Has anyone experienced major changes in body weight, fat distribution or breast development after SRS?

And while I'm at it, I'll ask if I should be worried about no clitoral hood at 4-5 months? I have to avoid pretty much any activity where I could get hit in the crotch and it's driving me nuts.

Quote from: Memento on August 30, 2018, 01:31:58 PM
> Has anyone experienced major changes in body weight, fat distribution or breast development after SRS?

Yes.  GCS/SRS is guaranteed to nearly eliminate testosterone without relying on a t-blocker.

Quote from: Memento on August 30, 2018, 01:31:58 PM
> And while I'm at it, I'll ask if I should be worried about no clitoral hood at 4-5 months? I have to avoid pretty much any activity where I could get hit in the crotch and it's driving me nuts.

Same for me until GCS-2 (labiaplasty) 6 months after GCS-1 (vaginoplasty).

Second stage is often called cosmetic but I don't agree with that term.  I found there are several functional benefits to GCS-2. 

When peeing after GCS-1 I tended to make a mess spraying in random directions.  I mentioned that to the surgeon during GCS-2 pre-op meeting and that was completely solved by fine-tuning location of urethra. 

Quote from: Kendra on August 30, 2018, 02:54:27 PMSecond stage is often called cosmetic but I don't agree with that term.  I found there are several functional benefits to GCS-2. 

When peeing after GCS-1 I tended to make a mess spraying in random directions.  I mentioned that to the surgeon during GCS-2 pre-op meeting and that was completely solved by fine-tuning location of urethra. 

I agree with you. I mean... the fact that a vital part of me is exposed makes it necessary enough. I don't need a porn star vagina, I just need a functional one. Thankfully my surgeon assured me that it's easier to deal with than the initial request for SRS. And

As far as body changes go, I haven't changed at all! I was hoping I'd be able to put on some weight or something, but I'm skinny as ever. My voice range lessened a bit, I just lost any ability to go too baritone(not that I'm complaining).

For me the answer is no additional changes after SRS (20 years ago now) ... it is a very much YMMV thing.

- Karen

I am only 8 weeks post-op, but I can honestly say that now my gender dysphoria is completely gone! It is a wonderful feeling! Saved my Life! ♥

Quote from: Karen_A on September 02, 2018, 02:37:49 PM
For me the answer is no additional changes after SRS (20 years ago now) ... it is a very much YMMV thing.

I'm sorry to hear that. I suppose I'm largely fine with being skinny. I've decided to save up for breast implants to balance things out.

Quote from: Violet on September 05, 2018, 11:58:19 AM
I am only 8 weeks post-op, but I can honestly say that now my gender dysphoria is completely gone! It is a wonderful feeling! Saved my Life! ♥

I'm happy for you! My dysphoria is also gone, now I just have to deal with the ramifications of my tunnel vision and not thinking about what I'd do once I did get it.

"I have been in the revenge business so long, now that it's over I don't know what to do with the rest of my life." - Inigo Montoya

I think my Doctor did a One Step SRS on me. I was so excited that I can't remember!  Will have to wait until the swelling goes down to see! I am also "spraying" so maybe I will need a touch-up too. Is the Labiaplasty very painful? Any details would be appreciated! ♥

Quote from: Memento on September 06, 2018, 09:21:08 AM
I'm sorry to hear that. I suppose I'm largely fine with being skinny. I've decided to save up for breast implants to balance things out.

I'm happy for you! My dysphoria is also gone, now I just have to deal with the ramifications of my tunnel vision and not thinking about what I'd do once I did get it.

"I have been in the revenge business so long, now that it's over I don't know what to do with the rest of my life." - Inigo Montoya

Quote from: Violet on September 09, 2018, 03:03:49 PM
I think my Doctor did a One Step SRS on me. I was so excited that I can't remember!  Will have to wait until the swelling goes down to see! I am also "spraying" so maybe I will need a touch-up too. Is the Labiaplasty very painful? Any details would be appreciated! ♥

'Spraying' is a really common side effect of the swelling.  It may easily disappear on it's own.

While I had a 'one step' procedure I am in th small fraction where it doesn't 'take'.  The clitoral hood and labia minora vanished, so I will need a 'stage 2' labiaplasty after all.  (The intermediate state I find myself in is rather uncomfortable.  I definitely avoid underwear when in a nightgown or similar, just to get relief from the irritation.)

Ouch! I hope they take care of you Michelle. I am only 8 weeks post-op and still a little swollen. Too early to tell. ♥

Quote from: Michelle_P on September 09, 2018, 04:31:14 PM
'Spraying' is a really common side effect of the swelling.  It may easily disappear on it's own.

While I had a 'one step' procedure I am in th small fraction where it doesn't 'take'.  The clitoral hood and labia minora vanished, so I will need a 'stage 2' labiaplasty after all.  (The intermediate state I find myself in is rather uncomfortable.  I definitely avoid underwear when in a nightgown or similar, just to get relief from the irritation.)