58 weeks since starting HRT. Surgery went well, and I have very little discomfort at the moment. I was asleep for just over half an hour with anesthesia, and I had no bad reactions. I was even able to eat a subway sandwich right away, no nausea at all! There is occasional discomfort that feels like a slight squeezing of the now non-existent testicles, but it does not stay very long and is manageable. I will probably continue to take the painkillers prescribed to me through the weekend, then take aspirin on occasion as needed.
I have felt really good since the surgery, I have had a lot of energy and motivation. This makes resting even more difficult because I want to do stuff! I even went to work for a while yesterday. Everyone made sure that I did not work too hard and that I did not lift anything. I am glad I was able to be there and make sure everything went well and chat with everyone. I even got some paperwork done I was dreading! I started to feel really loopy a little after noon, so I went home to relax. Some friends came over that night and we played a game and watched a movie. I am so lucky to have such great friends to keep me company! I have also been ravenously hungry since the surgery. I can't seem to stop eating! The last few months I have had very little appetite and I have been nervous about my eating habits, but I wasn't losing or gaining weight so I figured it was okay. Now my appetite seems to have returned to normal and I am back to my normal eat everything in sight self. Maybe my boobs will grow more now because of this haha!
The picture above is from a photoshoot for TEEI a while back. They were doing a trans employment visibility project, and I was available to participate. I am extremely happy with how the pictures turned out, they show a very accurate depiction of how I see myself. It also allows me to reflect on how privileged I am to be able to be so open and visible, and really this all stems from the overwhelming support of my friends and family. Their support gives me the confidence to continue to express myself however I choose, and be totally open about my experiences.
Finally, I have to give a shoutout to the surgery MVP: my dad! He drove me to my appointment, stayed at the hospital with me to wait for them to call me in, and drove me back to his house to take care of me. He made me meals, made sure I took my pills at the right time, and made sure I was happy and comfortable. The shining moment, which was very awkward for me, was when I realized I forgot to get pantyliners to protect my underwear from any drainage at the incision site. With zero sense of awkwardness, he agreed to get me some. I can only imagine how difficult this must be for him to see me going through all of this, and I know he doesn't totally understand everything. But he has shown me nothing but total unconditional love and respect since the beginning. He has been my biggest ally and friend, and I don't think I could ever express in words how much I love and appreciate having him in my life. Love ya Daddy!!!
I have felt really good since the surgery, I have had a lot of energy and motivation. This makes resting even more difficult because I want to do stuff! I even went to work for a while yesterday. Everyone made sure that I did not work too hard and that I did not lift anything. I am glad I was able to be there and make sure everything went well and chat with everyone. I even got some paperwork done I was dreading! I started to feel really loopy a little after noon, so I went home to relax. Some friends came over that night and we played a game and watched a movie. I am so lucky to have such great friends to keep me company! I have also been ravenously hungry since the surgery. I can't seem to stop eating! The last few months I have had very little appetite and I have been nervous about my eating habits, but I wasn't losing or gaining weight so I figured it was okay. Now my appetite seems to have returned to normal and I am back to my normal eat everything in sight self. Maybe my boobs will grow more now because of this haha!
The picture above is from a photoshoot for TEEI a while back. They were doing a trans employment visibility project, and I was available to participate. I am extremely happy with how the pictures turned out, they show a very accurate depiction of how I see myself. It also allows me to reflect on how privileged I am to be able to be so open and visible, and really this all stems from the overwhelming support of my friends and family. Their support gives me the confidence to continue to express myself however I choose, and be totally open about my experiences.
Finally, I have to give a shoutout to the surgery MVP: my dad! He drove me to my appointment, stayed at the hospital with me to wait for them to call me in, and drove me back to his house to take care of me. He made me meals, made sure I took my pills at the right time, and made sure I was happy and comfortable. The shining moment, which was very awkward for me, was when I realized I forgot to get pantyliners to protect my underwear from any drainage at the incision site. With zero sense of awkwardness, he agreed to get me some. I can only imagine how difficult this must be for him to see me going through all of this, and I know he doesn't totally understand everything. But he has shown me nothing but total unconditional love and respect since the beginning. He has been my biggest ally and friend, and I don't think I could ever express in words how much I love and appreciate having him in my life. Love ya Daddy!!!