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I was told to expect my forehead and a good portion of my scalp to feel numb for 6 months to a year just from the forehead reconstruction. It's an unfortunate consequence of severing so many nerve endings during these procedures. As long as a major nerve bundle is not cut, most of these nerve ends will eventually reconnect. I have a friend who had FFS several years ago by Dr. O. Her numbness slowly went away over many months, but some connections healed improperly. She explained that when she scratches her nose at a certain spot, she feels it in her scalp. Now that concerns me!

It really irritates me when I hear some people claim that my gender transition is a lifestyle choice. Who would choose to go through the social trials and physical trauma of gender transition if it wasn't a matter of life or death? Yes, it sucks, but, as I see it, it's better than the alternative.

Stay strong, Eva, it will be worth it in the end.

Clara

I've been cautioned to carefully consider the reputation of the surgeon I choose for GRS. Some take more time to ensure that nerve tissue heals with full feeling restored to the clitoris and labia. Too many girls are left with insufficient sensitivity to enjoy an active sex life after bottom surgery.

Clara

(07-03-2015, 08:36 PM)ClaraKay Wrote: [ -> ]I was told to expect my forehead and a good portion of my scalp to feel numb for 6 months to a year just from the forehead reconstruction. It's an unfortunate consequence of severing so many nerve endings during these procedures. As long as a major nerve bundle is not cut, most of these nerve ends will eventually reconnect. I have a friend who had FFS several years ago by Dr. O. Her numbness slowly went away over a many months, but some connections healed improperly. She explained that when she scratches her nose at a certain spot, feels it in her scalp. Now that concerns me!

It really irritates me when I hear some people claim that my gender transition is a lifestyle choice. Who would choose to go through the social trials and physical trauma of gender transition if it wasn't a matter of life or death? Yes, it sucks, but, as I see it, it's better than the alternative.

Stay strong, Eva, it will be worth it in the end.

Clara

Well I can tell you all of that is true and then some Its easy to read it and imagine it but experiencing it is something all together different than very few people could ever understand... Its some radical highly invasive surgery... No its not a "lifestyle choice", very few people do what were talking about Sis... Only another could ever truly get it... Its all so freaking painful and hard and the steps get bigger and harder to do.... From taking the first irreversible steps to be out with everyone to beard removal, bravely going out into the world for the first few times as woman, going full time before you can pass.... VFS, extremely painful FFS and ultimately SRS... Literally a sex change, thats something thats pretty remarkable when you stop and really think about it!!! All that just to hopefully finally feel at peace with yourself for the first time... They just dont get what its like.... Thanks dear Im feeling a bit better and stronger today anyway and good luck with your surgery

(07-03-2015, 08:52 PM)ClaraKay Wrote: [ -> ]I've been cautioned to carefully consider the reputation of the surgeon I choose for GRS. Some take more time to ensure that nerve tissue heals with full feeling restored to the clitoris and labia. Too many girls are left with insufficient sensitivity to enjoy an active sex life after bottom surgery.

Clara

Out of curiosity who do you have in mind???

I like Dr Brassard and Belanger but I also like Dr Chett or maybe Dr Kunaporn in Thailand....
Ive strongly considered Thailand but Im just not comfortable going that far away for so long...

I like Dr Brassard because of his experience and mostly positive feedback I hear from his patients online anyway... Im confident he's every bit as good as anyone else in the US and likely doing mostly the same surgery... The Thai docs do things a little different I gather, but Brassards surgery sounds good enough for me

I also like the fact that his waiting list is about 6 months, no genital electro recommended, first rate aftercare and its all included for $20K CAD or about $16.5 USD at the current exchange rate...

Im really wanting that but right now its pretty hard to think about

When the time comes, I will consult Dr. Loren S. Schechter here in Chicago and Dr. Marci Bowers in San Francisco for starters. I've heard good reports on both.

Bowers yes Id probably comfortable with her but she has a ridiculous wait time like 18 months last I heard... SF has gotta be as far away and foreign to me as Montreal Canada would be too

Shechter looks like a good doc and local to you so I can see the appeal but its hard to find any reviews on his work... I really considered him as well but its just too much of a leap of faith for me...

Mc Ginn, nope.... Meltzer nope, Atler nah... Rumer no, Reed NO WAY...

Im thinking Dr Brassard is every bit as good or even better and doing the same surgery as they are for a not insignificant amount less $$$ due to the exchange rate .)

With all the flying Ive done lately I gotta say I CANT imagine just how uncomfortable that might be getting home post op though!!!

I will take a look at Dr. Brassard, too. I've talked personally with one of Dr. Schechter's patients who was very pleased with him. Thanks for the heads up on the lead time to schedule surgery with Marci Bowers. I guess I should get started on my search now. I heard her give a seminar at SCC 2014 and was impressed with her philosophy on patient care, surgical technique, and transparency within the medical community.

Clara

(08-03-2015, 05:42 AM)ClaraKay Wrote: [ -> ]I will take a look at Dr. Brassard, too. I've talked personally with one of Dr. Schechter's patients who was very pleased with him. Thanks for the heads up on the lead time to schedule surgery with Marci Bowers. I guess I should get started on my search now. I heard her give a seminar at SCC 2014 and was impressed with her philosophy on patient care, surgical technique, and transparency within the medical community.

Clara

LOL I bet we were asleep at the time!

I wanted to go to that but ahhh we were always up so late. I blame Sammie....and drugs.

Well I had to get up and go out last night... As much as Im bitching and moaning I guess Im doing OK for less than 2 weeks post op... My lips are finally getting to a reasonable size just like the doc said they would... Also the swelling seems better but the numbness remains, I think Im starting to kinda get used to it but it still sucks

It was weird, I saw a lot of people that know me casually and nobody said a word about it except I gotta a couple "you look greats" and some people seemed extra interested in me but it was like they couldn't figure out why

So Ive decided to take advantage of the numbness, gonna do some electrolysis tomorrow, outta be interesting!!!