The Terror of Regret: Granulation Tissue Update
I'm an optimistic person. Mostly. I am these days, anyway. I've been avoiding writing a granulation tissue update not only because I still don't have a clear grasp of where I am, but also because this whole thing is currently tainted with the terror of regret. That's...
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Vaginoplasty 1 Year Later: Granulation Tissue and Pelvic Tension
It's difficult to write too much detail about the status of my recovery. There's a fine line between sharing relevant information and grossing people out! Also, it's been important to me to remain positive and optimistic. Any negative experience I'm having is more...
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One Year Since my Facial Feminization Surgery
One year ago I left for the hospital to have my face altered with facial feminization surgery (read more here). My mom was in the car with me, my husband following in his own vehicle because he had an unbreakable work commitment later that day (and the rest of the...
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My FFS (Facial Feminization Surgery) – 10 Months Later
Today is 10 months since my facial feminization surgery, and I'm still in disbelief I had the opportunity. I suppose I could have lived my life without it, remaining camera/mirror shy and unable to shed that insecurity, but I always wanted to correct some things and...
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My Vaginoplasty – 6+ months later…
My gender confirmation surgery (vaginoplasty) happened on May 19th, so it's just over 6 months ago. I wrote about it here. There have been several bumps along the way. Some scary moments relating directly to the surgery (thinking my skin graft failed) and some other...
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I’ve reached my goal weight. I’m now a Weight Watchers Lifetime member
After a year of persistence, I've reached my goal weight, and today I officially became a Weight Watchers Lifetime member. I've used Weight Watchers on and off since I was 12 years old, back in the days when you HAD to eat fish and liver. Blech! It has always been a...
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My Next Surgery is Just Around the Corner, and a Bit More South(ish)
I'm preparing for my next major surgery. The date is May 19th. A mere 4 weeks away, and I can feel the nerves rising again. Meditation is helping. Also, knowing I made it through the facial surgery with minimal problems gives some comfort. My body seems to be OK with...
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Countdown to Facial Feminization Surgery
These days my life is all about getting ducks in rows as I countdown to my facial feminization surgery on Friday (February 3rd). As much as possible I've been staying away from public spaces in an attempt to remain healthy while also preparing for my mom's arrival...
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SAG screener 2017 #2 – HIDDEN FIGURES
Last night we watched HIDDEN FIGURES. I liked it a lot. I didn't love it, but I think highly of it. It's a little cloying. A bit cliché. There’s nothing wrong with clichéd elements, but they could have skipped a little quicker over some of that intro. Having said...
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SAG screener 2017 #1 – FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS
It's that time of year again. This seasons's SAG screeners are now on our TO DO list. January is already shaping up to be intense, marching directly toward my February 3rd surgery date. Mark and I have 11 films in total to watch before the end of January. Actually,...
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