@kaitylynn
Dear Kaity:
I really enjoyed your ONE MONTH update that you posted here on your thread a couple weeks ago.  I can identify with so much of what you were stating...   and yes, it is fun now to try in clothes and have them fit correctly... and to be seen as a woman with a woman's figure is so very affirming.

I am so glad that you are looking forward to your post-op appointment, please give us all an update as this will be your last post-op checkup.   I am also very pleased that you are happy with your size... that is certainly a most important decision to make, and of course the surgeon is always a key element in that kind of decision.

So, regarding a possible future FFS... what is it that you are considering fixing and what are your goals

Again, thank you for your recent updates... and thank you for sharing.
Hugs, and well wishes,
Danielle

So my surgeon is totally happy with how everything has turned out.  Symmetrical, well shaped and the perfect size...he was really super happy for me and rightfully satisfied with his art.

Sometimes it feels like I still have to go so far to be whole and then I feel I am mostly complete already.  It really is a matter of perspective and I have more than a few when I look in to myself.  There are a few things I have wanted to change for a long while and FFS would cover a few of those things.  Just something I want to do for myself, but as I reflect upon whether I need it or not, I find myself is a good place even now.

It is late and I am starting to get a little drowsy, so I will sign off for some rest with this...it is a wonderful thing to love ourselves!

Quote from: kaitylynn on November 07, 2018, 11:18:09 PM
So my surgeon is totally happy with how everything has turned out.  Symmetrical, well shaped and the perfect size...he was really super happy for me and rightfully satisfied with his art.

Sometimes it feels like I still have to go so far to be whole and then I feel I am mostly complete already.  It really is a matter of perspective and I have more than a few when I look in to myself.  There are a few things I have wanted to change for a long while and FFS would cover a few of those things.  Just something I want to do for myself, but as I reflect upon whether I need it or not, I find myself is a good place even now.

It is late and I am starting to get a little drowsy, so I will sign off for some rest with this...it is a wonderful thing to love ourselves!

@kaitylynn
Dear Kaity:
I am so very happy for you that all went well with your followup post-op visit with your surgeon.

My thoughts about FFS, if you need it consider doing it,
if you don't need it then enjoy life as you are now.   
Obviously a future consult with the appropriate doctors might be something you would consider to help you make the decision that is right for you. 

Based what I see in your Avatar...  I am thinking that you look absolutely beautiful and feminine... and now with your BA all done, you might be "complete" already.

Thank you for sharing and for your update.
Hugs and well wishes,
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on November 07, 2018, 11:46:42 PM
@kaitylynn
Dear Kaity:
I am so very happy for you that all went well with your followup post-op visit with your surgeon.

My thoughts about FFS, if you need it consider doing it,
if you don't need it then enjoy life as you are now.   
Obviously a future consult with the appropriate doctors might be something you would consider to help you make the decision that is right for you. 

Based what I see in your Avatar...  I am thinking that you look absolutely beautiful and feminine... and now with your BA all done, you might be "complete" already.

Thank you for sharing and for your update.
Hugs and well wishes,
Danielle

Thanks Danielle!  I appreciate your kind words, for sure...and that is where I spend a lot of my time.  I did not realize BA would have such a profound effect on my sense of self.  It feels like I really see me when I catch a glance of a reflection here and there.  Life, affirmation unsought all the time.  I suddenly see a happy path ahead of me.

I am relaxing after work, it is strange to be referred to as "hon" and "babe" by male customers.  It is just the innocent sort of habitual reference that I had never hear before.  People see me and it is still so new

Quote from: kaitylynn on November 07, 2018, 11:18:09 PM
So my surgeon is totally happy with how everything has turned out.  Symmetrical, well shaped and the perfect size...he was really super happy for me and rightfully satisfied with his art.

Sometimes it feels like I still have to go so far to be whole and then I feel I am mostly complete already.  It really is a matter of perspective and I have more than a few when I look in to myself.  There are a few things I have wanted to change for a long while and FFS would cover a few of those things.  Just something I want to do for myself, but as I reflect upon whether I need it or not, I find myself is a good place even now.

It is late and I am starting to get a little drowsy, so I will sign off for some rest with this...it is a wonderful thing to love ourselves!

Hello again Kaity

It is wonderful to see that YOU aswell as your surgeon are happy with the result.

I am so happy for you that you have reached such a point of contentment.

As you say, what this all about ultimately is the ability to love ourselves and I am so glad you are there now!

Hugs

Pamela

Hi Kaity,
   It's been a while. Glad to hear things are going so well. Happy for you.
Moni

Wow, it has been long enough that I get the warning about posting in a 30+ day past thread!

I sort of dropped off the earth, at least on line...busiest time of the year for me, rescuing Holiday meals (appliance repair tech) and there has been barely a moment to breath since I was back in the field.  In a few days I will be on a 4 day weekend, Heather and I are SO looking forward to it...then another 4 day for New Years   Need the break, starting to get tired.

This past few months has brought about new differences.  I think I have noticed it most with my female customers...lots of "sweetie" and "love" reference when they we are chatting, but now I am also getting it from male customers.  It was alarming at first, just how many men view us as "babe" and "darling", just unconscious reference to us that feels like a new normal.

Everything has healed, the scars are barely noticeable and most of my "sensation" has returned following BA.  They are perfect and I am super happy with how it all settled in!  Being exceedingly chesty has surfaced some unintended consequence, I have to think through getting behind appliances now as the difference between B and DD is a lot!  Just causes me to slow down and pay attention more to how I am doing what I do.

They finally got some sun on a bike ride Heather and I went on.  That was her gift this year, a mountain bike and we brought mine out of the rafters of the garage and made it ride-able again.  While out on the trail, it got a little warm and some I took my cover up off so that I was only wearing a jersey...a TIGHT jersey and the gazes from other riders had me feeling naked.  That part is going to take some getting used to!

Some shift with my dad, he is finally no longer dead-naming me!  He began using my real name after much resistance and we have spent a bit more time together over the past month.  He had back surgery and I even spent a night at his house caregiving.  He did not mix my name up once, though he still has troubles with pronouns...but little steps, he is 82 afterall!

So now that there is a light at the end of the tunnel and vacation blackout (from the end of October to the day after New Year) is ending so Heather and I have making a few plans to explore the country some.  We are trying to plan a trip to either Portland Oregon or Sedona...not settled yet and we have friends in both locations.

More in a bit as time allows, just thought I would surface and take a few breaths as the final holiday repair push comes to pass!

Happiest of Holidays to everyone and may the coming year be better than the last! <3

Kaity good to see that you are doing fine.  Yes, you do have to look before you start through the tight spot as DD do require more space to get through.  With a tight shirt on they do project out from your chest showing what you have there.  Glad you are enjoying them as that is why you had the surgery.

Kaity

I always enjoy reading your updates and your other posts on Susans. Glad you are well.

I wish you a Happy Christmas and likewise hope things continue to be good and to get better in 2019. Enjoy your trips also.

Hugs

Pamela

@kaitylynn
Dear Kaity:
I trust that all is OK with you and that your past year in 2018 is something that you can look back on with happiness.

This past year since I have met you on the Forums has been most enjoyable. 
I have very much enjoyed swapping comments and thoughts with you.
Obviously there are some bumps in the road that all of us experience so we continue to hang on for an exciting ride.

It was wonderful for me to meet you on the Forums this past year...
I have so much enjoyed your updates as you continue on in your journey.
Thank you for feeling free to share your life events with all of us.   

I am so very happy that I found you and your thread on the Forums this last year and I will be eagerly following your upcoming reports and updates in the New Year in 2019.

Wishing you a very HAPPY NEW YEAR   in 2019...

Hugs and as always, well wishes.

Danielle

I have been kind of riding on a cloud for the past several month...what a pleasant feeling!  Sort of got lost in life and strangely that scared me a bit.  After so many years of struggling, I wonder if this is how most people experience things.  The last 3 months have really found me suddenly living as me without focus on where I come from.

Many positive things going on.  My oldest daughter that I have not seen in a few years came out to visit Heather and I...and I met my granddaughter Izzy!!!!!    OMG, she is adorable!

My youngest graduated from a program and decided to move back to Ohio.  It is kind of crazy to think that my kids are now over halfway across the country.  It makes me sad, but I get to talk to them any time I want so just a matter of geography for visits.

Heather and I have been doing ok.  My sass has been strong and I am think it is starting to bug her.  I need to be nice!

I am healed up from my BA and everything is crazy perfect.  I have gotten used to the size increase and am happily back at work.  The only issue is I gained 20 pounds post surgery and now I have to start focusing on getting it back off!  Just need to focus really.

Hopefully everyone is well!

@kaitylynn
Dear Kaity:
Thank you so very much for coming back to your thread to treat all of your followers to your update and your transition life endeavors.   2 months is way too long for us to hear from you again... but of course you are not obligated to post anything but only post when you are comfortable doing so...

Ahhhh, "riding on a cloud" is good!!!  Finally living life as the new you without always thinking about your past is where transition hopefully leads most of us... to finally live freely and experiencing day to day life as we have desired doing....  definitely a wonderful feeling.

Finally seeing your oldest daughter again after a few years and now being able to meet your granddaughter Izzy... fun times for sure.

I hear you about family living so far away but with internet, facetime, skype and all of that it does make it quite palatable as compared to the past with expensive long distance telephone calls and snail mail.  We are truly blessed in this day and age of consumer oriented technological advancements.  My own family and old friends are thousands of miles away but I can keep in touch with them if they would answer my calls.  Of course, there is always air travel to get me back to my old  home town like the trip I took at Christmas time.

It is good to read that you are pleased with your recent BA... for sure it is nice to have your clothes fit properly now without temporary extraordinary measures.

Yes indeed, be focused and determined to get that extra 20 pounds back off... it goes on so easily and quickly and comes off so slowly with great difficulty...  keep on keeping on.

Thank you again for your long awaited update.  I will be eagerly looking for more posting from you as you feel so led to share with us.
Hugs and as always, best wishes,
Danielle

Quote from: kaitylynn on February 28, 2019, 09:14:45 PM
I have been kind of riding on a cloud for the past several month...what a pleasant feeling!  Sort of got lost in life and strangely that scared me a bit.  After so many years of struggling, I wonder if this is how most people experience things.  The last 3 months have really found me suddenly living as me without focus on where I come from.

Hello again Kaity

It is so uplifting to read your latest summary. I am so happy for you.

Also Yes I strongly suspect from so much evidence here on Susans that most of us do experience for quite some considerable time the constantly upbeat euphoric feeling of living the life we all previously longed for and how it should always have been.

Hugs

Pamela  xx