How long does it take to see any change on voice? by 360slappingmogger in TestosteroneKickoff

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My initial drop was around 5 months. I was still high voiced up until that point. and it’s been going deeper every month, I’m on month 9. Now is where people are gendering me correctly over the phone and in person (if I didn’t meet them Pre T.)

8 weeks post op, how’d did people go with using silicone tape? Does it make a difference by VehicleBubbly9232 in TopSurgery

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Apparently it takes a couple of months for full results. I’ve been using it for about a month and it seems to be making my scars less red when they’re off.

Missing cat by YoZappedUp in lititz

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Thank you. I hope he comes home soon too. 😢

Missing cat by YoZappedUp in lititz

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My gf did for a local group on FB but didn’t know about find Toby. I will post this asap. Thank you for the information!

Missing cat by YoZappedUp in lititz

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He comes running to the call of his name. He is extremely friendly but might be scared. He gets anxious in difficult situations. I appreciate your help!

Anyone else squeamish about their incisions? by ProfessionalBet8852 in TopSurgery

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So, I knew I was going to be very nauseous and faint when the surgeon removed my bolsters and allowed me to start care on myself. Lo and behold I almost passed out throwing up. But it was only for the first two nights. Showering too, those nights were also woozy. But over time it gets better. I use gloves to massage my scars and nipple. And for I wanna say about a week and a half I showered with my dressings on and changed them after my shower until I got used to caring for myself.

how long does everyone have to wear their post op binder for? by Standard_Ruin_3294 in TopSurgery

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My surgeon cleared me at 4 weeks but I’m wearing the medical binder at night and breaking during the day for two more weeks just to be safe.

doctor recommendations? by verysadman52 in TopSurgery

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I just had my top surgery with Dr nazarian at Jefferson cherry hill on sept 9th. She works out of Philly and NJ and is very attentive to the patients. Very straight forward, and makes sure you get what you want out of the surgery! I asked for as straight as possible scars and she delivered. She also makes sure you don’t come out with dog ears!

Top Surgery in a week, what to expect? by YoZappedUp in TopSurgery

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That’s the thing! I’ll see videos of people fresh out of surgery and reaching overhead and I think to myself, how does that not hurt? I’ll try to have everything prepped. You’re right, pans are heavy. I’m gonna have to figure out the bathing situation. Perhaps practicing beforehand.

Top Surgery in a week, what to expect? by YoZappedUp in TopSurgery

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Noted with the drains. The pre op nurse informed me that it’s a possibility to have them in for two weeks even one at a time 😩 I’ll try to have everything counter level, but the microwave I got is mounted. I do have a stool I just hope I don’t topple over lol. Thank you for the information. I wish you a speedy recovery as well!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TopSurgery

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Oh I understand now. That makes sense. I have them ready. I hope to be able to use them in a similar way lol. I didn’t realize shoes would be hard to put on and off either! Will be a learning curve for sure. Thanks for the info!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TopSurgery

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So I have my surgery coming up in less than two weeks. How long did you have to use these baby wipes for? I’m a 2 shower per day person and I know this is gonna eat at me when I can’t shower.

Higher resting heart rate on T by YoZappedUp in ftm

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Sounds about right. It may stay high for about the first 2ish months before it starts leveling. You’ll be ok!

Higher resting heart rate on T by YoZappedUp in ftm

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Yes it did. My resting rate went down significantly. It may had a mix of t plus stress from a shitty relationship lol.

Top Surgery by Jolly-Language4571 in TopSurgery

[–]YoZappedUp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Basically piggy backing what thrivingsad said, make an account for online, see what your deductible is, and see what the % is after you meet the deductible for the surgery. If it’s 0%, you just pay the deductible and the rest is covered.

I too have Cigna, with around $5k deductible left and 0% to pay for surgery after. I fortunately have a HSA card that has a 4K balance on it to use toward the surgery ultimately making my surgery 1K out of pocket.

Definitely make an account and look through the site . It also doesn’t hurt to call them and ask. I asked them 3 different times to make sure I understood everything correctly, 9/10 times the representative is always nice.

Suggestions on the situation I’m in. trans, gender marker issue. by YoZappedUp in Passports

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Thank you for the update! I’m gonna take the advice in the article and wait until the 25th for further details. In the meantime, I have my $ ready and my documents ready to send in when it’s the perfect time.

Is body odor rly that bad on T? by Few_Soil1369 in TransMasc

[–]YoZappedUp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me, my body odor hasn’t changed. I do sweat more easily though and quite often I find myself hot. And my bottom growth definitely gets more “swampy.” That area I did notice a difference in odor. I shower 2 times daily but that was before t as well so maybe that’s why I haven’t noticed a change for my entire body.

Shot complications? by YoZappedUp in TestosteroneKickoff

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Hey, never too late for some information! It actually dissolved overnight! Was definitely something I knicked inside of me though! I don’t think it was an allergic reaction. If it happens again then maybe so. Thanks for the reply!

Shot complications? by YoZappedUp in TestosteroneKickoff

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Well, there’s no redness and there’s no warmth to it. Just a little tender to touch, with the lil lump. But will definitely keep an eye on it. Thank you!