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Transgender (MTF) Supercharged BBL
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Supercharged BBL Transgender
cjcj23February 8, 2023
WORTH IT
I am a transgender (MTF) patient with a starting BMI of 23. My goals were to enhance my hips so that it would be visible from the front, and fill my hip dips. I also wanted the results to be natural. I basically wanted the body I would have had if I never had testosterone running around messing things up earlier in my life.
Day 1
Like my previous surgery in Spain, I entered the OR conscious and was asked to get onto the operating table. And like last time, I was giddy with excitement until I was laid out on the table and panic started to creep up on me. They were playing Spanish house music quite loud so I did a little dance for them and then danced my way to the operating table. This got a lot of laughs and was a good diversion for my anxiety!
The pain is minimal and they are just giving me paracetamol. Feels like I’ve pushed myself too hard working out. Dull ache in my buttocks, no pain at all anywhere else. Come down from anaesthetic was the worst I’ve had. Threw up a couple of times but nausea passed after 4 hours. Got really worried and uncomfortable because I couldn’t pee, no matter how hard I relaxed or pushed. Finally managed it 23h after my last pee, sweet relief! Had microwave lasagne in hospital at about 11pm and kept that down yay, though I had to be persistent as they wanted to give me another banana instead!
I’m taking stool softeners already (Movicol). I brought these with me because I always have issues after surgery so need to get ahead of it and I don’t like the way strong laxatives make me feel bloated. I also have Arnica for swelling as well as various supplements to keep myself healthy whilst I heal.
Pain level 2/10
Day 2
Moved gently to the recovery villa (The Curvy) by the owner, Marco, laid on my belly on the back seat of his car. Marco was very friendly, as was the housekeeper Virgi and I was told to help myself to anything I wanted from the well-stocked kitchen. Felt quite ok. I think the epidural was still working. Pain fairly manageable (3/10) though starting to ache more around the implants. Feels a bit like cramp. Taking Movicol twice a day though my bowels are not active yet. I was expecting this from my previous surgeries so I’m relaxed about it. I know the Movicol will ensure it’s not uncomfortable when it finally comes out. Ate 3 meals, smaller portions than usual but I do have an appetite.
Day 3
Last night was really tough. Worst night of my life NGL. The hospital drugs including the epidural had obviously worn off and the pain level was a consistent 7/10 through the night. I had a sleeping pill at midnight and woke up at 2:30 in a panic, overwhelmed with pain, unable to think clearly and not knowing where I was. I desperately wanted to roll over but I knew I couldn’t. The pain was like a bad cramp in my glutes. I wanted to call for someone and I felt desperate but I’m not in hospital anymore and I can’t just press the button now for help. I ended up taking the opioids (oxycodone) they told me to reserve for extreme pain and this brought the pain down to 5/10 so I could sleep a little. It was such a relief when morning came. Had a wonderful breakfast cooked by Virgi (eggs, toast, fruit, yogurt, fresh orange juice). I’ve got so much better through the day, so I’m fairly confident the worst part is over.
Day 4
I was ready for another hard night and I got what I expected! I took the opiates at bedtime and prepared myself mentally to wake up through the night with pain. Approaching it with a different attitude helped a little, but I was disappointed to wake up every hour, and so relieved when the daylight started to creep in through my window. I’m on diuretic medication to drain the fluid from my body so this means I’m going to pee every hour!
My fortunes really changed in the daytime! I had appointments planned at the clinic for massage and hypobaric chamber treatments. The nurse came and washed me and I put on my normal clothes and a little makeup for the first time. Something just clicked and I felt so relieved at my progress and joyous about my new body. It just feels natural, like it’s the body I should have had all along! I spent the afternoon by the pool in the sunshine chatting and even forgot I had any pain for a few hours. This is progress!!!
Day 5
One step forwards and two steps back! After such an amazing day yesterday I was expecting a good night but it was just like my second night again. Was so relieved when the daylight arrived.
Stayed in bed all day, only coming down to eat. The fluid in my drains on the side that hurts has gone from pink to clear yellow which has freaked me out a bit so I’m going to ask the nurse tomorrow.
Day 6
Slept ok last night: 4h, then a little break, then 2h. Minimal pain, even walked 50m out of the villa today (I get in trouble for this the next day so don’t follow my example)! Feeling so much better, like I’ve really turned a corner.
Got a bit worried about my surgical drains yesterday because they started running clear yellow rather than light pink. Apparently this is ok and I can double check with the aftercare helpline on Monday. I’m really annoyed with myself though because I slipped getting up from kneeling on the floor and my left leg went backwards suddenly in a scissor shape. It wasn’t painful but I can feel something is different there now, tingling slightly and a little warm. Hopefully if I stay really still now and overnight my body will repair it.
Day 7
Got cautioned by the nurse about walking around. She told me I should only be walking to the bathroom or kitchen and avoiding the stairs as much as possible. Under no circumstances should I leave the house and go for a walk for at least 2 weeks after surgery! I took this very seriously because the consequences can be severe. Moving the wound in between the buttocks and repeatedly opening it can result in fluid buildup and eventually the implants having to be removed for a few months to let everything drain and heal. This is my worst nightmare so I’m going to try to be good!
My biggest source of pain at this point is starting to be my back and shoulders, rather than my buttocks or hips. Lying on your front for 23h a day is really hard on the body. My only advice is to try every possible combination of pillows you can think of and stand up periodically to do some shoulder exercises.
Day 9
Had my first good sleep last night! Only got up briefly to pee twice though I did have a sleeping pill. Today was a big day because I got my drains taken out at the clinic. Aside from being inconvenient, they were also uncomfortable because they go down the side of the buttock and then along the bottom too. Getting them removed was not very pleasant, so I recommend having some paracetamol beforehand and breathing deeply when they pull the tubes. Feels a lot better with them out! They also removed the vacuum pump from the central pair of incisions and put a regular dressing on. Apparently my incisions have healed really well.
I was given a new torture device to wear for the next 12 weeks - the Columbia Faja (corset) - which is extremely restrictive. I was also reminded that even though my drains are off I cannot leave the apartment for a walk for at least 2 weeks after surgery, otherwise I risk opening the incision and causing major problems.
I’ve also found out that I can’t start pole dancing again for 3-6 months, which is quite a blow.
Day 1
Like my previous surgery in Spain, I entered the OR conscious and was asked to get onto the operating table. And like last time, I was giddy with excitement until I was laid out on the table and panic started to creep up on me. They were playing Spanish house music quite loud so I did a little dance for them and then danced my way to the operating table. This got a lot of laughs and was a good diversion for my anxiety!
The pain is minimal and they are just giving me paracetamol. Feels like I’ve pushed myself too hard working out. Dull ache in my buttocks, no pain at all anywhere else. Come down from anaesthetic was the worst I’ve had. Threw up a couple of times but nausea passed after 4 hours. Got really worried and uncomfortable because I couldn’t pee, no matter how hard I relaxed or pushed. Finally managed it 23h after my last pee, sweet relief! Had microwave lasagne in hospital at about 11pm and kept that down yay, though I had to be persistent as they wanted to give me another banana instead!
I’m taking stool softeners already (Movicol). I brought these with me because I always have issues after surgery so need to get ahead of it and I don’t like the way strong laxatives make me feel bloated. I also have Arnica for swelling as well as various supplements to keep myself healthy whilst I heal.
Pain level 2/10
Day 2
Moved gently to the recovery villa (The Curvy) by the owner, Marco, laid on my belly on the back seat of his car. Marco was very friendly, as was the housekeeper Virgi and I was told to help myself to anything I wanted from the well-stocked kitchen. Felt quite ok. I think the epidural was still working. Pain fairly manageable (3/10) though starting to ache more around the implants. Feels a bit like cramp. Taking Movicol twice a day though my bowels are not active yet. I was expecting this from my previous surgeries so I’m relaxed about it. I know the Movicol will ensure it’s not uncomfortable when it finally comes out. Ate 3 meals, smaller portions than usual but I do have an appetite.
Day 3
Last night was really tough. Worst night of my life NGL. The hospital drugs including the epidural had obviously worn off and the pain level was a consistent 7/10 through the night. I had a sleeping pill at midnight and woke up at 2:30 in a panic, overwhelmed with pain, unable to think clearly and not knowing where I was. I desperately wanted to roll over but I knew I couldn’t. The pain was like a bad cramp in my glutes. I wanted to call for someone and I felt desperate but I’m not in hospital anymore and I can’t just press the button now for help. I ended up taking the opioids (oxycodone) they told me to reserve for extreme pain and this brought the pain down to 5/10 so I could sleep a little. It was such a relief when morning came. Had a wonderful breakfast cooked by Virgi (eggs, toast, fruit, yogurt, fresh orange juice). I’ve got so much better through the day, so I’m fairly confident the worst part is over.
Day 4
I was ready for another hard night and I got what I expected! I took the opiates at bedtime and prepared myself mentally to wake up through the night with pain. Approaching it with a different attitude helped a little, but I was disappointed to wake up every hour, and so relieved when the daylight started to creep in through my window. I’m on diuretic medication to drain the fluid from my body so this means I’m going to pee every hour!
My fortunes really changed in the daytime! I had appointments planned at the clinic for massage and hypobaric chamber treatments. The nurse came and washed me and I put on my normal clothes and a little makeup for the first time. Something just clicked and I felt so relieved at my progress and joyous about my new body. It just feels natural, like it’s the body I should have had all along! I spent the afternoon by the pool in the sunshine chatting and even forgot I had any pain for a few hours. This is progress!!!
Day 5
One step forwards and two steps back! After such an amazing day yesterday I was expecting a good night but it was just like my second night again. Was so relieved when the daylight arrived.
Stayed in bed all day, only coming down to eat. The fluid in my drains on the side that hurts has gone from pink to clear yellow which has freaked me out a bit so I’m going to ask the nurse tomorrow.
Day 6
Slept ok last night: 4h, then a little break, then 2h. Minimal pain, even walked 50m out of the villa today (I get in trouble for this the next day so don’t follow my example)! Feeling so much better, like I’ve really turned a corner.
Got a bit worried about my surgical drains yesterday because they started running clear yellow rather than light pink. Apparently this is ok and I can double check with the aftercare helpline on Monday. I’m really annoyed with myself though because I slipped getting up from kneeling on the floor and my left leg went backwards suddenly in a scissor shape. It wasn’t painful but I can feel something is different there now, tingling slightly and a little warm. Hopefully if I stay really still now and overnight my body will repair it.
Day 7
Got cautioned by the nurse about walking around. She told me I should only be walking to the bathroom or kitchen and avoiding the stairs as much as possible. Under no circumstances should I leave the house and go for a walk for at least 2 weeks after surgery! I took this very seriously because the consequences can be severe. Moving the wound in between the buttocks and repeatedly opening it can result in fluid buildup and eventually the implants having to be removed for a few months to let everything drain and heal. This is my worst nightmare so I’m going to try to be good!
My biggest source of pain at this point is starting to be my back and shoulders, rather than my buttocks or hips. Lying on your front for 23h a day is really hard on the body. My only advice is to try every possible combination of pillows you can think of and stand up periodically to do some shoulder exercises.
Day 9
Had my first good sleep last night! Only got up briefly to pee twice though I did have a sleeping pill. Today was a big day because I got my drains taken out at the clinic. Aside from being inconvenient, they were also uncomfortable because they go down the side of the buttock and then along the bottom too. Getting them removed was not very pleasant, so I recommend having some paracetamol beforehand and breathing deeply when they pull the tubes. Feels a lot better with them out! They also removed the vacuum pump from the central pair of incisions and put a regular dressing on. Apparently my incisions have healed really well.
I was given a new torture device to wear for the next 12 weeks - the Columbia Faja (corset) - which is extremely restrictive. I was also reminded that even though my drains are off I cannot leave the apartment for a walk for at least 2 weeks after surgery, otherwise I risk opening the incision and causing major problems.
I’ve also found out that I can’t start pole dancing again for 3-6 months, which is quite a blow.
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9 days post
Day 10 - I’m a new woman!
cjcj23February 9, 2023
I treated myself to a little photoshoot today (only mirror selfies, don’t get too excited!). Since I no longer have the drains and my wounds are all dressed it seemed like a great time to slip into my favourite dress and bikini and check out the results. I know it is a bit early, but I am loving the results so far! I’ve worn the green dress and bikini several times before so seeing myself looking like a new woman in these outfits is so powerful (Aslani calls this the “same dress effect”). It’s important to remember that comparing photos taken in different lighting conditions is not an exact science. I’ll be doing some more accurate before/after comparisons when I get home to the UK.
Small update on pain: I do not really have any pain from the surgery now. My main problems at the moment are heartburn indigestion and back/shoulder pain. I have experienced this before, though infrequently, however lying on your front 23h per day is really not good for the body. I recommend placing pillows so that your chest and head are always a little higher than your belly, there is a small curve in your spine, and your feet are raised up. It is hard to find the right combination. It’s also worth mentioning that the corset I am now wearing is really uncomfortable and prevented me sleeping. I managed to sleep for half the night with it done up but had to loosen it for the second half of the night. I was still wearing the waist belt on top (same one I’ve worn for 10 days) so I think this is not the end of the world. Tonight I will try again to sleep with it done up all the way. The new corset is definitely doing something though, because when I took it off this morning and used the massage roller on myself, I had to go and pee 4 times in 1 hour. It’s definitely helped to firm up my curves, even after less than 24 hours.
Small update on pain: I do not really have any pain from the surgery now. My main problems at the moment are heartburn indigestion and back/shoulder pain. I have experienced this before, though infrequently, however lying on your front 23h per day is really not good for the body. I recommend placing pillows so that your chest and head are always a little higher than your belly, there is a small curve in your spine, and your feet are raised up. It is hard to find the right combination. It’s also worth mentioning that the corset I am now wearing is really uncomfortable and prevented me sleeping. I managed to sleep for half the night with it done up but had to loosen it for the second half of the night. I was still wearing the waist belt on top (same one I’ve worn for 10 days) so I think this is not the end of the world. Tonight I will try again to sleep with it done up all the way. The new corset is definitely doing something though, because when I took it off this morning and used the massage roller on myself, I had to go and pee 4 times in 1 hour. It’s definitely helped to firm up my curves, even after less than 24 hours.
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12 days post
Day 13 - Dressings removed and a good night’s sleep
cjcj23February 12, 2023
First proper sleep last night! I woke up at 4am as usual with some back and shoulder pain, but this time after doing 5 mins of stretches I was able to go back to sleep until 7am, bringing me to a grand total of 8 hours! It’s such a relief to finally be able to have a normal night’s sleep.
This is the day that the nurse told me to remove the big central dressing on my implant incision and the dressings on the 2 drain holes at the top of my buttocks. I am no longer staying in The Curvy but have my parents with me so have given instructions to my mum. I needed to send her out to the pharmacy to get Betadine (a liquid iodine preparation), as advised by the nurse. This is going to be used to clean the wound. The clinic gave me some gauzes and adhesive dressing patches though I’ll need to get some more. After removing the dressings we found that the wounds look to be healing well. The central incision is closed, though a little pink towards the bottom. The drain holes are scabbing over though looked a little damp so we decided to dress them. I am now walking around with no dressing on the central incision and it feels great. I’m looking forward to being able to have a proper shower unassisted tomorrow and get my full body wet.
Today we walked 200m out of the apartment and found a cute beach bar with a sofa in the sun facing the sea. This was just perfect as I could lie on my front and have tasty things brought to me! We ended up staying there for a couple of hours and then slowly and carefully made our way back. I am still walking with baby steps as I have very little mobility due to general tightness and also don’t want to risk opening the incision again.
This is the day that the nurse told me to remove the big central dressing on my implant incision and the dressings on the 2 drain holes at the top of my buttocks. I am no longer staying in The Curvy but have my parents with me so have given instructions to my mum. I needed to send her out to the pharmacy to get Betadine (a liquid iodine preparation), as advised by the nurse. This is going to be used to clean the wound. The clinic gave me some gauzes and adhesive dressing patches though I’ll need to get some more. After removing the dressings we found that the wounds look to be healing well. The central incision is closed, though a little pink towards the bottom. The drain holes are scabbing over though looked a little damp so we decided to dress them. I am now walking around with no dressing on the central incision and it feels great. I’m looking forward to being able to have a proper shower unassisted tomorrow and get my full body wet.
Today we walked 200m out of the apartment and found a cute beach bar with a sofa in the sun facing the sea. This was just perfect as I could lie on my front and have tasty things brought to me! We ended up staying there for a couple of hours and then slowly and carefully made our way back. I am still walking with baby steps as I have very little mobility due to general tightness and also don’t want to risk opening the incision again.
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