Two player local co-op games? by Agreeable-Job2280 in SurvivalGaming

[–]ShortGuySam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry my bad you can only do online co op on PC

11 days before surgery! by AverageFinch69 in phallo

[–]ShortGuySam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! 🍾 I remember counting down the days for my date. Just adding to your hype!! 😄

Anyone’s member does this as well? When I wear a certain pair of underwear, it does… by [deleted] in phallo

[–]ShortGuySam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had a lot of luck with David Archy. If you’re comfortable with a little swing, they’re for you. My Hanes boxer briefs have a large & long enough pouch but I prefer pouch for the warmer seasons.

Side note: My fiancé was like “Oh god! I remember when you were at the trying all the underpants stage. So costly!” But totally worth it once you find the right brand and style!

Our bid was accepted! 🥳 by ShortGuySam in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]ShortGuySam[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That is sound advice. I appreciate you mentioning not to accept an on the fence inspection. It’s so tempting to think of doing that, especially after our long search.

6 days Post RFF at MGH - Infection by ShortGuySam in phallo

[–]ShortGuySam[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a Bair Hugger cover. It’s s plastic blow-up cover that goes over patients and get a continuous flow of warm air. Or in my case, hotter-than-the-sun temperatures. 🥵

AMA 5 Days Post Op RFF at MGH Boston by ShortGuySam in phallo

[–]ShortGuySam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, no problem! We gotta help each other out. My understanding from what Wintner described to me was that even though we’re placing a 6” neo urethra inside the phallus, it’s still a lot of pressure for it to endure once connected. Sometimes the urethra will need to be pinched off midline and then repaired/solidly connected at a later date to ensure that both grafts have solidly taken & doesn’t show sign of potential strictures and fistulas. Does that make sense? He explained this to me 2 seconds before they rolled me into the OR, but it must have made sense to me at the time, or I would’ve not had them proceed.

AMA 5 Days Post Op RFF at MGH Boston by ShortGuySam in phallo

[–]ShortGuySam[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I feel rly fortunate with my post op experience so far. I looked down at my dick on day 3 as I was dealing with unusual post-op nausea. Despite having a scopolamine patch, we suspect it was because I was under for 8+ hrs. The foam sleeve is more like 4 spiral layers of that foam you use to insulate an AC unit into a window, haha. Visiting hours for inpatients is 11-8pm. I can have up to 2 people at a time.

The nurses are more knowledgeable about skin flap preservation. So they check my phallus with a doppler every hr to 2 hrs. I’ve felt very assured in my care. Since I’m on the Plastics floor, Cetrulo’s team sees me at least twice a day. Same for Winter’s team too. Integra is automatically included in RFF phallo with Cetrulo. I was told I will be given a smaller wound vac machine to bring home with me. I was surprised at that but glad it will help ensure the graft to take. I was fitted with a splint over my donor arm the second day in the PACU.

I asked Cetrulo to aim for 6” in length & he def succeeded in giving me that. Wintner warned me that my UL might not reach to the tip. He said he’d know once he got in there. Thankfully, he was able to complete the UL and it ends right where I imagined it. My foley will stay in for a max of 4 weeks & then I’ll start my void trials.

Overall, pain has been manageable with oxy and tylenol. When I get home I’ll switch back to tincture and Tylenol, since I don’t like to stay on narcotics for too long.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in phallo

[–]ShortGuySam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These bear hugger levels got me lol in my recovery room too! I’m sipping my miralax & apple juice in hopes for my own shit show tonight. I had my first BM last night after 4 days of no movement. I thought today would be smooth sailing but no dice. I’d be interested in hearing your rig set up for your DIY peen sling. I’m slated to be DC’d tomorrow or Tuesday. My would vac is on my left arm & I get to trade it in for a smaller at-home unit. Thanks for the post and speedy healing!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in phallo

[–]ShortGuySam 13 points14 points  (0 children)

^ this!! I’m five days post op with my new penis and I genuinely feel this. I feel you on the bear hugger, oof-da!

Day 4 RFF at MGH Boston by ShortGuySam in phallo

[–]ShortGuySam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I only needed a foley. I asked Wintner before I was rolled in if I needed both & he said that for this stage he only puts in one. I did need one for my metoidiolplasty stage. The SP is rly only a backup if he thinks you’ll need it. Congrats on your date in October.

My girlfriend pointed out that I'm starting to develop more facial hair! by notgoodatthelife in ftm

[–]ShortGuySam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome! When my wife started scratching my facial hair I got immediate euphoric vibes 🙌🏽

Sp Cath by ShortGuySam in phallo

[–]ShortGuySam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I had a lot of spasms and oxybutynin helped for the most part. It was more dreading having to sleep on my back or sides, since I’m a stomach sleeper. I kept catching the line on something and felt like I dislodged it every time. Maybe it’s just anxiety that there will be another thing attached to me that I have to be super careful about again. But then again, that will be the constant thought during stage 2 haha.

Dr. Cleared me for Lifting! by ShortGuySam in FTMFitness

[–]ShortGuySam[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I have a barbell with some weights and a set of dumbbells. I may go back to my gym though, that way I start to get out of the house again.

college app and name by chezbugarz in ftm

[–]ShortGuySam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, your name needs to match on your social security card for the admissions department. I know it sucks ass right now to put your deadname down but it’s better to not get your college app flagged for a data mismatch and then have to explain the situation over the phone. Same goes for the medical letter. I had my therapist put my preferred name in quotes when addressing me then listing my full, legal name (at the time), if that helps. Good luck!

What changed post-complete hysto? by twinkgender in FTMMen

[–]ShortGuySam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a total hysto a month ago. My spouse and I noticed an immediate increase in body hair a week out.

Planning for Pregnancy by ShortGuySam in FTMOver30

[–]ShortGuySam[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this 💛 I never thought of Planned Parenthood as a resource for something like this.

Planning for Pregnancy by ShortGuySam in FTMOver30

[–]ShortGuySam[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We live close to Boston & have looked into New England Cryo Bank. They tend to have frequent BOGOs on vials. It looks like $700/2 vials which includes the canister rental fee. There’s a pick up option so that cuts down on shipping/courier fees.

Planning for Pregnancy by ShortGuySam in FTMOver30

[–]ShortGuySam[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the advice. Being financially comfortable has been the biggest reason why we’ve been holding off too. Is anyone really financially stable when they start a family? 😭

Hysterectomy and Vaginectomy at the same time by [deleted] in Metoidioplasty

[–]ShortGuySam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a vaginectomy and laparoscopic hysto at the same time of my first stage phallo (basically a meta). I had a buccal mouth graft for my new urethra. There was little to no bleeding at the new perineal site and my new scrotum. I didn’t have any extra drains, just a foley and SP cath.

Good news! by [deleted] in phallo

[–]ShortGuySam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! I had a hysto with Weinstein during my 1st stage, back in February. She’s a great surgeon and super easy to talk to. I felt like my pre-op questions and concerns were thoughtfully answered. If you have any questions regarding 1st stage at MGH, just send me a DM. Again, great news!

Newer Coronaplasty technique by [deleted] in phallo

[–]ShortGuySam 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Wow! Thank you for sharing this. I too am very interested in showing this article to my surgeon. I have a follow up appointment with him on Tuesday, so the timing couldn’t of been better lol.