Something I was wondering about for some time now.
With boy plumbing I have to spread my legs quite a bit so as not to create an obstruction, with the piping (urethra) when sitting down.

In practical terms, and it can get annoying, it is not good enough to have the waist band of tights, pantyhose, or even slack only down to the knees. It needs to go further down as so not to create this "clamping" effect, allowing thighs to spread some more open.

Wearing e.g. pantyhose this sucks as they will start to slip down the calves toward the ankles and it is a production to get all rearranged --- just for a pee!

It never was an issue STP, hardly anything got "clamped" when standing up. YMMV

I'm now asking post-ops if the shortened and rerouted urethra post SRS, will take care of this annoying little issue.

BTW, also when (semi-clamped) retains often more then just a dribble --- EVEN MORE ANNOYING if it releases into ones panties, eh.

Looking forward to your findings,
Axelle

Never having had an issue while seated pre-op, I don't know that I can answer the question...post-operatively, everything has functioned as it should from day one (ie. I never had the aiming problems that other surgeons in the 80's and 90's seemed to have a greater incidence rate of that was reported by their patients- Brassard had it right the first time). 

Also rarely wear hose, but on those extremely rare occasions where I do, I have never had the problem with them moving from mid-thigh while seated...

Hi Ann,
quite possibly self having a different "configuration" due to previous BPH, which is gone by now. It could have left some constriction?
Let's see what else will be posted.
Thanks,
Axelle

Quote from: Axélle on August 08, 2011, 09:13:09 AM
quite possibly self having a different "configuration" due to previous BPH, which is gone by now. It could have left some constriction?

That's the first thing I thought when I read your post.  If that's the case, it may likely continue to be a problem post-op.

well to be blunt about it, it comes out at a totally different place, lower down from between your labia, so even when your legs are closed while sitting it has an unobstructed path from underneath, so to speak.

Peeing post-op is a quite different experience.  It's messier for one thing, but you get used to it.

Never had a problem, legs open or legs apart all runs freely, besides being more messy as stated by Fairygirl but nothing to drastic.

I never had a problem before and I cannot remember if my legs were apart or closed, of course I was definitely sitting down around the age of 18 to 19 permanently.  I would hazard a guess as being slightly apart.  After my surgery, I know I had a problem with it being messy, probably more so from the healing than the actual repositioning of the urethra.  However, the final position that resulted in a clean flow for me was when I repositioned my body.  Slight lean forward and as a result legs were slightly apart.  Today this is my normal position and yes after reading previous threads of a similar nature I obviously tried various positions and I can happily say there was no problems.

One only has to try repositioning to get a good flow.  However, if you think the flow is not continuous for some reason post or pre op.  Then you might have to consider talking to you doctor.

If there is nothing wrong and you have a little retention then a panty liner, will take care of that problem.

Warmest regards
Sarah B

Maybe to make it yet more clear.
Right now I have to put waist bands right down to my ankles, so I can spread my thighs enough to get some unobstructed flow, when sitting down.

I'm looking forward not being in need of this any more post-op.

* ...it comes out at a totally different place, lower down from between your labia, so even when your legs are closed while sitting it has an unobstructed path from underneath, so to speak. *
That pretty much answers my question. What I was looking for to hear.

Thanks FairyGirl
Axelle

I would mention this to Dr Sanguan when you get there.  Just so he is aware of your present position when urinating

Thanks Dinky, good point, will do...

Gosh and I'm starting to get new "count down feelings"

Get a tape measure, hang it out of my pocket (waist band?) and cut of 1cm (inch) for each day... the way the drafted chaps did in my Air Force Squadron.

Axelle

I actually had similar experiences pre-op as well. Post-op, it's not as much the case....although my labia majora are still kind of big and fatty and they can get in the way (and they DID get in the way when the catheter came out, I literally had to hold them open with my hands to pee for the first few days after the catheter). but for the most part, as others have said, it isnt an issue anymore.....legs being spread is not required