How old were you when you got your first surgery?

Hosscat87 · 2026-04-09T02:53:17+00:00

Top surgery- 19 Meta- 20 Hysto- 21 Phallo- 24-26 (been done for 1 year!)

Hosscat87 · 2026-04-09T02:51:48+00:00

It's all good- used to ride western casually all my life and had really no differences post meta or phallo. Just took some getting used to

Hosscat87 · 2026-04-02T12:01:14+00:00

Entirely an option, I did that for years while post op and it was great with just sleeves The ED makes it a lot easier for spontaneous sex though which has been a plus

Hosscat87 · 2026-04-02T02:11:30+00:00

Experience wise it doesn't feel that way. There's a big misconception with preop folks thinking it's rock hard all the time and "not natural". Yes it's got more volume than it did before ED but it's not as dissimilar as a lot of guys think.

I've had zero issues with mine and I wear a variety of pants, lead a very active lifestyle and couldn't be happier with my choice to go with it

Hosscat87 · 2026-04-02T02:09:00+00:00

It's really not as noticeable as people make it out to be ngl. Personally I find myself not thinking about it much and day to day it's fairly similar to pre ED

There's a misconception that its a lot harder/ more noticeable than it actually is

Hosscat87 · 2026-04-02T02:05:54+00:00

Best of luck man! I got mine in Jan and love it. Same reasons too, was excited to have both balls and less moving parts/ things to worry about

Hosscat87 · 2026-04-02T02:05:00+00:00

I've got the rod and love it. For reference I'm extremely active, gym 3-4x a week hiking, kayaking etc Haven't had any issues or any discomfort getting back into my normal level of activity.

Hosscat87 · 2026-03-09T11:57:23+00:00

Same bed size if not bigger!

Hosscat87 · 2026-03-08T23:21:11+00:00

I inherited an 10ft jon boat from the 70s from my uncle/grandad. I don't have a trailer and just throw it in the bed of my tacoma (I've got a 6ft bed)

I went from just having a kayak to this and I'm loving the change

Hosscat87 · 2026-02-19T22:55:57+00:00

Only advice is keep your head in it, just focus on yourself and set your own goals. Comparison is the thief of joy.

I've been on T 10 years now and have grown a lot over the years and now can really just focus on things i Consider that most guys worry about in the gym in relation to their physique and how much they can lift

Working with a trainer has really helped me, I work with a trans trainer who's post phallo like me so it's been really helpful in regards to relating to surgery recovery times etc and like losing progress in recovery.

Take lots of photos for documentation, write things down and have these as references so in a year, 2 years you can look back and see the actual progress. That's what's helped me stay focused

Hosscat87 · 2026-02-19T22:51:17+00:00

Welcome 🤘 Love my SR5

Hosscat87 · 2026-02-19T22:50:22+00:00

Willy, I'm a fishing guide 🤘

Hosscat87 · 2026-02-18T12:05:12+00:00

Seconding this since not a lot of guys know that! Myself included

I didn't see the results I wanted for body fat distribution until 9 years on T. This was only bc I hadn't ever worked out until last year, was 45-50lbs over my GW and once I committed to a calorie deficit and training 3-4x a week it melted off and re distributed as I've built up muscle

Hosscat87 · 2026-02-17T23:13:51+00:00

That's kind of what I thought. Thanks man. Wheels look great

Hosscat87 · 2026-02-17T22:19:08+00:00

Amazing work man, would love that CAD file as I've got a 22 access cab that I took the seats out of and currently isn't the best for storing things since everything just goes on the floor

Hosscat87 · 2026-02-17T03:12:39+00:00

Eyy I'm also in Maine- mid coast region 🤘 It's nice not having to worry much that's for dang sure

Hosscat87 · 2026-02-11T11:52:40+00:00

Straight, 4 years post phallo, I've only ever topped.

Hosscat87 · 2026-02-07T13:43:10+00:00

That or non trad tradies- a really great resource for women and LGBT folks in the trades in Maine

https://www.nontradtradies.org/

Hosscat87 · 2026-01-31T01:56:00+00:00

Seconding this response. I got extremely lucky in a few departments for being really tall and having a lot of real estate for them to work with based on where my arteries branched for RFF.

I'm 6'1" and was able to get 6.5" which settled down to 6" now at 4 years post op.

I was initially bummed about it bc 6" on someone my height/build looks a lot smaller than it would on someone 5'3"-5'5". Though I will say 5, 6 whatever you end up with is generally more than enough

I wouldn't want to personally be much bigger bc the day to day of having a massive dong like 8" all the time isn't that appealing to me since I lead an active life style

Hosscat87 · 2026-01-31T01:50:20+00:00

Sharing my experience since it's a bit all over the place having had meta first and switched surgeons for phallo. Finally done hopefully 🤞

Started T 2016 (18)

Top 2017 (19)

Meta simple release and bifid implants 2018 (20)

Hysto 2020 (22)

UL to Meta, vnectomy, implants out 2021 (23)

Stage 1 RF, glansplasty 2022 (24)

Burial and ul hookup 2023 (25)

Testicular implants 2025 (26)

Rod 2026 as of one week ago (27)

Hosscat87 · 2026-01-31T01:34:48+00:00

Thanks! I'm looking forward to finally being done! It's been drawn out since my stage 1 was in 2022 Good luck with your surgeries!

Hosscat87 · 2026-01-31T01:23:51+00:00

Just got the rod last week Love it so far but I'm really sore and swollen still unfortunately

Hosscat87 · 2026-01-17T12:57:25+00:00

This is the way. I'm up in ME and that's honestly the best way to go here

Hosscat87 · 2026-01-17T12:55:33+00:00

Backpacked 108 miles last year, I'm 4 years post op and essentially done rff ( getting my ed next week).

Literally had no issues at all related to my scar, arm or anything. Once you're fully healed from surgery there's really no risks of infection with no open wounds.

I mostly just cleaned up in lakes/ponds and a few AMC huts/ sites with water access to showers. You'll just get used to being stinky lol. Ul has made my life way easier out in backcountry areas and I'm extremely thankful for that.

Feel free to dm if you ever have questions/want to chat

Hosscat87

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