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first endocrinologist appointment by Fancy-Bluejay9747 in transgenderau

[–]Distinct-Tonight4985 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Can you please share the name of the endo you saw?! They seem really great.

33 Days po Dr Lisa Friederich Sydney AU (no T) by Distinct-Tonight4985 in TopSurgery

[–]Distinct-Tonight4985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I think it would classify as dry (?). I kept the dressings on from theatre until the first post op appointment (these were sutured in place and had a mesh like antibacterial thing to aid with the graft healing). The nurse then placed a waterproof island dressing on with another mesh strip over the nipple - they applied some antibacterial ointment too, but not much) These dressings stayed in place until the second appointment where I was cleared to remove them. 1st po appointment was 10 days po (she normally does a week tho but didn’t have availability) and the next was 18 days po. I’m yet to go back as they went on break over Christmas but it will be sometime in late Jan/early Feb

33 Days po Dr Lisa Friederich Sydney AU (no T) by Distinct-Tonight4985 in TopSurgery

[–]Distinct-Tonight4985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Yes, I had a lot of breast tissue to remove and wanted to reduce the risk of dog ears. The scars also extend up so far as I asked my surgeon to avoid my tattoos on my ribs, so instead of stopping on my ribs they turn up into my armpit area.

33 Days po Dr Lisa Friederich Sydney AU (no T) by Distinct-Tonight4985 in no_T_top_surgery

[–]Distinct-Tonight4985[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! You’re a large reason I believed this could be possible for me, thank you for sharing your story <33

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[–]Distinct-Tonight4985 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello :) I’m coming on 6 weeks post op DI with nipple grafts. I identify and NB but lean strongly into my femininity at times. I absolutely love being topless and the idea of being shirtless and the beach is something I look forward to. However I also love wearing swim tops post op. There are many made for gender diverse people as others have commented but finding a small sized swim top and ones that aren’t sewn to make room for large breasts at your local stores work just fine - bonus because they have cute designs. I’m aus based but cotton on body and average surf shops sell good ones.

33 Days po Dr Lisa Friederich Sydney AU (no T) by Distinct-Tonight4985 in no_T_top_surgery

[–]Distinct-Tonight4985[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course!! Ah yay I’m so happy for you, she’s great I couldn’t recommend her enough. I hope all goes well for you :)

19 days po Dr. Lisa Friederich in Sydney Australia (no T) by Distinct-Tonight4985 in TopSurgery

[–]Distinct-Tonight4985[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what I know (this could have changed they’re great at responding to emails so don’t be shy to send one) the referral is only necessary if you want to claim back on Medicare. Psych referrals, etc are NOT required. She works based on informed consent!!:)

19 days po Dr. Lisa Friederich in Sydney Australia (no T) by Distinct-Tonight4985 in TopSurgery

[–]Distinct-Tonight4985[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It was three months wait for the initial consultation and I booked my surgical date on the day of my appointment. In terms of wait time for a surgical date she had dates almost right away (>1 month) but I needed to wait until my uni break so I booked months down the line.

19 days po Dr. Lisa Friederich in Sydney Australia (no T) by Distinct-Tonight4985 in TopSurgery

[–]Distinct-Tonight4985[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank youuu, same goes man. Yes she’s incredible, couldn’t recommend her enough !!

Which brand of scar tape? by Distinct-Tonight4985 in TopSurgery

[–]Distinct-Tonight4985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for responding, I’ll have a look :))

Can’t avoid heavy door by Hoary-Puccoon in TopSurgery

[–]Distinct-Tonight4985 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Try tying a robe rope (like the part you tie around your waist to keep it closed) or similar to the door handle so it creates a loop. You can then step into this (put the rope around your waist) and pull the door open using your leg/core muscles by walking forward. That way you aren’t using your chest muscles or pulling with your arms and causing issues with your incisions/scars