TransWithATelephone

Yes there are people out there who fake being trans, intentionally. This is wrong, because they're using a minority group to get attention for themselves when they don't actually "feel" out place in their birth gender.

There are people out there who think they're trans, explore it and then realise they're not. This is okay, because it's amazing that we can welcome people who want to safely explore they're identity, even if they overall decide it's not for them.

HOWEVER there is no right or wrong way to be trans. If you're trans and also have depression, anxiety, whatever you're valid. If you're trans and you don't have any extra troubles, you're valid.

Nervous omg. Dunno what to expect, never undergone surgery before. Anaesthetic is pretty nice, not exactly how people described (I started dreaming after I was coming round. Also tried to tear off the oxygen mask, apparently this is normal). Was given morphine even though, surprisingly, there wasn't much discomfort immediately after (apparently surgeon gave me a general anaesthetic but even after it wore off all was good!) The night was tough, I'm used to sleeping on my side and that was impossible plus of course I had to get woken up for nurses to check BP and temp. but overall not as bad or uncomfortable as it could have been

Discharged in the morning (Friday) and given instructions on what to expect, physiotherapy etc day goes by okay, I eat a LOT and get a bunch of protein foods, I sleep fine with some discomfort (still can't fully lie on my side)

Saturday's good, I feel more rested and take a few long walks. Take a peek at my chest under the post surgery binder, all looks good, no leaking (and no touching!!), absolutely no extra pain so I haven't taken meds since Friday 🤔 now I don't know what to do with the box they gave me

Discover that food in the supermarket down the road is infinitely cheaper than the hotel (you'd think this would be a no-brainer but hush), start buying meals from there. It's Sunday so not as much open, head to the park to eat. Apart from stretching just a bit too far and causing temporary sharp pains, no problems at all

Full range of basic movement is back! Still can't raise my arms completely above my head or do push-ups but much better than I had anticipated. Thought the medical tape under the gauze was something to do with the discomfort of lying on my immediate side. Quickly realised that was covering up to and sticking to my stitches,,, oops

Undid my binder under my shirt to get a bit of relief (redid it up asap!). Sweat + healing is making everything hella itchy (and has been for a few days now). But not long now!