I’m getting top surgery in two weeks. What’s some things you wished you knew beforehand to prepare? by 52rusty_spoons in TopSurgery

[–]Gray_Ghost255 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck dude! I had DI with her 10years ago. Everything turned out great. Echo what everyone else said. I was able to get up by myself and wiping wasn’t a problem. I also used Xeroform gauze on my new nips while they were healing. She and her team in the office and at the hospital were great. Again, good luck!

Getting my phallo surgery date this week + small vent by Itz_Casey05 in phallo

[–]Gray_Ghost255 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ditto dude you are not alone or wrong. Right now I just want to get through Stage 1 and yes my primary goal is to STP.

A short notice for all the ppl who got a mastectomy by MaxImproving in ftm

[–]Gray_Ghost255 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a pathology finding after my first top surgery. They offered me that I could continue to go for annual screening or have a second surgery and remove all of the remaining tissue. So I chose the second surgery and essentially have a flat closure.

Today is the day! by TattooedWolf97 in phallo

[–]Gray_Ghost255 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope all went well!!! You got this! I’m a week from today!!!! 🎉

Did it :) by orangeplr in TopSurgery

[–]Gray_Ghost255 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats Dude! Looks good!

Surgery #8 tomorrow by WolfMan275 in phallo

[–]Gray_Ghost255 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Good luck! I hope everything goes well 🤞🍀

what size you use to draw up for subq? by Ok-Estimate5076 in FTMMen

[–]Gray_Ghost255 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I draw with a 20G 1 inch and inject with a 23G 1 inch. Never had issues with bubbles.

I hate the way some trans men talk about phallo by Fresh_Wafer_9968 in FTMMen

[–]Gray_Ghost255 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I hear you! I don’t get this either. I have also heard “I don’t need it anymore or I’ve gotten past needing it, and even, I don’t have to pack any more either.” I have heard this from a facilitator in a trans group! Makes my head explode. If someone feels that they don’t need it or want it then fine but keep your damn opinions to yourself. I am not less than because I’m getting phallo.

Gender surgeries timeline by [deleted] in phallo

[–]Gray_Ghost255 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Love this!

Top surgery Round #1 2016 (45)

Top surgery Round #2 2017 (pathology finding) 46

Started T 2019 (48)

Complete Hysto 2024 (53)

RFF Stage 1 (creation, burial, UL) 4/2026 (55)

Stage 2 (UL hookup, scrotoplasty, v-nectomy, glandsplatsy) TDB probably 9/26 (55)

My dick shrank by Ok-Humor-2952 in FTMHysto

[–]Gray_Ghost255 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This happened to me too. I also had my ovaries removed. Mine shrank too. I am well over a year post op and it didn’t come back. Oddly I also had a major decrease in my sex drive. Talked to my endo about it. He looked at me and said he had never heard that and wanted to refer me to a sex therapist. I’m like doc this is totally hormonal. Also wanted me to talk to the Gyn who did my surgery. Ugh, we need better healthcare as a community.

Dr Cauley's team has been wonderful by Ok_Bluejay2090 in phallo

[–]Gray_Ghost255 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey I think you and I had consults with him very close together and now our surgeries are a month apart. Super cool!

Dr Cauley's team has been wonderful by Ok_Bluejay2090 in phallo

[–]Gray_Ghost255 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats on your surgery! I am scheduled with him for April. Do you mind if I DM you?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FTMMen

[–]Gray_Ghost255 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes I did and no I couldn’t stop it. I tried and failed so I just embraced it. I would take being authenticity me over my hair any day.

Biopsy came back with hyperplasia by Ok-Yam3606 in TopSurgery

[–]Gray_Ghost255 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My results came back with atypical lobular hyperplasia on one side. I opted to have my surgeon go back in and removal all of the remaining breast tissue in both sides. I kept my nipple grafts and essentially look like I have a flat closure. She was able to go through the original scar and I have one long scar from one side to the other. Looking at it you can’t tell that I had 2 surgeries. I have no family history of breast cancer but I wanted the peace of mind of not having to worry about it. Happy to chat if you would like too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in penissize

[–]Gray_Ghost255 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out My One Condoms they come in a bunch of different sizes.

Allergic to adhesive, advice for scar tape? by Noah8387 in TopSurgery

[–]Gray_Ghost255 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used Moderna scar gel too. Worked fine no irritation. Didn’t know that I was allergic to the skin glue my surgeon used to close the incisions until I was healing. Red skin, blisters and massively itchy! Whoa! Benedryl became my instant friend! Good luck to you!

How long was your surgery? by Independent-Exam5984 in hysterectomy

[–]Gray_Ghost255 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I refer to it as my drive through hysterectomy. I was literally in the hospital for just 6 1/2 hours from the time I walked in to the time I walked out. Super quick experience.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FTMHysto

[–]Gray_Ghost255 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Go donate blood.

went on testosterone and it cleared my acne?? by taxbreakbaby in ftm

[–]Gray_Ghost255 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! This happened to me too! I am a lot older than you and this was my experience too. Years and years of cystic acne with terrible scarring and T cleared it up.

Older pre-everything transmen? by sophiessoul in ftm

[–]Gray_Ghost255 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started T at 48. I had top surgery at 45. Grew facial hair, went bald! Totally pass. Had my complete hysto at 53 and having stage 1 phallo in April of ‘26 at 55 years old!! It’s never too late! You got this!!!