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Top Surgery Recovery Updates (a place for all members to update after surgery)

Started by Bimmer Guy, December 28, 2013, 10:42:57 AM

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teddybear_zach

Morning fellas, well I'm officially a member of the 2015 top surgery class. I had my surgery on 12/08/15 with Dr Alan Dulin in Plano, Texas. I'm over 5 weeks post op. I will post a photo when I'm off work (at work typing this). The doctor was a real cool dude and my results are amazing. being a MOC I had to worry about losing color in my nips but the color is coming back faster than the year he quoted me. I have pics on transbucket under zachp80, also.
Started T: 10/25/2014
Name Change: 02/28/2015
Hysterectomy(uterus, ovaries/tubes): 04/02/2015
Top Surgery: 12/08/2015
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FTMax

Checked out transbucket, and looking good man! Congrats! I'm glad the healing has gone well for you.
T: 12/5/2014 | Top: 4/21/2015 | Hysto: 2/6/2016 | Meta: 3/21/2017

I don't come here anymore, so if you need to get in touch send an email: maxdoeswork AT protonmail.com
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teddybear_zach

Quote from: FTMax on January 16, 2016, 12:31:11 PM
Checked out transbucket, and looking good man! Congrats! I'm glad the healing has gone well for you.

Thanks man!! I appreciate it
Started T: 10/25/2014
Name Change: 02/28/2015
Hysterectomy(uterus, ovaries/tubes): 04/02/2015
Top Surgery: 12/08/2015
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green27

I'm just getting into posting here, but I had top surgery on Jan 13th with Dr. Garramone. So I'm about 8 days post op. I got my drains taken out after only 5 days but everything looks great.


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rpm15

Hey guys! Long time reader, new to posting. Just had surgery last week, on Jan 14th, with Dr. Medalie. He was very professional and efficient. Can't say much about his bedside manner, since (no exaggeration) I spoke to him for no more than 10 minutes including pre- and post-op conversations, but I picked him because I liked his results and not for the conversation, haha. His staff was awesome and I have really no complaints about that side of the experience.

Pre-op I was 6.5 months on T and, size-wise, I was a 40DD. Generally wore 2 binders (a gcb half binder underneath an underworks full length binder) every day, so really stoked to be done with that. At this point, a week out, my chest has a weird mixture of soreness and utter numbness. The numbness feels exactly like novocaine, but across/up and down my entire chest, which is super trippy.

All in all, awesome experience. Super excited to see how things heal up over time. Will definitely continue to update! This thread was such a life-saver for me in my long research phase, so I'm glad to finally be able to contribute :).

Before: http://imgur.com/l2EKwHc

One week after: http://imgur.com/TOlhEPN

[not sure how else to insert images into a post, sorry to make you click!]
22, on T since 6/30/15, hoping for top surgery January 2016!
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mm

rpm15, you look great; I can see how you feel so much better with them gone.  Keep us informed on how you are doing, should have a nice looking chest in a few month be ready for a shirtless summer.
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rpm15

Thanks, mm! Will do on the updates and yeah, soooo excited for my first shirtless summer  8)
22, on T since 6/30/15, hoping for top surgery January 2016!
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veniamviam

Looks great rpm15! Especially at just a week out, I hope my chest looks as good as yours so soon.

Quote from: rpm15 on January 21, 2016, 01:49:12 AMThis thread was such a life-saver for me in my long research phase, so I'm glad to finally be able to contribute :).

I'm having my surgery with Medalie on the last of February, so please continue to update so you can carry on the life-saver legacy! :)
viam
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rpm15

Thank you! And dude, congrats on your upcoming surgery!! Only like a month away. Stoked for you. Will definitely continue to update between now and then, and I'll look forward to seeing you continue the awesome legacy after your surgery too :)
22, on T since 6/30/15, hoping for top surgery January 2016!
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Bimmer Guy

Quote from: green27 on January 21, 2016, 01:22:22 AM
I'm just getting into posting here, but I had top surgery on Jan 13th with Dr. Garramone. So I'm about 8 days post op. I got my drains taken out after only 5 days but everything looks great.



PERFECT!  Garramone is the BEST!

<------ Garramone clone
Top Surgery: 10/10/13 (Garramone)
Testosterone: 9/9/14
Hysto: 10/1/15
Stage 1 Meta: 3/2/16 (including UL, Vaginectomy, Scrotoplasty), (Crane, CA)
Stage 2 Meta: 11/11/16 Testicular implants, phallus and scrotum repositioning, v-nectomy revision.  Additional: Lipo on sides of chest. (Crane, TX)
Fistula Repair 12/21/17 (UPenn Hospital,unsuccessful)
Fistula Repair 6/7/18 (Nikolavsky, successful)
Revision: 1/11/19 Replacement of eroded testicle,  mons resection, cosmetic work on scrotum (Crane, TX)



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hardyboy



One month post op with Garramone; time seems to have resolved the complication I was worried about. I'm a little shy about my results, but I love my chest. I'm glad I went with Garramone.
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RaptorChops

Quote from: hardyboy on January 28, 2016, 05:54:27 PM


One month post op with Garramone; time seems to have resolved the complication I was worried about. I'm a little shy about my results, but I love my chest. I'm glad I went with Garramone.

Looks really damn good. You're going to heal up nicely.. Makes me wish I went to Garramone haha :P
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I dunno.
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hardyboy

Thank you for the encouraging words! I've been a little nervous, since I popped a stitch and feel like I've been healing pretty slowly as a result. You went to Fischer, right? I hear she does really good work!
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RaptorChops

Quote from: hardyboy on January 29, 2016, 12:48:55 AM
Thank you for the encouraging words! I've been a little nervous, since I popped a stitch and feel like I've been healing pretty slowly as a result. You went to Fischer, right? I hear she does really good work!


Yeah I went to Fischer but i'm happy with my results. I think my nipples and scars just healed weird. I also popped a few stitches and my left side was oozing in the center. So my left scar is alot thicker and deeper than my right. I've been using scar tape on it though and it's all starting to heal pretty well. I just need to make an appointment to visit with Fischer for a follow up.

The other thing about your chest is it seems like you already have a good starting point for pecs. Mine were just super flat but i'm working on it lol.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I dunno.
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hardyboy

I feel you--the scar on my right side is definitely a bit thicker/ deeper than the left. I'm glad scar tape has been working out for you! I tried using some, but I may be allergic? For now, I'm just keeping my chest moisturized and being gentle with it. I hope that my scars fade well, though I have no idea if they will, since I've never had surgery/major injury that scarred before.

Thanks RE: the pecs--I didn't focus extra hard on them when working out, but I live on a farm, so heavy lifting is par for the course. I was worried that my chest would end up concave!
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unclesean

Third day post-op here.  Had my first follow-up appointment today and got my first look at the new chest.  Very happy with how everything looks so far.

Surgeon: Robert Anooshian (through Kaiser Permanente's Gender Pathways Clinic in San Francisco).  I was told Kaiser's doctors aren't allowed to promote their work directly, but you can find examples of his work on youtube, including a very funny series of hip-hop videos one guy did documenting his surgery and recovery. 

Where: San Francisco, California, U.S.A.

What: Double incision w/ free nipple grafts

Time: 3 days post-op

Cost: covered by Kaiser Permanente insurance, $5 USD copay.  Yes, 5 bucks for surgery.  Plus about $60 for optional compression vest. 

Post-op sensation: TBD, so far nipple area is more sensitive than I thought - always hated having sensitive nipples and was looking forward to the unattached nips feeling more neutral.  Not too much pain, a little bit of itching where the drain tubes rub against my skin under the compression vest. 

Post-op satisfaction: TBD, so far very happy.

Seeking a revision: TBD, but so far everything looks good to me. 

Just posted a couple pics on transbucket - easy to find since only a couple other patients of Dr. Anooshian have posted there.  T̶h̶i̶s̶ ̶i̶s̶ ̶m̶y̶ ̶f̶i̶r̶s̶t̶ ̶p̶o̶s̶t̶ ̶o̶n̶ ̶t̶h̶i̶s̶ ̶b̶o̶a̶r̶d̶ ̶s̶o̶ ̶I̶ ̶h̶a̶v̶e̶n̶'̶t̶ ̶d̶e̶l̶v̶e̶d̶ ̶i̶n̶t̶o̶ ̶h̶o̶w̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶i̶n̶c̶l̶u̶d̶e̶ ̶p̶i̶c̶s̶ ̶w̶i̶t̶h̶ ̶p̶o̶s̶t̶s̶ ̶h̶e̶r̶e̶ ̶y̶e̶t̶.̶ UPDATE - here they are.





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Bimmer Guy

Top Surgery: 10/10/13 (Garramone)
Testosterone: 9/9/14
Hysto: 10/1/15
Stage 1 Meta: 3/2/16 (including UL, Vaginectomy, Scrotoplasty), (Crane, CA)
Stage 2 Meta: 11/11/16 Testicular implants, phallus and scrotum repositioning, v-nectomy revision.  Additional: Lipo on sides of chest. (Crane, TX)
Fistula Repair 12/21/17 (UPenn Hospital,unsuccessful)
Fistula Repair 6/7/18 (Nikolavsky, successful)
Revision: 1/11/19 Replacement of eroded testicle,  mons resection, cosmetic work on scrotum (Crane, TX)



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Bimmer Guy

Quote from: Bimmer Guy on February 04, 2016, 07:03:01 PM
You look fantastic.  Congrats!  Thanks for posting!

Hardyboy, you are looking super awesome, too!  Welcome to the Garramone club!
Top Surgery: 10/10/13 (Garramone)
Testosterone: 9/9/14
Hysto: 10/1/15
Stage 1 Meta: 3/2/16 (including UL, Vaginectomy, Scrotoplasty), (Crane, CA)
Stage 2 Meta: 11/11/16 Testicular implants, phallus and scrotum repositioning, v-nectomy revision.  Additional: Lipo on sides of chest. (Crane, TX)
Fistula Repair 12/21/17 (UPenn Hospital,unsuccessful)
Fistula Repair 6/7/18 (Nikolavsky, successful)
Revision: 1/11/19 Replacement of eroded testicle,  mons resection, cosmetic work on scrotum (Crane, TX)



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unclesean

Quote from: Bimmer Guy on February 04, 2016, 07:03:01 PM
You look fantastic.  Congrats!  Thanks for posting!

Thanks!  Nice to have a place to share these pictures. Oddly, not too many other friends were enticed by my "hey, wanna see my post-op chest pics with drain tubes hanging off and nipple sutures?" but I have been very psyched to show my new look, however unfinished.   

Day 6 post-op.  Today the drains came out and the nipple dressings were taken off.  Tomorrow, a shower is going to feel really good. 
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