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Re: My life

Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 4:48 am
by EricaAnn (imported)
Hi Everyone,

I have spoken to Dayna both yesterday and today at the recovery center in Montreal. She asked me to post to her thread and to let everyone know that she is doing well and recovering nicely. Her surgery went as planned this past Tuesday and she is currently in some pain, but that's to be expected and not unusual. She experienced some dizziness and faintness when they got her up for the first time, which required her to remain in the hospital for an extra day and 2 units of blood to clear this problem up.

She mentioned that she is swollen and bruised a bit. She got her first look at herself yesterday and is quite pleased with the results. Her packing was removed yesterday, her vaginal stint will be removed tomorrow and the catheter will come out on Tuesday. She will then begin her regular dilation routine on Tuesday.

If everything continues to go well she will be released from the recovery center this coming Wednesday and be on a plane coming home. I'm going to pick her up at the airport late on Wednesday afternoon and take care of her luggage for her as well as to give her a ride home.

Re: My life

Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 11:18 am
by JessicaH (imported)
Thank you for posting the update, Erica. Hopefully she has a speedy recovery and is able to resume normal activities very soon.

Danya, I am very happy for you and I know it has been a long journey to this point. I hope you are able to avoid any "post op blues" but if you do, make sure your friends know and don't hesitate to reach out to them. You can call me anytime, dear.

Love, Stacy

Re: My life

Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:38 pm
by Caith721 (imported)
Thank you Erica. It's really good to hear Danya πŸ˜‡ is recovering and will be home soon. I wish her continued good progress and a healthy recovery. Tuesday should be a very significant day, and it all makes me very, very happy πŸ‘ for her.

Re: My life

Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 11:55 pm
by butterflyjack (imported)
Beautiful, and thanks Erica. Smooches to you and Danya dragonfly

Re: My life

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 1:44 am
by randy (imported)
Good luck danya

πŸ‘

Re: My life

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:52 am
by graylayer02 (imported)
Wow, I step away from my computer and this happens. Congratulations Danya! Let us know how the recovery goes.

Re: My life

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:33 am
by Danya (imported)
Thanks to everyone for your good wishes. I will write more in a day or two. I'm exhausted after a day traveling and 'under the influence' of oxycodone, the painkiller.

It was great to see Erica Ann when I arrived at O'Hare. I am very glad to be home.

I am very pleased with my surgery results. Once swelling subsides in a few weeks, I'll have a better idea of what the final result will look like.

The pain, swelling and a few other things are all normal.

Too tired to write more tonight. Besides, I need to do a dilation. :)

Re: My life

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 2:01 pm
by fhunter
Congratulations!

And I wish you fast recovery.

Re: My life

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:11 pm
by butterflyjack (imported)
Welcome home, sweety! Now get dilating!..hehehe smooches dragonfly

Re: My life

Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:03 am
by Caith721 (imported)
Fantastic to hear you're back home, Danya. While the worst of the swelling will resolve in the next few days and weeks, you can expect more improvement over the next several months, as well. Rest well, and please try to ease off those painkillers as soon as you possibly can. While they're a godsend for the initial pain, they cause so many other problems over the long run.

Re: My life

Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 3:39 am
by JessicaH (imported)
I'm very happy to hear that you are safely back at home and that everything went as planned. Hopefully you will heal quickly and without any incidents. Please take care of yourself and let us know how you are doing!

Hugs, Stacy

Re: My life

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 11:31 am
by Danya (imported)
I was so out of it, from the painkiller, when I last posted that I'm surprised I made any sense at all. :)
kristoff wrote: Tue Apr 19, 2011 11:43 am Just a reminder, tomorrow, 19 April, is surgery date for our Danya. Be with her! AND BEST WISHES FROM ALL OF US!

Hey Kristoff,

You are so thoughtful and generous, I am blown away. Thanks for posting this alert and the good wishes. I know I owe you a phone call. I'm still
jamesmc (imported) wrote: Tue Apr 19, 2011 12:11 pm feelng weak, but I will try to call Sunday.

Good luck Danya. Hopefully when read this you will finally be a complete woman in body and mind. You will be
in my thoughts and prayers!!!!

Jennifer Lynn

Hi Jennifer Lynn,

I appreciate the thoughts and prayers
Danya (imported) wrote: Thu Sep 02, 2010 1:10 pm . Thanks for the good wishes.

My first night in the hospital after surgery, from about 3:30 AM until 5 AM I had a very warm conversation with the 23 year old woman who had surgery the s
gareth19 (imported) wrote: Tue Apr 19, 2011 5:40 pm ame day as me. We talked at length about
our growing up years, how o
Caith721 (imported) wrote: Tue Apr 19, 2011 8:10 pm ur journeys had been difficult at times and how glad we were to now feel

complete.

Good luck and best wishes, Danya.

Gareth

Hi Gareth,

As always, you are kind and tho
ughtful. Thanks for the good wishes.

Danya, I hope you had a good flight, and rested well upon arrival. Today is the day all your dreams come true. It's not Disneyworld, it's better. Heal well and quickly!

Hi Caith,

I had a great flight to Montreal back on April 17. I struck up a conversation with a handsome French Canadian man seated next to me. We spoke for at least 1/3 of the trip.

Although most of the weather during my time in Montreal was cloudy and rainy, the morning of my surgery was different. As I was wheeled into
butterflyjack (imported) wrote: Tue Apr 19, 2011 11:47 pm the operating room, I was greeted by a clear blue sky I saw through a skylight.

Just before surgery, I felt that everything in my life was coming together.

The entire staff within Dr. Brassard's organization was helpful, unfailingly courteous and compassionate.

I don't know
when Danya's surgery
kristoff wrote: Sat Apr 23, 2011 2:52 am is scheduled, but she should be out of surgery shortly....I'm wishing her well...At the moment, I'm in Myrtle Beach with my family, visiting...Grandkids screaming
and running about...Yikes...

Best wishes to her, and moocho smoochos dragonfly

Hi dragonfly,

Thanks for positive thoughts. Hope you survived the grandkids!

Just got an email from Danya. Things went quite well. She is in the recovery r
butterflyjack (imported) wrote: Sat Apr 23, 2011 8:01 am esidence now. The unveiling will be tomorrow. Let's hope it makes her quite happ
y!

I
EricaAnn (imported) wrote: Mon Apr 25, 2011 4:48 am was very pleased with the results, and also relieved to have a lot of uncomfortable packing removed.

Of course she had a biased opinion, but the nurse commented on how great everything looked and that a gynecologist would not know all of these new 'parts' were surgically created.

Thanks Kristoff...I await word from the lovely Danya with bated breath.

dragonfly

The 'lovely Danya?' You are very sweet. Makeup helps a lot! :)

Hi Everyone,

I have spoken to Dayna both yesterday and today at the recovery center in Montreal. She asked me to post to her thread and to let everyone know that she is doing well and recovering nicely. Her surgery went as planned this past Tuesday and she is currently in some pain, but that's to be expected and not unusual. She experienced some dizziness and faintness when they got her up for the first time, which required her to remain in the hospital for an extra day and 2 units of blood to clear this problem up.

She mentioned that she is swollen and bruised a bit. She got her first look at herself yesterday and is quite pleased with the results. Her packing was removed y
esterday, her vaginal stint will be
JessicaH (imported) wrote: Mon Apr 25, 2011 11:18 am removed tomorrow and the catheter will come out on Tuesday. She will then begin her regular dilation routine on Tuesday.

If everything continues to go well she will be released from the recovery center this coming Wednesday and be on a plane coming home. I'm going to pick her up at the airport late on Wednesday afternoon and take care of her luggage for her as well as to give her a ri
de home.

I cannot thank Erica Ann enough for her help, support and informatoin during this time.

Thank you for posting the update, Erica. Hopefully she has a speedy recovery and is able to resume normal activities very soon.

Danya, I am very happy for you and I know it has been a long journey to this point. I hope you are able to avoid any "post op blues" but if you do, make sure your friends know and don't hesitate to reach out to them. You can call me anytime, dear.

Love, Stacy

Hi Stacy,

My main post
Caith721 (imported) wrote: Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:38 pm surgery problem is boredom. πŸ˜„ I'm just not used to all of this uneventful rest. It's likely to be at least three more weeks before I return to the office. Erica Ann had told me how much this surgery takes out of you, but I did not total
ly comprehend this until experiencing it myself.

So far, I do not think I have any post op blues. If they occur, I will reach out to friends includng you.
butterflyjack (imported) wrote: Mon Apr 25, 2011 11:55 pm To get out and be among people, earlier today I drove the 1 1
/2 miles to the nearby mall and
graylayer02 (imported) wrote: Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:52 am walked for 30 minutes. It was good to be out and about.

Thank you Erica. It's really good to hear Danya πŸ˜‡ is
recovering and will be home
fhunter wrote: Thu Apr 28, 2011 2:01 pm soon. I wish her continued good progress and a
healthy recovery. Tuesday should be a very significa
butterflyjack (imported) wrote: Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:11 pm nt day, and it all makes me very, very happy πŸ‘ for her.

Hi Caith,

Remember, this 'angel' is the wanna be slut! πŸ˜„ Not really, although I need to contemplate how to integrate everyt
Caith721 (imported) wrote: Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:03 am hing in my life post surgery.

I will always consider April 19 another birthday.

Beautiful, and thanks Erica. Smooches to you and Danya dragonfly

You certainly like to smooch, dragonfly. :)

Good luck danya

πŸ‘

Thanks very much, Randy

Wow, I step away from my computer and this happens. Congratulations Danya! Let us know how the recovery goes.

Hi graylayer,

Thanks fo
r the congrats! I will post periodic updates on my recovery.

Congratulations!

And I wish you fast recovery.

Hi fhunter,

Thank you very much for the congratulations and good wishes for a fast recovery.

Welcome home, sweety! Now get dilating!..hehehe smooches dragonfly

Ah, dilations. :) These can remain quite uncomfortalble and even a little painful for a few weeks. That's exactly what I'm experiencing now. It's all worth it, though.

Fantastic to hear you're back home, Danya. While the worst of the swelling will resolve in the next few days and weeks,
JessicaH (imported) wrote: Fri Apr 29, 2011 3:39 am you can expect more improvement over the next several months, as well. Rest well, and please try to ease off those painkillers as soon as you possibly can. While they're a godsend for the initial pain, they cause so many other
problems over the long run.

Since Thursday morning, the day after my return, I have taken no painkillers. So even though dilating still feels quite uncomfortable, I need to keep in mind that it must be getting better since I can now do this without meds.

While I was still in the hospital, I developed what I now realize is labial swelling. Everyone gets this to some extent, but mine is somewhat worse. Dr. Brassard assured me even this is normal. I've been using ice to help reduce the swelling. This area continues to be a bit warm, though. I see my personal physician Monday for a post surgery checkup. He has worked with many post op patients.

I'm very happy to hear that you are safely back at home and that everything went as planned. Hopefully you will heal quickly and without any incidents. Please take care of yourself and let us know how you are doing!

Hugs, Stacy

Hi Stacy,

Although, as I noted earlier, I am bored out of my mind my spirits remains high. :) I need [qu
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Re: My life

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:07 pm
by gareth19 (imported)
Good to hear from you Danya. Take it easy and recover completely.

Re: My life

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 5:30 pm
by butterflyjack (imported)
Hi sweety..There aren't enough smooches to convey my feelings/concerns.

You seem to be doing well...and if you need any help with those dilations...give me a yell...hehehe moocho smoochos dragonfly

Re: My life

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 10:31 pm
by Caith721 (imported)
Danya (imported) wrote: Sun May 01, 2011 11:31 am Since Thursday morning, the day after my return, I have taken no painkillers. So even though dilating still feels quite uncomfortable, I need to keep in mind that it must be getting better since I can now do this without meds.

While I was still in the hospital, I developed what I now realize is labial swelling. Everyone gets this to some extent, but mine is somewhat worse. Dr. Brassard assured me even this is normal. I've been using ice to help reduce the swelling. This area continues to be a bit warm, though. I see my personal physician Monday for a post surgery checkup. He has worked with many post op patients.

That is really, really great to hear. Getting out and walking around is probably the best thing you can do, for short periods of time. Keep the blood moving and the swelling will gradually reduce as each week and month passes. Seriously, it can take up to an entire year for everything to finally settle into a normal pattern. This is why some surgeons offer a touch-up visit afterwards, just in case something is still obviously incorrect after a year's recovery.

Re: My life

Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 1:14 am
by John (imported)
Hi Danya!

So you finally got your surgery! Great to hear!

HavenΒ΄t been here in a while, hope you are doing well!

Greetings

John

Re: My life

Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 12:27 pm
by Danya (imported)
Gareth, Dragonfly and Caith,

Thanks again for your caring support.
John (imported) wrote: Tue May 03, 2011 1:14 am Hi Danya!

So you finally got your surgery! Great to hear!

HavenΒ΄t been here in a while, hope you are doing well!

Greetings

John

Hi John,

I'm glad you wrote! I am doing very well, with a minor complication I'll discuss below.

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I was very glad I had taken oxycodone right befor
Danya (imported) wrote: Sun Jan 16, 2011 3:53 pm e the flight. Even with the powerful painkiller, I fo
und it difficult to endure the trip.

At last, someon
Danya (imported) wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:44 am e kept announcing that Chicago was drawing near and w
e would be landing soon. I think this must have been
Danya (imported) wrote: Sat Jan 08, 2011 10:49 am announced 10 times because I started to lose patience.
I was very uncomfortable even sitting on my rubber
Danya (imported) wrote: Tue Jan 04, 2011 2:14 pm 'doughnut.' I was nearly ready to pound on the cockpi
t door and demand that the pilot land immediately. :)
Danya (imported) wrote: Wed Dec 22, 2010 12:51 am __________________________________________________

After Erica and I had dinner, I asked her if she'd stop at a store. There were a few items I needed following surgery that had not been noted in the Montreal info package.

I was still feeling a bit loopy from the oxycodone. As we entered the store a woman was approaching. I said "Erica, I have a vagina just like that woman." This is not something I would typically say. :) Erica responded "Yes, dear, so do I." I don't think the woman overheard our exchange.

Re: My life

Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 8:07 pm
by Caith721 (imported)
Danya (imported) wrote: Tue May 03, 2011 12:27 pm I was still feeling a bit loopy from the oxycodone. As we entered the store a woman was approaching. I said "Erica, I have a vagina just like that woman." This is not something I would typically say. :) Erica responded "Yes, dear, so do I." I don't think the woman overheard our exchange.

Just like her, and Erica, and all the other women out there. In other words, "you're normal, dear." πŸ˜„

Re: My life

Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 10:17 pm
by mrt (imported)
Don't try to tough out pain. Its one thing I've learned from surgery. oxycodone or whatever they give you can be a real life saver. If it makes you feel a little loopy? Who cares. Hang in there on the boredom stuff. I totally am getting that. Day time TV is just about the worst...

Re: My life

Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 6:52 am
by Danya (imported)
mrt (imported) wrote: Wed May 04, 2011 10:17 pm Don't try to tough out pain. Its one thing I've learned from surgery. oxycodone or whatever they give you can be a real life saver. If it makes you feel a little loopy? Who cares. Hang in there on the boredom stuff. I totally am getting that. Day time TV is just about the worst...

Hi MrT,

I have very little pain now, so I'm fine without the prescription painkiller. I'm allowed to take ibuprofen again. That helps reduce swelling.

I am dealing with boredom in part by listening to new music on YouTube. I haven't turned on a TV in about 18 months. My roommate put one in my bedroom, but I have no desire to use it. I might feel differently if we had channels like History, Discovery and HBO. Anyway, with all the post surgery and complication maintenance, I sometimes feel rushed for time.

Much of the day I spend reading all kinds of things on the web.

I hope that when I next see my doctor Monday, I'll get his OK to increase my activity level a bit.

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Re: My life

Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 10:33 am
by butterflyjack (imported)
So glad you're back and doing well..Slow down and take it easy sweety..

Moocho smoochos dragonfly

Re: My life

Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 1:12 pm
by Riverwind (imported)
I really
Riverwind (imported) wrote: Thu Mar 03, 2011 1:53 pm need to read this thread more often,
WOW grats girl.

I am so happy for you, what more can I say.

I remember a day a few years ago when you were deciding if you should take this step, I am so glad you did and I know it will be everything you hoped for.

Hugs

River

Re: My life

Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 1:55 pm
by kristoff
Riverwind (imported) wrote: Thu May 05, 2011 1:12 pm I remember a day a few years ago when you were deciding if you should take this step, I am so glad you did and I know it will be everything you hoped for.

Hugs

River

Just so long as I never see you in those leathers again!....

Re: My life

Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 6:22 am
by Danya (imported)
I am making a second attempt to post a response. I lost the first because of some 'unusual' behavior of the touchpad on this netbook. That's what I get for writing while naked with the computer balanced on my right leg. :) I am still naked, but I doubt this is something any of you would want to see. Post surgery at home care involves leaving the genital area exposed to air as much as possible. ;)
butterflyjack (imported) wrote: Thu May 05, 2011 10:33 am So glad you're back and doing well..Slow down and take it easy sweety..

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Hi dragonfly,
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Slowing down and taking it easy is one of the most difficult things for me to do. This does not mean I cannot relax. I typically relax, though, by being active.

This morning, I was sorely tempted to drive to the botanic garden. I'm missing part of my favorite season at the garden. So I distracted
Riverwind (imported) wrote: Thu May 05, 2011 1:12 pm myself with thoughts of other things, like breakfast.

Hugs,

Danya

I really
Riverwind (imported) wrote: Thu Mar 03, 2011 1:53 pm need to read this thread more often,
WOW grats girl.

I am so happy for you, what more can I sa
y.

I remember a day a few years ago when you were deciding if you should take this step, I am so glad you did and I know it will be everything you hoped for.

Hugs

River

Hi River,

Thanks for the congrats, my friend.

The last time I saw you, you mentioned how much happier I am now than before I transitioned. My life continues to get better.
kristoff wrote: Thu May 05, 2011 1:55 pm I have no intention of sitting on my 'laurel(s)' πŸ˜„, though, an
d waiting for more good things to come my way. With all the free time I have for at least another 11 days, I'm reflecting more on possible future paths.

Hugs,

Danya

Just so long as I never see you in those leathers again!....

Leathers??? Oh, you're referring to the attire of that male construct I used to be, when we first met! πŸ˜„ When we spoke earlier this week, you mentioned how tentative and nervous I was back then. Thank goodness I've changed quite a bit!

Wait a minute, though, I've seen some quite fetching leat
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Danya (imported) wrote: Sat Jan 22, 2011 3:21 pm There was a time when I wanted to write about
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Danya (imported) wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:44 am g adults! :) Later, I decided the EA crowd would like
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Danya (imported) wrote: Tue Jan 04, 2011 2:14 pm t reactions would be more along the lines of 'so?' :)

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Dilating is still a chore, although it continues to slowly get easier. Until today, I often distracted myself from the discomfort and slight pain by:

Listening to music, especially Bach

Reading online news and

Working crossword puzzles

For some reason, these just weren't working during my first of four dilations today. Then I thought 'I'm dilating with a substitute penis, why not see if looking at photos of men, some naked, helps?' So I tried something new for my second set of dilations late this morning.

Although masturbating to thoughts or images of pre or post op transsexuals is 'officially' listed as a socially responsible way to 'get off,' (http://www.eunuch.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=20453) I have no idea if it is socially acceptable for an avowed transsexual to masturbate with a hard dilator while looking at very suggestive and enticing photos of non-trans men in various states of undress. Yet this is exactly what I did and, without authoritative guidance, I have no clue if I am 'normal' or should feel deep shame for my behavior. πŸ˜„ The ethics of masturbation guide does not seem to address where transgender folk fit, although it specifically addresses how very appropriate it is for homosexuals to masturbate to all kinds of things. πŸ˜„

What I did find is that while dilating and looking at these photos, I had at least four vaginal spasms. They happened automatically and were quite enjoyable. Still being sort of new to this whole vagina thing, and although I suspected what the spasms meant, I wanted independent confirmation. What I found is that these spasms are an involuntary sign of orgasm. I viewed this as very good news.

Re: My life

Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 9:16 am
by Riverwind (imported)
When I lived in LA two life times ago this guy on the classical music station morning show said, 'A day without Bach is a day without sunshine'. he is of course right.

I am so glad you are doing better, keep having fun and exploring your new self. :) The one that has always been lurking there in the shadows. :D

Hugs,

River