Good morning. I had my vaginoplasty on Tuesday early and it is early Saturday. This started back the end of Feb. when I called about a video consult. I had one anout 2 weeks later. We talked about my goals my history how long on hormones and living full time etc. There had been a cancelation so early May was available instead of late summer to ealy fall. I had one letter from my therapist I see for trauma and gender issues already. It was easy to get a second letter through galap.org I prepaid things, getting insurance reimbursement on the back end. ( I am lucky here ). The week prior I was a bundle of nerves. I showed up and went to sleep with a penis and woke up with a vagina. The nurse in pacu had trouble with my pain initially, thenit was taken care of. After that my pain has been good especially when I stay on my back. I do get up and walk and sit. This is fine , but does increase swelling so I try to do enough, but not too much.
I have a catheter and vag pack in place. I peeked yesterday omg my vagina( vulva technically) as I cant see the canal. My vagina and whole groin area onto one flank is bruised and swollen. Using some ice. Will try showering today. Using pads and change every 2 to3 hrz sometimes longer. I have to empty my cath. Monday I go for catheter and packing removal,changing arrangements so I will flyhome Tuesday instead. I have cried when I really think of how happy I am. I just need to keep taking care of myself and stay in communication with my surgeon. A good friend is here with me.