So how are things today Juilia?
Did you get my PM?
I posted this on my Facebook page after my last visit with Dr. Keelee MacPhee:
Good morning family and friends. I wanted to write this earlier but I was too emotional and exhausted.
My wife and I were in Raleigh NC for my GRS follow-up visit with Dr. Keelee MacPhee, during my weekend (Wednesday and Thursday) and as expected everything is okay.
My wife is very supportive and has been with me throughout the entire process during the surgery in the hospital, and with each office visit at the Dr.'s office. In between the office visits I have also had a couple of Skype sessions with my Dr.
As some of you know Dr. Keelee MacPhee is a very sweet lady and she takes her doctor/patient relationship to a whole new level, not seen with other doctors. She makes you feel comfortable and it almost feel like we are family... great friends to say the least. I also like to mention Sue, another sweet lady in the office. She is also very kind. They are a great team. She has patiently helped me with all my paperwork.
We arrived the day before and checked in our hotel near by the REX woman center, the hospital where Dr. Keelee MacPhee has her office. (The hospital where she performed the surgery is located in Durham) My wife and I spent a little time shopping across the street from the hotel, and then had dinner at Colden Coral, right next door of our Comfort Inn. We wanted to go downtown and take pictures but it was too windy and cold, so we decided to go to our room and watch TV and I worked a little on my laptop.
The following day after breakfast we checked out and headed over to see our friends. It is always a pleasure stepping into her office. Well after the hugs, exchanging chocolate candy and greetings we headed over to her examination room. All eyes on me, but I will skip the details. Let's just say that everything is healing and functioning well. Not to mention the happy sensations I am still learning to figure out. So after the examination she told me I don't "need" any more follow-up visits per-se, but she will leave that up to me and I can always contact her. Finally, I was cleared from all restrictions. Bathtub time again, yeah... I like showers, but soaking in a nice hot tub is something I missed the last 6 months.
On our way out my wife and I enjoyed lunch at our favorite restaurant, Vic's Italian & pizzeria, close to the REX woman center. We always have lunch here during our visits. They serve such large portions that we ended up having a delicious carryout for the next day. I did gave my doctor and her staff a gift certificate for this restaurant as a token of my happiness from the surgery and in thanks for the wonderful time we have had in the last 6 months. Dr. Keelee MacPhee is truly an amazing skilled (and artistic) surgeon.
Now off we go back home to Richmond VA. On the way my wife and I talked about the experience and she took a nap while I was driving. Then all of a sudden it got to me. I realized I have pretty much completed my transitioning and the friendly and enjoyable meetings with my doctor and her staff might have come to an end, with the exception of the occasional Facebook interactions. The past 6, 7 months including the consultation, where very intense and I was constantly occupied with my progress, meeting my doctor pretty regularly on skype and in office. I am not good at goodbyes. I cried most of the way home and even when I went to bed to catch a few hours of sleep I was still too emotional to fall asleep. Actually the next morning on my way back from work I was still emotional and shedding a few tears.
I want to thank everyone involved with and helping me with my surgery and recovery. Special thanks to Dr. Keelee MacPhee who gave me the happiest gift of life. My second change in life to be living as the woman I am inside and out.
These are only 3 of the 20 some pictures I posted.
Me and dr. Keelee MacPhee:
Me all happy before I leave the hotel to see her:
My new T-shirt I needed to wear to help me trough my emotions. (at work)
