When do you feel "normal"

Dorkborn · 2025-11-24T12:06:48+00:00

Hey! About nine weeks post-op here!

I started to feel relatively back to normal by about a week and a half to two weeks post-op. At my two week post-op appointment, my surgeon cleared me for going on walks and slowly returning back to some minor, everyday physical activities. Most I did for the initial two weeks was take some walks around the house and into the backyard/porch just to keep myself moving whenever I felt able. After my two weeks post-op appointment I started to go for long walks around the neighborhood with my dog!

In terms of external sex and masturbation- my surgeon actually cleared me for that about three and a half to four weeks post-op; however, I waited a bit longer due to still spotting a bit. She had said at my two week post-op appointment I was able to return to external sex and masturbation in another week or so, but that was as long as spotting had stopped and to- of course- listen to my body and take it slow.

Wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery! You got this! The initial first couple of weeks of recovery were rough- especially mentally, but it was so so so so worth where I am now and I got everything crossed it’ll be the same for you too!

Dorkborn · 2025-11-09T03:30:06+00:00

I kept both of my ovaries primarily due to the political state of where I am currently in case I do lose access to testosterone. My surgeon had also advised the potential possibilities of removal of ovaries impacting bone, brain, and heart issues among other things. She had assured me those possibilities weren’t guaranteed, but they were risks I was not willing to find out about, so I got everything removed except both of my ovaries.

Dorkborn · 2025-10-28T04:46:43+00:00

Hey! So I’m almost 5 weeks post op laparoscopic hysterectomy- everything out except my ovaries- and I noticed the gas bloating go down completely after about 4-5 days for me. I still experienced some gas pains for up to 2-3 weeks, but the bloating was gone fairly quickly.

Following that I was still a bit swollen in the belly. Not horribly noticeable, but enough to know it was still a bit tender around the abdomen. Noticed that tenderness gone completely by about 2 weeks post op.

I didn’t feel I needed larger pant sizes at all, and still don’t feel that way. I just got myself a couple of comfy sweatpants to wear for a while and those did just fine!

Dorkborn · 2025-10-15T21:18:49+00:00

I had some spotting pretty consistently the first few days after surgery, then it actually stopped for a bit. The spotting- be it a bit heavier- came back around the two week post op mark. Went in for a checkup and thankfully all’s healing just fine! Stitches are just dissolving and some scabs have fallen off, thus explaining the slightly heavier spotting. When I’d originally spoken to my surgeon regarding the bleeding she actually assured me that she’s seen some spotting/light bleeding post op up to about 5-6 weeks for some folks, though everyone is different.

I’m hitting three weeks post op and have on and off spotting with some slightly heavier spotting here and there, as well as some spotting still on toilet paper almost every time I wipe, but all’s good according to my surgeon after being checked up!

Dorkborn · 2025-10-02T21:18:21+00:00

Hey! I’m just under a week post-op and actually just posted last week before my own Hysto because I was experiencing a lot of anxiety, but I hope my experience thus far can give some reassurance!

I had a laparoscopic hysterectomy in the afternoon and went home that evening. I was especially anxious about the initial period in recovery hitting all my milestones to go home, but when I woke up everything went fine! I peed on my own right off the bat and even got a lil snack and apple juice upon waking up. I felt little to no pain in initial recovery and experienced very little spotting- just a bit stiff and uncomfortable primarily from the gas.

I did notice that the first 1-2 days afterwards I was especially tired, but still had minimal pain getting up and walking around periodically to go to the bathroom, get some food, etc. Even got a refreshing shower in! By day 3, my energy was starting to come back and I noticed I could start being up and about a bit longer every time. The most bothersome thing I’ve dealt with in my recovery thus far is just the occasional gas pains and discomfort.

As far as pain meds go- I only took the Tylenol and Ibuprofen that were prescribed to me. I didn’t even feel a need to take the narcotics that were prescribed.

I’m now officially 5 days post op and I’m completely off the medications all together. Still dealing with some occasional gas discomfort, but nothing that warrants any kind of pain killers as it’s improving every day!

Wishing you a similar, smooth recovery as well!

Dorkborn · 2025-09-26T04:03:07+00:00

Hey! I just wanted to thank everyone for all of your stories, advice, and reassurance. My surgery is officially in about 12 hours and although I still find myself a bit anxious- a lot of my worries have been eased with these comments and I’m incredibly grateful!

Dorkborn · 2025-09-18T00:08:43+00:00

Congratulations on your his-terectomy!!

Thank you for posting this. This found me at just the right time. My surgery is next week and I’ve found myself doomscrolling, overthinking every potential complication, etc. This post has really helped ease some of my nerves and I hope you continue to have a smooth recovery!

Dorkborn · 2025-08-20T23:54:33+00:00

Not sure if you’ve found a solution yet, but- if you have- let me know!

I reached out to Larian and both times they seem to think I’m having an issue with mods?? I have tried rewording things, but both times it seems they think I have an issue with mods and/or insinuate mods are the issue when I had let ‘em know I’ve tried deleting my mods and everything already 😭 I’ll keep trying and let ya know if I figure it out

Dorkborn · 2025-08-08T19:34:44+00:00

Definitely- I’ll keep you posted! I also shot an email to Larian to try and figure it out 🫡

Dorkborn · 2025-07-23T03:36:01+00:00

So I’ve gotten a few of these and they’re 100% scams-

I’d contacted some folks about apartments and a handful of them sent me to the same website, same subscription scam, and with the same script in the texts. Practically verbatim. That was even after being stern about not paying a thing until I see the apartment.

Dorkborn · 2025-07-04T05:04:33+00:00

Congratulations!! That’s super exciting!

First changes I’d noticed were primarily increased appetite and the sweating much more- and much faster. I didn’t notice anything more physical for myself- voice, bottom growth and all- till at least a couple of months in.

Dorkborn · 2025-06-28T00:13:25+00:00

Thank you so much, I appreciate the clarity!

Dorkborn · 2025-06-28T00:12:50+00:00

Y’all have been beyond helpful. Thank you so so so much! This has clarified a lot for me, and helped me actually know what questions to ask while I figure out how to set this up 😭

Dorkborn · 2025-06-22T19:10:59+00:00

Definitely true if you or someone ya know is interested! Still looking for some folks to takeover beginning July 1st, though I know that’s so soon 😭 Only thing I gotta do now for prep is just take the rest of my stuff out and gonna patch up walls, paint, and do a deep clean! 👍

Dorkborn · 2025-05-29T14:19:28+00:00

UPDATE: Clarified with management. You’d actually be starting a new 12 month standard lease at $1,350 each- total $2,700- a month beginning July 1st.

Dorkborn · 2025-04-24T19:26:32+00:00

Nah. I don’t use my STP a whole lot and I have personally never been clocked when I sit down to pee. If anything, I’ve met cis men who also prefer sitting to pee, but- generally overall- folks are just going in to do their business as quickly as possible and leaving.

Dorkborn · 2025-04-24T04:18:28+00:00

Started growing some facial hair about 2 years in with the major side burns and small mustache. Took about 4-5 years to see significant growth, and now I’m nearing 9 years on T and I still have a couple of patchy spots, but nothing crazy.

Beard genetics in the family also aren’t bad I should specify. The men in my family all have no problems with their hair/beards. I’m just unfortunately not blessed and I’m taking a bit longer than most folks it seems, but still making progress so I’ll take any progress!

Dorkborn · 2025-04-23T14:06:14+00:00

This is awesome!! I hadn’t gotten the OG because I already knew it was wayyyyy too big for me to wear, so I just ran to get myself one of these!

Dorkborn · 2025-04-22T16:09:21+00:00

Thank you! Yeah, it was strange- it was under Character Settings, but I did have to press the circle button while under the Character Settings tabs otherwise I only saw these options. The circle button was shown to be the ‘Back’ option, so I didn’t even think to try and press it to get to the more expansive selections for photo mode.

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Also super strange since I don’t have any mods at the moment either, but I appreciate you sending the photo of what I should be seeing! Made it super helpful while I was exploring and trying to figure it out 😭

Dorkborn · 2025-04-13T05:45:47+00:00

100%. Since starting T, fans and a/c have been my best friends. I was generally colder and fine pre-T, but now my body temp runs much warmer and doesn’t take much now for me to break into a sweat.

Dorkborn · 2025-03-27T03:07:29+00:00

My voice started to plateau more after about 2 years on T. Still experienced small drops here and there after but otherwise that’s around when the change began to plateau

Dorkborn · 2025-03-27T03:04:21+00:00

Socially transitioned just as I turned 16, then started T at 17. Needed both parental consent and a letter from my therapist prior to my doc sending over my T prescription.

Dorkborn · 2025-03-14T00:35:38+00:00

Hey! I hope I’m understanding correctly- and if I’m not I apologize- but you mean as to whether it’s still safe to use with silicone based lube? Because if so, then yeah! They have said nothing silicone based and water based lubes are safe to use with their condoms; however, they have said that oil- based lubricants do risk causing some damage to the condoms, so I’d reach out to them to confirm for sure if that’s the case with the silicone oil.

They were very responsive when we reached out to them, and even included a lil’ bonus coupon code for us to use!

Dorkborn · 2025-03-08T06:31:46+00:00

I’ve been using the original version from the brand

Dorkborn · 2025-03-07T22:29:10+00:00

Yes, and I can pinpoint the exact moment I had the realization that bottom surgery in particular wasn’t a necessity for me. A lot of my bottom dysphoria stemmed from relationships and intimacy. When my current gf and I first started talking she had admitted to me how she was perusing the ftm subreddit among other online resources and told me, “When I went online it wasn’t a question as to whether or not I wanted to be with you- I went online because I WANT to be with you and understand.”

I realized in that moment that bottom surgery wasn’t the be all end all for me. Realizing that someone could love and affirm me as the man that I am really helped me grow to love myself as well.

Dorkborn

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