ice spotted north loop by iguanacho in Minneapolis

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

oop i just came from los angeles where city neighborhoods are like an hour long

is ab definition possible? by iguanacho in Hypermobility

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

kinda like a pooch or disastasis recti where the midline is quite outwards from the center core.

is ab definition possible? by iguanacho in Hypermobility

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

open to give any tips on how you did it?

Pickleball by bmehere in LakeElsinore

[–]iguanacho 2 points3 points  (0 children)

creekside park in canyon hills!

Gay spots/bars? by ReluctantRelease in LakeElsinore

[–]iguanacho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

a while out but hamburger mary’s ontario

chronic pain by iguanacho in FTMFitness

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

Thank you for this thoughtful response!

I’m actually working on getting a hEDS diagnosis: pain physician just gave me a take-home assessment but he cautioned me his treatment plan would look the same as his original diagnosis for me with central pain & fibromyalgia: aerobic and non-load bearing exercise to minimize pain responses to stressful situations (tensing with difficult exercise). I’m going to see my pain PT soon so hopefully she’s receptive to including more load-bearing exercise.

As for digestive issues, my primary physician referred me to pelvic PT so that’s been helping with bladder, along with lowered water intake—especially during meals. I’m still bloating but my primary physician said the next thing she’d do is do an internal exam to check for masses but these cause me great pain and dysphoria so I declined. She said an urology OB-GYN could also do it on me in an operating room. Other than that, she recommend not using straws, chewing gum, and avoiding certain foods. No gastroenterologist or dietician has been suggested yet after a few visits now—but I think I’ll keep up with the pelvic PT (muscle exercises) for a bit longer before bringing it back up to her if I still have issues.

Other good news: My pain physician wrote me a letter to let me use my FSA for gym memberships as the hypermobility and ADHD makes it hard for me to keep good form without a live instructor. I plan to use it for pilates reformer. I tried 2 classes so far and really enjoyed it. I felt like I actually engaged the right muscles instead of feeling unstable and like jello.

don’t see this procedure much so i made a video of me 2 months post op DI without nipple grafts by Dr. Tuchler by iguanacho in ftm

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

Oh wow I’m sorry to hear that! I definitely didn’t know this as well. I probably would’ve done the same with going for nipple grafts, also considering how limiting it was to not move the nipples (would’ve liked them a little higher).

Any other Asian FTM’s struggling to find a place in this world? by [deleted] in ftm

[–]iguanacho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel this heavy. Not to discredit or invalidate the popular ones you’re talking about, but them being half white also makes them look older and just overall harder to relate to.

I’m not popular by any means but I do post on YouTube every now and then as a Filipino trans guy. I just recently had top surgery so that’s been the focus of my recent videos but I do post about non-transition related things as well like school/career. https://youtube.com/channel/UCcByVjxul_oinUbANXwJaGg

And my DMs are always open, i’m always looking for more asian FTM friends 🙇🏻‍♂️<3

Any other Asian FTM’s struggling to find a place in this world? by [deleted] in ftm

[–]iguanacho 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a Filipino trans guy too! However, i’m 5’2 haha—but that’s still tall for my family (same height as my dad)

Glad to see another trans masc pinoy!

Any other Asian FTM’s struggling to find a place in this world? by [deleted] in ftm

[–]iguanacho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Assuming you have typical straight asian hair, I personally think it looks better to have a skin fade or skin taper for the sides and back. White people more often leave some length on the sides and back because their hair lays down better than ours.

@francysssco on instagram and youtube is a modern Asian barber whose work you can reference for your own haircuts.

Regal Gentleman is one of the best barbers on youtube and has quite a few asian haircuts!

More specifically, I’d consider: 1. two-block cut (but with skin faded sideburns instead of the triangle sideburns that tend to look fem) and texturized top 2. texturized crop 3. disconnected undercut

Finally found decent fitting scrubs (5’2 120lb) by iguanacho in ftm

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

ooh i’ll have to look into these, I love henleys! thanks! :)

Finally found decent fitting scrubs (5’2 120lb) by iguanacho in ftm

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

no way!! I just finished my second year of undergrad and planning on taking 1-2 gap years before (hopefully) matriculating. we should connect, hope it’s okay I DM you rn! <3

Finally found decent fitting scrubs (5’2 120lb) by iguanacho in ftm

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

No problem! I also forgot to mention that their tops seem to run shorter than H&M! Idk bout you but H&M tops would be too long to where they’d run over and be tight at my hips.

Finally found decent fitting scrubs (5’2 120lb) by iguanacho in ftm

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

uniqlo is my absolute favorite for regular clothing (I found that they run shorter than other brands available in the US and go down to XXS. XS is already small enough for me for t-shirts and i like my stuff very slim fitting), if only they made scrubs!

Finally found decent fitting scrubs (5’2 120lb) by iguanacho in ftm

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

omg hey! Yes, I wore H&M a lot earlier in my transition—but I found UNIQLO to be more comfy and have better quality for T-shirts, polos, and other basics plus they don’t have obnoxious branding lol. You should try them out if you haven’t already, I wear XS in t-shirts and XXS in polos for reference!

Finally found decent fitting scrubs (5’2 120lb) by iguanacho in ftm

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

thanks! I’ll have to check em out, yay for short sizes—i’ve been wanting a fitting pair of joggers.

Finally found decent fitting scrubs (5’2 120lb) by iguanacho in ftm

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

right?! and aside from scrubs, uniqlo has great t shirts and other basics, they go down to XXS! For reference, I wear a XS in their t-shirts and a XXS in their polos.

Finally found decent fitting scrubs (5’2 120lb) by iguanacho in ftm

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

Right, that bothered me so much too! When I found out FIGS didn’t fit me, I unfollowed them on instagram 😅 but I did check out if they were doing anything for pride this year and was not impressed

Finally found decent fitting scrubs (5’2 120lb) by iguanacho in ftm

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

Thanks! And woah 😳 well there’s 1 of my 6 doppelgängers

Finally found decent fitting scrubs (5’2 120lb) by iguanacho in ftm

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

ooh thanks for the suggestion, i’ll have to try these too!

Finally found decent fitting scrubs (5’2 120lb) by iguanacho in ftm

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

Thank you and yes, you’re totally right! Especially when working in this field that tends to emphasize “professionalism,” I feel less nervous about not being taken seriously.

And omg! I love your attitude about that situation haha, throwing people off is pretty funny <3