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35 Year Old Trans Woman, Breast Augmentation and Rhinoplasty (5'11", 140lbs) Tualatin, OR
UPDATED FROM Jae38EC
2 years post
Things are settling in, scar update
WORTH IT$13,500
More than 2 years on and this is still the best decision I ever made for myself. I've collected a ton of scars over the past few years, a tiny one under the nose from the rhinoplasty, both under breast scars, four scars from losing a gallbladder a month after the revision and another one from the orchiectomy earlier this year. I decided that at least one of those scars deserved an accessory. I landed in the 34/36 DD/DDD range depending on bra manufacturer and I've found myself with all the usual 'busty girl problems'... and I wouldn't have it any other way :)
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UPDATED FROM Jae38EC
1 year post
Almost 2 years
Close to 2 years post... and I could not be happier. The scar on the right has softened considerably and I expect the left to catch up in another year or so (since the revision was in April of 2017.)
The revision got me just what I wanted, a more balanced look and even honest to goddess cleavage!
So grateful to Dr. Hu for helping me be my authentic self!
The revision got me just what I wanted, a more balanced look and even honest to goddess cleavage!
So grateful to Dr. Hu for helping me be my authentic self!
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January 2, 2018
Well, happy New Year, Jae. I often read your stuff. Congratulations on the thoughtfulness and liveliness. I'll ask you a question, if you don't mind. I'm nearly 60, still a beast of burden (family, etc), but I'm thinking about transitioning. One of my concerns is the loss of strength. I'm asking you because you used to be a martial arts instructor. If you were to gauge how much strength you've "lost" since transitioning, could you translate that into numbers ? For example, how much weight can you lift max. ? Or does a part of your body hurt when you work out or just work that didn't use to hurt ? I'm asking because I still have to be able to handle 25-kilo (55lbs) sacks of cement and sometimes stuff up to 40 kilos (100lbs). Would that be likely become impossible, in your opinion or would it result in causing horrible back or joint ache ? By the way, even though I'm 60, I'm in good shape, never smoked, always exercised, etc. 180cm (5'11'), 75 kilos (165lbs). Thanks for any input you may have on this.
Claudia
Claudia
January 3, 2018
I looked at those pictures and thought WOW - that's some good looking woman who also has lovely breasts. You must be really pleased with the surgery but I'm guessing you had soft looks in the first instance. I hope you go on to enjoy life fully as the woman you really are.
January 7, 2018
Congrats!! You look great. Is SRS in mind? Your review has inspired me to continue my own journey, thanks, Susan
January 7, 2018
I'm glad to have been able to help with your own journey!
I've been considering zero-depth SRS. I'm on the ACE spectrum, penetrative sex holds exactly zero appeal so going through a lifetime of dilation to maintain a vaginal cavity I would never have a need of never sounded like it was worth the risks. But there's a certain dangling appendage I'd be happier without. We'll see if I get there. Orchiectomy is scheduled for next month.
I've been considering zero-depth SRS. I'm on the ACE spectrum, penetrative sex holds exactly zero appeal so going through a lifetime of dilation to maintain a vaginal cavity I would never have a need of never sounded like it was worth the risks. But there's a certain dangling appendage I'd be happier without. We'll see if I get there. Orchiectomy is scheduled for next month.
January 7, 2018
Hey there where can I find the hormones so I can be a transgender women if someone can help me out on it
August 24, 2018
Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I've been super worried about getting a BA and ending up looking a man that got implants. You look amazing and natural and perfect so now I feel much better about the prospect. Thank you again.
UPDATED FROM Jae38EC
1 year post
Had the revision
So, evidently my implant had in fact rotated, about 60 degrees!
Just about every part of this has been smoother than last time with the BA. This time I was in the hospital instead of at the private surgery center and the difference in care was pretty impressive. I was able to stay in recovery as long as I needed to and there was no real rush to get me out the door. Since my surgery had been pushed back from 9:00 AM till nearly 3:00 PM and I'd been fasting, the nurses were really great about getting me something to eat when I was awake enough to do so. (Lots of crackers, yogurt, pudding, apple juice and eventually a coke.)
My pain never went above a 5 while I was in recovery, mostly hanging out around a 4. Last time I woke up to an 8 and life sucked. Since this was just one side though and everything was already stretched it was a lot less painful.
Still haven't managed a BM after surgery but, last time it was over a day before I could even urinate and this time around I was able to at least empty my bladder when I got home.
My next appointment with Dr. Hu is Thursday so I'll probably update again after that. Right now I'm "enjoying" my time in the post op bra with a roll of gauze between my breasts to keep the center part of the skin between my breasts down long enough for scar tissue to form and anchor it in place... I think I get to do the gauze for at least a month. Thankfully, still plenty of time before bikini season :)
Just about every part of this has been smoother than last time with the BA. This time I was in the hospital instead of at the private surgery center and the difference in care was pretty impressive. I was able to stay in recovery as long as I needed to and there was no real rush to get me out the door. Since my surgery had been pushed back from 9:00 AM till nearly 3:00 PM and I'd been fasting, the nurses were really great about getting me something to eat when I was awake enough to do so. (Lots of crackers, yogurt, pudding, apple juice and eventually a coke.)
My pain never went above a 5 while I was in recovery, mostly hanging out around a 4. Last time I woke up to an 8 and life sucked. Since this was just one side though and everything was already stretched it was a lot less painful.
Still haven't managed a BM after surgery but, last time it was over a day before I could even urinate and this time around I was able to at least empty my bladder when I got home.
My next appointment with Dr. Hu is Thursday so I'll probably update again after that. Right now I'm "enjoying" my time in the post op bra with a roll of gauze between my breasts to keep the center part of the skin between my breasts down long enough for scar tissue to form and anchor it in place... I think I get to do the gauze for at least a month. Thankfully, still plenty of time before bikini season :)
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