I am glad to hear that things went well.  I hope you recover quickly and have results that you are delighted with. 

I am sorry to hear about the farm.  My dad was quite wealthy, and left me nothing.  I have enough, so I don't have the struggles you do; but it still hurts that he would do that to me, given how upset he was when his dad did the same thing to him.  It didn't hurt me as much as he apparently wanted it to.  I hope it doesn't hurt you too badly either.  I know some pain is unavoidable. 

Quote from: Gina P on June 13, 2024, 08:58:21 AMAll settled in my room. Pain is bearable. Went for  walk down the hall with the PT lady. They want me up, sitting in a chair now and not the bed. I can go back on solid food now, yay hospital food.

Wow, congrats Gina! Now it's just about recovery! Be a good patient and do what the hospital staff tells you to do! 

Pain has been in the stomach from the holes for the robot. They also have 3 drains there catching fluids. Make that 2 as the just came in and removed one. Nerves are changing. First it felt like my junk was still there and bunched up under the bandages. Now there is an empty feeling there which is nice. Having not done any facial hair removal I was forced to shave my chin this morning.
I was able to get a good nights sleep last night and feel refreshed.

Well done dear keep up that rest.

Hi Gina

I'm sorry I'm late to the party.  So a belated congratulations are in order.

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I thought about counting down, but never did, worked up till Friday, went into hospital two days before surgery and had long hot showers to relieve the pain.  I hope and wish that you will have peace of mind and contentment like I did all those years ago.  My thoughts and prayers are with.

All the best for the future.

Love and Hugs
Sarah B
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Congrats, Gina!

Glad to hear you are doing well.

They changed the dressings. I was able to see my vagina for the first time. Wow, my vagina!! I can't believe that is me.  Only 2 days after surgery and it looks great. I was cleared to get up and walk around by myself. Nerves in the vag are starting to give off different signals nothing bad just a feeling that it not a dick anymore. No pain in that area. Still a little painful in the belly. Oh well things take time to heal. Hospital staff is so sweet and check on me all the time. No grumpy old nurses here.

Gina,

I am so happy things are going well. It will take time for your brain to adjust to the new body, but it sounds like that is moving along quickly. I am so happy for you!

I am scheduled to go home tomorrow after they take out the packing, catheter, and drains. I have been completely off the pain meds for a day now. No pain!! I walk 3 times a day around the hospital floor, around a half mile. I don't even need a pillow to sit on. I hope it continues this easy.
Hospital staff are great and everyone says hello Gina with a smile. I'm going to miss all the attention.
Hugs Gina

That is great news, Gina!

I was just wondering how you were doing. I hope things keep going smoothly as you heal.

Hugs!

   Came home yesterday. Many of the nurses were there to see me off and say good luck as I left. I cant say enough good things about RWJ in Somerville and Dr. Keith & Dr. Patell and their staff. They could not have been more kind and caring.
   Pain has not been bad. I have not needed any pain meds. The nerves are turning back on slowly, and I'm told this will continue for several months. Sometimes there will be a pain in the end of my shaft(which is not there of course). Other times it feels like my scrotom is squished, and then the lightning bolts...zaps from time to time. Not bad feelings just a little weird.
   I was able to shower last night, and wash my hair. Sure felt good. Now to just take it easy and rest. Not something I usually do.
Gina

Took me about 6 months before stuff settled down, still get the odd twinge as though the bits were still there!

  I had my follow up with the doctor yesterday. Everything is healing exceptionally well. They said, I was their star patient with the surgery having been textbook and healing going better than expected.
   They started me dilating 3x a day. I hate to say it, but it felt so good to find this new equipment functions as intended. Yes there is still a ,lot of swelling and all, but the dilation was painless and no discomfort. First dilation was at 5" deep, purple dilator, which is all they want at this point. No resistance but she wants to wait till things heal a little more till going bigger. She says the big orange one will be used a few weeks. Not to worry! "Whoa,,What?? That thing is huge!" 
   It feels so nice to wear woman's panties now, and have them fit properly. I went out and bought a nice skirt(skort) on Monday. Its fairly short so it has an underwear lining inside. I absolutely love the way if feels and not having to tuck is magical. Life is Good!
   My wife went through an adjustment phase after I got home. For some reason she was very mean and disrespectful for the first week. I had a nice talk with her and explained that if she was trying to make me feel guilty for having the surgery and succeeded, there was no way of reversing it at this point! All she was going to do was to make us both miserable. Seams to have worked and her attitude has changed and she has been a lot nicer now.
   Trying to walk around and not do to much is a bit of  challenge for me. I walk to the barn and feed the horses their grain.(no heavy lifting) I water the flowers with the garden hose. Went out in the garden and pulled some weeds. (probably not on the allowed list, but I kept it very  short). Put a few screws in (assembled) some patio furniture that the wife had bought. Kept it light and only for a very short time. Mostly I'm just sitting around reading and taking it easy. "I could get used to this!" That's all for now.
Hugs, Gina

Hi Gina,

That is wonderful news!

I am transitioning to wearing skorts as a non-op!

I signed two big checks today for my Home Improvement Guy wearing a sleeveless pink collared top and a white pleated skirt.   Figure if he wants my money in the future he better get used to it!  Tomorrow the building materials get delivered and they are on the roof Friday morning.

Marion

Quote from: Maid Marion on June 26, 2024, 03:21:29 PMHi Gina,

That is wonderful news!

I am transitioning to wearing skorts as a non-op!

I signed two big checks today for my Home Improvement Guy wearing a sleeveless pink collared top and a white pleated skirt.  Figure if he wants my money in the future he better get used to it!  Tomorrow the building materials get delivered and they are on the roof Friday morning.

Marion

If they are like most contractors, they will be there at 6:30 am.
  I was just reminiscing on when I built my house 25 years ago. Not having any scaffolding, I built a frame on my backhoe bucket and worked out of that. When doing the chimney the loader would not go high enough to reach the height I needed to go, so I piled dirt around the base and built a ramp to go higher. Then I would climb an extension ladder to get in it. I was full of 'T' and stupidity in those days. 

Hi Gina,

It was down to the 50s overnight!  He was there are 7:10AM while I was re-arranging the tools in my garage.

I just did my nails for the first time in months.  Too much gardening to keep them nice until now!
A very girly shade of pink.

Lunch will be pizza made with refrigerated pizza dough, canned pizza sauce, and lots of mozzerella cheese topped with pepperoni.  I'm learning how to make thin crust pizza.  The sauce tastes better with some finely ground red pepper.

Marion

So coming up on the 3 week post op this Wednesday on my vaginoplasty. I wanted to share my experiences so far. I'm sure it will be TMI for some.
   Day 0:   Had to arrive at the hospital at 5:30am. So nervous. "Will I have the fortitude to go through with this?" Thought I would be crying but instead a war rages in my mind.. "What the heck are you doing? There is still time to call it off! But, but, this is what I wanted my whole life! It's now or never." My BP is up, they take me into the OR. The anesthesiologist says he is going to give me something to help me calm down....."We are all finished!" What? I feel between my legs and there is bandages. I look at the clock on the wall and it's late afternoon. Felt like a few seconds had elapsed. Next thing I remembered I was in my room talking with the nurses.
    Day 1: bed rest. Area of surgery numb and bandaged. Nurse say the doc uses a numbing agent during surgery to make it less painful. Catheter is draining urine. 3 drains in my belly draining fluid. IV in my arm. Monitors on my chest and Oxygen under my nose. Inflatable thingies on my legs to prevent blood clots. Even with all this I sleep. O2 alarm goes off and nurses rush in. I explain my sleep apnea has probably stopped my breathing. Oxygen hose is removed and my CPAP mask replaces it. Nurses check on me every hour It's a blur.
   Day 2: Wires/ monitors are removed and dressing is changed. I get to see what they did and I am happy, very happy. I can't believe I have done this!!
  Day 3: PT comes in and gets me out of bed and we walk around the hall with a walker for balance. She says I am to spend more time in the recliner instead of the bed and urged to walk around with a nurse.
   Day 4-6:  I get permission to walk by myself. Nurse would administer IV pain killer and then remove bag. I put on my pink bath robe and matching slippers and walk the halls 3 times a day. Carrying my urine bag. The nurses said this is my handbag for the stay. Not pretty but its nice to move about. It's getting boring in here. I read in the recliner for a couple of hours, go for a walk Read in the chair by the window for a while then go for another walk. Finish the day with another walk. Had the nurses stop the pain meds after day 4. Found I really had no pain, guess I won the lottery in that department.
   Day 7: They bring me to the OR and sedate me for a brief time while they remove all the packing and check everything. Next girl is waiting for her surgery in the same OR and the cycle starts again. I am released to go home and rest. They instruct me to walk and take it easy.
   Day 13: Appointment with the doctor. They show me how to dilate and am instructed to do it 3 times a day. I find it very affirming and actually enjoy it. I never thought I would be able to insert a dilator or dildo as I like to call it, into my body. "Bring on the vibrator." Yes I know I'm strange! 
   The nerves are awakening and healing. They give some strange signals. The nerves are still the same but they are in different places. Many times it feels like my penis is pushed up inside my belly and gets stabbed. Other times, my scrotum is being pinched Luckily these feelings or lightning bolts only last a few seconds. There is bit of swelling in my lower abdomen which comes and goes The doctor says the fluid builds up there and has to drain up now, not to worry it should resolve itself in a few months. 
 I made an appointment with another plastic surgeon to have my nose done. I have a consult next week. I know I m not allowed to have any surgery for a couple of months but want to get on his schedule.
Gina

Thanks for sharing, Gina. I am so happy that everything went well.

It won't be much longer til your first date with B.O.B. (Battery Operated Boyfriend). 

@LoriDee  @Gina P
  The big advantage .... 
      B.O.B. has and ON/OFF switch and the batteries are quickly replaceable. 
 Danielle

Quote from: LoriDee on July 01, 2024, 01:39:27 PMThanks for sharing, Gina. I am so happy that everything went well.

It won't be much longer til your first date with B.O.B. (Battery Operated Boyfriend). 

I've been distracted with some personal issues the past 2+ weeks and now I get back on and I can't believe I missed all of this.

Congratulations Gina!

This is so exciting, I'm glad everything has gone so well.

Paulie.

P.S. it's not TMI.  Thanks for sharing.