Rikkicn
05-31-2007, 09:31 AM
Well, I did it. It's been one week since the procedure and the recovery is going as expected. There is some discomfort and I have to be take things easy for another week and wear a special bandage across my breasts for another two weeks and then life should resume to normal. Normal except with breasts.
I was in and out of the hospital in about 6 hours and home that evening with lots of drugs to take for pain and other issues. I feel pretty good right now but can't wait to get the wrap off, but that will take three more weeks. I've been asked to see the Dr. every week for the next 2-3 and tapering off to every other and then once a month.
He's happy with the outcome and since he's done several MTF's I feel confident in his opinion.
My partner/spouse a GG is also happy with the results but they are swollen and bruised and a bit hard to tell.
I have several extensive electro session coming up in a month and when that 's done I'll feel like I'll have reached a milestone and rest with all that I've done.
There is nothing more that I'm wanting to do right now but then one never can be sure. My drivers license gender marker will be changed in about three weeks and that's about as far as I can go with out having SRS, which isn't part of my long term plans.
I wish I could say that passing isn't a goal but it really is. I've passed easily for several months now but the laser and electro that I've been doing has made a big difference for me.
I'm 57 ans I think that makes it a lot easier than it does for some and being self employed make it easier too. I really respect all those that transition on the job. That must be so difficult at times. For me it was easier to start a new career. It's taken well over a year to build my income but it's getting there!
One of the most interesting aspects of all this is that since my partner is a GG when we're out together we're often assumed to be lesbians and to many we are, especially since I pass. Now, this wasn't something that I expected or even thought of. We live in San Francisco so that makes life mush easier but I'm still getting used to being seen that way. Especially when we hold hands walking down the street or reach across a table in a restaurant. Sure does make life interesting.
I just want to let you all know what was going on and what has been changing for me. I love reading all your stories and wish you all the best and an easy transition.
I was in and out of the hospital in about 6 hours and home that evening with lots of drugs to take for pain and other issues. I feel pretty good right now but can't wait to get the wrap off, but that will take three more weeks. I've been asked to see the Dr. every week for the next 2-3 and tapering off to every other and then once a month.
He's happy with the outcome and since he's done several MTF's I feel confident in his opinion.
My partner/spouse a GG is also happy with the results but they are swollen and bruised and a bit hard to tell.
I have several extensive electro session coming up in a month and when that 's done I'll feel like I'll have reached a milestone and rest with all that I've done.
There is nothing more that I'm wanting to do right now but then one never can be sure. My drivers license gender marker will be changed in about three weeks and that's about as far as I can go with out having SRS, which isn't part of my long term plans.
I wish I could say that passing isn't a goal but it really is. I've passed easily for several months now but the laser and electro that I've been doing has made a big difference for me.
I'm 57 ans I think that makes it a lot easier than it does for some and being self employed make it easier too. I really respect all those that transition on the job. That must be so difficult at times. For me it was easier to start a new career. It's taken well over a year to build my income but it's getting there!
One of the most interesting aspects of all this is that since my partner is a GG when we're out together we're often assumed to be lesbians and to many we are, especially since I pass. Now, this wasn't something that I expected or even thought of. We live in San Francisco so that makes life mush easier but I'm still getting used to being seen that way. Especially when we hold hands walking down the street or reach across a table in a restaurant. Sure does make life interesting.
I just want to let you all know what was going on and what has been changing for me. I love reading all your stories and wish you all the best and an easy transition.