5 days post op...

[susan jackson]

... and I am very sore, full of wind (burp / guff) and constipated. Had a dose of senna last night, which doesn't seem to be to working at the moment

However... I am quite happy

[mary spence]

Congrats! Hope you have a quick recovery.

[Lana Mae]

Congrats! Full recovery, fast healing, and minimal pain! Hugs (gently) Lana Mae

[bridget thronton]

Prayers for a good recovery

[Billie R]

Hope all goes well. Congratulations and wishing you the best.

[cd300]

Congratulations and quick feeling powerful sent your way.

[kimdl93]

Wishing you a quick and complication free recovery! You have given yourself a pretty great Christmas gift!

[WandaRae2009]

Congratulations on your next step. I wish you a speedy and event free recovery.

[Glenda58]

congratulation I wish you a fast and speedy recovery. I'll be watching you I'm 10 months out before Ican think about doing it.

[Natalie5004]

It has been a minute since anyone asked, so I will. How are you?

[susan jackson]

Thank you for asking me Natalie. It's really sweet of you

To be honest, I am not feeling too good after my gender affirmation surgery. Although I am happy with the results, and glad I went through with it, I am experiencing some concerns and I am not sure if it's because I am not healing properly or whether they are natural

The concerns I have are:

- I still feel very swollen and sore. The feeling I get is similar to the 'old days; when I used to tuck. It still feels like there is something pulled up between my legs
- I am having to wear panty liners on a daily basis due to the fact that I am still getting a discharge on them. This was something I had to do immediately after surgery, but I would have thought the discharge would have stopped by now. Being crude, it's not from where I am 'not wiping properly' - after I wipe I always tend to have a quick wash with soap and water to remove any residue
- I am feeling discomfort when I am going to the bathroom. I regularly get a burning /stinging sensation I know it's not thrush or any kind of disease
- I experience a regular dull ache in my left hand pubic bone / mons pubis region, especially when pressure is applied to it
- I get discomfort when I move from standing to sitting, from sitting to standing and when crossing my legs
- My vaginal area regularly feels 'dry' and it feels like it's ripping or tearing (but not the the extent where there is any blood)
- I am still having trouble moving and carrying heavy objects. For any distance walking I have to rely in sticks (which I hate doing)

I have got an appointment with my surgeon in a few weeks time where he will hopefully give me some answers. I want him to give me a slap and say "you're imagining it. There is nothing wrong with you" rather than finding out there are underlying problems

[Brenda456]

The surgery involves changes to a lot of parts. Recovery will take some time. Don’t hesitate to call the doctor if you have concerns. Hopefully, each day will be better.

[Amanda_Nicole]

Susan,
Hope you are recovering well and enjoying your new body improvement. Most wish we could end our voyage where you are but we hold off for the sake of others.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Amanda