TRANGENDER REASSIGNMENT SURGERY: 1 YEAR UPDATE AFTER VAGINOPLASTY (MONTREAL GRS)
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- Опубліковано 8 кві 2023
- My one year update after bottom surgery vaginoplasty for gender confirmation surgery for a transgender woman at Montreal GRS with Dr. Brassard. I discuss my satisfaction and recovery as a transgender woman who was assigned male at birth.
Highlights:
🏥 What's the process of getting in line for transgender surgery and the numerous hoops trans individuals must jump through to get the surgery they desire such as vaginoplasty?
💉 I discuss the importance of having supportive doctors who are willing to work with patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare.
🙏 What were my fears about complications from surgery and the difficulty of making the decision to undergo such a major medical procedure?
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Thank you for this.I am a 49 year old Transwoman only recognising and transitioning about 8 weeks ago. I am loving my life, but one thing is the lack of support for me as an older Trans Woman. So really appreciate what you are doing here.
Yes, this was something I noticed in 2017 as I began my transition and have just tried to create resources that didn't exist then. It's gotten better with lots more resources available on multiple platforms and sources. Good luck, it's hard and it's worth it.
Glad you're doing well at 1 year. I (trans guy) just hit 6 months post-op since my surgery in Montreal. Still the odd tenderness here and there, but overall recovered and living life again. Getting surgery was one of the best things I've ever done. I hope things keep going well for you and you get some more rest soon!
Glad to hear it's going well for you ✊🏻🏳️⚧️
I love this. I am 4 months post op from GRS Montreal. Everything you said was as if it came out of my own mouth.
Great to hear 😊 I will do a two year update in the coming weeks.
I'm back with another comment. Thank you so much for posting this stuff.
I am not a terf , but neither an ally. You are an adult. You decided this is the way for you. I hope you are happy and I respect you. I feel that many trans people do not reciprocate this respect towards me.
I am currently in a hospital bed recovering from my vaginoplasty as I am watching your video. Thank you for sharing your experience. ❤
Congratulations!! Good luck with your recovery!
@@KateMadden thank you! I live in Oregon btw. Would luv to be friends 🧡
I've finally had my paperwork go in to Montreal a couple of months ago, I have the financial approval from Ontario, and I'm in that waiting phase, so coming across this today was really timely. Thank you for sharing your experience! I have to admit that I'm very anxious about recovery, so all stories of it being worth it are sooooo welcome right now. I'm very happy that it's been so wonderful for you!
Wow, so exciting! Good luck! I hope that you don't have to wait long.
Love you babe, great update ❤
for the scar tissue discomfort, a pelvic floor physiotherapist might be able to help, definitely worth looking into 😊
Oh, I hadn't thought about that. What a great idea! Thank you friend. 💛
Congrats on 1 year! 18 weeks for me. No regrets, just relief . Sometimes my eyeballs leak when I see myself in the mirror after a shower however.
Yes, I know that feeling well 😁🏳️⚧️
Thank you for this vid too Kate. I'm at the stage where i'm "on the list" here in Alberta and am not 100% sure if i want to chance the surgery - it is a major one. However, you have put my mind a little more at ease. So maybe the dedire has moved up a notch. Do you think moving to BC would actually be beneficial in the level of acceptance/care for Transgender medical care vs Alberta? My Divorce is just getting finalized and my life is starting to open up to possibilities like moving(im over 50) ... so i was curious about that. Stay well, and thank you for bring an inspiration 🧡💙
There are less hurdles in BC and more people who can support you, e.g. you can see a nurse practitioner for HRT and even surgical readiness assessments. You do go to the back of the line for surgery when you move because of changing provincial health authority.
I have had more issues of transphobia in Vancouver than I did anywhere in Alberta. I think it's because there are so many of us and we are sprinkled throughout the city and, because there's not a lot of Trans specific activities outside of Pride, you are doing things everybody else is doing and bumping into bigots here and there.
The other day, going back a couple of weeks ago, I contacted Dr Petryk here in Alberta about what forms of bottom surgeries the Montreal clinic offers for MtF patients. During the call he mentioned that it sounds like I'm moving forward in my transition, in addition to advising me to visit the clinic's website and contac them. After I got off the phone I realized what he just said implied, that on some level I am seeking surgical intervention. On a conscious level I feel somewhat uncertain, but I have also been researching and weighing my options. Historically this is something I usually do once I've made up my mind that I actually intend to pursue something. Anyhow, I'm just waiting to hear back from the clinic and may make a follow up phone call with them regarding the emails I had sent. Honestly, I still don't know what I'm getting into here. 😅
I thought about with and without a canal but, in the end, I didn't want to be in a position where I wanted a revision in the future so went with a canal even though the recovery is a lot simpler without. Good luck as you get closer!
Do think about the possible outcome. A healthy sex life requires a healthy body, not a surgically altered one.
@@divusdark Tell me more about the cis or trans women getting vaginoplasties that negatively effect their health and sex lives on the whole. Seeing that you brought this up.
@@DrayseSchneider do check out shapeshifter and call me Sam. Many trans peopl want their missing body parts back. They feel like it's more difficult to orgasm after cutting of their dick.
Orgasm requires a healthy mind and body, both of which are affected by srs or body mutilation.
I am here at the hotel / place getting the Montreal sergry I also am going to be making a video to also show my experience I have watch all your videos and other people videos and what it tell me is to keep the trend alive of make document rec share for all of you
I am here in the hotel going on the 11 for the sergey
Wow! Good luck! .
Nice film 😄 Sent ☕👍
Thank you so much 🙂
Kate, I am going to ask you a question because it may help with my transition. I know it is personal and you do not have to answer. I am an older trans person and want to avoid any surgeries. I am curious if you have had any kind of FFS. You are beautiful and I hope I attain your level of well-being and kindness.
No FFS. Estrogen has been very kind to me. 🏳️⚧️
@@KateMadden I hope I can be so lucky. Thanks Kate.
Hey Kate,
Thank you for sharing your experience it's so inspiring ❤️
I have been following you for a while now
I have few Qs for you regarding SRS at GRS Montreal with Dr.Brassard would it be possible to DM you ?
Much love 🥰
Lexi from Montreal 🇨🇦
Hi Lexi, find me on IG or Twitter and, if we are mutuals, you will be able to message me.
Thanks for sharing I am waiting for mine in Australia, my kids take up my whole life and facing their issues helps with mine in a way
Was it dysphoria and/or dysmorphia?
Hi I like your vids coz I am in the 50s but now I am 50 going 51 this year and on her at the moment heh
She is pretty in a very natural sort of way. But how did you get such a big chest?
Estrogen
I sm 55 years and gender dysphoric? Next week I am having a procedure to look for scar tissue inside ? I show blood in my urine? The military did things 37 years ago roughly?
When I came out to my primary Dr he said ok what do we need to do? I told him starting doses and he wrote the script. That was 3 years ago. Did hrt for 4 1/2 months and stopped. By wives request. She doesn’t support me. I restarted a month ago and it was at a place called planned parenthood. The Dr listened to me and asked me what dose I wanted. I said 4 mg a day. He said ok. Wife doesn’t know. So we will see how things go.
It sounds like you have been fortunate with your medical support. It sounds like a difficult situation at home and will be painful to navigate for you and your spouse.
@@KateMadden yes it is. I stopped before because I don’t want to lose best friend. Still don’t. Will have to see how life goes
I made this video a little while after my separation: ua-cam.com/video/H8F9SjWtZos/v-deo.html
Godspeed.
Bad results are from Surgeons not screening their patients properly.
It's a complicated surgery and there are a number of possible outcomes.
Trouble hearing u
Sorry about that, will try better in the next one.
Hey Kate, wouldn't it be wonderful if all the people non-consensually wishing their God upon you would instead drop a couple bucks in your Ko-Fi? Although I'm guessing exactly none of them know what Ko-Fi is. "Ko-Fi? Is that some queer Wi-Fi?"
That would be an Easter miracle 😀
THIS PERSON IS MISERABLE he so sad he got this operation BIG Mistake
You should watch Kate's other videos. You will understand her better and why she is now much happier with her life.
This is just another form of acting out. Please don't do this. Go Forgive your parents and sit still and know God.
^Setting the prime example of "acting out." Well played, sir.
Oh another person that knows nothing about what trans people go through and just blows it off with the go to church and it will fix everything. LOL!
Be the person you need to be