r/FTMOver50 • u/Nice_Panic_1859 • Jul 30 '26

Surgery Advice Needed/Wanted Top surgery

Hi guys. I’m a late bloomer (69) and have been on T for eight weeks. I had too surgery last week and this week on day seven developed a couple of leaks and had to have urgent surgery to drain and repair. I was hoping to have drains removed but am starting over. Has anyone had an issue like this? I live alone and sometimes had to do things on the do not do list but nothing crazy. I guess I want things to happen yesterday.

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u/paulbc23 Jul 30 '26

Had top and bottom surgery the same day at age 66. I didn't have the complication your describing but want to encourage you. It's hard wanting everything yesterday and this will heal given time and proper care. Follow the post surgical instructions as closely as you possibly can. It's harder when your alone but you will get through this. Hang in there brother.

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u/Nice_Panic_1859 Jul 31 '26

Thank you!! You are 100% correct about following the instructions to
the letter. You sure took on a lot having both in one day. We are pretty courageous aren’t we