Yay! Top Surgery!

[Guest Linus Thomas]

Finally. I went for another consult and decided to go with the 2nd surgeon. He's done a few top surgeries with other FTMs (larger guys) with great success. Based on some friends' recommendations and my confidence with him based on my conversation with him, I booked my dated (May 23rd) and put down a deposit. On top of that, I'm hoping that my insurance will cover some of it. I should be able to cover the rest based on stuff I have saved up and/or my tax return (nearly $10K on top of $6K I stashed for taxes I thought I would owe).

To say I'm excited and scared at the same time is an understatement.

[Sally]

That is wonderful news, Linus!

I am glad that you found a surgeon that you are comfortable with - that is very important.

I hope the insurance will help out - surgeries are so expensive.

Love ya,

Sally

[Guest Donna Jean]

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That's awesome news, Linus!

I know that you have all sorts of mixed emotions, but....you'll be real happy, real soon...

Just remember...they won't allow cigars in the O.R.

Huggsw

Donna jean

[Guest MonikaC]

Way cool! I hope the time goes by quickly for you!

[Guest Mori]

Awesome! I'm so jealous! lol

Seriously though I am way happy for you!

[Michael Christopher]

Linus this is awsome!

So happy for you, i can only immagine how you must feel

I cant wait for that day to come, but you go on and celibrate my brother

I really am happy for you!!!

-Chris

[Guest ashermohawk]

LUCKYLUCKYLUCKYLUCKYLUCKYLUCKYLUCKYLUCKYLUCKYLUCKY!!!!!!

congratz!

[Guest ranse]

That's wonderful news, Linus! Congratulations.

[JJ]

That is just fantastic.

I seriously envy you. just think about how great it's going to be every time you look down or in a mirror when the fear stirs. So worth it.

Sounds like you have done your homework and got everything all lined up.

Congratz!

John

[Guest Linus Thomas]

Thanks everyone! I'm so excited and scared at the same time. It's kind of surreal and will be until after the surgery. And even then...

@Donna: LOL.. ya I know. I suspect that having oxygen flowing in the room may be part of the reasoning for that.

[Guest Chiv]

Linus,

Congratulations.

John

[Guest Elizabeth K]

Oh I almost missed this.

This MTF wants to add - "GRAND" to what others have said. I know how incredibly important this is to you!

YEAAAAAAA!

Lizzy

[Guest Linus Thomas]

Whelp, the de-boob-ification was a success. In the end I ended up with drains but they are pretty light now so I may not need them for too long. I am thankful I invested in a lazy boy for the recovery portion of my surgery. I wonder if I can declare that off of taxes as a medical expense.

Anyways, I've been home since about 2pm and sleeping on and off throughout the day. I go from super awake to drowsy to snoring deeply. Gotta love the drugs from this. (I'm taking Tylenol-3s as I used them before when I had my impacted wisdom teeth removed ) and I have to say that I'm very glad that I have my girlfriend. She's been awesome at nursing me throughout the day today. I could not imagine doing this on my own.

[Guest PierceR]

Linus I'm so jealous of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lol congrats though, I hope the results look great when the bandages come off

[Guest John Chiv]

Linus,

Glad you are home and recovering. Thanks for the update. If you feel comfortable, would you mind sharing who you went to or PM me. My only choice has been and will be Dr. Brownstein.

Thanks,

John

[Guest Linus Thomas]

Dr. Voloshin of Newport Beach Plastic Surgery. He's done a couple of FTM friends I know and they were pleased with the results. Like any surgeon he'd like you to lose weight but I havent heard it as a mandatory thing. He was able to file stuff with insurance and get the $7900 reduced down to $4500 out of my pocket (I have Aetna POS II)

Let me know if you have any specific questions. You can ask here or via PM if it's easier for you.

[Guest ranse]

Congratulations! Heal well and heal fast.

[Guest Cowboy]

Congrats man! Hope you recover smoothly and quickly.

[Guest John Chiv]

Thanks Linus. I will PM you with some general questions later. I am just thrilled for you, man.

John

[Guest AlyTheGreatAngel]

Linus,

Glad you are home and recovering. Thanks for the update. If you feel comfortable, would you mind sharing who you went to or PM me. My only choice has been and will be Dr. Brownstein.

Thanks,

John

[/quot 2 of my FtM friends have gone with Dr. Brownstein it was good they would recommend it! Hope I helped!

[Guest CariadsCarrot]

I'm so glad for you Linus. Take things gently as you heal and enjoy seeing your chest for the first time. I'm glad your girlfriend is looking after you well as you recover.

Gabe

[Guest John Chiv]

" 2 of my FtM friends have gone with Dr. Brownstein it was good they would recommend it! Hope I helped!"

Aly,

You are such a sweet girl. Yes,this helped.

John

[Guest Linus Thomas]

Ya. If we lived in NorCal I probably would have gone to Brownstein.

So the doc removed the drains and I go back in 12 days to see if the nipples are ok. On the plus side I "lost" 5lbs as a result of surgery. He did say that it won't be perfectly chiseled as my chest should match my beer gut LOL

[Guest John Chiv]

LOL Linus about the beer gut.

I am just happy you had the surgery, and I cannot wait to lose some pounds too.

John

[Guest Doodlen]

Congrats!

Glad to hear everything went good