I wish someone had told me that my nipple grafts were gonna peel. When I was changing my dressing and the scab peeled off to reveal the fresh, pink skin I was like "oh...oh that cannot be good." then when I went in for my post op appointment my surgeon was like "looking good, peeling nicely!" then I was like "oh they're supposed to do that.. cool cool cool cool cool..."
During this quarantine I’ve had a lot of time to like get to know myself and over think about what I like and how I feel, and I just went like “ Oh, I’m transexual!” When I got to that conclusion I felt so happy cause it explain many of my behaviors from years ago. And I’m really happy to be trans and Bi, and one thing that impressed me the most about well.. me! Is that I’ve been feeling a LOT more confident about my self and how I act and I’m really really impressed. I’m planning on telling my family soon so when ever quarantine ends I can get started on my transition. Seeing your video and how happy you are with what you’ve accomplished just makes me wanna go to my family and yell “IM TRANS AND IM SO FUCKING HAPPY ABOUT IT” buuuuut, I dunno how they gonna take so I’ll just sit down and tell them so they can take time to process the news. Thanks for your vids!!!! ( edit: I CAME OUT TO MY MOM!!! I was nervous but knowing that if other people have done the same I can do it too!. She is very proud and supports me fully!!! I feel like I just went Reborn, I feel so comfortable now that I can buy boy clothes and not being all “Don’t be suspicious, don’t be suspicious “ And again, Thank You For Your Videos!!! Keep Making More!!! :3
Artistic Abby I took a leap of faith. And it’s ok to question what you might feel at times. What I did was that I imaged how my life would start changing little bit by little bit, I imaged my self as in my case a trans boy in the future. I daydreamed about when ever I’d start transition like: Pre T, Top surgeries, changing my name, and all that. I talked to a therapist before coming out and she told me that I might be *just a phase*, I got so lost and started questioning so many things. And then I just said “ I’ll come out, and if I don’t feel like I’m doing it right then I’ll just tell my mom” and so I came out to my mom, I was REALLY REAAAALLYY nervous XD. But then after I came out I felt such freedom and satisfaction that I was going to be treated the way I’m supposed to and that I was gonna let out that part of me that was stuck in a shrinking closet of anxiety. But most importantly “ Don’t let anyone tell you what you should or not do, don’t pay attention to people who tell you that is against the Bible ( Cuz if it’s really was, Then it means god makes mistakes. And actually he doesn’t so we are as cool as a normal normal straight person! ;3 ) People will tell you many things, but only YOU know what you really feel. If you get a bit lost and question who you are, just sit down and take moment to find yourself. Ask yourself what you like and what you think of it, get to know your feelings, thoughts and emotions in a deeper way. And well important tips would be: “ •Don’t let anyone tell you what you should be or what you shouldn’t”, “ •Don’t think on who will like that your trans or who won’t, it’s not their life. It’s yours and you walk the path that brings you the most happiness”, “ •If your questioning something, sit down and don’t over thinking it but analyze it”, “ •Take a leap of faith”, “ •Always Remember Who You Are” “ AND MOST IMPORTANTLY! You are NOT ALONE, I know you can do it cuz I thought on quitting few times but when I came out I saw that all that bravery was worth it. We may be many but we are One Big Community filled with love and hope”. You have my support! YOU CAN DO IT!!!
@@Karhel2903 Thank you! I really needed some reassurance because everything's really hard for me right now, but you gave me a lot more hope and confidence. 👍👍
@@Karhel2903 my mom keeps trying to convince me that I'm not trans. And using my family against me by saying "your dad won't be happy, your grandma and grandpa won't like it at all" and it fricking sucks
I've watched so many top surgery videos cause I'm trying to be as prepared as possible and I picked up a few extra tips from this video too. Thanks. I work out too so I probably will get down at losing my muscles slowly.
You’re such a good role model and I really appreciate your videos. Thank you so much for all that advice and all your content in general. Watching your videos has helped me along my journey and I love you, man.
i try to convince myself to not watch recovery videos until i get surgery because it freaks me out (i feel like i don't need to know every little detail about how uncomfortable it will be, because it makes me anxious and i prefer to know the basics, and the things my surgeon will tell me, but not everything - i also made a video about this on my channel-), but this was very useful, thanks! you look great btw!
I'm getting top surgery 12 days from now and I am both excited and terrified. It's hard to believe this is really happening. It's finally starting to sink in...I'm really doing this.
Elective amputation of a functioning body part is hugely traumatic to the body. The physical healing is something to be respected and taken very slowly. The mental adjustment will take a lot of time too because the body is ‘used to’ having the body part you are removing in many subtle ways which your mind doesn’t even know about. Basically, this is a serious procedure to undertake and understand.
I'm getting surgery in TWO MONTHS and i just can't wait, I keep looking at videos and photos of post op and get so excited. Thanks for making this video, people usually just talk about the surgery itself or their results and this stuff is so important.
My top surgery consultation is August 29th!! The fact that it’s coming and that I am the reason for it. I made this happen and I’m hyped. Surgery this Fall!!
definitely feeling the post op depression, had surgery a few days ago and im shocked at how down i’ve been, especially since this is meant to be a life changing moment.
Chesticles hahaha I haven’t heard that term in so long! You should be very proud for taking care of yourself all on your own! You survived and therefore it has made you stronger! I had to take care of myself after a total hysterectomy it sucked but made me stronger! Awesome video and keep up the good work man!
I am currently 7 week post-op and the thought of water is the only thing keeping me from post-op depression. It’s hard. Can’t do heck. Tiny t-rex arms. At least 2 weeks more before I feel better and can do stuff by myself. Can’t sleep properly. And the NIPPLE ANXIETY, god I am so scared of losing a nip. But swimming makes it all worth it.
I loved your video!!! I’m going through a lot, there’s many stuff on my plate right now... but watching these kind of videos after realizing top surgery w/o T might just be the right kind of combo for me... just makes the world around me make so much more sense. Gosh... how didn’t I think about this earlier? I feel happier lol. There’s a lot of risks and the recovery seems harsh to go through, but worse is feeling like I’m living someone else’s life through a name that is not even mine. The dysphoria, the depression... everything. I could leave it all behind to be Robin fully. I’d absolutely give all my suffering in exchange for a happier and more fulfilling life. 🤗💛 enby boy out xx
I'm getting top surgery in November and the anxiety hit me all at once last night. I'm worried about the anesthesia, the drains and the first week of recovery. Wish me luck
Thank you for letting me know what I didn’t before I plan on getting top surgery. I’m going to the beach tomorrow and I’m still binding. I usually go shirtless, I’m insecure sometimes but I know top surgery is worth the wait
Im uh having top surgery in 2 days, september 10, and I'm super anxious bc I'm also alone (but I wont be once released from the hospital). And yeah idk this video just made me feel better, thanks Cam
I found this video six days before i get top surgery. I'll get the double incision, but in Germany, because i'm from Germany. I'm so excited and hope that it'll look great
6.5 months DI-NG post op, 3.5 weeks post op revision surgery..... curious to see what you have to say! I won't hit "COMMENT" till I watch your whole video! It's in internet limbo!............. P.S. GREAT RESULTS!!! This is just my experience below... Don't need to read if you want to not read my crap! I'm so glad you make these videos! LOVE the cat interruptions too haha! #1: OK, I had no help either with my first or second surgery, had to do everything myself as well, even my BF HATED how I looked, I carried all my heavy stuff PLUS my backpack when i went shopping, no heart!! I had to learn to bandage by myself and OMG, NEVER stick surgical tape over an incision if you can help it!! OUCH!!! It is TORTURE to peel off that skin loving tape off of a fresh incision! I really wish I had someone to help. NO SH*T MAN, you picked THE BEST SONG for post op depression!!! KUDOS, but sad kudos.... too bad we weren't closer we could have helped each other! #2: AND, don't swim in lakes either, chlorinated pools or ANYTHING!!! I lost my whole summer not being able to swim, but I DID stick my feet in! It was a tough summer. Gotta watch out for germs, bacteria, parasites, OBEY YOUR DOCTOR INSTRUCTIONS!!!! (@_@) #3 Sleeping: You'll wake up EVERY TIME you want to move! Don't bet on a restful sleep unless you are one of those who NEVER MOVES while you sleep... I did a "behind the pillow reach"? and woke myself up with SEARING PAIN! PILLOWS HELP!!! #4 Meal Prep! Buy lots of stuff that's microwaveable, make sure ALL the things you need are about waist height to grab, either wash plates or don't give AF (paper plates and throw away silverware!) if you just used it for a few days! *HOT POCKETS!!!* lol gaming stuff is your friend! Netflix or ps/xbox! #5 SMOKING anything... I was told NOT to, but I did anyways more for 2nd post op, it can block blood vessels from forming new connections and make scars heal SLOWER! Alcohol, is like aspirin, it will make you bleed MORE, not a good idea unless you know how to balance the two to make the two bad habits null and void each other, just hang tight and take care of yourself instead! (even if you need to slowly use a few weeks/months before to taper off so you can be less encumbered by toxins before surgery! You will be happy you did in the long run) #6 I didn't keep a journal in the literal sense, but I kept a video journal of my recovery, it makes you feel more productive, and if you post it online, it can help MANY MORE PEOPLE going through what you just did!
9 grand?! I had my surgery done 4 years ago at the age of 16 with Dr Daniel Medalie in Cleveland for about 5 grand, and also had a double incision procedure. I’m 21 now and this year I’m getting Phallo performed, thankfully insurance covers all of it this time around
Sounds like you went through what I did, intermittent rides but not support. I;m sorry you had to go through that IT SUCKED. I couldn't raise my arms or do weight lifting (kitty litter/kitty food even) I'm 3 months post op after first op (May2018) after reduction 3 years ago, and it sucks that no one wants to or has the time/means to help me heal before my next surgery (revisions needed sometime soon Sept-Nov) I'm sorry you have to deal with this, it really does suck, and hope it doesn't interfere with healing like mine has to a point already (scar stretching and daily pain) good luck and I hope it turns out for the best for you! TH-cam deleted all my videos so I'm glad I kept backups. I tried to not monetize or label them too obviously so that they got deleted, but they mostly did, so now I have to upload them again with new tags or things that TH-cam won't flag! It sucks!!
I have no idea where to start to even talk to someone about getting surgery and ive been wanting to yeet these things off since like age 9 and im in my mid 20s now But congrats to everyone whos getting it! Wishing u all the luck!
hopefully will be getting it next month, I am so nervous about calling the doctor's to make the appointment today I couldn't sleep and had to watch some recovery videos! Thanks for the vid man, good information.
I’m 14 (almost 15) and I can’t get surgery for years. My parents don’t even know I have surgery. And I’m tired of suffering. I want to wear a shirt with nothing underneath and I want to stand up straight without feeling majorly dysphoric. I’m not even allowed to get a binder. Does anyone have tips on how to cope??
Max Well hey max!! im going through the same, and the thing thats helping me (at least for right now) is sports bras. theyre possibly the closest you can get to a binder for right now, and it truly sucks but its honestly the best solution i’ve found thus far
I just got my referral (and health insurance coverage application, thanks Canada) filed 2 weeks ago! I feel like I do so much explaining surgery to cis people but I didn't know you could ask to have scars higher or lower. Thanks for the info!
I just got my 2nd top surgery letter. my doctor is going to send the letter to the top surgeon. I have had top surgery cancelled twice in less than a year. 3rd time's the charm I hope! im so excited about it! no date set yet haven't met the surgeon yet I just know their name.
I wish I would be able to have a top Surgery but I'm too young and can't do that financial AND my father doesn't know so....yeah. wish I could but I need to find other ways for the time being
I agree with documenting!! I recorded maybe 2 updates on my top surgery then it went to a year then 2 years just a couple months ago lol. I wish I had taken a picture like once a week for a year or once a month for a year after the surgery so I could see how much the scars changed.
I had top surgery 2 days ago and I'm swollen, sore, itchy, drains are annoying as fuck, my chest feels tight, I'm lethargic and bored and I feel disgusting, but I'm the happiest I've ever been
I had my top surgery 29th September 2020 and I really wished I knew these too. Also, you are super handsome Cameron. 😍 I honestly wish I was as handsome as you x
I am way too scared to do any form of surgery even though i really want it. I was also putting off testosterone for so long because i thought there were only injections, and im terrified of needles. The only reason i take blood tests or vaccines is if theyre needed as i have low blood sugar and may faint every so often, so i have to then go take a blood test, and well cause i dont wanna die or get sick from not taking vaccines. So i was extremely happy when finding out gel is there. But lord. I dont ever think i can do surgery. Binders and baggy clithes may not be much of a problem for me as i do have small breasts, but i do feel uncomfortable when wearing tighter clothes that show my chest as thats the only types of thin clothes i have. But you win some, you lose some
I'm having top surgery in a little over a month now and I'm so happy about it that I can't stop thinking about it. I've been talking about having top surgery since before I even knew that being trans and having this type of thing was even a real thing. It's so crazy to think that it's actually finally happening.
The vine reference 🙌🏼 I'm having surgery on Sept. 10th, 2018! Less than three weeks away now! I'm such a mix of emotions but I'm so excited 💖 thank you for sharing your experiences online🙏🏼
I'm non-binary and I really want to get top surgery... Since I'm pretty diaphoric about my chest, but I'm also very afraid and question my identity all the time..
Hey Cam! I’m having surgery with Christine Mcginn on October 30th, 2018!!! Im so excited 😊😊 thank you so much for this video, ive been looking for advice anywhere i can find it
You'd be surprised--random, kind people donate money to random people all them time. If 1,000 people each saw your GoFundMe, there's a good chance they are LGBTQ+, know someone who is, or just someone who wants to make others happy, and they all donated $5, that'd be $5000 dollars right there! And even if it doesn't seem like it, your family wouldn't be able to ignore you--someone in your family would help. Even setting up a Facebook acc. wouldn't be difficult!
Darian Brl. They spilt open in some areas about 3-4 weeks post op . From moving a certain way in my sleep . But they are healing now . I been working out at the gym for two weeks now .
Hey! Thanks for making this video, super helpful tips! I'm on the way to getting top surgery hopefully within the next year. Right now I'm gearing up to talk to my parents about recovery care 😰 I gotta rip the bandaid off and just do it, I know, but I'm nervous about how they might react. It's good to know that it CAN be done alone, but my therapist really wants me to have someone there. Makes sense. The more recovery vlogs I watch, the less worried about autonomy I get. I'll probably be talking to my parents today, wish me luck!
I had my surgery nearly 2 weeks ago now (keyhole/lipo) whatever you wanna call it. And I felt that when you were talking about asking questions about smoking to your surgeon, I have to wait 2 months post-op until I can have a ciggy, but even so I was googling it and a bunch of other people have different answers, lol There's a lot of surgeons who say you can commence smoking 3 weeks after, wish I could but hey, better stick with what my nurse lady says 🤣
Like how they don't tell you that you can't lift your arms over your head for 6 months and it could have screwed me because my job requires my hands to be up fixing machinery all day .. not to mention you can't do pullups, back, shoulder and some tricep workouts cause they require the arms to be over the head. I found this out just by looking online literally before scheduling the surgery day. I am not getting it now because I can't be out work that long and I made to much progress with my work outs to just lose it all. Not worth it that much to me. So now I don't know if I'll ever get it tbh. But happy for the ones who were able to 😊
So I'm gonna say some things I wish I knew before, but keep in mind I had periareolar and I live in Belgium so I'm just speaking from my experience. 1. All the youtube videos I watched had these reveals and so I thought I only got to see my chest a couple weeks post op but when I was in the awakening room just after surgery and I woke up my first instinct was to look at my nipples and I just did it. there were no bandages or anything so I could see everything. I only had to put two dressings and a binder on when I was in the recovery room with my mom. And even after that I was able to see my chest everyday because a nurse came to take care of it. 2. The first few days nothing was swollen, red or bruised but after a week the skin below my nipple started looking red and it hurt. I thought it was infected so we called the surgeon and I was immediately put on antibiotics and in the evening we went to see the surgeon but there were no signs of infection. He explained to me that they not only take away the mammary gland but also a ligament and that's what was causing the pain. He said that that was totaly normal. 3. Don't expect everything to look right the moment after your surgery. If you're like me you panic about every little change but the recovery takes up to three months, so before that don't worry to much about how it looks. 4. It's okay to take your binder off sometimes (if your surgeon told you so). The doctors did tell me that but I wanted to be safe and kept it on for two weeks before taking it off. Just take it off for like an hour and breathe. 5. This one won't be for everyone but it happened to me so it might happen to you too. My surgeon told me at first that I had to wear the binder for six weeks and I also couldn't exercise for that period of time. But after my consultation after my surgery he said that it was healing pretty well and said that I only had to wear it for four weeks :). I'm just saying this in case you like me are really not looking forward to wearing that thing for so long (mind you I had surgery in the summer, so not the ideal time to wear two layers). 6. Speaking of summer, don't be dumb like me and have your surgery in the summer when you have exams. I had surgery June sixth and my first exam was June seventh. I was able to post pone my exam but I still had to take an exam on June ninth. This put a lot of stress on me because I wasn't able to study much and I could barely get to my school. 7. If you had drains like me I'm just going to say it but that shit hurts so much to take out. I read somewhere that it feels tingly. It doesn't. I hurts so so much, but I found a trick to lesser the pain. Take a deep breath and when the nurse pulls it out you blow on the top of your hand. Also I thought the piece of drain that was in me was small but it's about as large as where it is put in you to your nipple. I don't want to scare anyone but I think it's better to know the truth than sitting in pain and complete shock after the first one and having to do a second. 8. Lastly as I said I am pretty paranoid so I didn't move my arms for one bit during the healing process. So when I could move my arms above my shoulders again I wasn't able to because they hadn't moved for a month. You can't move your arms a lot but please do it a little bit, just make sure they don't go above your shoulders and you should be fine. Also when you can start moving a bit just take it slow like Cameron said in the video like for example don't start running right away but start with walking.
I'm in the process of getting my surgery set up ^^ and fundraising for it bc oof i am definitely not wealthy. thank you so much for uploading this video, I'll keep this stuff in mind ^^
Oml I’m glad I’m not the only one who says “chesticles”. What an icon, i stan
My boyfriend yells at me for saying chesticles 😂 but I say it all the time.
I’m going to say that
Jay Miller funny my girlfriend does that too
Ayyyyy I feel you homie
I thought he said "testicles", so I was very confused when he said that he got them cut off.
I’m getting top surgery September 4th ;)
SO EXCITED FOR U AHH
Congrats Kane
good luck :)
Best of luck!!
Kane F good luck!! Youre so lucky!
“Chesticles.”
My life is complete
Y e s
I wish someone had told me that my nipple grafts were gonna peel. When I was changing my dressing and the scab peeled off to reveal the fresh, pink skin I was like "oh...oh that cannot be good." then when I went in for my post op appointment my surgeon was like "looking good, peeling nicely!" then I was like "oh they're supposed to do that.. cool cool cool cool cool..."
Same, i thought the nipples were falling off xD
4 days till my surgeryyyy
Austin Brandt ooh congrats!
OMG GOOD LUCK
yoo!!! good luck man !
+Austin Brandt
Ayy that's today!! How'd it go??
Hope it went well!!
in seven days i’ll get my consultation date for top surgery
I can’t wait to get top surgery when I’m older
me too
same
Me 2
Lightning23 same
Lightning23 me too i want it so bad
Why do you sing so well wtfffff
ARE U JOKING
Cameron Russo NOT AT FUCKING ALL
@@CameronRusso21 you sound fucking amazing!
During this quarantine I’ve had a lot of time to like get to know myself and over think about what I like and how I feel, and I just went like “ Oh, I’m transexual!” When I got to that conclusion I felt so happy cause it explain many of my behaviors from years ago. And I’m really happy to be trans and Bi, and one thing that impressed me the most about well.. me! Is that I’ve been feeling a LOT more confident about my self and how I act and I’m really really impressed. I’m planning on telling my family soon so when ever quarantine ends I can get started on my transition.
Seeing your video and how happy you are with what you’ve accomplished just makes me wanna go to my family and yell “IM TRANS AND IM SO FUCKING HAPPY ABOUT IT” buuuuut, I dunno how they gonna take so I’ll just sit down and tell them so they can take time to process the news.
Thanks for your vids!!!!
( edit: I CAME OUT TO MY MOM!!! I was nervous but knowing that if other people have done the same I can do it too!. She is very proud and supports me fully!!!
I feel like I just went Reborn, I feel so comfortable now that I can buy boy clothes and not being all “Don’t be suspicious, don’t be suspicious “
And again, Thank You For Your Videos!!! Keep Making More!!! :3
Congrats!
Same! Do you have any tips for me? I'm really nervous about coming out, and I tend to question it, so how did you know you were deffinetly trans?
Artistic Abby
I took a leap of faith. And it’s ok to question what you might feel at times. What I did was that I imaged how my life would start changing little bit by little bit, I imaged my self as in my case a trans boy in the future. I daydreamed about when ever I’d start transition like: Pre T, Top surgeries, changing my name, and all that. I talked to a therapist before coming out and she told me that I might be *just a phase*, I got so lost and started questioning so many things. And then I just said “ I’ll come out, and if I don’t feel like I’m doing it right then I’ll just tell my mom” and so I came out to my mom, I was REALLY REAAAALLYY nervous XD. But then after I came out I felt such freedom and satisfaction that I was going to be treated the way I’m supposed to and that I was gonna let out that part of me that was stuck in a shrinking closet of anxiety. But most importantly “ Don’t let anyone tell you what you should or not do, don’t pay attention to people who tell you that is against the Bible ( Cuz if it’s really was, Then it means god makes mistakes. And actually he doesn’t so we are as cool as a normal normal straight person! ;3 ) People will tell you many things, but only YOU know what you really feel. If you get a bit lost and question who you are, just sit down and take moment to find yourself. Ask yourself what you like and what you think of it, get to know your feelings, thoughts and emotions in a deeper way. And well important tips would be: “ •Don’t let anyone tell you what you should be or what you shouldn’t”, “ •Don’t think on who will like that your trans or who won’t, it’s not their life. It’s yours and you walk the path that brings you the most happiness”, “ •If your questioning something, sit down and don’t over thinking it but analyze it”, “ •Take a leap of faith”, “ •Always Remember Who You Are” “ AND MOST IMPORTANTLY! You are NOT ALONE, I know you can do it cuz I thought on quitting few times but when I came out I saw that all that bravery was worth it. We may be many but we are One Big Community filled with love and hope”. You have my support! YOU CAN DO IT!!!
@@Karhel2903 Thank you! I really needed some reassurance because everything's really hard for me right now, but you gave me a lot more hope and confidence. 👍👍
@@Karhel2903 my mom keeps trying to convince me that I'm not trans. And using my family against me by saying "your dad won't be happy, your grandma and grandpa won't like it at all" and it fricking sucks
I'm getting top surgery on October 4th
So soon! Good luck :)
kick sy thanks! They had to push back the date to the 18th of October sooo
Noah Hella hope you’re doing good man
how did it go?
@Bonidee Lee Excuse you?
Yesss! Show them scars boy! A lot of people are insecure when shirtless I love that you’re so proud
No matter how hard you try, scars will never be fancy
I’m getting top surgery on the 31st :D beyond excited
Erik Lucas GOOD LUCK I wish I was you rn. I’m only 13 unfortunately so I haven’t even started T but GOOD LUCK TO YOU GOOD LAD
yo its been two years, how was it?
I've had top surgery 3 weeks ago and I'm glad to hear it's normal what I'm going through - so thank you!
NONE of this is normal. None of it.
@@NoorAlHaqiqa transphobe alert
@@NoorAlHaqiqa Okay Barbara. You know what I think should be normal?? you being quiet
I got top surgery at 8am today, 10 hours ago, thanks for the tips I’m trying to find out what my recovery experience will be like
I've watched so many top surgery videos cause I'm trying to be as prepared as possible and I picked up a few extra tips from this video too. Thanks. I work out too so I probably will get down at losing my muscles slowly.
You’re such a good role model and I really appreciate your videos. Thank you so much for all that advice and all your content in general. Watching your videos has helped me along my journey and I love you, man.
My surgeon approved surgery, now just gotta get funds! Sending love from Idaho 💪🏻❤
sending love from boston
www.gofundme.com/CRKWynnTopSurgery If anyone could share this on any platform, I'd appreciate it a million times ❤🔥
i try to convince myself to not watch recovery videos until i get surgery because it freaks me out (i feel like i don't need to know every little detail about how uncomfortable it will be, because it makes me anxious and i prefer to know the basics, and the things my surgeon will tell me, but not everything - i also made a video about this on my channel-), but this was very useful, thanks! you look great btw!
I'm getting top surgery 12 days from now and I am both excited and terrified. It's hard to believe this is really happening. It's finally starting to sink in...I'm really doing this.
Elective amputation of a functioning body part is hugely traumatic to the body. The physical healing is something to be respected and taken very slowly. The mental adjustment will take a lot of time too because the body is ‘used to’ having the body part you are removing in many subtle ways which your mind doesn’t even know about. Basically, this is a serious procedure to undertake and understand.
Getting Top surgery March 8th. The wait is killer.
Woot woot!!
Today is the day. Good luck and hope it went well.
Hope it went well and you're happy :D
I'm getting surgery in TWO MONTHS and i just can't wait, I keep looking at videos and photos of post op and get so excited. Thanks for making this video, people usually just talk about the surgery itself or their results and this stuff is so important.
ImMistrycV one month!!!!!
@@lilactheruevet2424 Yaaaas
My top surgery consultation is August 29th!! The fact that it’s coming and that I am the reason for it. I made this happen and I’m hyped. Surgery this Fall!!
John V Omg that's the same day I'm getting my surgery!
NickM ayeeee twinssss loll good luck!
John V haha I hope it all goes well for you! :D
I’m hopefully gonna get top surgery in the future
Just found out that I have a consultation with a surgeon on October 22nd! Im so excited but im pretty nervous
itll go GREATTTTT :D
I hope it went well!!
i just had my top surgery revision last week!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Happy for you!
definitely feeling the post op depression, had surgery a few days ago and im shocked at how down i’ve been, especially since this is meant to be a life changing moment.
Chesticles hahaha I haven’t heard that term in so long! You should be very proud for taking care of yourself all on your own! You survived and therefore it has made you stronger! I had to take care of myself after a total hysterectomy it sucked but made me stronger! Awesome video and keep up the good work man!
I'm on day 4 (almost 5) post op, just got home today and the post-op depression is real. Especially the loneliness/isolation.
August 5th 2021 is my surgery date!! I've waiting so long and I'm so excited.
this was both useful, and entertaining.
i love you already.
I’m only 12 and almost 13 and I wish I was older for top surgery
I saw someone get surgery at age 16
I’m not getting my top surgery soon but I think I’m going to come out soon to my parents
Oh, good luck buddy!
I just love how every transguy’s first instinct after top surgery is to swin cuz ill low key do the same thing.
I am currently 7 week post-op and the thought of water is the only thing keeping me from post-op depression. It’s hard. Can’t do heck. Tiny t-rex arms. At least 2 weeks more before I feel better and can do stuff by myself. Can’t sleep properly.
And the NIPPLE ANXIETY, god I am so scared of losing a nip.
But swimming makes it all worth it.
I loved your video!!! I’m going through a lot, there’s many stuff on my plate right now... but watching these kind of videos after realizing top surgery w/o T might just be the right kind of combo for me... just makes the world around me make so much more sense. Gosh... how didn’t I think about this earlier? I feel happier lol. There’s a lot of risks and the recovery seems harsh to go through, but worse is feeling like I’m living someone else’s life through a name that is not even mine. The dysphoria, the depression... everything. I could leave it all behind to be Robin fully. I’d absolutely give all my suffering in exchange for a happier and more fulfilling life. 🤗💛 enby boy out xx
I'm getting top surgery in November and the anxiety hit me all at once last night. I'm worried about the anesthesia, the drains and the first week of recovery. Wish me luck
i'm scheduled for september 21st! ! so scared about smoking prior to surgery. 5 weeks eee
Mac McKissack GOOD LUCK
How did it go??
I had a very similar top surgery recovery. Que song “All bai maaahhseeellf ”
It was really hard but im so glad to be on the other side of it now!
not me clicking this and then snorting my water after i was wearing the exact same shirt.
Thank you for letting me know what I didn’t before I plan on getting top surgery. I’m going to the beach tomorrow and I’m still binding. I usually go shirtless, I’m insecure sometimes but I know top surgery is worth the wait
Top surgery scheduled for October 25th 😎
Levi Tyler mine October 18th 😊
Daniel Sniderman you can do it!
aye mine is october 25th too!!
Jarrod Lee Surgery twins! Good luck man (-:
I am speaking to my dad very soon about T 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Good luck babe
Good luck my bro
How did it go?
I know this was a while ago but I wish I was that confident to talk ab it with my parents. Also how did it go??
@@kaydendaboss not well i eventually just have to
Just had my surgery on Monday! Watched the video a little late but it still helps!
Im uh having top surgery in 2 days, september 10, and I'm super anxious bc I'm also alone (but I wont be once released from the hospital). And yeah idk this video just made me feel better, thanks Cam
I found this video six days before i get top surgery. I'll get the double incision, but in Germany, because i'm from Germany.
I'm so excited and hope that it'll look great
6.5 months DI-NG post op, 3.5 weeks post op revision surgery..... curious to see what you have to say! I won't hit "COMMENT" till I watch your whole video! It's in internet limbo!.............
P.S. GREAT RESULTS!!! This is just my experience below... Don't need to read if you want to not read my crap! I'm so glad you make these videos! LOVE the cat interruptions too haha!
#1: OK, I had no help either with my first or second surgery, had to do everything myself as well, even my BF HATED how I looked, I carried all my heavy stuff PLUS my backpack when i went shopping, no heart!! I had to learn to bandage by myself and OMG, NEVER stick surgical tape over an incision if you can help it!! OUCH!!! It is TORTURE to peel off that skin loving tape off of a fresh incision! I really wish I had someone to help. NO SH*T MAN, you picked THE BEST SONG for post op depression!!! KUDOS, but sad kudos.... too bad we weren't closer we could have helped each other!
#2: AND, don't swim in lakes either, chlorinated pools or ANYTHING!!! I lost my whole summer not being able to swim, but I DID stick my feet in! It was a tough summer. Gotta watch out for germs, bacteria, parasites, OBEY YOUR DOCTOR INSTRUCTIONS!!!! (@_@)
#3 Sleeping: You'll wake up EVERY TIME you want to move! Don't bet on a restful sleep unless you are one of those who NEVER MOVES while you sleep... I did a "behind the pillow reach"? and woke myself up with SEARING PAIN! PILLOWS HELP!!!
#4 Meal Prep! Buy lots of stuff that's microwaveable, make sure ALL the things you need are about waist height to grab, either wash plates or don't give AF (paper plates and throw away silverware!) if you just used it for a few days! *HOT POCKETS!!!* lol gaming stuff is your friend! Netflix or ps/xbox!
#5 SMOKING anything... I was told NOT to, but I did anyways more for 2nd post op, it can block blood vessels from forming new connections and make scars heal SLOWER! Alcohol, is like aspirin, it will make you bleed MORE, not a good idea unless you know how to balance the two to make the two bad habits null and void each other, just hang tight and take care of yourself instead! (even if you need to slowly use a few weeks/months before to taper off so you can be less encumbered by toxins before surgery! You will be happy you did in the long run)
#6 I didn't keep a journal in the literal sense, but I kept a video journal of my recovery, it makes you feel more productive, and if you post it online, it can help MANY MORE PEOPLE going through what you just did!
9 grand?! I had my surgery done 4 years ago at the age of 16 with Dr Daniel Medalie in Cleveland for about 5 grand, and also had a double incision procedure. I’m 21 now and this year I’m getting Phallo performed, thankfully insurance covers all of it this time around
Im getting top surgery in a few days! Thanks for this video
I hope I can my top surgery soon but I don't have enough money yet and my aunt /family won't support me for being a trans man (FTM)..
Sounds like you went through what I did, intermittent rides but not support. I;m sorry you had to go through that IT SUCKED. I couldn't raise my arms or do weight lifting (kitty litter/kitty food even) I'm 3 months post op after first op (May2018) after reduction 3 years ago, and it sucks that no one wants to or has the time/means to help me heal before my next surgery (revisions needed sometime soon Sept-Nov) I'm sorry you have to deal with this, it really does suck, and hope it doesn't interfere with healing like mine has to a point already (scar stretching and daily pain) good luck and I hope it turns out for the best for you! TH-cam deleted all my videos so I'm glad I kept backups. I tried to not monetize or label them too obviously so that they got deleted, but they mostly did, so now I have to upload them again with new tags or things that TH-cam won't flag! It sucks!!
I have really been enjoying the new videos! I am going to be scheduling a consultation soon which is a big step in the right direction. I'm excited.
thank you my friend :) SO EXCITED FOR YOU, that's a huge step. sending you sooo much love
I want top surgery so bad but I’m high key scared of it
I have no idea where to start to even talk to someone about getting surgery and ive been wanting to yeet these things off since like age 9 and im in my mid 20s now
But congrats to everyone whos getting it!
Wishing u all the luck!
I’m getting top surgery on October 8th with Dr.Medalie in Cleveland Ohio I’m so excited 😆
How'd it go?
how was it?
hopefully will be getting it next month, I am so nervous about calling the doctor's to make the appointment today I couldn't sleep and had to watch some recovery videos! Thanks for the vid man, good information.
I’m 14 (almost 15) and I can’t get surgery for years. My parents don’t even know I have surgery. And I’m tired of suffering. I want to wear a shirt with nothing underneath and I want to stand up straight without feeling majorly dysphoric. I’m not even allowed to get a binder. Does anyone have tips on how to cope??
Max Well hey max!! im going through the same, and the thing thats helping me (at least for right now) is sports bras. theyre possibly the closest you can get to a binder for right now, and it truly sucks but its honestly the best solution i’ve found thus far
I’m guessing ur 18 now did u get surgery or a binder?
You are a persdon with a positive aura and it's soo soo soothing to listen you..❤
Congrats and thanks. I just had double incision top surgery on December 24, 2018. I get my drains out in two days. I’m so excited to see my results. 😁
I just got my referral (and health insurance coverage application, thanks Canada) filed 2 weeks ago! I feel like I do so much explaining surgery to cis people but I didn't know you could ask to have scars higher or lower. Thanks for the info!
Wow thank you for this video
Especially the rushing healing and post op depression I didn’t know that
I have surgery scheduled for this June, hope everything goes as planned with the pandemic going on...
I know this is an old video, but I am gonna be getting top surgery on Sep. 16th
hell yeah I hope it went well!!
I just got my 2nd top surgery letter. my doctor is going to send the letter to the top surgeon. I have had top surgery cancelled twice in less than a year. 3rd time's the charm I hope! im so excited about it! no date set yet haven't met the surgeon yet I just know their name.
I have my consultation for it in October!!! Then (hopefully if everything goes well) surgery in January!!!
I wish I would be able to have a top Surgery but I'm too young and can't do that financial AND my father doesn't know so....yeah. wish I could but I need to find other ways for the time being
I agree with documenting!! I recorded maybe 2 updates on my top surgery then it went to a year then 2 years just a couple months ago lol. I wish I had taken a picture like once a week for a year or once a month for a year after the surgery so I could see how much the scars changed.
same!!!! f our lives hahah
I had top surgery 2 days ago and I'm swollen, sore, itchy, drains are annoying as fuck, my chest feels tight, I'm lethargic and bored and I feel disgusting, but I'm the happiest I've ever been
I support you Cameron
I had my top surgery 29th September 2020 and I really wished I knew these too. Also, you are super handsome Cameron. 😍 I honestly wish I was as handsome as you x
I am way too scared to do any form of surgery even though i really want it. I was also putting off testosterone for so long because i thought there were only injections, and im terrified of needles. The only reason i take blood tests or vaccines is if theyre needed as i have low blood sugar and may faint every so often, so i have to then go take a blood test, and well cause i dont wanna die or get sick from not taking vaccines. So i was extremely happy when finding out gel is there. But lord. I dont ever think i can do surgery. Binders and baggy clithes may not be much of a problem for me as i do have small breasts, but i do feel uncomfortable when wearing tighter clothes that show my chest as thats the only types of thin clothes i have. But you win some, you lose some
I'm having top surgery in a little over a month now and I'm so happy about it that I can't stop thinking about it. I've been talking about having top surgery since before I even knew that being trans and having this type of thing was even a real thing. It's so crazy to think that it's actually finally happening.
The vine reference 🙌🏼
I'm having surgery on Sept. 10th, 2018! Less than three weeks away now! I'm such a mix of emotions but I'm so excited 💖 thank you for sharing your experiences online🙏🏼
I'm planning on getting my surgery soon. Right now I'm just trying to find the right surgeon. I'm super nervous and excited.
I've been waiting years and have 10 days to go! I liked this video.
I'm non-binary and I really want to get top surgery... Since I'm pretty diaphoric about my chest, but I'm also very afraid and question my identity all the time..
it’s funny because now we’re quarentined, and we really do have a lot of free time inside the house, so perfect time to do this jk
I can't wait for my top surgery
Hey Cam! I’m having surgery with Christine Mcginn on October 30th, 2018!!! Im so excited 😊😊 thank you so much for this video, ive been looking for advice anywhere i can find it
I need top surgery ASAP but I need to save 6-7k out of pocket and I have no help how amazing 😃
Set up a GoFundMe page on facebook
Luna Tapir Cat no one would donate plus I don’t have Facebook
You'd be surprised--random, kind people donate money to random people all them time. If 1,000 people each saw your GoFundMe, there's a good chance they are LGBTQ+, know someone who is, or just someone who wants to make others happy, and they all donated $5, that'd be $5000 dollars right there! And even if it doesn't seem like it, your family wouldn't be able to ignore you--someone in your family would help. Even setting up a Facebook acc. wouldn't be difficult!
Did you get the surgery yet?
I am five weeks post op and my scars spilt open in spots because I slept on my side .
That's horrible to hear.. Did they split open so late after surgery? Or did they split earlier and were you just 5 weeks post op upon posting this?
Darian Brl. They spilt open in some areas about 3-4 weeks post op . From moving a certain way in my sleep . But they are healing now . I been working out at the gym for two weeks now .
Holy crap, dang.
OH GOD
Oof hopfully by then I can get my own place and start my transition. Love your videos man . This video made me feel better . You made my day. :)
I’m planning on having top surgery thank you for the video
Hey! Thanks for making this video, super helpful tips! I'm on the way to getting top surgery hopefully within the next year. Right now I'm gearing up to talk to my parents about recovery care 😰 I gotta rip the bandaid off and just do it, I know, but I'm nervous about how they might react. It's good to know that it CAN be done alone, but my therapist really wants me to have someone there. Makes sense. The more recovery vlogs I watch, the less worried about autonomy I get. I'll probably be talking to my parents today, wish me luck!
I had my surgery nearly 2 weeks ago now (keyhole/lipo) whatever you wanna call it. And I felt that when you were talking about asking questions about smoking to your surgeon, I have to wait 2 months post-op until I can have a ciggy, but even so I was googling it and a bunch of other people have different answers, lol
There's a lot of surgeons who say you can commence smoking 3 weeks after, wish I could but hey, better stick with what my nurse lady says 🤣
I’m in the process I’m so excited!!! Thanks for some good tips bro 👌🏼🙌🏼
I’m getting top surgery 25th of January I’m terrified!
how did it go? :) hope you’re fine
I dont have a set date yet but I'm getting top surgery anywhere from November to January. I'm excited but also really nervous!
Like how they don't tell you that you can't lift your arms over your head for 6 months and it could have screwed me because my job requires my hands to be up fixing machinery all day .. not to mention you can't do pullups, back, shoulder and some tricep workouts cause they require the arms to be over the head. I found this out just by looking online literally before scheduling the surgery day. I am not getting it now because I can't be out work that long and I made to much progress with my work outs to just lose it all. Not worth it that much to me. So now I don't know if I'll ever get it tbh. But happy for the ones who were able to 😊
I'm getting my top surgery in 6 days... Finally, after 9.5 years of binding and being on testosterone
i love and respect you endlessly
So I'm gonna say some things I wish I knew before, but keep in mind I had periareolar and I live in Belgium so I'm just speaking from my experience.
1. All the youtube videos I watched had these reveals and so I thought I only got to see my chest a couple weeks post op but when I was in the awakening room just after surgery and I woke up my first instinct was to look at my nipples and I just did it. there were no bandages or anything so I could see everything. I only had to put two dressings and a binder on when I was in the recovery room with my mom. And even after that I was able to see my chest everyday because a nurse came to take care of it.
2. The first few days nothing was swollen, red or bruised but after a week the skin below my nipple started looking red and it hurt. I thought it was infected so we called the surgeon and I was immediately put on antibiotics and in the evening we went to see the surgeon but there were no signs of infection. He explained to me that they not only take away the mammary gland but also a ligament and that's what was causing the pain. He said that that was totaly normal.
3. Don't expect everything to look right the moment after your surgery. If you're like me you panic about every little change but the recovery takes up to three months, so before that don't worry to much about how it looks.
4. It's okay to take your binder off sometimes (if your surgeon told you so). The doctors did tell me that but I wanted to be safe and kept it on for two weeks before taking it off. Just take it off for like an hour and breathe.
5. This one won't be for everyone but it happened to me so it might happen to you too. My surgeon told me at first that I had to wear the binder for six weeks and I also couldn't exercise for that period of time. But after my consultation after my surgery he said that it was healing pretty well and said that I only had to wear it for four weeks :). I'm just saying this in case you like me are really not looking forward to wearing that thing for so long (mind you I had surgery in the summer, so not the ideal time to wear two layers).
6. Speaking of summer, don't be dumb like me and have your surgery in the summer when you have exams. I had surgery June sixth and my first exam was June seventh. I was able to post pone my exam but I still had to take an exam on June ninth. This put a lot of stress on me because I wasn't able to study much and I could barely get to my school.
7. If you had drains like me I'm just going to say it but that shit hurts so much to take out. I read somewhere that it feels tingly. It doesn't. I hurts so so much, but I found a trick to lesser the pain. Take a deep breath and when the nurse pulls it out you blow on the top of your hand. Also I thought the piece of drain that was in me was small but it's about as large as where it is put in you to your nipple. I don't want to scare anyone but I think it's better to know the truth than sitting in pain and complete shock after the first one and having to do a second.
8. Lastly as I said I am pretty paranoid so I didn't move my arms for one bit during the healing process. So when I could move my arms above my shoulders again I wasn't able to because they hadn't moved for a month. You can't move your arms a lot but please do it a little bit, just make sure they don't go above your shoulders and you should be fine. Also when you can start moving a bit just take it slow like Cameron said in the video like for example don't start running right away but start with walking.
I wish you’d upload everyday for 1000 years.
I’m trying to collect money for my top surgery rn, hoping to have enough money for it 10 months from now, wish me luck
I have my consultation June 28th 2019! So this month! And I’m going to try and schedule my surgery for the beginning of July!
Hopefully I’m getting surgery next summer so this was super helpful thank you
I should be getting top surgery soon, covid wiling. Just waiting to set up an appointment with my surgeon
i'm getting top surgery tomorrow and i'm soo nervous and excited!
I'm in the process of getting my surgery set up ^^ and fundraising for it bc oof i am definitely not wealthy. thank you so much for uploading this video, I'll keep this stuff in mind ^^
Fingers crossed for surgery in December! !!!
Edit: the date has been set for January 22nd!
Thank so much for making vides keep it up u saved me from suaside I love u so much