| Pain after hysto |
[Jan. 5th, 2010|10:25 pm] |
5 months ago i had a hysto key hole and it went well apart from a week later i got a flesh eating infection and was rushed back in with massive PV bleeding but thankfully with treatment i was ok although i was in hospital 10 days.
Now i have asked my doctor who did the op and she said that because of the bleed i have internal scaring and i may always get pain. But the pain i get some times feels like a stabbing pain and if i move wrong at times it can start it hurting for a hour or more.
Now for the question has anyone else had long term pain after hysto or am i just lucky!
And if you did have long term pain did it get batter later after months even years or do you still have the pain.
I no i could take pain meds but to be honest apart from the ones they made me take in hospital i dont like taking pain meds i feel pains the bodys warnings to not over do things. I still have the pain meds from when i had my chest op and dident take them and from the ones they sent me home with hysto.
Do you think even though its 5 months i still have a chance it will heal more and not hurt?
Don't get me wrong i can live with this pain its annoying yes but my arthritis hurts more so im used to some pain anyways. |
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| (no subject) |
[Jan. 5th, 2010|08:13 am] |
Hi, my name is Aden, I was wondering if you guys have any tips for successfully drawing up. my shots are taking me an hour, because i am having trouble drawing up.
I use 20 g needles and put air in before drawing up thanks.
EDIT:
I store the t at room temperature.
draw up Air
puncture my t
push the air into the t
draw up slowly |
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| Deciding who to have surgery with |
[Jan. 5th, 2010|12:29 pm] |
Within the next few months my doctor will be happy to refer me for top surgery. I live in the UK and I'm seeing a NHS doctor but I plan to have surgery privately. So I need to know who I want to be referred to and already be up on their proceder (my doctor isn't the most usful chap in the world so I get along better when I'm well informed and can just tell him what to do). This isn't a new thing I've been thinking about, I've been doing my research for years and still haven't even worked out how to decide. I've look at the result pictures, I've emailed the surgeons and I've read other guys' experiences and I've got my choices down to three. It's starting to stress me out because this is such an important decision in my life.
I'll be having double incision and I have £6k (just over $9500) but if need be I can find a bit more cash. In the UK, Davies is the only surgeon I'm considering, the pros are he's pretty good and going to London is a much smaller trip than going to the states. But he just isn't the best and I'm scared that if my results aren't ideal I'll regret not having gone to the states. Since I was like 14 everyone has being going on about Brownstein, I think I'd feel in good hands going to him because he's been giving good results consistently for a long time. Then there's Medalie who I'm thinking is more of an outside choice for me now, he's cheaper, his results seem to be just as good as Brownstein but he's not being producing good results for as long. But going to the US does scare me a bit, I'm used to knowing the NHS is there to look after me no matter what happens and a flight so far after surgery might not be too fun.
I know nobody can decide for me but I'd like to hear other people's opinions, hopefully it'll help clarify things for me. How did you decide? Any general tips? Anyone fly right after surgery- how was it? Anyone went from the UK to the US for surgery- what was it like? |
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| Sites are posting our pictures again |
[Jan. 3rd, 2010|12:05 pm] |
There is a thread on a site dedicated to lesbians posting pictures of people from this community. Just wanted to give you the link incase you have been posted.
All the pictures have been deleted. Also, before you click the thread please know that there are awful things that have been said. The thread contains a bunch of transphobic slurs that might be triggering to some people.
http://s1.zetaboards.com/L_Anon/topic/2397311/23/ |
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| Does this seem right to you? |
[Jan. 3rd, 2010|01:38 pm] |
I had a phone consultation with Dr. Charles Garramone in November, 2009 for a Double Incision Reduction with Free Nipple Grafts. Unfortunately, he said I will probably need one major additional surgery besides the DI. I spoke with Garramone on the telephone and he looked at photos of my chest. And because I am a big guy (just under 300 lbs) he said I will need to have two surgeries with him. I have major fat deposits under my arms on either side of my chest. He said that he does not extend the incision too far under either arm pit for aesthetic reasons. He said that what I will be left with is not exactly dog ears but fat.
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| (no subject) |
[Jan. 2nd, 2010|09:48 pm] |
Seventeen Magazine has posted an apology in their Feb 2010 issue regarding the "My boyfriend turned out to be a girl" story. My girlfriend took a picture of it so I could share it with all of you.
( Apology ) |
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| Controlling Dysphoria while waiting for surgery |
[Jan. 2nd, 2010|10:52 am] |
I've been having some rather gnarly chest dysphoria of late. I'm unable to afford surgery right now and don't feel comfortable taking out a loan for it. I already bind regularly. Any suggestions on how to deal with the dysphoria during the wait? |
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| Dosing/schedule after on T awhile |
[Jan. 1st, 2010|09:22 pm] |
Sorry if this has been asked before. I looked through the tags and didn't see anything that was really what I was looking for.
I've been on T just about two years, and am having some issues.
I've never been a big fan of needles, but have pretty much sucked it up. My current issue is that even though my fear has greatly decreased my general hatred has increased, plus my shots just seem to hurt a lot more than before. Every single time. As a result, I'm not doing them at all on a regular basis.
So, here's the real question(s): I'm wondering what dose/schedule you guys that have been on T two years or more are on. I'm supposed to be on 1/2ml 200mg weekly, and before that it was 1ml 200mg every 10 days. I want to be consistent and do what's best for my body and all of that, but I can't ignore the other factors that are going to make a weekly shot just not do-able for me.
Thanks in advance. |
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| Top Surgery in NY? |
[Dec. 31st, 2009|06:07 pm] |
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Have you had a Double Incision Mastectomy from a plastic surgeon in New York? If so, would you recommend them? I have pretty much settled into having chest surgery with Dr. Charles Garramone in Florida. But I want to explore all avenues and see if there are any doctors in NY who specialize in FTM chest surgery before I fully committ myself into traveling all the way from New York to Florida. I am willing to travel to any part of New York state, but currently I live upstate in the Albany area. So if you know of any doctors in this area that do the surgery I would greatly appreciate any information that you can provide.
Cross posted to FTM_NY. |
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| SSI number does not match... |
[Dec. 29th, 2009|11:28 pm] |
Well I am trying to by a house.. all my SSI stuff and BC are still Female.. My ID is Male. My number is not matching up with my ID. Has anyone had this problem? I know I can get my BC changed but I don't have time, I might lose the house I really want.. |
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| Top Surgeon- Clifford King? |
[Dec. 29th, 2009|05:19 pm] |
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Has anyone been to Clifford King in the Madison, WI area? If so, could you share your experience with me? I noticed his name on the FORGE pamphlet and on Susan's place, but I can't find pictures of his results. |
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| Two Questions! |
[Dec. 29th, 2009|07:05 pm] |
Hey guys.
My first question is regarding something I posted in my LJ, which is this (regarding me getting my private prescription of Nebido injected by an NHS nurse at an NHS practise, my second (so, six week) injection):
( First! )
Does anyone know if having it injected so insanely fast can be dangerous or cause any complications, or will it just take longer for the pain to go away? I'd really, really love to know this so that I can put my mind at rest.
(Also, I shall most likely be making a formal complaint against this nurse for that worrying, painful ordeal.)
My second question is a bit gross and NSFW, for guys on Testosterone.
( Second! ) |
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| Transgender Unitarian Universalists |
[Dec. 29th, 2009|01:58 pm] |
Hi, my name is Aden, and I wanted to invite you all to my new community trans unitarian universalists. It's a community that is open to allies as well, to support each other emotionally as well as share how we have maintained spirituality throughout transition.
I'm also hoping this can be a place where people can recommend places of worship as well.
You can join here: http://community.livejournal.com/transuu/ .
Best and Happy New Years,
Aden
x posted: Transgender |
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| (no subject) |
[Dec. 28th, 2009|09:48 pm] |
I'm having a lot of difficulty now with forcing myself to come out to my family. I've just started hormones so it's extra frustrating to still have them call me the wrong name, wrong pronoun, and to be unable to share a huge part of my life with them.
How were you able to work yourself up to being able to come out to your family? Any advice from people with very religious and/or conservative families would be especially appreciated.
Although I'm not religious, my family is... would it be inappropriate or out of line to include scripture along with interpretations of how this scripture relates to trans people not automatically being against the principles of Christianity? Or would it just be better to focus my energy into more secular "okay so your relative is trans here's a nice trans 101" literature?
I know there's never really a good time to come out, but this year has been especially bad for my family and as irrational as it is I feel like I'm just adding to it if I come out... even though in a few months my voice may change noticeably and I really don't want to lie to them about why my voice is different. |
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| What size needle are you using? |
[Dec. 28th, 2009|02:17 am] |
I was going through some old posts and found a bunch of guys are using 22 gauge needles or smaller. I'm using 18g 1.5" needles, and while my first injection wasn't bad, if I can get away with something smaller, that might be nice.
So, do you think the 18g is overkill? |
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| Waiting lists and other questions |
[Dec. 27th, 2009|11:12 am] |
Hey
A bit of background:
I'm Jamie, and I'm 18. I'm pretty much socially transitioned, I'm out in most walks of my life (college and friends, partially church) but not really with family (my parents know and don't accept it). This year I've attended college with a male name (a vague corruption of my birthname) and college are prepared to write a letter confirming that. I've also been with a counsellor since February, who works with gay men (not so much with trans people). Recently I was referred to Charing Cross GIC by CAMHS (who did that just before discharging me). I have since gotten a letter from CHX saying they need to apply to my PCT for funding and send me some form before they can put me on the waiting list. I have heard from other people that the waiting list is now about 8 months.
1. How long am I likely to need to wait before getting on the waiting list even? (How long does the funding procedure take?)
2. Is the waiting list really that long?
3. Will they require any (more) counselling pre-T?
4. Will they count this year as living in-role (name not legally changed, but college willing to back up that I attended as male)?
5. I plan to go to university next year and will be financially self-sufficient, no parental support. Will CHX demand that my parents agree with my going on T before they prescribe, if I am not dependent in any way on them?
6. How do I handle going to uni (especially when my first choice has accommodation where you share a shower with the neighboring room and must be with someone of the same sex) when I intend to go stealth, pre medical transition?
Thanks guys
J
xposted to the ftmuk email list |
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| Administrative: New Moderator |
[Dec. 25th, 2009|01:44 pm] |
For those of you keeping track of such things, voting for new moderator ended on Saturday, and ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) radioreed has been elected. Congratulations, Reed, and thank you also to slightlywee for being willing to do this.
The moderating team. |
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| 5 Months And Still Bleeding |
[Dec. 23rd, 2009|05:59 pm] |
Hi, I started at the end of July, and since then I've had 6 periods. (I started directly after ending my period)
I started on Gel and used it for 3 months. Then I switched to injections. 100mg/2 weeks, and then we upped it to 100mg a week. I've been on that for a month. For the gel I was on 1 packet of testim 5g per day.
I'm beyond frustrated. Have any of you been able to get a hysto covered by insurance? I'm still listed as female on mine and have blue cross blue shield.
What's the turn around on hystos, as in how quickly can you book them if they will be covered?
I can't handle another one of these.
I'm in the Boston Area.
Sorry, i didn't check the tags on this, I needed to vent.
Thanks guys. |
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| Disclosing to Hospital Staff Prior to Surgery |
[Dec. 23rd, 2009|05:50 pm] |
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I am having sinus surgery in January and am wondering whether I should talk to the admitting nurse before I go in for surgery. I pass and have my name changed but have not had any surgery yet. My doctor surgeon knows and said it shouldn't be a problem for the hospital. I would rather not have to go into anything as the gender on my records says F, but places never notice that. They told me a nurse will call me the night before surgery so I'm just wondering if I should tell her. I hate going into all that, but I don't want to deal with any excessive weirdness when I'm getting prepped. Any advice? |
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