Today I am one-year post op from my top surgery. There have been many changes over the course of the year, both physically, emotionally, and mentally. Overall I am extremely happy. Timeline: Posts Here’s a list of all the posts I wrote related to my top surgery: Pre-Surgery 02/11/2011 Top Surgery 02/15/2011 Top Surgery, Part 2 02/19/2011 Last Minute Concerns Seven-Day Journal 02/21/2011 Top Surgery … Continue reading Top Surgery: 1 Year Post-Op
Before my top surgery I did lots of research. It mostly consisted of browsing piles of pictures of people’s chests, picking apart the subtle nuances of each, and drawing conclusions to ultimately inform my decision. I get quite a few requests to share my thought process for analyzing these results. Given my experience, I’m going to focus on DI procedures, though some things are relevant … Continue reading Top Surgery: Analyzing Results
One year ago I made a bet with myself. I bet that I wouldn’t have the muster to keep this blog going for a year. The initial intent for the blog was to relate my experiences as a neutrois (and rather charming) person. It was precipitously started because of my impending top surgery, and my desire to document it. I’ve done that, and much much … Continue reading One Year Bloggaversary
This is the last installment as I tirelessly recount all the books I read last year. You can take Part 1 and Part 2, stitch it together with Part 3, and you’ve got the whole entire list! These should also appear in the ever-growing up-to-date LGBTQIA Reading List. LGBTQ-themed Fiction and such (Adult) Blue Boy, by Rakesh Satyal The author writes a fictional auto-biographical account … Continue reading Yearly LGBTQ Book Review, Part 3
Well, I’m a 33 year old female bodied but trans identifying person. I am seriously considering top surgery, but have no desire to ever go on T. My question: If you don’t mind me asking, and please forgive me if I am being rude, what were your chest measurements, cup size, I suppose it is called, before the surgery? I can find so many post-op … Continue reading Reader Ramblings: There’s No T in Top Surgery
As I mentioned in Part 1 of my year-end/year-start exhaustive book list-turned-reviews, this is quite long. At least I saved the better part for later, or however that saying goes. At this point, it’s worth mentioning that there is going to be a Part 3 as well, so brace yourselves. These have also been added to the ever-growing up-to-date LGBTQIA Reading List. LGBTQ-themed Fiction (YA … Continue reading Yearly LGBTQ Book Review, Part 2
Since it’s the New Year, people like to cop out of writing real blog posts by compiling a list. And I’m no different than the general population, except for the fact that I hardly cop out of writing a post because it ends up being something with substance anyway. So, here’s a list of the books I read last year (or as best I can … Continue reading Yearly LGBTQ Book Review, Part 1
As I mumbled to the good doctor over at Dimensions “and one more thing I want that prescription please” she chuckled. She probably wasn’t laughing at me… actually maybe she was, since she said “Oh, we’re there already?” After the quizzical look I gave her she clarified, “I’m just surprised it took you this long.” Yeah, it’s been a long time coming, but we all … Continue reading T&T
Dysphoria can strike in different modalities: some of us experience physical discomfort with our bodies, while for others the distress is in social recognition of our gender. Continue reading Reader Ramblings: Physical and Social Dysphoria
(I’m taking this excuse/opportunity to be a sap and let you know how much you’re appreciated. This blog wouldn’t be complete without some obligatory holiday post.) To all my old readers: I’m glad you’re still here! Your encouragement and enthusiasm fuels my efforts and keeps me going. To all my new readers: Welcome! Poke around and feel free to post your ideas, ask questions, and … Continue reading Happy New Year!
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