Today is 3 months post-op and I have to say I have already noticed significant changes to body fat redistribution.

Part of it, I'm sure is because I have not been able to work out so I've just plain put on some fat in general.

But that aside, my butt looks more 'plump', my hips are slightly wider, and my thighs are definitely wider. My old size 5 jeans are not fitting and its mostly from hips/butt/thighs, not really waist at this point. I'll have to go up to a size 7 and I'm not too sad about it haha.

Can only hope for more changes like that...and hope my tummy and waist can go in now that I started back into Zumba =)

Me too! People can't stop commenting on it. Everyone says that the last vestige of "trans woman" disappeared from my body post surgery. Still can't comprehend exactly why the changes happen, but I'm certainly not complaining.

Your voice changed too? Wow. I didn't mention it in my own reply because I thought i was going crazy. Some folks have noted that my voice is a lot softer now.

Quote from: Valeriedances on June 15, 2011, 09:46:20 AM
I've experienced this too.

So many people say that it doesnt happen, but I've seen it happen to me. My body, face and even voice is noticeably different now than before SRS.  I dont think it is only psychological acceptance but also physical changes. My body is curvier than ever.

I'm one of those for whom it has happened as well, especially the butt.    But I do welcome my fuller breasts and larger nipples.  My doctor has commented on how much my face has changed as well.  It's like our bodies have finally been liberated, so they are free now to become what they should have been all along.

My BFF said the same thing about my face and voice. but...
When one of the guys asked if I were pregnant.....

11 months and I still cannot exercise properly and the belly fat is driving me nuts.
I see a surgeon for re-work on friday. God I cant wait!

And .. Size 5? Bitch. Sorry. Did I typoe that out loud?

Congrats on being three months post-op!!!! weeeeeeeeeeee!

I'm only a week behind ya ...I think I got my hopes up that it would somehow magically be the end of the tough pain and torment.... but hhmmm... we'll see xP

So far I've noticed my nipples and areolas are starting to develop finally.. They didn't do much at all before and I was a little worried but now.. boom! And only after 11 weeks. Also my boobages have recovered from being off hormones and possibly gained some? Hard to tell
I'll wait until closer to six months before I look in the mirror properly.. it's too cold here right now >__<

Debra,
  I noticed that on your other thread with the picture of the tat in it.  I got the large hips anyway and it shows now non-SRS.  Now, just to get rid of the belly fat to really bring that out!
  Joelene

Quote from: juliemac on June 15, 2011, 09:06:17 PM
And .. Size 5? Bitch. Sorry. Did I typoe that out loud?

LOL

Quote from: Joelene9 on June 16, 2011, 04:10:24 AM
Debra,
  I noticed that on your other thread with the picture of the tat in it.  I got the large hips anyway and it shows now non-SRS.  Now, just to get rid of the belly fat to really bring that out!
  Joelene

Yeah darn belly fat drives me crazy. I'm back to zumba though and soon back to yoga =)

Quote from: Muffin on June 16, 2011, 12:55:54 AM
Congrats on being three months post-op!!!! weeeeeeeeeeee!

I'm only a week behind ya ...I think I got my hopes up that it would somehow magically be the end of the tough pain and torment.... but hhmmm... we'll see xP

So far I've noticed my nipples and areolas are starting to develop finally.. They didn't do much at all before and I was a little worried but now.. boom! And only after 11 weeks. Also my boobages have recovered from being off hormones and possibly gained some? Hard to tell
I'll wait until closer to six months before I look in the mirror properly.. it's too cold here right now >__<

Thanks =) Yeah I have also noticed boob measurements going up half an inch already! =) But the last time I measured was probably months before surgery too.

I'm also about 3 months post-op and I am also seeing a lot of hip development and body fat changes on my lower body.  I've got a cute little girl bottom now AND a
nice layer of female fat  right around my lower front abdominal area.   My weight has been stable during this time and I'm on a good girl diet.

      I'm very pleased with my developing figure.  I can feel a difference when I walk now, too. 

      I'm having to buy new slacks and I'm really starting to look good in a skirt.   I'm liking all of this.

Quote from: Debra on June 16, 2011, 07:35:00 AMYeah darn belly fat drives me crazy. I'm back to zumba though and soon back to yoga =)

it drives me crazy too   I do yoga classes and I've actually gained a couple kilos, but that could just be because it's winter here.  At least we can wear nice tight yoga pants now and they fit so well

Quote from: FairyGirl on June 16, 2011, 06:57:22 PM
At least we can wear nice tight yoga pants now and they fit so well

AMEN to that!!!!!!

So last night I tried on a pair of capris that I used to wear all the time pre-surgery.

They were NOT going to get past my butt ever. I am just so amazed how much my butt/hips have changed since surgery. It's craziness!

Quote from: FairyGirl on June 16, 2011, 06:57:22 PM
I've actually gained a couple kilos, but that could just be because it's winter here.  At least we can wear nice tight yoga pants now and they fit so well

I can relate to the extra weight with the onset of winter here.  Eating the same and still gone up, come on summer.....

Body changes since SRS, oh yeah, hips wider, waist narrower and facial changes.  I could still do with more around the butt but I don't think it will be very likely if judging by my mother.

Can someone explain how SRS can make these changes?  I thought such changes were all related to hormones. 

Regarding hips, is it just fat re-distribution, or does the pelvis actually widen?

Quote from: Robertina on June 24, 2011, 04:46:02 PM
Can someone explain how SRS can make these changes?  I thought such changes were all related to hormones. 

Regarding hips, is it just fat re-distribution, or does the pelvis actually widen?

It's my understanding that even though your testosterone can be 'blocked'...it's still running around in your system. So once you get an orchiectomy or SRS, there literally is no more T in your system AT ALL and this apparently can make a big difference in fat redistribution and results in general.

Oh, hooray, there's hope yet!. Less then 1 month since surgery, so I will hope mightily that the next few months bring forth these changes. The rear screams for some additional bulk. I scream for the rest of the improvements mentioned as well.

Susan Kay

Quote from: Debra on June 24, 2011, 05:18:09 PM
It's my understanding that even though your testosterone can be 'blocked'...it's still running around in your system. So once you get an orchiectomy or SRS, there literally is no more T in your system AT ALL and this apparently can make a big difference in fat redistribution and results in general.

I concur with this assessment;  there is no part of us left that is male:  we are chemically, emotionally, psychologically, and physiologically female.  Our brains and our bodies have been liberated and that is exactly how it feels to me.  There is nothing now to prevent us from continuing to develop mentally and physically as the women we are.  We are, in a very real sense, set free at last.

Yay!

Quote from: FairyGirl on June 25, 2011, 08:09:07 PM
there is no part of us left that is male:

From what I've read of at least brain sex dimorphism our brains (mtf) after at least 3-6months of HRT are approximately 50% male and 50% female due to exposure to testosterone in our earlier lives estrogen can only do so much. As much as we'd like to think that estrogen resets everything in reality we'll always have the past and the damage it has done. unfortunately.
Sorry just irks me when I see stuff like this

Quote from: FairyGirl on June 25, 2011, 08:09:07 PM
I concur with this assessment;  there is no part of us left that is male:  we are chemically, emotionally, psychologically, and physiologically female.  Our brains and our bodies have been liberated and that is exactly how it feels to me.  There is nothing now to prevent us from continuing to develop mentally and physically as the women we are.  We are, in a very real sense, set free at last.

Yay!

I say, YIPPEEEE, bring it on baby....    and this is also how it feels to me.

Ladies, if you want to get trim and healthy, may I suggest longboarding as an excellent all body work out (well apart from your arms). hee hee.

Serious stuff though, I took a picture today and I'm amazed I managed to convince anyne that i was male. Plus I have my initial consult tomorrow, so by this time tomorrow I'll have a date. Squeeeeeeeee!