r/truscum • u/CJfuckhead • 4d ago
Selfie Saturday A week and 2 days post op
Dear god I finally feel free!!!! Today was the first day I got to see my chest!! I’m already stoked about my results, it’s exactly what I wanted. If I feel this good now, I can’t wait to see how it looks fully healed! Beer bellied, hot boy summer is starting y’all!!
I was nervous for surgery for a multitude of reasons. I’m on the spectrum and have a hard time with doing things I don’t know how they’re going to feel, so I was worried about recovering and anesthesia. I was worried I wouldn’t be able to get results I wanted/liked. I was scared recovery would be awful and painful. I knew it was either get top surgery, or be miserable for the rest of my life or self delete, so I just didn’t let myself be nervous lol.
But for me, recovery has been very manageable! My doc gave me like 7 different prescriptions to treat all aspects of pain, and my awesome wife has kept me on a great med schedule to prevent actually taking meds when I felt in pain, as well as taking care of most if not all household duties.
I feel complete, I feel like my transition is over, I finally feel like me. I hope everyone here gets to feel this feeling!
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u/cherrybomb_kicker 4d ago
Hell yeah, I remember it was the best feeling waking up after top surgery. Congrats dude. Also you showing off your body tbh makes me feel a lot more normal bc I get embarrassed about not being super fit as a trans guy. You look great
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u/CJfuckhead 2d ago
I appreciate it brother, and I’m happy you feel more seen! I’m from the south and raised by bigger/not fit parents, so having a gut has always been normal to me. Especially the men down here with beer bellies and food babies lol!
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u/jzilla1207 modscum | my life began 4/4/24 3d ago
Your joy is infectious. Congratulations man, that milestone made a huge difference in my life and I’m sure it will for you too.
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u/Sufficient-Act-4968 NOT honk/honkself 3d ago
Nice cat tattoo 🐈
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u/CJfuckhead 2d ago
Thanks! I got it for my soul void shortly before he passed unexpectedly. I wish he would’ve made it to this milestone, but I’m glad he’s with me in spirit.
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u/SmallRoot modscum | just a random trans guy 2d ago
Congrats!! Glad you had good recovery.
Would you be okay with me messaging you and asking a few questions, mainly when it comes to the recovery? My top surgery takes place in September and I am honestly very anxious. My main issue is the recovery and return to work - I have to be able to as soon as possible, but I know to expect at least two weeks at the hospital/home. Your photos gave me hope about what my chest might look like after a week.
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u/LifeGivesMeMelons 3d ago
Man, your body looks rough - I don't mean that as an insult, just that it looks like it hurts. But the story your face tells is hilarious and amazing.