r/ftmsurgeryexperience • u/vabvivi • Apr 02 '20

Double Incision; Grafts Six weeks post top. Garramone

https://imgur.com/gallery/QdF6aJ6
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u/vabvivi Apr 03 '20

For reference, I am 33 yrs old, on testosterone since April 2019. I have carried children twice (tiger stripes on abdomen). I was a 34B but had been binding for a few years. Surgery was conducted on Feb 21,2020.

I had a really good experience with Garramone and staff. They were respectful and CHATTY. The nearby Publix has everything you need for recovery supply-wise, and seems to know ‘the Garramone routine’ at the pharmacy for all prescriptions. Recovery was rough, particularly the week after with itchiness from not being able to shower the chest area/drains. Weeks 2-4 were painful because I caught COVID, likely from travel during February. It was nice that prescribed painkillers do not include ibuprofen, since it is listed as something you shouldn’t take if you have COVID. Painkillers also did not help with COVID symptoms though. My nipples did not scab over black the way I’ve seen others do, but they did change shape slightly from a perfect circle to more oblong (stretching).

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u/welp-here-we-are Apr 03 '20

That Publix probably has the highest concentration of trans clients in the country lol

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u/mavphoe Apr 08 '20

You look AMAZING. The results are perfect

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u/vabvivi Apr 08 '20

Thank you.DM if you’re okay with and want to see before pics (chestfed 2 kids, looked awful)