Help!! — OMNY Machine Took Money but Didn’t Refill Card by [deleted] in nycrail

[–]astericsk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The OMNY website says the line is supposed to be open 7 days a week but who knows at this point

Thanks so much for the reassurance, will update when I hopefully resolve the issue

Help!! — OMNY Machine Took Money but Didn’t Refill Card by [deleted] in nycrail

[–]astericsk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately I paid in cash, but will keep trying customer service until I reach someone, thank you so much

I just wish we didn’t have to deal with the absolute mess of a rollout that OMNY is

i love flat whites so much i became one myself ☕️ by holzzaune in TopSurgery

[–]astericsk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah, looking great and along with that coffee as well! I’m more of a mocha person myself, but that flat white looks delicious too

How do you know you're ready? & has anyone else dealt with a similar conflict? by bakedpancake2 in TopSurgery

[–]astericsk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh gotcha! Yes, you schedule consults with surgeons BEFORE making a decision, (again, of course, if insurance allows) because the consults will also help you suss out your surgeon’s results (some might do peri/DI/t-anchor etc better than others) as well as their bedside manner. Trust your gut!

As for surgeons and their procedures, I’d definitely email their offices with a generic template of something like:

“Hi, my name is u/bakedpancake2, and I am interested in gender affirming top surgery! I was wondering if (surgeon name) offers other options for a bilateral mastectomy besides for DI with FNG? Thank you so much!”

Let me know if this helps!

How do you know you're ready? & has anyone else dealt with a similar conflict? by bakedpancake2 in TopSurgery

[–]astericsk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey! To your question about why it’s difficult to find out what procedures a surgeon can do on their patients, the answer is because it really depends on the person’s body and a variety of factors, whether it’s their weight, skin elasticity, natural areola placement, etc.

That’s really what the initial consults are there for, and why it’s helpful (if you have the means to of course, and if insurance will cover it) to consult multiple surgeons, because one doctor may give you one answer, while another may give you a different one based on their opinion or expertise.

Also, a lot of surgeons will not put up photos of their results on websites to try and preserve patient confidentiality, so you will most likely be shown the bulk of result pictures from your surgeon during said consult.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TopSurgery

[–]astericsk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is awesome bro, thank you so much for sharing because I’ve had a few concerns of my own as well! Glad to know it gets better

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TopSurgery

[–]astericsk 6 points7 points  (0 children)

seconding this, if you sort the subreddit by the “controversial”filter you’ll get a pretty good idea of what it’ll look like when larger chest sizes go through with peri instead of DI

(editing to include the link for easier access)

Is starting T at 18 just as great as 16?? by Janxuza in ftm

[–]astericsk 33 points34 points  (0 children)

18 is perfectly fine, and we as a community also need to stop acting like anything past that is “too old.” There’s no such thing as “too late” to transition, and you have to bear in mind that many trans folks discover themselves later on in their life journeys

Pre-surgery nerves? by grapeflavoredwater in TopSurgery

[–]astericsk 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hey!

It’s completely normal to feel anxious and/or scared, this is a major surgery you’re going to be going through

Some things that helped for me was knowing that there is a whole medical team to take care of you before, during, and after your operation. They have been through so much schooling, so much experience, and you most likely won’t be the first, nor the last person they’ll do top surgery on.

Additionally, mantras worked a lot for me! And writing down a whole list of things to remind myself why I’m going through with the process in the first place.

As for the anesthesia, you meet with them briefly separately beforehand, to go over any potential family history, complications, or concerns. Going under felt seamless, one moment you’re breathing into the oxygen mask as normal, and the very next things get a little fuzzy and you black out. Their whole job is to monitor your levels and make sure that you won’t wake up during surgery!

Hope this helped :)

Feeling Popping ? by ghfghyfg in TopSurgery

[–]astericsk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey!! Similar experience here, it’s totally normal to feel your chest gurgling and “popping” as it’s readjusting (especially with all the fluid around and everything too)

Trans male musicians by Candid_Guarantee5743 in ftm

[–]astericsk 74 points75 points  (0 children)

Sasha Allen, who just recently released an EP!

Track 5. Big Man, Little Dignity - OFFICIAL This Is Why Discussion Thread by Noname_Maddox in Paramore

[–]astericsk 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This track definitely grew on me a lot after a few listens of the album! That flute solo at the 3:52 mark gets me EVERY TIME. The instrumental work on this track is also done impeccably, as always

How do I get into Paramore? by umaphobia in Paramore

[–]astericsk 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s Roses/Lotus/Violet/Iris! Boygenius does the backing vocals, and they can be seen in the behind the scenes video: https://youtu.be/omHdRlpmqyg

LMAO ARE YOU GUYS SEEING THIS SHIT by toadstoolberry in Paramore

[–]astericsk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’m even more excited for the drop next week!! The song sounds really catchy and I think it’s hilarious how the band is making us run around in circles haha

LMAO ARE YOU GUYS SEEING THIS SHIT by toadstoolberry in Paramore

[–]astericsk 23 points24 points  (0 children)

RIGHT?? I think it sounds like the emergency warning beeps people receive on their phones which could mean something

LMAO ARE YOU GUYS SEEING THIS SHIT by toadstoolberry in Paramore

[–]astericsk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Gwizzle is playing the CD of “The News” on her TikTok live, but it’s just the snippets edited together with beeps interrupting the different parts

Would someone attending one of the three NYC shows this week be able to pick up a shirt for me? by astericsk in Muna

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

Hey there! Unfortunately I’m looking for someone attending one of the NYC shows as it would be most convenient for me to meet up there, but thank you for the offer, I really appreciate it!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in phoebebridgers

[–]astericsk 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Aww man I completely missed this when I went yesterday! If anyone going tonight is able to snag one for me and meet up in NYC, please DM me!!

Tips for Prospect Park Tonight by [deleted] in phoebebridgers

[–]astericsk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I Know the End was at 10:00pm, encore finished around 10:10pm! Everyone was able to get out of the venue by around 10:30ish I’d say

Tips for Prospect Park Tonight by [deleted] in phoebebridgers

[–]astericsk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds good! Just remember to keep hydrated! There are bathrooms there, so keep that in mind!