optional but maybe helpful add-ons: -bendy straws -wet wipes and/or washcloths for face and hands -shave armpits/chest bc tape and binder can be a bitch -some people say they can't even lift a regular bottle of water right after surgery so i was suggested to get a small bottle so you can lift it -travel sickness meds for car ride home if you get nauseous easily/if it's a fairly long ride. ginger is also good for nausea -dry shampoo is good -some say they get chaffing under arms bc the surgical binder is on tight around there so have some sort of a cloth to tuck under your binder that might be useful -leading up to surgery along with the vitamins i'd try eat as clean as you can and especially drink lots of water so you give your body optimal grounds to recover -bc you'll be in bed a lot so have things to do books, games, music -also bc you're recovering you body will need a lot of sleep, even through the day so if you may have an issue sleeping a lot then eye masks, ear plugs if in a busy environment may help and if needed some sleep meds hope that was helpful, best of luck!
Your voooooiiiice ! It's so manly and Disney-prince smoooooth. I'm so happy for you for sounding like that. You go Alex ! This year is going to be great for you. I'm sure. :)
wow I remember a few years ago when you used to cry about bullying at school, and now your transition is going so fast and it's like you're lightyears away from the old you, and growing into this whole new person and its so amazing that i get to witness that!!
This is really exciting! I've seen bendy straws & baby wipes suggested in the comments. Maybe some dry shampoo - because I don't think you can have a proper bath/shower for a while :D x
one thing you might want to take is baby wipes or similar, seen a lot of guys say that obviously because washing is gonna be difficult for a while they were really useful for the first few days!
i've been away from youtube for months because of school and its the first video of yours that i've seen since then and i'm honestly so impressed by the change in your voice and body
That bruising stuff helps so much!! I used to work in a nursery and the kids bruised so easily from falls and stuff and the cream stuff worked magically!
i'm so freaking happy for you! i really hope to be in the same position so you some day. you were the first person i found when i was figuring my gender out almost two years ago and i can't believe how far you've come, i'm really, really happy for you :D
I'm sure you have already done this, but you may want to watch a couple of other videos of guys talking about what to take. I've seen one that talked about how the doctor gives you some of the gauze and such you need, but there are better products guys have figured out to take that is much more comfortable on your skin. Also, Arnica is AMAZING!! I'm very much an all natural guy and this is an amazing healing herb!! SO excited for you!! I look forward to your videos!! Much Love!
The recliner sofa was my everything for the first week. If you can't sleep flat on your back in a bed (I could NOT, the combination of incisions+pressure from the bandages would cause me pain in any position but reclined) you can get a pretty decent sleep in the recliner! I also cut my hair shorter than usual so I wouldn't have to deal with it (no bed head). Look into Bromelain for post op swelling (Dr Garamone suggests it along with the Arnica). I'm just about 2 months post op now - the first week is the hardest but let yourself be pampered and taken care of and plan to watch a bunch of UA-cam - some of your vids helped get me through that first week. Best wishes Alex - you won't regret it! :)
A few things you may want to add are: Baby wipes The little squeezey bottles of squash to flavour your water Slippers A pillow to protect yourself when coming home I also found taking some colouring/something to entertain me whilst I was in hospital really helped make the stay easier. Hope all goes well! :)
Alex you can watch Sherlock Season 4 while you're in recovery! That should be great! I'm legit really excited for you, fingers crossed that everything goes great!!!!!
Really wish you the absolute best. You're a wonderful guy - so I hope this surgery will be over quickly and you suffer as little pain as possible. Really, really happy for you.
Get none alcoholic deodorant/antiperspirant, a really good one that reduces sweating and smell because you will find it difficult and since you are on T you will probably be sweating a lot more than usual and being stuck in a hospital room where the heating is turned up with no deoderant is not nice. Also bring babywipes and soft cloths, just use a warm, damp cloth to wipe areas near the surgical incisions such as your armpits as baby wipes have a lot of chemicals which could be dangerous! Also, please do a live younow session before surgery
I hope you recover fast. Take good care of yourself. After only 3 short days you'll be able to lift you water cup and trow away those drinking straws of confinement. Remember to stay relaxed when your draining tubes get removed. It's actually more annoying then painful. Trust me, I have experience. Accept when the removal cause bleeding, that's rather painful. But that rarely ever happens.
Hearing you talk about this stuff makes me feel even more excited about my own surgery which is hopefully gonna happen in about 2 to 3 months. Happy for you, it's gonna be great! 👍
Hi, I just started watching your channel yesterday and have subscribed. What you are doing is truly inspiring and I wish you all the best with your endeavor.
Grab some bendy straws! Super helpful during the first week or so to help you drink because lifting cups or your arms is just a pain. And congrats! This is super exciting!
if you're travelling back by car then i really recommend having a pillow to put between you and the seat belt. and i found that putting a pillow behind my knees while i was having to sleep on my back really helped me to be more comfortable too. good luck!
don't worry. as far as my experiences (one) with surgery go, it'll feel like you're sleeping when on the anesthesia. you'll have no awareness whatsoever until you wake up. i was actually kind of disappointed when i woke up and realized i didn't remember falling asleep because it just wasn't as cool as i expected.
OMG LOOK HOW MUCH LITTLE ALEX HAS CHANGED!!!!!! I Just watched a video of him and his voice was like 10 octaves higher and his face was so small and he was sooo cute and NOW hes a MAN MAN!!!! AND EVEN MORE HANDSOME! LOVE YOU LOADS @alexbertie
Alex, my heart swells with each video of your dream coming true. I pray that pain is minimal, and recovery quick. You look so happy. I am overjoyed for you. Will wait for each new video with baited breath. LOTS of luck, love you young man.
Vitamin C is also really helpful for this condition called Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome. Basically, after injuries/surgery there is a very low chance of having the pain be permanent but the vit C reduces that even further if you take like 1000mg a day after the injury/surgery (at least according to something I saw a few years ago when I first got the condition). This isn't intended to worry you, more like another great reason to be taking the stuff. Good luck!
Mesmo eu sendo um brasileiro, eu amo os videos do Alex, e estou bastante orgulhoso de ver ele conseguindo passar por toda essa sua transição, e espero continuar acompanhando a sua vida e seu canal por muito e muito tempo ^^
you said arnica correctly. that stuff is amazing and works best if you don't chew them but suck on them and put them under your tongue because of all the blood vessels there. So exited for you 💕💕
Showers are the worst for any surgery for two weeks I had to have my mom help me with hair. Not fun but at least you know you aren't gonna be in pain from having to reach or have anything go wrong. Id also suggest the cover your stitches during the shower with a towel or something and wash the area after the water pressure was never kind to my stitches. Just remember the pain is temporary and its well worth it for your goal. :)
I've learnt recently that access to a bidet is sort of useful with the T-Rex-syndrome. And drinking lots of yarrow tea before and fter the OP helps with the healing process. Good luck!
I'm glad for you, I'm from Mexico and that surgery is something I want since I have memory and unfortunately it's very expensive and the government does not help ... how lucky you are
I actually didn't need much. I took Tylenol and the antibiotics they gave me. I only wore the post op binder while I was sleeping. Also, the drains get ITCHY! Showering helps. A neck pillow was also very useful for sleeping sitting up
Baby wipes are good. Also I was told to bring dressing gown and slippers for the day to stop you getting cold before you head down for surgery because you might not be first on the list and the hospital gown is not warm at all
Get a huge body pillow I've heard other guys say it's good for trying to sleep since you gotta be propped up. And your voice!! So deep!! I'm happy for you man!!
I think the same kind of medication you can take for sea sickness, may help with nausea you may feel from the anesthesia. Ask your doctor about it though. Good luck!
Eat healthy, take biotin and probiotics, and exercise (unless you've been told otherwise). Personally I'd ask to be placed on antibiotics before the surgery, just as a preventative measure against infection, which often leads to scarring. I'm so happy for you!!!
Every time I think about too surgery, I get a surge of excitement and like "holy shit when I'm old enough I can get top surgery" but also like "AAHHH" cuz it feels so daunting almost
Ive just got my top surgery date for June this year which im super excited about! And well this is just a thank you for being probably the best trans guy i always go to on here for information. You have really helped me through my transition and now im even making youtube videos too, hopefully i get to pass on this knowledge and help others like you have helped me.
A Netflix subscription coz you're just gonna have to lay for ages and ages. Also they may recommend that you lie on your back to sleep to set it so I'd try that a few days before. I broke my spine this summer and it was hard to adjust coz I had to lie flat almost 20 hours a day... it won't be that bad but you wanna make sure you can sleep coz it speeds the healing. Good luck I'm sure it'll go great!
I know this video is old, but for those just finding this, another helpful thing is to make a little pillow thing to attach to the seatbelt in a car, so the seatbelt isn’t hurting your chest as you heal.
optional but maybe helpful add-ons:
-bendy straws
-wet wipes and/or washcloths for face and hands
-shave armpits/chest bc tape and binder can be a bitch
-some people say they can't even lift a regular bottle of water right after surgery so i was suggested to get a small bottle so you can lift it
-travel sickness meds for car ride home if you get nauseous easily/if it's a fairly long ride. ginger is also good for nausea
-dry shampoo is good
-some say they get chaffing under arms bc the surgical binder is on tight around there so have some sort of a cloth to tuck under your binder that might be useful
-leading up to surgery along with the vitamins i'd try eat as clean as you can and especially drink lots of water so you give your body optimal grounds to recover
-bc you'll be in bed a lot so have things to do books, games, music
-also bc you're recovering you body will need a lot of sleep, even through the day so if you may have an issue sleeping a lot then eye masks, ear plugs if in a busy environment may help and if needed some sleep meds
hope that was helpful, best of luck!
Your voooooiiiice ! It's so manly and Disney-prince smoooooth. I'm so happy for you for sounding like that. You go Alex ! This year is going to be great for you. I'm sure. :)
holy shit your voice has dropped so much omg
I can't wait for t. in like 6 years smh
ikr i was just rewatching his old videos and holy fucccc
wow I remember a few years ago when you used to cry about bullying at school, and now your transition is going so fast and it's like you're lightyears away from the old you, and growing into this whole new person and its so amazing that i get to witness that!!
Maybe remember to bring earphones for music? Or things like books in case the hospital doesn't have wifi
This is really exciting! I've seen bendy straws & baby wipes suggested in the comments. Maybe some dry shampoo - because I don't think you can have a proper bath/shower for a while :D x
This video made me realize I have not prepared in any sort of way for my surgery. It's in 23 days.
Travis same here!! I'm like, oh shit I really need to get on this!
Congratulations 😆 I hope you get it all ready in time 👍
Travis yay!!! good luck!! hope you get everything ready in time!!
Mine is 3 weeks and 2 days away and I’m the same! Feel so unprepared now! I hope yours went well!
one thing you might want to take is baby wipes or similar, seen a lot of guys say that obviously because washing is gonna be difficult for a while they were really useful for the first few days!
Egg yeah he has does pavked he said in another comment he just forgot to mention it
me: *sees the notification for this video*
heart: *cringes*
me: *whispers to myself* yes im so proud of you
IM SO EXCITED FOR YOU I just ordered my first ever binder and it should arrive in a week or so 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Aidyn H congratulations
Aidyn H nice thumbnail and congrats 💕
Aidyn H they are a bitch to put on just fyi. also i love your profile pic! VICTUURI!!
a lot of people use benadryl to make them tired (if they have trouble sleeping) so BE CAREFUL about when you take it!
there's should be a non-drowsy version tho! so look out for that :)
omg I haven't watched your vids in a year and your voice is soooo much deeper!
You haven't heard of benadryl? It must not be that common in the uk. They have a cream version for pain relief/itching if that will help you!
Taye Purks we have Benadryl in the U.K. It's everywhere here
i've been away from youtube for months because of school and its the first video of yours that i've seen since then and i'm honestly so impressed by the change in your voice and body
I'm so hype for his surgery! Like it's for real the most exciting thing going on right now! Good luck Alex!
That bruising stuff helps so much!! I used to work in a nursery and the kids bruised so easily from falls and stuff and the cream stuff worked magically!
Well done Alex, so proud of how far you've come!
I'm so happy for you!
His laugh is so manly in 2:17 like, WHAT THE HELL !!! YOU CHANGED ALOT
You always seem to make me smile 👌 love your videos
Thank you for your visibility and being an inspiration!
i'm so freaking happy for you! i really hope to be in the same position so you some day. you were the first person i found when i was figuring my gender out almost two years ago and i can't believe how far you've come, i'm really, really happy for you :D
Good Luck Alex, I hope everything goes well! You deserve this! ✨ ✨
EVERY TIME I WATCH ONE OF YOUR VIDEOS YOUR VOICE IS SO MUCH DEEPER AND IT MAKES ME SO HAPPY AAH 😄
I'm sure you have already done this, but you may want to watch a couple of other videos of guys talking about what to take. I've seen one that talked about how the doctor gives you some of the gauze and such you need, but there are better products guys have figured out to take that is much more comfortable on your skin. Also, Arnica is AMAZING!! I'm very much an all natural guy and this is an amazing healing herb!! SO excited for you!! I look forward to your videos!! Much Love!
Your voice is so deep now! I recently noticed when watching one of your old videos. I hope your surgery goes well and I'm really happy for you :)
The recliner sofa was my everything for the first week. If you can't sleep flat on your back in a bed (I could NOT, the combination of incisions+pressure from the bandages would cause me pain in any position but reclined) you can get a pretty decent sleep in the recliner! I also cut my hair shorter than usual so I wouldn't have to deal with it (no bed head).
Look into Bromelain for post op swelling (Dr Garamone suggests it along with the Arnica). I'm just about 2 months post op now - the first week is the hardest but let yourself be pampered and taken care of and plan to watch a bunch of UA-cam - some of your vids helped get me through that first week. Best wishes Alex - you won't regret it! :)
Take Jake so you don't get bored
A few things you may want to add are:
Baby wipes
The little squeezey bottles of squash to flavour your water
Slippers
A pillow to protect yourself when coming home
I also found taking some colouring/something to entertain me whilst I was in hospital really helped make the stay easier.
Hope all goes well! :)
Alex you can watch Sherlock Season 4 while you're in recovery! That should be great! I'm legit really excited for you, fingers crossed that everything goes great!!!!!
Really wish you the absolute best. You're a wonderful guy - so I hope this surgery will be over quickly and you suffer as little pain as possible. Really, really happy for you.
I haven't watched your videos in a while and omg your voice!!!is!!!so!!!deep!!!😭😭 wishing you all the best for top surgery❤
Wow. I'm so happy for you! I have been watching your videos for almost two years now! How time flies, right?!
Holy shit, I haven't been watching for a while and your voice got SOO deep in the past few months!
I've been waiting for this for so long! You sound so good, Alex! You're gonna look even better
Can't believe you are really going for top surgery, this is my third year watching you and I've watched you come so far 💕
Get none alcoholic deodorant/antiperspirant, a really good one that reduces sweating and smell because you will find it difficult and since you are on T you will probably be sweating a lot more than usual and being stuck in a hospital room where the heating is turned up with no deoderant is not nice. Also bring babywipes and soft cloths, just use a warm, damp cloth to wipe areas near the surgical incisions such as your armpits as baby wipes have a lot of chemicals which could be dangerous! Also, please do a live younow session before surgery
I finally got my surgery date, I'm absolutely pumped! November 14th, 2023
i just wanted to wish you good luck on your surgery, you have overcome many obstacles to get there this is only one more step towards your real self !
ARNICA IS THE BEST THING FOR YOU. SERIOUSLY AMAZING RESULTS.
OMFG YOUR VOICE! I HAVENT WATCHED YOUR VIDEOS IN A WHILE AND YOUR VOICE SO MUCH!!
I hope you recover fast. Take good care of yourself. After only 3 short days you'll be able to lift you water cup and trow away those drinking straws of confinement. Remember to stay relaxed when your draining tubes get removed. It's actually more annoying then painful. Trust me, I have experience. Accept when the removal cause bleeding, that's rather painful. But that rarely ever happens.
I'M DEAD I JUST WATCHED HIS OLDER ONES AND HIS VOICE IS SO MUCH DEEPER NOW HE'S GROWN SO MUCH.
Hearing you talk about this stuff makes me feel even more excited about my own surgery which is hopefully gonna happen in about 2 to 3 months. Happy for you, it's gonna be great! 👍
Baby wipes/ or wet wipes for if you feel ew and you want to freshen up x
ITSTHEHHARRIS true
Hi, I just started watching your channel yesterday and have subscribed. What you are doing is truly inspiring and I wish you all the best with your endeavor.
WOW I JUST WENT STRAIGHT FROM ONE OF YOUR FIRST VIDS TO THIS AND OMG YOUR VOICE DAYYYYUUUUM SOOOON
Grab some bendy straws! Super helpful during the first week or so to help you drink because lifting cups or your arms is just a pain.
And congrats! This is super exciting!
if you're travelling back by car then i really recommend having a pillow to put between you and the seat belt. and i found that putting a pillow behind my knees while i was having to sleep on my back really helped me to be more comfortable too. good luck!
OMG!!! Your voice sounds a lot different than other vídeos.I'm so glad for you
xx Alex, you are ✌😽
YOUR VOICE IS SO LOW I TURNED ON THE VIDEO AND STARTED FREAKING OUT AGGHGH IM SO PROUD
psyched for you, man! hope it all goes smoothly and you have a swift recovery!
don't worry. as far as my experiences (one) with surgery go, it'll feel like you're sleeping when on the anesthesia. you'll have no awareness whatsoever until you wake up. i was actually kind of disappointed when i woke up and realized i didn't remember falling asleep because it just wasn't as cool as i expected.
OMG I just saw and old video of yours and now I've come to this one and you've changed soo much!!!
Wow that's awesome xD
Binding was over for me the second I had surgery lol I had no post op surgical binder or ace bandage it was great.
I'm so happy that you get to be who you are and. don't let any one change you
I hope the surgery goes well for you! I'm glad you're finally getting it 😊
OMG LOOK HOW MUCH LITTLE ALEX HAS CHANGED!!!!!! I Just watched a video of him and his voice was like 10 octaves higher and his face was so small and he was sooo cute and NOW hes a MAN MAN!!!! AND EVEN MORE HANDSOME! LOVE YOU LOADS @alexbertie
Alex, my heart swells with each video of your dream coming true. I pray that pain is minimal, and recovery quick. You look so happy. I am overjoyed for you. Will wait for each new video with baited breath. LOTS of luck, love you young man.
Vitamin C is also really helpful for this condition called Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome. Basically, after injuries/surgery there is a very low chance of having the pain be permanent but the vit C reduces that even further if you take like 1000mg a day after the injury/surgery (at least according to something I saw a few years ago when I first got the condition). This isn't intended to worry you, more like another great reason to be taking the stuff.
Good luck!
I'm so happy for you!! I hope everything goes well and the recovery is fast.
don't know if this is ur last vid before surgery but good luck with the surgery and the recovery ~~~ sending love!!!
Alex!! I am so excited for you!!!! Oh and notifications are my favorite.
Mesmo eu sendo um brasileiro, eu amo os videos do Alex, e estou bastante orgulhoso de ver ele conseguindo passar por toda essa sua transição, e espero continuar acompanhando a sua vida e seu canal por muito e muito tempo ^^
you said arnica correctly. that stuff is amazing and works best if you don't chew them but suck on them and put them under your tongue because of all the blood vessels there. So exited for you 💕💕
I’m not due surgery for a while but I was just thinking about it so this really helped me to think like what to bring and stuff
Showers are the worst for any surgery for two weeks I had to have my mom help me with hair. Not fun but at least you know you aren't gonna be in pain from having to reach or have anything go wrong. Id also suggest the cover your stitches during the shower with a towel or something and wash the area after the water pressure was never kind to my stitches. Just remember the pain is temporary and its well worth it for your goal. :)
I'm so excited for you!! And Arnica (you said it right haha) helps loads with bruising :)
WordsWithSam yeah i got into a accident and hurt my leg and foot pretty bad but i used this and only got minor bruises
I've been watching you since probably the very beginning and I'm actually so excited for you, like more than I've ever gotten for myself 😝
Your voiceee I'm so happy for you keep smiling ur worth it
Never hurts 2 be prepared lol. Hope ya got some relaxing music. Not that you'll need it but best of luck with the surgery 💙
I've learnt recently that access to a bidet is sort of useful with the T-Rex-syndrome. And drinking lots of yarrow tea before and fter the OP helps with the healing process. Good luck!
I'm glad for you, I'm from Mexico and that surgery is something I want since I have memory and unfortunately it's very expensive and the government does not help ... how lucky you are
Yay so excited for you!!! Try a zinc supplement as well, that really can help keep away the cold or flu.
I actually didn't need much. I took Tylenol and the antibiotics they gave me. I only wore the post op binder while I was sleeping. Also, the drains get ITCHY! Showering helps. A neck pillow was also very useful for sleeping sitting up
Arnica is really great stuff - use it before and after it'll help speed your recovery! Good luck 😺
Baby wipes are good. Also I was told to bring dressing gown and slippers for the day to stop you getting cold before you head down for surgery because you might not be first on the list and the hospital gown is not warm at all
Hi Alex, haven't been on youtube for a while and you video popped up! Wow your voice! - just amazing. Sounds like you are doing well :)
So excited for you!
Alex, I am so excited for you. My best wishes are with you !!!
Omg I'm so excited for you Alex!!! I hope everything goes really well for you and recovery is super easy ❤️❤️
Wow I just watched a video of his from a year ago with his sister
His voice is so much deeper!
Get a huge body pillow I've heard other guys say it's good for trying to sleep since you gotta be propped up. And your voice!! So deep!! I'm happy for you man!!
I think the same kind of medication you can take for sea sickness, may help with nausea you may feel from the anesthesia. Ask your doctor about it though. Good luck!
Eat healthy, take biotin and probiotics, and exercise (unless you've been told otherwise). Personally I'd ask to be placed on antibiotics before the surgery, just as a preventative measure against infection, which often leads to scarring. I'm so happy for you!!!
Arnica is just amazing for healing so yeah just use it! And hope de surgery went well!
Every time I think about too surgery, I get a surge of excitement and like "holy shit when I'm old enough I can get top surgery" but also like "AAHHH" cuz it feels so daunting almost
you might want to consider a detachable showerhead for bathing afterwards, that way you can keep the water stream away from sensitive areas.
Ive just got my top surgery date for June this year which im super excited about! And well this is just a thank you for being probably the best trans guy i always go to on here for information. You have really helped me through my transition and now im even making youtube videos too, hopefully i get to pass on this knowledge and help others like you have helped me.
Good luck Alex I hope everything goes well.
Deodorant wipes can be helpful since showering is difficult! Best of luck!
awesome man! lol I've only been binding for a month and am pretty jealous but also super really happy for you!
ALEX, YOU ARE AMAZING
I came from you Q&A with Hollie and I jumped at the transition with the testosterone.
A Netflix subscription coz you're just gonna have to lay for ages and ages. Also they may recommend that you lie on your back to sleep to set it so I'd try that a few days before. I broke my spine this summer and it was hard to adjust coz I had to lie flat almost 20 hours a day... it won't be that bad but you wanna make sure you can sleep coz it speeds the healing. Good luck I'm sure it'll go great!
im so excited. 3 months till my surgery!
I can't believe this is actually happening! I'm so happy for you Alex! 💪
THE WAY YOU PRONOUNCE VITAMIN
IM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!! 💖✨
I know this video is old, but for those just finding this, another helpful thing is to make a little pillow thing to attach to the seatbelt in a car, so the seatbelt isn’t hurting your chest as you heal.