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[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 8 points 3 months ago* (4 children)

Congrats! Are you skipping the scrotectomy in prep for a future vaginoplasty?

PS: I have gone through a number of major surgeries. Just make sure to have someone to take care of you for a few days while the aftereffects of the anesthesia work their way our of your system, and while you heal.

Sending good vibes.
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[–] Emmy@lemmy.blahaj.zone [S] 8 points 3 months ago (1 child)

thank you! yes i'll be keeping the skin intact in hopes for that someday.

also my gf will be taking care of me <3

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[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 6 points 3 months ago

Nice. Please be a good patient and focus on sleep and recovery. A lot of people feel guilty and start trying to be less of a burden by "busy bee-ing". All that does is put you at risk. Just enjoy a couple of days of rest and sleep.

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[–] birdwing@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 point 3 months ago* (1 child)

Scrotectomy? That's a thing?

What's the difference between it and orchiectomy?

Currently I'm planning on a vaginoplasty, though the challenge lies in that I want three things;

a) sufficent blood flow and supply for e.g. transplanted organs, to maximise chances for a uterus transplant
b) a vaginal microbiome consistent with cis gals (so, i'd likely need parts from the darms or the mouth)
c) self-lubrication

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[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 months ago*

Copypasta:

Orchiectomy is the surgical removal of one or both testicles and the spermatic cord.

Scrotectomy is the surgical removal of the scrotal sac.

Many surgeons suggest skipping the scrotectomy as they might need the tissue in order to perform a vaginoplasty.

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These are just basic terms. I am not a medical doctor so my knowledge in the subject is limited to the basic research I did in order to be supportive to my trans friends.

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[–] Shirow@lemmy.zip 7 points 3 months ago

Congrats! ฅ^>⩊<^ ฅ

[–] EggInDisguise@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 3 months ago (1 child)

I'm not jealous AT ALL. NOT ONE BIT.

That's awesome!

I hope I can get it done before the end of the year when I'll be losing insurance, but fingers crossed!

Suggestion: use a heating pad on your lower back while reclining afterwards, the heat helps relax all the muscles in your lower body. I fully plan on getting some edibles to eat afterwards.

[–] Emmy@lemmy.blahaj.zone [S] 2 points 3 months ago

I will have my fingers crossed in hopes it works out for you!

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[–] eestileib@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 months ago

Yayyyyy! Good for you!

[–] Nouvellalia@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago* (1 child)

Grats!!! You're going to love it!!!

Mine was super easy. I horked from the anesthesia when I woke, took a single, regular Tylenol that night, and was walking around town the next day. I didn't take any more pain meds. I put a mile or two on my feet the second day, but I'm usually an infinite walker. I took it easy for two weeks other than walking.

It's the best thing that I've ever done.

[–] Emmy@lemmy.blahaj.zone [S] 3 points 3 months ago

thank you for sharing your experience. the recovery doesn't sound like the worst, thankfully.

it's still a bit surreal but I'm so ready for it and I'm sure it'll be a major life improvement afterwards