort and pain down there, after taking a sleeping pill, it knocked me right out. I had a good night's sleep. I finished my first dilation session today. I was extra careful since I just got a revision yesterday. With the medium I reached 6 inch and with large 5 and 3/4. Not bad. Prior to revision I was getting 6 1/2 with medium and 6 with large. I'll slowly work my way back to it. Right now I feel pretty good. I've decided to skip the beach trip tomorrow. Recovery is way more important to me than a day of sight seeing. I don't want to risk it. But my parents will go. I told them to take lots of pictures. Well, let's hope the rest of this day goes smoothly. I just plan on relaxing.

Til next time.......

Good choice staying in, always time for play later;)  and glad you are in the medical field.   We need more people like us in there to show we are a functioning part of society.   Maybe the drs will be more willing to help us then instead of dragging it out!  Have a good night!

Quote from: JenJen2011 on February 23, 2015, 09:19:29 PM

Post-op day 21: Wow 3 weeks already.

Congrats on 3 weeks It really has flown Where do you stop en route to home?

Hugs

Sorcha 

Quote from: SorchaC on February 23, 2015, 10:16:32 PM
Congrats on 3 weeks It really has flown Where do you stop en route to home?

Hugs

Sorcha 

In liberal Dubai, lol

I will never transit in Dubai even normally, but transiting after SRS would seriously scare me.

Perhaps none of this is news to you, but here's a few links

Tourists warned of UAE drug laws
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7234786.stm

http://diytravelexpert.com/dubai-danger-medicines-drugs-and-you/

Briton jailed for four years in Dubai after customs find cannabis weighing less than a grain of sugar under his shoe
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-512815/Briton-jailed-years-Dubai-customs-cannabis-weighing-grain-sugar-shoe.html

Dubai: warning to travellers over prescription medicine
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/7801410/Dubai-warning-to-travellers-over-prescription-medicine.html

You may be carrying a medications that are seriously illegal in Dubai, and if you even have a trace of then in your blood its the same as carrying them. 4 years in jail. You'll probably have more than a trace of illegal drugs in your blood, and even codeine is illegal. Its probably nothing compared to what you'll be getting in Thailand.

People taking essential medications have transited there thinking its ok as they won't be entering the country only to find their flights delayed and they have to enter. That would be so so bad.

There's a guy serving 4 years in Jail for 3 poppy seeds from a bread roll he ate at London Heathrow airport. And another one got 4 years for a tiny spec of cannabis on his shoe. Not sure its in these links but I read of a case where someone was thrown in jail for quite a while while they tried to work out what drugs he was carrying - not because it was illegal, but because it might be and they didn't know.

Quote from: AnonyMs on February 24, 2015, 02:12:07 AM
I will never transit in Dubai even normally, but transiting after SRS would seriously scare me.

Perhaps none of this is news to you, but here's a few links

Tourists warned of UAE drug laws
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7234786.stm

http://diytravelexpert.com/dubai-danger-medicines-drugs-and-you/

Briton jailed for four years in Dubai after customs find cannabis weighing less than a grain of sugar under his shoe
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-512815/Briton-jailed-years-Dubai-customs-cannabis-weighing-grain-sugar-shoe.html

Dubai: warning to travellers over prescription medicine
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/7801410/Dubai-warning-to-travellers-over-prescription-medicine.html

You may be carrying a medications that are seriously illegal in Dubai, and if you even have a trace of then in your blood its the same as carrying them. 4 years in jail. You'll probably have more than a trace of illegal drugs in your blood, and even codeine is illegal. Its probably nothing compared to what you'll be getting in Thailand.

People taking essential medications have transited there thinking its ok as they won't be entering the country only to find their flights delayed and they have to enter. That would be so so bad.

There's a guy serving 4 years in Jail for 3 poppy seeds from a bread roll he ate at London Heathrow airport. And another one got 4 years for a tiny spec of cannabis on his shoe. Not sure its in these links but I read of a case where someone was thrown in jail for quite a while while they tried to work out what drugs he was carrying - not because it was illegal, but because it might be and they didn't know.

Thanks. Yup, I've read all the horror stories. Trust me, I did A LOT of investigation. If all my legal documents did not have my female name and gender marker female, I wouldn't have transited through Dubai. I transited through Dubai to Thailand with no issues. I'm on a ton of meds, including xanax, and my hand bag wasn't even searched. I have letters from my doctors listing my meds and all prescriptions just in case but I was asked for nothing. So, I'm not really worried about my trip back home.

Quote from: JenJen2011 on February 24, 2015, 02:23:21 AM
I transited through Dubai to Thailand with no issues. I'm on a ton of meds, including xanax, and my hand bag wasn't even searched. I have letters from my doctors listing my meds and all prescriptions just in case but I was asked for nothing. So, I'm not really worried about my trip back home.

I guess I'm a bit (lot) more paranoid, and I always think of worst case.

The real problem is that if they want they can do whatever they want to you, and there's nothing to stop them. And they to have a history of it. You're technically breaking the law, even with the doctors letters, so you're relying on luck and kindness in a place that pretty short of it.

I think I'd contact your countries embassy before leaving and try to make sure that in the event of trouble they help as soon as possible, although I don't think there's much they can do. And make sure there someone watching out for you who can help get word out.

Thailand is very strict with drugs going in and out, but at least its something you can deal with.

Quote from: AnonyMs on February 24, 2015, 02:40:41 AM
I guess I'm a bit (lot) more paranoid, and I always think of worst case.

The real problem is that if they want they can do whatever they want to you, and there's nothing to stop them. And they to have a history of it. You're technically breaking the law, even with the doctors letters, so you're relying on luck and kindness in a place that pretty short of it.

I think I'd contact your countries embassy before leaving and try to make sure that in the event of trouble they help as soon as possible, although I don't think there's much they can do. And make sure there someone watching out for you who can help get word out.

Thailand is very strict with drugs going in and out, but at least its something you can deal with.

Trust me I was very paranoid before my flight. Reading all the horror stories online made me cringe and freaked me out. But after investigating and reading a lot of different successful experiences and taking their advice, I felt much better and look, everything worked out. I'm not breaking any law, really. The drugs I take are not forbidden. They just have a controlled system of drugs there and none of the drugs I carry are considered forbidden. I checked the Dubai website. Their formal website says you need this and this and this for certain meds but after reading many Dubai travel forums and posts from people who frequently fly through Dubai and actual people who live there, they all state as long as you have a doctors letter and prescription, you will be ok. So, there's really no need to be paranoid. It all reads worse than what it really is.

Now, there have been scary cases like you stated above. But those people were carrying forbidden drugs like you say. And the transsexuals that were also sent to jail, their documentation stated male but they were dressed as female. Dubai calls that "imitation of women" and that is against the law there. Because my documents reflect my presentation, I have no problems with that.

I've transited via Dubai 3 times over last 18 months and like Jen all my documents indicate female, I don't think you will encounter any issues while transiting inside the airport. but I'm not sure I'd try passing through immigration. The transit area is technically international territory so while it is against UAE law to enter Dubai being trans I'm fairly sure that as long as you don't invite attention you'll be left alone while waiting for an onward connection because you haven't legally entered UAE. Prescription medicines are usually covered by a doctors note and copy of the prescription as long as you only have enough to cover the length of your trip

I don't like Dubai Airport because it is over priced for drinks and food plus the air seems really stuffy and lifeless. Emirates have their own terminal so you should be fairly close to your onward flight and unless you want to do some shopping I think I'd get to your gate as soon as you can and wait there.

Hope the flight goes well and you find a way to sleep. The A380's are quite roomy so you should be reasonably comfortable

Hugs

Sorcha 

Quote from: SorchaC on February 24, 2015, 04:04:34 PM
I've transited via Dubai 3 times over last 18 months and like Jen all my documents indicate female, I don't think you will encounter any issues while transiting inside the airport. but I'm not sure I'd try passing through immigration. The transit area is technically international territory so while it is against UAE law to enter Dubai being trans I'm fairly sure that as long as you don't invite attention you'll be left alone while waiting for an onward connection because you haven't legally entered UAE. Prescription medicines are usually covered by a doctors note and copy of the prescription as long as you only have enough to cover the length of your trip

I don't like Dubai Airport because it is over priced for drinks and food plus the air seems really stuffy and lifeless. Emirates have their own terminal so you should be fairly close to your onward flight and unless you want to do some shopping I think I'd get to your gate as soon as you can and wait there.

Hope the flight goes well and you find a way to sleep. The A380's are quite roomy so you should be reasonably comfortable

Hugs

Sorcha 

Thanks. I'm not woried about the transit as I am about being comfortable on a plane for 6 hours and then 12 hours after this operation. I'll make sure to take lots of pads for frequent changing, wet wipes to freshen up, xanax to relax, and of course my donut pillow, lol. I'm hoping I'll be able to recline my seat a bit so as to not put so much pressure down there. We'll see how it goes. I'm leaving in 3 days 

Wow, time goes by fast!  No more tears or bleeding?  What about itching, I can only imagine itching from the healing!

Just be careful in dubai,

I'm just saying, get off one plane and run for the other..  you may be in international territory, but anything can happen!   Don't want to scare you

Your parents are with you fortunately.  Always be proud, but this one time, keep your head down..

Ps, did you ever make a photo time line of yourself during transition?  Nothing private;), just pics up against the same wall for the last few years?  I'd be interested if you are willing to show, or a good expo like others on youtube?  As an inspiration!   Take care;) jamie




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Quote from: JenJen2011 on February 24, 2015, 07:13:15 PM

I'm hoping I'll be able to recline my seat a bit so as to not put so much pressure down there. We'll see how it goes. I'm leaving in 3 days 

With Emirates you can pre book seats, Some people get really nasty about you reclining too far so maybe get one of your parents to book the seat directly behind you then you can recline knowing the person behind won't complain

Just thought it may help you.

Hugs

Sorcha 

Quote from: Cynobyte on February 25, 2015, 06:29:36 AM
Wow, time goes by fast!  No more tears or bleeding?  What about itching, I can only imagine itching from the healing!

Just be careful in dubai,

I'm just saying, get off one plane and run for the other..  you may be in international territory, but anything can happen!   Don't want to scare you

Your parents are with you fortunately.  Always be proud, but this one time, keep your head down..

Ps, did you ever make a photo time line of yourself during transition?  Nothing private;), just pics up against the same wall for the last few years?  I'd be interested if you are willing to show, or a good expo like others on youtube?  As an inspiration!   Take care;) jamie




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A little bleeding still which is normal. No more itching although I have something that feels like a stitch poking my clitoris from time to time and it's so sensitive that it hurts. Tomorrow is my last visit with Suporn. I'll mention it to him.

My layover in Dubai is just under 2 hours so I only have enough time to get to my next flight. It was the same way when we stopped in Dubai coming to Thailand. We basically sped walked and when we got to the gate they were already calling passengers to board the plane.

I use to have a timeline video on YouTube but I took it down years ago so nope, not anymore.

Quote from: SorchaC on February 25, 2015, 06:31:44 AM
With Emirates you can pre book seats, Some people get really nasty about you reclining too far so maybe get one of your parents to book the seat directly behind you then you can recline knowing the person behind won't complain

Just thought it may help you.

Hugs

Sorcha 

I pre-booked my seats for the return flight and choose the rows that were last of the section, meaning no more rows behind us but I may have made a mistake. If there's a bathroom or wall or something right behind us, I won't be able to recline at all I think but we shall see. And I chose the blue disabled/handicap seats for myself. Hopefully those are good seats.

Quote from: JenJen2011 on February 25, 2015, 07:53:47 AM

I pre-booked my seats for the return flight and choose the rows that were last of the section, meaning no more rows behind us but I may have made a mistake. If there's a bathroom or wall or something right behind us, I won't be able to recline at all I think but we shall see. And I chose the blue disabled/handicap seats for myself. Hopefully those are good seats.

Try this

http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Emirates_Airlines/Emirates_Airlines_Airbus_A380.php

Then you'll know 

Hugs

Sorcha 

I'm curious, but I assume it's the same, but were you provided with a letter for travelling with your dilators in your carry on baggage?

Quote from: SorchaC on February 25, 2015, 08:10:55 AM
Try this

http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Emirates_Airlines/Emirates_Airlines_Airbus_A380.php

Then you'll know 

Hugs

Sorcha 

Thanks. Looks like I chose OK seats.

Quote from: Muffinheart on February 25, 2015, 08:19:58 AM
I'm curious, but I assume it's the same, but were you provided with a letter for travelling with your dilators in your carry on baggage?

Yes, I was provided with a letter but after asking, the clinic staff told me to put the dilators in my checked in luggage. I don't quite agree with that. What if the luggage gets lost or something? I was informed by someone who travels frequently through Dubai that she always takes her dilators in her carry-on. She says she rarely gets questioned about them but the few times she has, she just showed them the letter and was on her way.

Quote from: JenJen2011 on February 25, 2015, 08:30:58 AM
Yes, I was provided with a letter but after asking, the clinic staff told me to put the dilators in my checked in luggage. I don't quite agree with that. What if the luggage gets lost or something? I was informed by someone who travels frequently through Dubai that she always takes her dilators in her carry-on. She says she rarely gets questioned about them but the few times she has, she just showed them the letter and was on her way.

Yeah, I don't agree either. I'd hate to lose them because who knows how quick you can get another set.

I laugh when I think if the people checking carry on would be discrete if they were to question you.
"Yes, it's a weapon, and I'm not afraid to use it....in the bedroom"

Quote from: Muffinheart on February 25, 2015, 08:42:29 AM
Yeah, I don't agree either. I'd hate to lose them because who knows how quick you can get another set.

I laugh when I think if the people checking carry on would be discrete if they were to question you.
"Yes, it's a weapon, and I'm not afraid to use it....in the bedroom"

The girl told me a funny story that one time she was getting a lot of questions so she loudly said, "THESE ARE SEX TOYS FOR MY VAGINA" so everyone could hear. They quickly put them away after that, lol.