07-03-2015, 09:22 PM
(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