Live-Posting my Vaginoplasty (GRS Montreal, Dr Brassard): Recovery Day 4

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u/KaylasAltAccount
Sun Oct 8 01:47:01 2023 UTC
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I'm keeping a diary of my time at GRS Montreal and sharing it here for you lovely folks to read. I'll answer any comments or questions I get. Otherwise, just enjoy the show.

So yesterday got a little crazy, huh? I'm not gonna waste anyone's time apologizing or promising it won't happen again (except for the "little slut" part, that needs an apology). Bad days happen, no point protending they don't, or that they won't happen to you. I do want to thank everyone who offered kind words and let me scream my feelings into this tiny pocket of the internet.

Sometimes the journey sucks ass and it really IS all about the destination, especially when the destination is some bomb-ass new genitals.

Anyway, moving swiftly onto today... nothing happened. Pain is low (while lying down); I've not taken anything stronger than Tylenol for a few days now. I'm back to my usual 2 poops a day with stool softeners (look we're way past TMI warnings by now). It was raining all day so I just stayed in bed all day except for my perscribed walks.

So I figured I'd pad today's post with some other random stuff. I counted 15 beds: 11 single rooms and 2 with a roommate. I have a roomie, not sure if I'd prefer a single room or not. I think I've seen 9 other ladies and one gent, though I'm sure I just haven't seen everybody. Also, one guy told me a few months back "It's like trans summer camp, you'll all be buddies by the end." He was a liar. I've heard things used to be more lively pre-COVID, and maybe it's just my batch, but I think all of us just stick in our rooms mostly.

I've also been having phantom sensations a lot. Like my entire crotch is very sensitive so there's like a void where my penis and scrotum used to be, and my body is still trying to process that by making me feel... something. Or sometimes I'll get a distinct feeling in a distinct location, and I wonder is it a phantom feeling, or a real feeling in a new body part that my brain is still locating in the old place? Weird stuff.

That's all I got for today. Tomorrow is the grand underessing! Honestly, I think I'm more excited for the sutures to be gone and to shower than to actaully see what things look like down there xD Catch you then!

Day 5: https://reddit.com/r/Transgender_Surgeries/s/BzwE4eW52I

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u/jaymayok
Sun Oct 8 10:39:45 2023 UTC
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Today is the last of the really bad days. Packing and shower tomorrow, stent and hopefully catheter the day after. Then you’ll be focused on dilation and aftercare which gets easier each day with practice.

You got this!

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u/AlanaJane10
Sun Oct 8 11:55:52 2023 UTC
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The phantom sensation must be so weird. Wish you well for your recovery.

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u/ctrlztheman
Sun Oct 8 10:41:31 2023 UTC
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I'm sure a day that had nothing going on didn't feel like it was worth posting, but I for one enjoyed hearing that you had a somewhat quiet day. Not having booked anything myself yet, but knowing someday I likely will, reading about the suffering and mental struggles associated, makes me pause and question if I'm ready. Knowing that there could be some relief within the first week makes the hill seem a little more climbable.

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u/JCgendertwist
Sun Oct 8 14:55:41 2023 UTC
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Thank you for letting us all hear about your journey. It is really giving me a wonderful insight on what to expect when my day of surgery gets here. Keep being strong! You are awesome!