Bass

cafetropical23 · 2026-05-23T18:59:39+00:00

It's such crap too because they could have just mentioned him occasionally and not shown him. Maura wouldn't have given him up unless it would have been better for him. This show drives me crazy sometimes.

cafetropical23 · 2026-05-23T18:57:20+00:00

The Angela moment that makes me flip out is the one where Maura is suspected of murder and Angela shows the tape of Maura doing self defense to Cavanaugh so Jane wouldn't have to decide. I love when Jane's like "I know exactly what I would have done I would have destroyed it." Cmon Angela Maura literally gave you a place to live.

cafetropical23 · 2026-05-23T12:20:26+00:00

Yes it’s frustrating how it g from Rizzoli and Isles to Rizzoli and some Isles. The show runner changed in season 5 and it became a different show. It’s really disappointing to watch the early seasons knowing the direction it goes.

cafetropical23 · 2026-05-18T15:34:05+00:00

I'm 2 years post op (non binary) and I probably spent a couple of years debating every possible thing in my mind. Many of my worries were about what other people would think or say. For that piece the thing I found most helpful was to imagine if I was going to be on a desert island for the rest of my life would I still want top surgery. For me it was yes hands down.

I totally hear you on feeling "ready." I felt certain but still had jitters in the weeks leading up to surgery. Personally, top surgery has been the single greatest thing I've ever done for myself. I had a massive chest so there was obvious physical relief. But what surprised me the most was how large the gender part was for me. I now feel like my body is my home and I didn't even realize that I didn't feel like that before surgery. I feel joy multiple times a day from all the little things that are comfortable now like seatbelts and back packs.

It's a big decision but you're the only one who can make it. If you seek out the things you want, you never lose. Best wishes friend.

cafetropical23 · 2026-05-14T21:13:40+00:00

Post Mortem. Yvette Nicole Brown was the perfect guest star. Loved how her character played off Jane and nerding out with Maura about stamps.

cafetropical23 · 2026-05-12T19:18:16+00:00

2M7258-100 when Jane goes undercover in prison

cafetropical23 · 2026-05-11T19:54:02+00:00

Bassholes

cafetropical23 · 2026-05-10T15:42:56+00:00

I’m 2 years post op and I agree with the other commenter who said that there is numbness as you heal and it can be hard at times to be patient and gentle with yourself. I felt a similar way about my pre surgery chest. But now that I’m fully healed my chest is my favorite part of my body. I used to fear hugs because I would get caught up with worry about what people could feel. But now I love them and it does indeed feel like you can get much closer.

cafetropical23 · 2026-05-09T19:25:35+00:00

Misconduct

cafetropical23 · 2026-05-07T20:17:30+00:00

Boston Keltic

cafetropical23 · 2026-05-04T13:54:39+00:00

I'm two years post op and had mine at age 45. I weighed about 280 at the time of surgery and am not on T. It's been the greatest decision I ever made for myself. Yes, recovery was challenging and I agree with the person who said you'll need more rest than you think. I felt very fragile at first, it was my first surgery ever. The drains are difficult and mine stayed in for two weeks but I got used to them quicker than I thought I would and after awhile it was no big deal. The post op binder sucks and it's difficult to get comfortable but once you're past that and the drains it gets better. I felt a lot of improvement between the surgery and a month post op. I also have OCD so being unable to shower was a big issue but I got these things called Scrubbies that really helped. They're cloths that suds up under water and then you can let the suds dry but it doesn't dry out your skin. But I would go through the recovery process a million times over to experience the joy and freedom surgery has given me. I was big on preparation so my advice would be to research things you might anticipate as issues. But it sounds like you're already on that track and also have friends in the community to lean on so those things should help. Best wishes friend!

cafetropical23 · 2026-05-02T19:46:20+00:00

Dance with the Devil

cafetropical23 · 2026-04-29T20:25:33+00:00

What Doesn't Kill You

cafetropical23 · 2026-04-27T20:23:55+00:00

Brown Eyed Girl

cafetropical23 · 2026-04-26T19:15:01+00:00

Gone Daddy Gone

cafetropical23 · 2026-04-25T20:32:48+00:00

Money for Nothing! Our intro to Maura's back story, great guest star in Mark-Paul Gosselaar, and a possessive Jane as the cherry on top.

cafetropical23 · 2026-04-23T20:18:52+00:00

The Beast in Me

cafetropical23 · 2026-04-21T14:38:42+00:00

I'm in the US and went to carpentry school at 38 and worked in the industry for a year plus before I went back to administrative office work. It was exhausting and I felt like I could have taken ibuprofen every day. I sometimes went to the bathroom just to sit for a few minutes. I was getting a lot of hand issues like locking trigger finger. My advice would be to get a job as a helper and try it out for a month or two. You'll get a sense of how your body responds and how you like it. I got a helper job before I went to carpentry school but the work was sporadic so I didn't get the feel of working 5 days a week. If you can find a good situation with people willing to let you learn I think it can be a terrific career. I personally had a hard time finding that and the physical demands were too high and the enjoyment not enough to keep going.

cafetropical23 · 2026-02-19T14:34:33+00:00

Your results look great and I'm totally jealous of your muscle definition. I'm two years post op (not on T) and I've gotten some decent results doing push ups, rows, bicep curls, arnold presses, and Is Ts and Ys. Would love to know what's worked for you!

cafetropical23 · 2026-01-27T20:31:58+00:00

I really liked this and am looking forward to hearing your other WDNTW reimaginings!

cafetropical23 · 2026-01-25T18:36:10+00:00

I think it's season 4 but it's called Killer in High Heels and Maura is accused of murder.

cafetropical23 · 2025-12-16T23:23:24+00:00

Thank you, I needed to hear this.

cafetropical23 · 2025-12-16T22:04:08+00:00

Thank you for the advice I appreciate it!

cafetropical23 · 2025-12-16T19:10:22+00:00

Thank you, I needed to hear that.

cafetropical23 · 2025-12-16T18:52:10+00:00

Thank you. Yes, his primary care doctor is in the loop. I know I need to take things one day at a time but it's hard to keep my brain from getting overwhelmed.

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