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Trans Talk 13w
top surgery in 2.5 months, my fellow trans guys is there anything to expect?? please let me know i want to be prepared
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Anonymous 13w

following this post because i also get top surgery soon (oct 23rd)

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Anonymous 13w

Itchy, stinky, don’t lift anything, laxatives out the wazoo, wait 3-6 months before judging results (swelling is normal and can last up to a year)

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Anonymous 13w

you have to sleep on your back for a long time, so if you hate that try to set up your bed so it's a bit more comfortable. also probably should install a bidet

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Anonymous 13w

get a mascetcomy pillow!!!!! and be prepared to sleep on your back. prepare yourself mentally for drains (if this applies.) make sure you drink lots of water. take laxatives if you plan on taking your oxy/heavy pain meds (trust me.)

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 13w

also you might be very itchy/chafing under your surgical binder. try not to touch it

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 13w

my surgeon said she’s not going to be doing drains on me just compression

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 13w

Heads up, there’s a higher risk of hematoma without drains

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 13w

i might ask my surgeon if she can use drains

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 13w

tbh i didnt use drains and i was fine i think it really depends on chest size and skin elasticity, if ur surgeon regularly does drainless u should be fine though. the compression will be tight as fuck though

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Anonymous replying to -> #5 12w

thank you all for the tips and information! it was really helpful. i’ll keep yall updated post op!

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 12w

most of my chest is muscle and rest is just loose skin and some breast tissue, i think that’s why my surgeon said that i don’t need drains cause my chest is not large enough to need them but im not 100% sure what her reasoning is

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 12w

the itching can’t possibly be as bad as the itch i get when im wearing trans tape 😭😭

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 12w

my chest was pretty muscular too probs not as much as yours and i was 100% fine since u have muscles im sure youll be fine too and luckily your recovery will be easy asl i swear lifting makes it so much better

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 12w

preciate it boss

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