Dr. Christine McGinn - Papillion Center

[Guest DianeATL]

Hi all - I have been away from the forum for some time but wanted to come back and now share to help others.

I am 12 weeks post op (breast implants and vagiaplasty) with Dr. Christine McGinn in New Hope, PA. I am doing great, expecting run a 10K on July 4 and haven't had any problems. I am thrilled with my results and everything about the whole process from first visit to post op. She and her staff at the Papillion Center are caring, kind, helpful, and easy to work with. The surgery was performed at the Lower Bucks County Hospital and the staff there was also top notch.

Dr. McGinn also owns a Bed and Breakfast called the GAIA House in New Hope where you can recuperate for a week after getting discharged from the hospital. That place is wonderful and the staff makes great breakfasts that they will bring to your room.

The first few weeks after surgery I had a fair amount of edema around the pubic bone but as that swelling went away I very pleased with the appearance and function of my new body parts. For those who may be considering breast implants at the time of the bottom surgery I say go for it. You avoid a second anesthesiology and the first couple of days you are laying flat on pain killers so I didn't even notice any additional pain from the implants.

I will be happy to address any questions or concerns based on my experience. I believe that she has done around 600 of these surgeries so she really knows what she is doing.

www.drchristinemcginn.com

[Charlize]

I'm glad your surgery went so well. I love Dr. McGinn and her staff. They are definitely kind and caring folks who have a good bit of experience to say the least. I'm fortunate to live nearby as she does my HRT as well as having done my surgery.

Thanks for sharing. Hopefully you'll keep in touch.

Hugs,

Charlize

[Guest LesleyAnne]

Hi,

Thank you very much for sharing your experience. Does her team also do FFS, since they do breast implants?

It is nice to know that she has a place to recover from the surgeries. Since I wouldn't have anyone to accompany me I would feel more comfortable staying at a place that is understanding, and knows what you've just been through.

[VickySGV]

Welcome to "The other side" Diane it's really a breeze for you young kids compared to us old fogeys, but 12 weeks out is about the time you really get your strength and stamina back. Dr. McGinn was on my short list, but at the time I was ready for my surgery a couple of her standards were out of my range of possibility to be ready for. It is really great to hear from you, I remember some of the struggle it took you to get to where you are.

[Charlize]

LesleyAnne, Here is her website. She is a lovely person. I'll never forget the picture on the wall of the exam room at the Papillion Center. Its of the Blue Angel flight team with everyones signature. She was their flight surgeon.

http://www.drchristinemcginn.com

Hugs,

Charlize

[Guest DianeATL]

LesleyAnne, Here is her website. She is a lovely person. I'll never forget the picture on the wall of the exam room at the Papillion Center. Its of the Blue Angel flight team with everyones signature. She was their flight surgeon.

http://www.drchristinemcginn.com

Hugs,

Charlize

She was also the flight surgeon for a couple of NASA space shuttle missions and a cobra helipcopter pilot. ;-)

[Guest DianeATL]

Hi,

Thank you very much for sharing your experience. Does her team also do FFS, since they do breast implants?

It is nice to know that she has a place to recover from the surgeries. Since I wouldn't have anyone to accompany me I would feel more comfortable staying at a place that is understanding, and knows what you've just been through.

I believe that she does do FFS as well but not sure.

As far as having someone with you, you are required to have a surgery buddy. If you don't have one I have met a local lady who is one of her patients and she volunteers to be a surgery buddy for those who don't have one.

After discharge you still are confined to the bed except for bathroom visits so you need someone to help take care of you and bring you food! The B&B only does breakfast.

[Cyndee]

Thanks for sharing Diane, I think your recent picture here looks simply lovely

Congrats on your new life !

Hugs

Cynthia -

[Guest]

Hi, nice to see you home. Please be here more and congrats on the new you! Hug. JodyAnn

[Guest DianeATL]

Hi, nice to see you home. Please be here more and congrats on the new you! Hug. JodyAnn

I feel really guilty about being away.

When I was lost and scared and didn;t have a path the wonderful people at LP helped me tremendously. Then I got rolling living full time then surgery and I didn't need LP to help me through the day. Now I need to pay it forward and be a resource to help others who are where I was 3 years ago. I am mentoring several local trans women and I always recommend LP as a resource.

Thank you Jody Ann

[Guest]

You're welcome. My post op one year anniversary is in August. Life is still a struggle but so much better. I wish I could afford to do another Bangkok vacation. Giggle

[Guest LesleyAnne]

Thank you Diane.....I find that heartwarming "pay it forward" In other words Thank you for turning around and reaching for an outstretched hand.

Also thanks to you and Charlize for the information on Dr. McGinn and the Papillon Center. I did go out to the website to check it out, and was very impressed. I wish she took Medicare ;-)

Flight Surgeon....I venture to say we could talk about some things since I served as an aerial gunner in the Nam. Flight Surgeons saved our bacon too many times to count. That debt can never be repaid.

[Guest DianeATL]

I couldn't resist being a bit of rebel when I went in for surgery, my favorite tee.

[VickySGV]

Your OFFICIAL BEFORE surgery picture!! Love it.