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Request this! You can so before your surgery. If a complication arises or an issue with your health this is a powerful tool to educate yourself! It can save you a lot of grief!
Is this something you had to request ahead of time, or do they write it up anyway and just supply it to you?
They write it up anyway for state, insurance, and hospital records. :) You have to request a copy be provided to you.
I had to fill out a form to get a copy run off. If you've already had surgery find out how you can get a copy of your medical record.
If you request a copy BEFORE HAND you can get it as part of your discharge papers.
This is called an operative report. It is basically a description of what was done during this and any other surgery. It is a part of your medical records.
I did mean to add, trans masc folks can get these too! It can be just as helpful, especially if you have to consult with a urologist, or all powers forbid, an oncologist.
Especially if your surgeon is at a different network, keeping a copy on hand to run an additional copy off is amazing and makes your providers more educated on trans needs. :)
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It stays numb for a few hours. Also, making incisions is stimulating; the lidocaine is less so than making a large incision. If they didn't numb you, the anesthetist would have to give you more drugs to keep you on the table.
Disclaimer: I am not an anesthesiologist/crna/aa, I just work with them a lot
The idea behind injecting lidocaine to to provide comfort and pain relief. Think of the anesthesia is basically putting your brain to sleep during surgery. But the body can still pain. So lidocaine is there to be an adjunct. Some surgeons practice like this. Others just rely on anesthesia.
The epinephrine also constricts the blood vessels, making the lidocaine last longer in the tissue and can also help reduce immediate pain after waking. At least that's what my doc said when I asked on a different surgery.
On top of reducing swelling.
The lack of 'raw nerve' pain for the first couple days post surgery prevents the patient from shock / helps recovery.
It relaxes the muscles and surrounding tissues
Another thing I meant to point out (I'm out of it from a back injury) my penile skin was limited pre-OP and immediately post op I had around 8 inches depth estimated. With swelling down and healing, I have around 5.5-6 still. Even if you have some atrophy or shrinkage on hrt, you'll be fine! Your vaginal canal will look and feel great.
This is AMAZING to know. Thank you for sharing!
I'm glad people are benefiting and learning from it... I was hesitant to share it because I didn't want an opportunity to get doxxed or something. I wanted people to be aware of additional questions and considerations they should raise with their surgeon before hand, and also be aware of how the process works and that this powerful tool is available to us, all you have to do is ask. It's really handy to know what your own anatomy is doing to explain to a doctor when an issue arises.
Gave my gyn a copy and he thanked me. It helps him understand my unique anatomy and needs, without me having to walk him through it all myself. :)
This is cool af!
Definitely makes me feel bad ass.
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They're your records. Explain you want a copy for your own information and to share with your current and future PCPs
No one will get mad. No one will push back. You're asking for your own medical information, most doctors would applaud you for being pro active :)
It's fairly simple and your doctors office is always happy to help, it's what they're there for.
Dr. Freet did my orchiectomy and is doing my peritoneal vaginoplasty on June 30th. I'm very excited, and plan on requesting the operative record.
He is my surgeon to be should be on the October schedule
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