Charlotte's scratch post

[Courtney G]

Please do Courtney. I know it would help me, I'm sure others will feel the same.

I've started a thread here: https://www.susans.org/index.php?topic=253476.0

With the help of others, I hope to create a useful document for those who are either looking at procedures or who are in the planning stages and could use some info.

[ChrissyRyan]

Perhaps if one has a giant nose it may be problematic, but women have noses of various sizes, as do men.

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

I had all dressings removed today so it's nice to have most of my face and head exposed. They put a cover back on my nose though. I think noses are fragile for long time so they're being cautious. That will come off Wednesday my last day here.

Unfortunately I have to use this greasy antibiotic gel on my wounds. I get my hair nicely clean and it just gets greasy with this in a few hours. Can't wait until I can wash and condition it and it stays that way!

My forehead and temples are still very tender to touch and some warm swelling still. Hurts to touch but generally pain free if left alone.

I think it'll be a few weeks yet before I can be my full feminine self with my hair as I want it. Lost a few clumps too.

On Thursday morning we fly home.

Charlotte 😻

[Stottie Girl]

I had all dressings removed today so it's nice to have most of my face and head exposed. They put a cover back on my nose though. I think noses are fragile for long time so they're being cautious. That will come off Wednesday my last day here.

Unfortunately I have to use this greasy antibiotic gel on my wounds. I get my hair nicely clean and it just gets greasy with this in a few hours. Can't wait until I can wash and condition it and it stays that way!

My forehead and temples are still very tender to touch and some warm swelling still. Hurts to touch but generally pain free if left alone.

I think it'll be a few weeks yet before I can be my full feminine self with my hair as I want it. Lost a few clumps too.

On Thursday morning we fly home.

Charlotte 😻

Another milestone passed Charlotte. They do seem to be taking good care of you.

[Lori Dee ✅]

Have a safe trip home. Then you will be able to relax and heal up.

The worst is almost over!

[ChrissyRyan]

Seems like recovery is going well Charlotte!

Great news!



Chrissy

[Courtney G]

I'm so happy for you, sis!

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

I seem to be losing breast size as I can't fill  my B cup bra anymore. I don't know how much of the size is related to fat. I'm already eating 5 packs of biscuits a week along with donuts and deserts with my main meals yet I can't get above 83kg anymore. I used to be 95kg in boymode and it all went with HRT.

I need to work out how to gain fat! If indeed that would help.

Charlotte 😻

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

Well overnight my head seems it's switched it's healing phase. The tenderness has reduced by a huge amount and far less liquid. Some swelling keeps coming back overnight around my eyes, but progress at day 8 seems to be as expected.

I'm hopeful tomorrow will be a successful completion and just long term recovery for a few months to go.

It won't  be long until I'm making preps for GRS in February next year. After this my ops are complete, unless my breasts fail to materialise in which case I'll come back here for implants.

Charlotte 😻

[ChrissyRyan]

Charlotte,


Be patient with the breast development.  I went from not needing a bra (except for my wanting to need one) to a firm chestnut nodule right behind each of my nipples to a little bit of fat surrounding that.  Over time, in spurts, nice rounded breasts.  Even their size did not match occasionally! 

Now they remain roundish, firm, B sized, and so nice to have.  If you want bigger, and sometimes I wish mine were, then continue to be patient but there may be a point in time when you think they just will not grow more.  Give it time.

What amazes me is when I hear that some moms give as a present to their daughters a boob job while their girls are still in high school.  I hope the stories are fake. 

I want two inches off my bellybutton area and/or two inches added to my hip area for sure more than full C cups.  We shall see if my body ever responds, but I know my bone structure will not change, and I doubt these lower dimensions will.  Unless I get overweight all over my body.

I am continuing to wonder if I will ever have the lower surgery and may discuss that in my blog.

I hope your recovery is as comfortable as possible.  Also that you can pay off the credit before piling on more for other procedures.  Debt is usually not a good thing but at times it can make sense to use.

Hugs,

Chrissy

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

Charlotte,


Be patient with the breast development.  I went from not needing a bra (except for my wanting to need one) to a firm chestnut nodule right behind each of my nipples to a little bit of fat surrounding that.  Over time, in spurts, nice rounded breasts.  Even their size did not match occasionally! 

Now they remain roundish, firm, B sized, and so nice to have.  If you want bigger, and sometimes I wish mine were, then continue to be patient but there may be a point in time when you think they just will not grow more.  Give it time.

What amazes me is when I hear that some moms give as a present to their daughters a boob job while their girls are still in high school.  I hope the stories are fake. 

I want two inches off my bellybutton area and/or two inches added to my hip area for sure more than full C cups.  We shall see if my body ever responds, but I know my bone structure will not change, and I doubt these lower dimensions will.  Unless I get overweight all over my body.

I am continuing to wonder if I will ever have the lower surgery and may discuss that in my blog.

I hope your recovery is as comfortable as possible.  Also that you can pay off the credit before piling on more for other procedures.  Debt is usually not a good thing but at times it can make sense to use.

Hugs,

Chrissy

Thanks Chrissy. Wearing a bra is one of the first things that made me feel so good as a women, so I did even when I had only AA cups. Something about putting it on each day is so special. I already had a lot of lingerie, swim suits and such I tried in boy mode. Being able to fill the cups somewhat felt so great when the time came!

I think the depth remains but roundness fluctuates just like you describe. Sometimes really round and others quite pointy. For now I fill the gap with those triangle foam fillers. They work ok.

With regards lower fat, I've heard that fat cells can take 5 to 8 years to to relocate. Considering that getting that lower hip shape can be the very last part of your feminine body to form. I'm not sure how long you've been on HRT, but hopefully may still expect a chance at getting what you desire? It would be lovely if you did to avoid surgery too.

Recovery is good thank you for asking. I feel really tired though. I think behind the scenes my body is using a lot of energy now!

Charlotte 😻

[Dances With Trees]

Safe travels, Charlotte!
You're almost home.