Please – do not take me as a typical case for how gender affirmation surgery goes. I am definitely atypical. Other than not being able to sit, I’m having zero issues here.
Yesterday was pretty good, had my first bowel movement which went really well. Awkward as hell, but still ok. The food at the recovery house is awesome. There’s a dedicated chef here, and he comes out and describes the meal to us, it’s very posh. 🙂
Got outside for a bit, it was beautiful and sunny. I actually got some color. I’ve met some pretty cool peeps here in the house. Definitely making new friends. And there’s 3 of us here now from Vancouver. Which is pretty cool.
All the bedrooms are on the second floor, which requires us to get extra exercise. Very important that we move as much as we can to keep blood flow going.
Today, I managed to walk down to the water. It felt amazing to be out away from the house. I joked that I’d escaped. We have to sign out if we leave the premises, and have a way of contact with us at all times.
I have a bit (okay a large) bulge at my crotch now, that I can not tuck. I tried my athletic dress on before the walk, and it was NOT a good look. Luckily the new dresses I bought have a retro 60s style to them, and flare out from the bustline. Works great at hiding that bulge. So, I wore one of those, with my hoodie, and headed out.
There were a few people in the park, but no one really paid me much attention. Which was good, because I felt a bit self conscious with my waddling gait. But it was all good. Walked for about 20 minutes from door to door.
A couple new girls showed up at the house today. Including the 3rd from Vancouver.
My healing is going really well. My drain hole is taking a while to scab up – which is expected with the blood thinners, so not worried about it. I just change the bandage on it several times a day. I’ve had some itchiness from the vagina itself – so I do have some feeling there already. I also get some … umm… interesting feelings across my pubus mound from time to time. It feels a bit like static electricity but inside the skin. It’s not painful, just weird. I’m assuming it’s nerves figuring out new pathways.
I’m going to try and catch up on some sleep. I don’t think I’ve been getting enough. I get exhausted pretty quick. I’m okay with that though, it’s just part of the process. Healing takes a toll.
Write again tomorrow. Goodnight everyone!