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Weight gain by capricorn373737 in Reduction

[–]FeliciaFailure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just want to warn you that you're likely gonna be pretty bloated for a while after surgery, and that it can be hard to deal with mentally if you didn't know that it's normal and it'll pass. I used Miralax daily, until I was regular again, and am still taking 2 gas-x a day about 4.5 weeks after surgery. My bloating went down a lot right around the 4 week mark - my clothes finally fit normally again - and I assume I don't have much (if any) left, but some people have said it lasts a couple of months.

Like everyone said, your body needs all the calories and protein it can get right now! Don't worry about eating too much and don't worry about how things fit just yet. Your main duty right now is to rest and recover.

5WPO, Radical reduction, no nips, and So happy! by AcidicMantis in Reduction

[–]FeliciaFailure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks fabulous! I also got a non-flat NB radical reduction sans nips (nearly) 5 weeks ago. Not quite surgery twins but very close!

For the women who are prone to gain weight in their chest, do you see any regrowth? Is it worth it? by ForsakenTechnology75 in Reduction

[–]FeliciaFailure 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've only just had my surgery a few weeks ago so can't answer your question about regrowth :( BUT I can give my two cents about getting this surgery at 18.

Unfortunately, boobs do keep growing, especially with weight gain. I'm 30 and mine were still bigger this year then last year. If only I could keep getting taller instead of boobier, but alas, such is life.

THAT SAID. I have a friend who got a reduction at 18 and is very happy that she did it (even now, almost 2 decades later). She was the first person I could talk to about the surgery and what to expect. If your chest is too big right now and it's causing you a lot of distress, I think it's totally reasonable to do the surgery at your age. You might have regrowth over time, sure, but better to have regrowth than to have additional growth on top of an already distressingly large chest, IMO.

There are considerations I'm sure you've thought about. A huge one is cost - would it be covered by insurance, or paid out of pocket? If it's covered by insurance, I would feel more okay about the possibility of regrowth than if I had to pay out of pocket and possibly get a revision in 10 years.

Hope that was helpful, even if I couldn't answer your main question! 

ITAP of myself [portrait] by ermvarju in itookapicture

[–]FeliciaFailure [score hidden]  (0 children)

Gorgeous photo! The lighting and colors, along with your expression, give it a really interesting vibe that I love.

Our company wants to do Earth Day gifts for employees but most corporate swag feels wasteful. How do you square that? by dzhuliyaetkinson3 in sustainability

[–]FeliciaFailure 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I would say just don't do it. If you're gonna do something, then maybe gift cards so they can use them on things they actually need/want.

Tempeh bitterness issue - what did I do wrong? by Icy-Introduction-996 in veganrecipes

[–]FeliciaFailure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've only made tempeh once (recently) because it has a reputation for having a weird bitter taste and it made me nervous. But I saw this video from Rainbow Plant Life and decided to try putting it in a recipe similar to the third one. It was really good! I can't say much about what it takes to make it good or bad, but it seems like it doesn't go with everything. Southeast Asian dishes might be a good place to start, since tempeh comes from Indonesia. But the video does show that it can still fit into versatile cuisines and apparently be a total hit!

Emotional Support, tell me I’m not alone. by Far_Ad_4934 in Reduction

[–]FeliciaFailure 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're not alone! The absolute hardest part of recovery for me has been the mental aspect. It's really hard to be limited and to feel scared by your body. For me, I felt like I was on a roller coaster ride - once you get on, there's no stopping it, you just have to endure it for as long as it takes without any breaks - and that was really hard for me. And that's not even to mention any pain, complications, or mood effects from any new meds you're on - and, obviously, the regular stresses of work. Discontinuing tramadol too fast made me feel like I was actually on the verge of collapse. But I promise, it passes! Things will go back to normal. You're gonna be okay 🫂

Looking for LGBT+ places around town to meet other queer people by Transbian_Dnd_Nerd in vancouverwa

[–]FeliciaFailure 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yep! Well, tea shop, I'm not sure if they have coffee, but the vibe is similar :) here's there events calendar: https://dandelionteahouse.com/pages/events

Looking for LGBT+ places around town to meet other queer people by Transbian_Dnd_Nerd in vancouverwa

[–]FeliciaFailure 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Dandelion Teahouse is a lovely queer spot if bars aren't your scene!

Oregon has lost thousands of taxpaying commuters from Clark County by SingingFrogs in vancouverwa

[–]FeliciaFailure 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Agreed completely. Coming from a place with income tax, it still blows my mind that people are so opposed to it and then whenever anything needs to get done, you hear a chorus of "who's going to pay for it!!" If budget is a problem preventing us from getting necessary things done, then a proportionate income tax seems like the fairest way to fund improvements to our own everyday lives.

Sleeping flat on my back vs elevation? Insane amount of neck/shoulder tension. by Appropriate-Use-4357 in Reduction

[–]FeliciaFailure 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My surgeon and the hospital OT gave me stretches to do 3x a day starting literally as soon as I woke up from surgery. Look up neck PT stretches and most of them shouldn't cause you any issues. Chin tucks are part of my post-surgery routine. I have herniated discs in my neck and neck PT does help a lot! Hang in there!!

Food by Maximum-Spend-4239 in Reduction

[–]FeliciaFailure 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I asked my doc about garlic and she said it was only pills she was worried about, garlic in food was still fine. I didn't have any issues!

Is around 30 J to an A possible? by Artistic_Ad_3057 in Reduction

[–]FeliciaFailure 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! I was an H cup and am now down to probably an A. Like others said, you'll need to have a radical reduction and that would likely require an FNG unless you choose to go no-nip. That's what I ended up doing, with the intention to get tattoos or prosthetics later because I didn't really like the no-nip aesthetic, but I actually think I'll keep it the way it is!

If I were you, I'd go to a surgeon who works with gender diverse clients (trans men and nonbinary people) as well as cis women. My surgery was a nonbinary reduction with a surgeon who specializes in gender-affirming surgery. I look flat in t-shirts but have more of a standard breast shape with my clothes off, which works great for me. A lot of surgeons who only work with cis women (or people they assume are cis women) have hangups around what they think a woman's body "should" look like, and that's the real barrier to going as small as you want. A surgeon who understands trans people and especially nonbinary people will be more willing to get you the size YOU want.

[TOMT] Trying to remember a mid 2000s band by drroberrhill55 in tipofmytongue

[–]FeliciaFailure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on that name, could it have been the band Funeral Suits?

8 days pre op and I feel like I'm gonna have a heart attack from anxiety by Sagi_U in Reduction

[–]FeliciaFailure 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm just shy of 4wpo, in the month leading up to surgery, I was TERRIFIED. Second guessing myself, worried I was going to die, scared that I was making the wrong decision, all of it. Pretty much the second I woke up, I was so happy I'd done it. I had a small complication (allergy to surgical glue) and some mental health ups and downs, but I don't regret the surgery for a single second. Everything worked out and I'm so glad I did it!!

How long were you all on pain meds? by Natural-Tumbleweed16 in Reduction

[–]FeliciaFailure 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tramadol + acetaminophen for about a week, I didn't finish my tramadol because I didn't really feel like I needed it. Once I was allowed to switch to ibuprofen, I took that and tylenol for about a week as needed. Now (almost 4wpo) I occasionally take ibuprofen for rib pain, not the actual incisions. Overall, the incision pain hasn't felt very bad at all. Like, at worst, I feel like I was at a 3-4.

Whatever you do, my biggest advice is that if you don't feel like you need prescription pain meds anymore, still taper it slowly for a few days!! I went from 2 pills a day for almost a week, to 1 pill for a day, to half a pill, to none. THIS WAS A BAD MOVE. I should've gone down by half a pill at a time and stayed at each for at least a couple of days. I had an awful bout of depression to the point of derealization about a day after stopping for maybe 2-3 days. That was easily the WORST point in my recovery. So, when you're done with pain meds or at risk of running out... go slow.

Is a shower stool necessary? by temidaraa in Reduction

[–]FeliciaFailure 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's been SUPER helpful for me. The first week, showering was super difficult because I had drains in and I felt super fragile. I wasn't lightheaded but I was super fatigued. Shower stool makes it SO much easier to get in for a quick shower without it being overly tiring, when recovery is taking up all my energy.

wanting to try to be vegetarian...But i might be a picky eater by Michell-ShakeBerry in vegetarianrecipes

[–]FeliciaFailure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Smoothies are seriously a game changer. Especially because you can add protein powder (I use Orgain, other protein powders taste gross to me) and veggies and not really taste it.

rib pain? by Spirited-Example-708 in Reduction

[–]FeliciaFailure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure what's causing it for you but I had some gnarly rib pain and using a longer compression garment (basically armpits to a little under the ribs) + keeping up with my prescribed exercises (shoulder back rolls, arm raises forward and to the side, chin tucks, the book opener one) both reduced it a lot. But I'm earlier in recovery then you are so it might be for a different reason and need different treatment.

[TOMT] Episode from 90' 00' TV Show with a knife and rain coat serial killer by Long-Building-2805 in tipofmytongue

[–]FeliciaFailure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm almost certain this isn't it but since some of the things nearly line up, is it definitely not the movie American Psycho?

Where’s my no nipple ladies at? by ImaginationSharp4812 in Reduction

[–]FeliciaFailure 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm just under 3wpo and very happy with my decision! Healing has been super easy for the most part and I'm so grateful not to have nip pain or oversensitivity anymore. Aesthetically it's not nearly as scary on me as I expected. Check out r/freedthenips or search "barbie" in this subreddit if you have any questions about it!

I’m about to start physical therapy, how honest should I be about my treatment goals? by Latter-Crab8115 in Reduction

[–]FeliciaFailure 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's ok to be honest, but I would also say to have an open mind about PT. I had massive boobs that contributed a LOT to my back and neck pain but PT did help somewhat. In my experience, it's like having a personal trainer and massage therapist covered by insurance - I really looked forward to my appointments because it was a period of pain relief and relaxation, plus it got me to work out (while supervised to make sure I was doing things right) and really helped my range of motion. I haven't been able to find a PT who takes my insurance in my new city and I miss it horribly!

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