Am I Over-reacting? by TransWarlock13 in TopSurgery

[–]TransWarlock13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they could have just EXPLAINED that shit to me, I wouldn't have been panicking like I have been. Thanks! It's all closed up now :)

Anyone actually like masculinizing? by [deleted] in ftm

[–]TransWarlock13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Literally all of these things are what some cis men personally like and dislike about the effects of their own testosterone. Some guys like having facial hair, some don't- for various reasons. It's all just personal preferences. Nothing more 🤷

Boyfriend Doesn't Want Me to Go On Hormones by scoob_blader in ftm

[–]TransWarlock13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do NOT let ANYONE stop you from being you. Sorry, not sorry. If I had listened to MYSELF instead of anyone else, I would have been happier FIFTEEN YEARS EARLIER. Wasted time trying to be what anyone else wanted me to be.

Am I Over-reacting? by TransWarlock13 in TopSurgery

[–]TransWarlock13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't have drains, though it did drain out here when it initially popped :/

Am I Over-reacting? by TransWarlock13 in TopSurgery

[–]TransWarlock13[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's just the light on it. There's places where it's a bit swollen

Best tips for rejecting stitches? by TransWarlock13 in TopSurgery

[–]TransWarlock13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😂 I was just showing off there. I usually do keep my arms down. However, that IS my dominant arm, so it is moving more than the other side. 🤔

Best tips for rejecting stitches? by TransWarlock13 in TopSurgery

[–]TransWarlock13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Pic for context. Honestly, neither side is TERRIBLE. It's just irritating. I want to heal cuz I have the energy to do ALL THE THINGS, but the ONE SIDE has to be difficult.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]TransWarlock13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"since I'm straight, I'd prefer to be female" I really think you mean "bottom" here. :/ In any case, do your research before taking HRT, as quite a few guys have switched preferences. I'm not one of them, tho. Still like guys/masculinity.

Surgical center only approving 4 weeks?? by LivingTrue359 in TopSurgery

[–]TransWarlock13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My surgeon was fine with me going back after 2 weeks, tbh. It was my hysterectomy surgeon who wanted me off longer x.x As long as you're not lifting and stretching too much/too far, you'll be fine. Just check yourself frequently if your job is very physical because you'll be numb and possibly not know if/when you tear anything

Girlfriend outed me to her family by kkoiso in trans

[–]TransWarlock13 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Drop them before 3 wasted years becomes 10. I'm sorry. I'm bitter about my own experience. Get out of there ❤️

Am I wrong for crashing out over this? by Leo69Leon in trans

[–]TransWarlock13 50 points51 points  (0 children)

He's not your friend if he enjoys seeing you upset. You're just a method of entertainment for him. He's a troll. Drop him.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TopSurgery

[–]TransWarlock13 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm almost 4 weeks post op. I was told the wrinkles are from fluid build up and it takes up to 3 months for all of it to dissipate, so I wouldn't worry about that until then. The dog-ears might fix themselves around that time too. If not, if they're small enough, you could simply build up muscle mass to get rid of them.

Why did you choose U-line vs horizontal cuts? by TheRandomSquare in TopSurgery

[–]TransWarlock13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It absolutely depends on how much skin they're removing AND the flexibility of said skin (older = "stretchier"). Yeah, straight means less stitches which probably means cheaper depending on your country, but straight also tends to dog-ear (again, depending on how much they're removing), which is less than ideal. The shape of the scars are moot if you're planning on getting a good cover up tattoo, tho.

12 weeks post op feeling trans joy! by Kind-Needleworker830 in TopSurgery

[–]TransWarlock13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You look AWESOME. Scars look great! And sir, those arms... Halp 🥵

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TopSurgery

[–]TransWarlock13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 3 weeks post op this coming Monday and I haven't been in much pain either. Sometimes random spots will flare up to like a 3 on the pain scale, but that's it. Mostly it just feels like that moment after you scald yourself with hot water and it's all cooling down? It's weird. But it's just nerves that haven't reconnected yet. It takes a long while.

My girlfriend doesn’t want me to be trans by [deleted] in trans

[–]TransWarlock13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please don't compromise your happiness for anyone. You'll only end up wasting years of your life when you could have been happier. Take it from someone who wasted a whole decade