Quote from: Lori Dee on January 13, 2025, 08:04:56 PMMay the surgical team have a fantastic day.

Thank you! The surgery took a few hours longer than expected. They had to keep pausing to address concerns about her blood pressure, blood sugar, and hemoglobin dropping. The surgery results are incredibly impressive! Every day, the healing was conspicuous. She is really real! She is thoroughly pleased. No regrets. No indications that she might want any additional surgery. Just perfect!

Quote from: Sarah B on January 13, 2025, 08:18:11 PMBest Wishes Always

Thank you. We appreciate your support.

I am especially proud of her today. We were running errands, and she was clearly presenting as female. She considered waiting in the car while I quickly ran into Walmart to see if they had a cookie that she was hungering for. She considered the recent stories of cis women being treated hatefully as if they were trans. I'm proud of her because she saw her femininity more clearly than I've ever noticed her doing so before. She went into the store with more confidence than I've seen in maybe a year. Although I want her to feel safe in this world, I'm so glad that she came in with me instead of hiding in the car. Suddenly, I got the idea that I want something like a trans flag lapel pin to show my support and help more trans people to feel safer and more confident. If anyone needs help, I want them to see that an ally is available. I welcome any suggestions.

Quote from: Northern Star Girl on January 13, 2025, 10:19:08 PM....and prayers for a quick recovery.  ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you. We got it. Her recovery had a brief glitch when the Vaseline wasn't working peefectly any more for supporting healing, but switching to baby Aquaphor has been a great solution.

I miss her needing my daily care for her surgical dressing. Those were great moments when I always burst out with relief and surprise about how marvelous the results were, and how quickly she healed!

She is totally independent now as she takes care of all of her own hygiene again. She is thoroughly satisfied with the results.