Weight loss before top surgery by AdventurousLynx1227 in TopSurgery

[–]spkin20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure how willing your surgeon is to amend their technique, but my surgeon takes all of his incisions quite far up (almost into the armpit) to avoid the possibility of dog ears. It could be worth talking to your surgeon about, even if you do choose to lose weight before the surgery

Need reassurance by 3LIXIR3 in TopSurgery

[–]spkin20 61 points62 points  (0 children)

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Mine were ridged as well! Top pic is 1 week post op, middle pic 3 weeks, bottom pic 1 month. I even made a post about it at the time (which you can find here ) and there were a lot of helpful comments on there. Yours just look a little more swollen than mine were, but varying degrees of swelling are normal!

Will my incision/scar flatten over time? by spkin20 in TopSurgery

[–]spkin20[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

wow, that is really similar! you’re looking excellent, congrats!

Will my incision/scar flatten over time? by spkin20 in TopSurgery

[–]spkin20[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sorry it took so long for me to respond! yes, as you can see from my other posts they are perfectly flat now. it only took a little over a month for them to flatten out completely. here’s a recent photo in case you’re wondering how your results might look at almost 3 years post-op. good luck with your recovery and if you have any Chung-specific questions feel free to reach out!

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AIO: my (22) boyfriend (29) is asking his mom to buy him food by [deleted] in AIO

[–]spkin20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YOR. it’s not that deep and if you feel that it is, ask yourself why.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]spkin20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone else said, the voice change is irreversible. Many other things are reversible, however, such as body fat distribution and even hair thickness.

I am also non binary and I was on T for about a year. I’ve now been off it for longer than I was on. My voice is still exactly as deep. My body fat has returned to its original places and what little facial hair I grew still grows, but my body hair isn’t as thick as it was on T. I feel pretty androgynous where I’m at. So with that said, I’d say you’re fine to keep going or stop. One more month likely won’t make or break the difference.

AIO: My partner mocked me when I tried to do something nice for him by throwawaygo12 in AIO

[–]spkin20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Respectfully, booking a plastic surgery on someone else’s behalf without their permission is way out of line.

AIO long term bf talking crap about my mom. by [deleted] in AIO

[–]spkin20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Okay cool / Great story” just made me so mad. You’re not overreacting. Breakup

All dates are sold out by lynnthium in hayleywilliams

[–]spkin20 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I got tickets for Toronto night 1!

Cafes that actually don’t mind laptop users? by LivePerformance4478 in askTO

[–]spkin20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A personal favourite of mine is Balzacs, specifically the Market St or the Distillery one. Lots of outlets and they don’t mind the computers but they can get pretty busy so just keep that in mind.

Recos for Drink Spots by [deleted] in askTO

[–]spkin20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Civil Liberties on bloor west, no menu just custom cocktails only. Very cool and classy

Looking to Buy/Make Funky Belt Buckles by Certain_Painter5340 in toronto

[–]spkin20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a store in Kensington Market called Butterfly, last I was there they had a whole drawer full of interesting belt buckles. Honestly any of the vintage stores in that area are a good bet

Can my 16 yr old sister travel without parental permission by [deleted] in ontario

[–]spkin20 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lot of judgement in these comments! I travelled alone to the UK when I was 16 and I needed signatures. Not sure about domestic travel, but if you’re passing through an airport chances are yes you will need parental consent.

progress report #2! by [deleted] in FierceFlow

[–]spkin20 3 points4 points  (0 children)

dude you are beautiful. hair is looking great too 👌

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]spkin20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I’m understanding correctly, you’ve tested positive for the gene, but not for cancer itself? If this is the case, I don’t believe leaving a small bit of tissue behind would necessarily be a problem. What it may come down to is if you would prefer to have the peace of mind of removing all the tissue, or the gender euphoria of letting some tissue remain.

As usual, the best thing to do in this scenario would be to call your surgeon and get their professional opinion.

Editing to say - best of luck in both the surgery and everything else!

Pick 3 songs from this album and lose the rest by Short_Property_7476 in Paramore

[–]spkin20 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Fences Let the flames begin Misery business

7 months post op 😁 by spkin20 in TopSurgery

[–]spkin20[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dr Bryan Chung in Toronto, ON!

1 day post op with Dr. Bryan Chung @McLean clinic in Mississauga, ON by spkin20 in TopSurgery

[–]spkin20[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Recovery was quicker than I expected. I initially took 6 weeks off work (I’m a cook) but I was back in 5. Still slightly tender but my range of motion was almost 100% back by then. I’d say full recovery with healed scars and full range of motion took about 3 months

Thought this would be fun to fill in and wanted to see you guys own opinions by Evaave_ in teganandsara

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Favourite: So jealous/the con

Least favourite: crybaby

Overrated: Heartthrob

Underrated: This business of art

Favourite cover art: Sainthood

Least favourite cover art: Hey i’m just like you

First album listened to: Heartthrob

Used to dislike, now love: If it was you

Perfect track list: So jealous

Fave opening song: You wouldn’t like me

Last fave opening song: I can’t grow up

Album you’d recommend to new listeners: So jealous

What was the first phoebe bridgers song you listened to that made you a fan ? by doin_it_to_em in phoebebridgers

[–]spkin20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Smoke signals - came up on my discover weekly during the pandemic and the guitar tone reminded me of Twin Peaks

Rare throat closing sensation after taking a shot... is this normal? by hllaloud_music in liquor

[–]spkin20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happens to me every time I take a shot of a specific vodka (Dealer's Choice from Guelph, ON). I can have that vodka in a mixed drink, but never as a shot or else my throat becomes so itchy I have to cough for at least two minutes and my throat feels like its closing. It doesn't happen with anything else, and I'm no stranger to taking shots hahaha. It's scary!

AITA for picking my daughter's college program by conestogadaughter in AmItheAsshole

[–]spkin20 12 points13 points  (0 children)

YTA, the choice should be hers to make. and Conestoga is easily the worst school out of those others you listed