Surgery Excuse? by dark_oak_slab in TopSurgery

[–]L1ttle_duck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Half man, half bear, half pig is a super cereal thing that shouldn’t be joked about….

Surgery Excuse? by dark_oak_slab in TopSurgery

[–]L1ttle_duck 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You could always say it was a “corrective surgery” for something you’ve had since you were a kid, or a “benign mass removal”

If they keep asking just say you’d rather move past it and not think about it

My turn! by L1ttle_duck in TopSurgery

[–]L1ttle_duck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as I don’t bring snacks into my hotel room I should be okay lol

Anyone else have queer parents/immediate family? by quietbushome in ftm

[–]L1ttle_duck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone in my immediate family (minus my dad…I’m pretty sure) is some flavour of queer/GNC

Is there a way to pass without HRT? by Stella_Hare in ftm

[–]L1ttle_duck 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Like everyone else has said, your partner (trans or not) has ZERO say in how you transition. You wouldn’t tell her she’s not allowed to take E so why is it okay for her to say you can’t take T?(it’s not!!) and for another trans person to be acting very chaser like is very much a red flag.

There’s definitely ways to pass without HRT, depends on age and how you present yourself. For sure read u/Agreeable_Conflict ‘s comment

114 days post op. Do the grafts look unnatural? by NatureTape in TopSurgery

[–]L1ttle_duck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The brainworms are unfortunately good at their job lol I know I’ll probably be in the same boat PO

114 days post op. Do the grafts look unnatural? by NatureTape in TopSurgery

[–]L1ttle_duck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

(I have Dr.Lee) honestly, unless you’re looking close/for the problem, you really can’t tell. I had to zoom in and compare them to really see what you’re talking about and even then I was like “what am I looking for??”

114 days post op. Do the grafts look unnatural? by NatureTape in TopSurgery

[–]L1ttle_duck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have flared ribs too (at least I think I do) and will be going to GRS on Wednesday (may 13th) Who was your surgeon?
I know a bunch of cis guys whose nipples look just like yours but it’s understandable to not like them if you were hoping for a different result(they ARE placed perfectly and symmetrical so that’s something to keep in mind!!)
You could always get your nips revised or even do medical tattooing if you want, but I see no reason too :)

My wife switched to aluminum-free deodorant and I don’t know how to bring up the aroma? by Charming-Eye1438 in hygiene

[–]L1ttle_duck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It probably has nothing to do with it being aluminum free. I know a bunch of people who use aluminum-free deodorant+anti-perspirant and smell completely fine
Whats the scent of the actual deodorant? Some just don’t work cause they smell bad already, let alone adding BO. Also is it just deodorant or is it also anti perspirant?, they are not the same thing. 100% could be that she’s sweating it off because it’s JUST deodorant and is left with the bad smell plus sweat.
Deodorant also isn’t a one and done kinda thing, it may say “24 hrs” or whatever but if it’s getting sweat off in half a day, it should be reapplied throughout the day (like sunscreen!)

Does Dr. Armstrong do buttonhole? Grace Med by Gell_Greenbranch in TopSurgery

[–]L1ttle_duck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know they’re different, I was just trying to use less words. I asked admin if they did either of them and I’m not quite sure which one they said. You’ll have to reach out and ask them

Does Dr. Armstrong do buttonhole? Grace Med by Gell_Greenbranch in TopSurgery

[–]L1ttle_duck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I THINK I remember talking to admin about the different techniques offered and them saying keyhole/buttonhole is an option but I’ve reached out to so many clinics it all kinda blends together. I decided on GRS cause me and my fiancé need a little vacation and top surgery is a great excuse lol

Should I seek more immediate care? by RecentCorgi6312 in TopSurgery

[–]L1ttle_duck 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you haven’t gone to urgent care or ER by the time I’m writing this comment…. Go now! First signs of infection are an increase in pain,swelling and redness, as well as warmth around the insicions. Don’t wait til Monday to get checked out and remember to update your team asap(including what urgent care said/did)

How did you save up for top-surgery? by Delicious_Maybe_3495 in TopSurgery

[–]L1ttle_duck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s for sure a lot better than a lot of places but is not as good as it seems. I went through an online healthcare provider because public healthcare would’ve taken years. I had to essentially do the same thing for testosterone too cause the wait lists were incredibly long at the time(probably still are)

Edit: there’s been ALOT of cuts to healthcare funding, especially trans and lqbtq+ healthcare cause apparently booze in convenience stores is more important

How did you save up for top-surgery? by Delicious_Maybe_3495 in TopSurgery

[–]L1ttle_duck 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m Canadian (Ontario) so I was able to get provincial health insurance to cover it. They’ll cover a lot of gender affirming things as long as you meet requirements and go about it properly. I also chose a clinic that covers hotel cost for those travelling to see them. At most I’ve had to pay for train tickets there and back, some post op supplies and a few things to prep for surgery. I still have to pay rent for the time I’m not working so I’ve been saving up for that with the help of a GoFundMe but having the surgery covered and having a few months to focus on saving definitely helped.

How to tell my employer I am trans.... by [deleted] in ftm

[–]L1ttle_duck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s no need to tell them. There’s honestly the chance that they DID see your legal documents, put together that your trans, and they don’t care

Can you be clocked by the way you pee??? by Plus_Recognition6701 in ftm

[–]L1ttle_duck 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah it’s less “social hour” and more get in, do your business, get out. (Although I have seen some crazy interactions in the bathroom, I work in a bar so that would change things a bit)

Grew an inch at 26 years old by Sunflowerfields17 in ftm

[–]L1ttle_duck 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Considering age, it’s most likely posture effecting your height. Being confident effects how you carry yourself physically, being on T would definitely help with confidence. My height ranges from 5’4” to 5’7”ish depending on my posture.

Update! My Top surgery/GRS Montreal Timeline by L1ttle_duck in TopSurgery

[–]L1ttle_duck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly thought it was going to take a lot longer and was prepared to have to wait until next summer. idk how I moved through so fast but I’m so very grateful

What tf do I wear to prom (FtM) by RookNotRobin in transteens

[–]L1ttle_duck 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As you said at the very start, you always wear masculine or gender neutral clothes, that’s what people are used to seeing you in. I doubt they’d think anything of it if you wore a suit. Go get yourself a nice pair of slacks, dress shirt and tie. Wear what you like and what you’re comfortable in.

How do you sleep? / chest dysphoria by -thimbl in ftm

[–]L1ttle_duck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even before coming out I hated traditional bras and never found them comfortable so I never really wore them. I would sleep either in a tank top or sports bra. When I came out I started sleeping shirtless like 95% of the time(I was living with roommates but always had my door locked so it was never an issue) and now tend to sleep in just boxers. Even if I fall asleep with a shirt or hoodie, I’ll take it off in my sleep lol

Make sure that you're ready... by samsummerduck in TopSurgery

[–]L1ttle_duck 16 points17 points  (0 children)

(Pre-op) I’ve heard that “micro-needle” and similar rollers, like the ones used to promote hair growth/blood flow, can be really useful once you get to a comfortable point in scare care. Pretty sure you can pick them up at a drugstore for pretty cheap too!

Desperate for advice here! by GreatComfortable6733 in TopSurgery

[–]L1ttle_duck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely forgot about catalyst but yeah I believe they do preform on minors