My Upcoming Ffs

[Guest Valerie_LeeAnn]

Howdy yall, I didn't know whether to put this in my introduction or not, so delayed it till now.

I will be getting FFS done on Sept 7th (Tuesday,) and am using Dr. R. Scott Yarish. The consultation went well, felt comfortable and at ease with the staff.

Both the Doctor and Staff didn't believe I have been on hormones for only 3 months (4 months on Sept 10th,) and he recommended only these.

Procedures I am getting done:

Browlift Frontal Bossing, Rhinoplasty, and Tracheal Shave.

I did ask about Breast Augmentation, but I am holding off on that till after being on HRT for a year or more.

Will try and update yall after the surgery.

[Carolyn Marie]

That's really exciting, Valerie. I know you are going to be beautiful after the surgery (well,

after the swelling goes down, anyway ).

I wish you all the best and hope for a speedy recovery. Please let us know how it goes.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

[Guest Donna Jean]

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Geez, Honey.....

That's just in a few days!

Wonderful....

I looked at your pics in the gallery and now I have something to gauge against...

I hope that we get some "after" shots to compare when you're all heled up!

Good luck, Sweetheart...

Keep in touch....OK?

Huggs

Donna Jean

[Guest Valerie_LeeAnn]

Well I am back home, and recovering well. Monday I go back to get the stitches removed. The swelling is down, and minor pain. I look worse than I feel. Hehe.

[Guest Emily_MI]

Well I am back home, and recovering well. Monday I go back to get the stitches removed. The swelling is down, and minor pain. I look worse than I feel. Hehe.

Wow I am so happy for you Valerie!, I am looking at havnig some FFS done as well, would you mind sharing what you had done and how it has been for you so far? I would love to hear more!!!!

[Paula ult]

Valerie hon,

I am glad everything went well, i do not plan on FFS but i know what you must look like right about now, it can make a world of difference as far as passing and your confidence level, once you are healed up and the swelling goes down you must show us pictures.

Paula

[Guest Valerie_LeeAnn]

Wow I am so happy for you Valerie!, I am looking at havnig some FFS done as well, would you mind sharing what you had done and how it has been for you so far? I would love to hear more!!!!

Sure Emily;

I got Browlift Frontal Bossing, Rhinoplasty, and Tracheal Shave.

I had the surgery on Tuesday afternoon, and was driven to the Hotel Suite by the Nurse. (Two nights are included in the Hotel, but since I didn't have a family member that wished to support me, I hired the nurse, and Stayed till the follow up Friday. .. instead of driving 2 hours there and back within two days.)

The nurse was on top of her game, and checked on me what seemed like every thirty minutes, made sure to change the ice in my ice mask, plus had me walk around the room to improve my circulation (She did assist at first since I was still doped up,) She also checked my blood pressure to insure proper healing of the face and all.

The next day the Doctor checked me out and made sure I was strong enough to stay by myself. Nurses cleaned my dressings and showed me how to clean the stitches. Sleep sitting up in a recliner or on a ton of pillows.

I went for my follow up on Friday and was able to drive home myself.

So far as I said I look worse than I feel. I clean the stitches three times a day with Peroxide and then use Bio-Oil which they provided (Plus several E-Friends that swear it's the fountain of youth for scars, burns, and aging skin,) and gotta say it's a relief.

So far I have hardly had to take any of my pain medication and am mostly annoyed by how much my entire face itches even around the stitches of my hairline.

Where the Trach shave was done, my throat was a little sore when I swallowed, but has gotten better. I have been using cough drops to help out with that.

Hopefully this helps out a little bit. Oh and you might have to take the xanax to help you sleep the first night home. I found myself a little wired while trying to sleep in my bed. Hehehe

[Guest Donna Jean]

Val.....Wonderful to hear that you're doing well..and, thank you very much for posting about your experience. I know that lots of girls are curious about what goes on whether they are getting it or not.

I'm anxious to see the pics...just take good care of yourself and heal up nice....ok?

Good on you, Hon....

Huggs

Donna Jean

[Guest Valerie_LeeAnn]

So far the hardest part of all this is not allowing my daughter to see me right now, no matter how much she begged. Her mother and I agreed it would be a little too much for her.

Anyways the stitches come out tomorrow and hopefully I get to see my new nose.

[Guest Valerie_LeeAnn]

Sorry I haven't been writing, but been resting alot. I'm healing pretty quickly and everything looks great! Still wearing the head wrap, and having slight headaches every now and again.

My best friend came over the other night and saw me for the first time since the surgery. He was amazed and also speechless. Though I am still healing and looking a little rough. I got back on the 27th for another followup. Hopefully then I can be cleared to wear make up and my wigs.

I can't wait for my Therapist to see me this Wednesday Teehee