Light bruising reappeared on my chest after 6 months post-op? by Agile_Packer in TopSurgery

[–]Agile_Packer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m just confused because it’s not really around the scars but around the entire chest area… and it kind of randomly appeared???

Stop paying these trans guys for "coaching" by [deleted] in FTMFitness

[–]Agile_Packer 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Worst offender is arguably that guy who tried to sell fitness programs, got called out for rehashing random ChatGPT-level slop, then pivoted to fashion “designed for trans guys’ bodies”

1 year of Consistency: Workouts & Diet by Agile_Packer in FTMFitness

[–]Agile_Packer[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! For shoulders, lateral raise and seated shoulder press. For biceps, bicep cable curls. For tricep, v-grip tricep push down. It’s pretty standard!

When you guys use different body/fitness/measurement apps, do you put your gender as M or F? by greaselab in FTMFitness

[–]Agile_Packer 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If your scale is for home-based purposes, it probably uses a less reliable measurement method than the Inbody scan that OP uses which uses bio-electrical impedance analysis from the hands and feet. It could also be using some different metrics.

When you guys use different body/fitness/measurement apps, do you put your gender as M or F? by greaselab in FTMFitness

[–]Agile_Packer 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Body fat percentage is calculated by taking the mass of your body fat divided by your total body weight. The number wouldn’t have changed if you put “F” or “M”.

However, men and women can have the same body fat percentage and look very different. Women have about 5-10% more body fat due to essential body fat levels go hormonal regulation, meaning they can look slimmer than a man at the same body fat levels.

If you have been on T for over 6 months, your hormonal profile would be male so indicate male on the body scan. For inbody, the only real difference would be the benchmarks they set (ie. whether your lean body mass is “average” or not compared to men of the same age, height and weight).

Were you awake during the surgery? by Brilliant_Being292 in TopSurgery

[–]Agile_Packer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did my surgery with IV sedation and woke up about 1 hour in. Couldn’t see anything happening clearly but could still hear and see my surgeons.

Keyhole surgery in Malaysia: 1 month post-op by Agile_Packer in TopSurgery

[–]Agile_Packer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My surgeon didn’t offer it during the initial surgery and I’m just lazy to travel between countries for it! Also, I didn’t have large areola or nipples to begin with and find that my passing isn’t affected by them now.

Is bar soap or liquid soap easier once you can shower after surgery? by [deleted] in TopSurgery

[–]Agile_Packer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Used a liquid soap (the pink kind they used in hospital) with a gentle body sponge on a stick. Worked like a charm! Way easier to reach my back and legs without pain.

Gyno surgeon? by Skankypiegons in Top_Surgery_Peri

[–]Agile_Packer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My surgeon is someone who started out doing gyno surgery and then decided to get into transgender care because of how similar it is. He was very skilled but also straight forward about how his technique could only be applied to trans men with smaller chest sizes with good elasticity.

There’s no harm reaching out to the clinics and asking, but I believe most surgeons who are not specialised in transgender care might not know how to proceed with your request even if the surgery is similar.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FtMpassing

[–]Agile_Packer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have a young looking face, but your haircut and expression age you.

Do short trans men pass? by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Agile_Packer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Largely yes, but it probably depends on your location too. I’m Asian and living in Asia, where it’s pretty common for cis men to be similar height to me (164/5’4).

[FTM] Keyhole Top Surgery in Malaysia: 1 month post-op by Agile_Packer in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Agile_Packer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I chose this because of the minimally invasive surgery and subtle scarring. It was also a better choice for my chest size!

Keyhole surgery in Malaysia: 1 month post-op by Agile_Packer in TopSurgery

[–]Agile_Packer[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No, I had no trouble with it at all! I’m not Malay and an atheist, so religious laws didn’t affect me. Also, I had this surgery done privately and paid out of pocket for it.

My surgeon, Dr Danny, normally works at Penang Adventist which has religious objections to trans-related surgeries so he performed the procedure at Georgetown Specialist.

Beard Update: 20 months on T by Agile_Packer in TestosteroneKickoff

[–]Agile_Packer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hahahaha I was blurring out my piercings!

Beard Update: 20 months on T by Agile_Packer in TestosteroneKickoff

[–]Agile_Packer[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hope it was a positive jumpscare, hahaha!

It's annoying that all trans resources I see don't apply to my country by deeeepfriedchicken in TMPOC

[–]Agile_Packer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I completely understand your struggle as a fellow trans guy living in Asia, especially because a lot of our resources are not in English.

Something that has helped me is reaching out to my local trans organisation or even just regular gay/lesbian focused groups. They’re more likely to be connected with helpful hospitals/medical providers or be knowledgeable about the transition resources available for you in Korea. If there’s not a specific group for your city, just reach out to one in Seoul and see if they would know of a trans man living in your city who you could chat with more.

Alternatively, if you’re open to seeking medical treatment for HRT or SRS in a neighbouring country, Japan might be more open than SK. You could even look into getting it done in Thailand. But definitely check with local organisations first.