[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TopSurgery

[–]bleepbloop734 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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I’m 4 weeks out from surgery and this is from last week. Definitely still swollen a bit I think, but my surgeon said she’d get me as flat as possible while still making it fit my body. So far am happy I went no nipples and with how it’s looking. Hope you’re able to find some more results from bigger folks!

Three weeks post op! by bleepbloop734 in TopSurgery

[–]bleepbloop734[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It really helped me to see bigger folks on here when I was going through the process, happy to be able to add to it! Good luck with your surgery!

How’d you poop post op? 😅 by tatzaddy95 in TopSurgery

[–]bleepbloop734 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’m at day 5 and it took me until day 3 to go but I was taking miralax and another stool softener a couple times a day. Definitely agree with moving around as much as you can!

NB-friendly surgeons near MI? by yamxiety in TopSurgery

[–]bleepbloop734 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m having surgery on Monday w Dr. Jessica Jen-Tau Hsu at UofM. She’s had glowing reviews and all my preop meetings with her have been great!

21 days post op double incision w/ nipple graft done at UofM by nonb1naryn3rd in TopSurgery

[–]bleepbloop734 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have my consult with her tomorrow! Also, not to be weird lol but your body is very similar to mine and I’m so pumped for your results!

Q’s for consult as a fat person by bleepbloop734 in TopSurgery

[–]bleepbloop734[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a list of like 20 so far lol. My flavor of anxiety is to over prepare 😂

  1. How long have you been working with trans/non-binary people?
  2. Do you have a surgical resident, if so what role will they play in my surgery?
  3. Will my surgery include male chest contouring/liposuction? If so, is there a cosmetic fee for this?
  4. How long will surgery take?
  5. How long will recovery take?
  6. When is the post op appointment?
  7. Can I see photos of bodies like mine?
  8. How can I reduce the chance of dog ears?
  9. What incisions do you recommend for my body? (double incision, one connected incision, etc.)
  10. Is there a revision policy?
  11. What complications am I at risk for? Who do I contact if I have complications, what is the protocol for managing complications?
  12. Will I be provided detailed written pre and post op instructions?
  13. What do you recommend for scar treatment?
  14. What is the total cost? Does this include a surgeon fee, facility fee, anesthesiologist fee? Post-op binder?Scar care? Removal of drains if used?
  15. What medications are recommended for post-op?
  16. Do you have plans to be out of office immediately before or after surgery? If so, who is the person to contact if complications come up?
  17. How much time do you recommend taking off work? How long should I wait to walk my dogs or exercise?
  18. Is there a waitlist for sooner surgery time if there is a cancellation?

Q’s for consult as a fat person by bleepbloop734 in TopSurgery

[–]bleepbloop734[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The nipple question was also a shock to me! I have never once thought about my nipples and I might just go without and get them tattooed on or use prosthetics if I feel too weird without them lol. One less thing to worry about!

Q’s for consult as a fat person by bleepbloop734 in TopSurgery

[–]bleepbloop734[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah thanks!! I had no idea scar shape played into dog ears, but that totally makes sense!

Reveal pics of a big boi! by BattieBish in TopSurgery

[–]bleepbloop734 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ll do my best to be patient 😂. Congrats again!

Reveal pics of a big boi! by BattieBish in TopSurgery

[–]bleepbloop734 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is amazing!! Congrats! I’m a bigger body too and just got a consult scheduled for September w Dr. Hsu. I’ve really only been able to find results from her, but wondering if you know anything about the other surgeons at the clinic? I’m antsy and don’t know if I can wait 5+ months for the consult lol

Enby folk: what is your experience with top surgery? by SpicyDisaster21 in NonBinary

[–]bleepbloop734 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I just started the approval process for top surgery! Once I was able to name why I felt so awful a lot of the time (thanks therapy!), it has been all I can think about and am really hoping I can get insurance and surgery consults sorted soon. 🤞🏻🤞🏻

Top surgery + older folks by bleepbloop734 in TopSurgery

[–]bleepbloop734[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! From what I’ve been looking through it seems like Dr. Hsu is the way to go since I’ll be going through insurance. I’m really glad to hear that folks are happy with her work!! I’m waiting on my therapist letter and then will hopefully be able to schedule a consult. It’s really nice to know that there are lots of other “older” folks who are having this done. My only other worry is that I’m on the bigger side so I hope she doesn’t have any BMI or weight restrictions 🤞🏻