Hi, thanks all. The heparin seems to have cleared the left calf pain. The chest infection and left wound site infection are also now definitely responding to the antibiotics.

I'm feeling a lot better. I didn't realise quite how unwell I was yesterday

xx

Glad you're on the mend!

Keep taking your rest. 

Quote from: Rachel Richenda on December 14, 2016, 05:53:33 AM
Hi, thanks all. The heparin seems to have cleared the left calf pain. The chest infection and left wound site infection are also now definitely responding to the antibiotics.

I'm feeling a lot better. I didn't realise quite how unwell I was yesterday

xx

Good to see you are doing fine!

Does this mean you now have no new disease to worry about? like increased risk of clotting? was it an incident?

It seems like I was very vigilant about the DVT so they zapped it very early with the heparin.

The two things wiping me out at the moment on top of the surgery are a chest infection, picked up in hospital, and the left side of my face where the stitch line is a bit infected. I 'think' both are responding to treatment although I've felt pretty wiped this afternoon.

Hell, FFS is tough

Hi sweetie,

Things go wrong with surgeries. All it matters is the end result. Be careful with the wounds. Wash the wounds with soap and water several times per day. That prevents infection. Chest infection is very uncommon after FFS. It is good that the antibiotics are working. Regarding heparin it is good to know after your SRS. I have never had heparin after a surgery. Some doctors give it as prevention. Everything is good when it ends well like in your case. How is the swelling going? Are you still happy with the results?

Thanks for that Reborn and other lovely comments.

I feel so much better today. The chest has cleared and the wound infection is following suit. A high dose of Clarithromycin is doing the trick. I really did feel grotty.

I think with hindsight that the post-operative process was a bit iffy. Some of that is probably my fault.

Anyway, the actual surgery continues to mesmerise me. I think Dr Sutin has done a stunning job. I'm looking forward to the stitches coming out on Monday and then I can allow my face to settle down. It's fab what he has done though.

OMG! I just read the news...I'm so sorry you are going through that! If I was there I'd give ya a hug! Please keep us posted and know that you are in my prayers.

Thank you KarmaGirl and others above. I love the support on here. Wow. x

Okay, exactly two weeks since I came out of theatre and what do I feel?

I stood in front of the mirror this afternoon and had a big smile. I do think Dr Sutin has done a stunning job. I particularly like the fact I look feminine without makeup, at least so I think and so does my good friend.

On the downside, the post-surgery experience has been pretty tough. Apart from the 'normal' FFS mauling, I found the triple whammy really difficult: DVT, chest infection and left side site wound infection. I was pretty ill a few days ago. They're all under control now. I caught the DVT very early and they zapped it with heparin. The chest and other infection are gradually coming under control thanks to strong antibiotics.

I have some feeling returning but large swathes of my face remain numb, especially down the sides and on top. The tip of my nose is also very tender still (stunning job by Dr Sutin on my nose imho).

I do think the result is fantastic. I'm over the moon and I promise some more pictures will come when I've had the stitches out on Monday. I'll continue updating for a few weeks and then I'll do a proper review of the whole process once healing is complete, with before and after pics.

Just before my FFS I went public with my transitioning. I have a minor profile in the UK so I thought it was the right time. That means I have no issues about publishing my photos online. In fact, my agency have updated things and my wikipedia entry is now altered too

The support on here has been fantastic. It makes such a big difference. I still somehow managed to walk into this a bit blind and had little idea of the hammering I would take. I'm not sure I'd have gone ahead if I'd known. But then I look in the mirror ... and smile 

xx

I'm glad to hear how pleased you are with the results! As always I'm sure you will continue to notice changes and like it even more as it heals.

I have two more consultations this month for FFS elsewhere but PAI is still in the back of my mind!

Quote from: Rachel Richenda on December 16, 2016, 02:01:28 PM

I do think the result is fantastic. I'm over the moon and I promise some more pictures will come when I've had the stitches out on Monday. I'll continue updating for a few weeks and then I'll do a proper review of the whole process once healing is complete, with before and after pics.

xx

I'm waiting for it!  would love to see and read your results so far. 

Aww thank you and I will do. I just had nearly ten hours sleep and feel so much better. xx

So yesterday I was pretty down. The chest infection took a long time to clear. It just about now has. The DVT scare wasn't brilliant and shook me up. It also means I'm more susceptible in the future which is a bummer.

Some family friends of my partner came around and I had so little energy: after a few hours I was flagging. Then when I looked in the mirror I began to wonder if I should have had some chin work. I do think that way madness lies: I'm not going to tinker around with my face. The Pete Burns / Michael Jackson look is not a good one.

Anyway, I slept for over nine hours and feel much better today. The chest is almost totally clear. I also realise I haven't taken any pain killers overnight: I've been popping paracetamols at night because the stitches are still pretty uncomfortable for lying down and I get sinus pain.

FFS is no picnic, that's for sure.

Quote from: Rachel Richenda on December 15, 2016, 01:09:44 AM
I think with hindsight that the post-operative process was a bit iffy. Some of that is probably my fault.

Would you mind elaborating on that?

Hi Richenda, Sorry to had you had a few problems, I was a bit concerned that you left so soon after surgery and I am suprised that that Sutin agree to let you fly. Hope you fully recover soon.

Yep, I really shouldn't have boarded that plane. Plus it meant I missed catching up with you after the op

I've got away with it and I'm much better now. I'm also thrilled with the results so, fingers crossed, all's well that ends well.

I've just posted a thread specifically about tip-pasty and alar-plasty but these pics also give an overall idea of how things are going. I'm thrilled about the nose work and my forehead looks noticeably flatter.

There is no editing at all on these pics, except to blur out the background of the profile photo to focus on the nose.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/145930757@N08/shares/0F40bY

Here's the new thread specifically on the subject of noses: https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,217651.0.html

https://www.flickr.com/photos/145930757@N08/shares/0F40bY

Okay I'm switching to flikr to disable comments. There were some very silly ones which appeared!

xx

wheet whew! pretty lady! 

Profile also looks amazing! wow! what a difference... it looks like two different people. It's very successful. I'd say you pass 100% now.

OMG wow what a change. You look so different. Just looked at the pic we took togethet, you look 100 pct female

That's so lovely, thank you

And yours too, 2Cherry.

I'm thrilled with the results. It's been a tough couple of weeks but I'm over the moon with Dr Sutin's handicraft. Brilliant surgeon.

xx

I'm actually having trouble believing your the same person!