mlem. yes!!! i just got my drains taken out today (which was hell) but i survived!!! and sleeping on my back wasn’t hard at all. as soon as i laid down to sleep i’d essentially black out immediately lmaooo.
this is really awesome advice! I just found out yesterday that I am having surgery next week. I am super excited and definitely should focus on my physical health this week
I've been following your channel since I was about 13, and now at 18 I'm 3 months away from having surgery. Finally get to watch this video and use this information!
I naturally fall asleep on my back and it's really comfortable for me. My problem is going to be that I'm a violent sleeper and even if i'm chained down my body is going to find some way to twist into some ungodly shape while i'm asleep. If anyone has advice, i'd greatly appreciate it.
I am having my top surgery on June 1st and about a week ago I started feeling nervous and worrying about loosing my chest. I hate it and I want it gone but yes it has been there for my whole life and its going to be weird not having it there. I had seen your video when you were going through your pre op anxiety and it calmed me down and made me realize that it is natural to feel this way. You're awesome man. thank you for posting that video and all the other videos you post. I just want you to know you have/do help and make quite the difference in peoples lives.
& something I didn’t anticipate: for me personally, the pain was worse after the first week. That’s when I started getting tingling, shooting pains because my body is trying to repair itself. The first week was more so about dealing with nausea & dizziness, for me. The second week was when I started feeling how tight and dry my incisions were. Just be aware of that, because I assumed the first 3 to 7 days would be the hardest, but nope
Just a couple of pieces of info to those having surgery: for my top-surgery I was able to sleep on my side after a day or two (even before the drains came out, I just had to do it carefully). For hystro, the problem isn't sleeping on your side, it's turning that will really hurt like hell. For bottom surgery, you have to sleep on your back, with your legs spread for a while, which is very uncomfortable.
I’m having surgery in 2 weeks (yay!!) I have been experiencing some anxiety that sounds similar to you. I’m wondering how you prepped mentally for surgery?
If you are trying to stop smoking or vaping before top surgery please talk to your therapist or health care provider it can really help to process along
I Just got a call from my surgeon that a spot came free and im having surgery next thursday. Since im on gel that is just within the allowed timeframe. But im really freaking out...
I was reading the NHS pdf about gender dysphoria because I have to take it with me when I see my GP, and it mentioned quitting smoking. I'm gonna go cold turkey when I finish my current pouch of tobacco, because I'd much rather be smoke free and be able to transition (according to the pdf, quitting smoking is required). Also, chest surgery is something I really feel strongly about having and although it's a ways off, I do have anxiety about things going badly. I guess the hardest thing is that for me, is that smoking is such an emotional crutch? But being able to transition is more than enough motivation to quit smoking for me personally.
7:24 I learned about a trick that helped another UA-camr on here that helped me a lot & hopefully might help anyone reading this who's pre-surgery, they basically said "imagine if you were born with the chest / body you want, would you opt to have implants or other surgeries to alter or remove anything?"
Great video! Just wondering, do these Always commercials make any other guys dysphoric? Like Idk but the ad that played before this video about Always #likeagirl or whatever almost gave me an anxiety attack...not sure why though...
I'm about to have top surgery in a few months. I'm excited but terrified at the same time. I couldn't explain it. but you just did! it's hard to let go of a part of ur body u have known ur whole life. I want it gone but I'm scared of change.
I've been trying to sleep on my back for three months now and it's just not happening. Idk how I'll handle recovery. I'm sure I'll be too drugged for it to bother me but I'm worried.
Damn im so scared i have my in like 8 or 9 weeks, and the worse is i got called for the date like 10 weeks before, im stressed i keep telling me that i need this to feel better about my selft
My surgery is in August (it's currently June) and we don't have an exact date but I'm SO EXCITED!! This is the perfect time to watch this video and I'm so glad I found it😊
That's dumb, but I'm getting top surgery in 2 weeks and what worries me THE MOST right now is how bad my recovery is going to affect my grades... -_- I can't understand.
For me not smoking was just not an option. I really really tried but it was not happening. I cut down to maybe 2 or 3 a day and it worked out pretty well. I would get extremely dizzy after a couple puffs tho. I was never allowed to go out and smoke by myself because of this dizziness and even now (2 months post op) i get a little light headed when smoking. I defiantly recommend stopping but my nipples are still good
Of course you're into eating healthy XD Aren't you vegan? lol. Speaking of which, when are you gonna do more vegan recipe videos?! I really enjoyed the ones you already did and am planning on someday making that food myself. It looked so good...
I have always slept on my back and never have any discomfort from it. I don't really know how people could sleep any other way... if I wake up on my side, my arm hurts, and I have never woken up or fallen asleep on my stomach. Just me, though
Thank u chase for posting this I am going for top surgery in the next 4-5 months hopefully and I was thinking how sad and weird it will be have it gone . But I am excited too
this video really helps, honestly. i'm not planning on top surgery but i've really considered it a lot in the past. regardless, i'm working on my fitness to try to change my body more that way. your advice really helps as well just to hear from somebody whose gone through top surgery and stuff and how eating right and exercise can help your body pre-op or not pre-op as a trans identified person!!
great video Chase :) I hadn't heard about sleeping on my back before surgery so I didn't and man did my back hurt! I was sleeping on the couch for the first week while I had my drains in then I started sleeping in my bed again and I was not used to sleeping on my back.
“start sleeping on your back 2-3 months before surgery” me 3 days away from my surgery👁👄👁
yooo! did it go well?
mlem. yes!!! i just got my drains taken out today (which was hell) but i survived!!! and sleeping on my back wasn’t hard at all. as soon as i laid down to sleep i’d essentially black out immediately lmaooo.
Do your laundry before!! Just trust me. Do it :)
I can do my laundry with my feet. I will still take your advice though and clean up while I can do it able bodied.
Watching again in 2019 because I am FINALLY getting top surgery in a few months!!!!
How did it go?
@@eqqshells161 went really good thank you for asking!
I'm so glad!!
Congrats my love! I hope you are doing amazing these days!!
Congratulations! 😁😁
00:33 Physical aspect
00:33 - do push-ups
1:31 - eat healthy
3:06 - start sleeping on your back
4:13 - stop/reduce tobacco and alcohol
6:33 Emotional aspect
I'm having surgery in seven days and I'm freaking out again so thank you for this!!!
this is really awesome advice! I just found out yesterday that I am having surgery next week. I am super excited and definitely should focus on my physical health this week
Emmit Varitimos you lucky son of a bitch, I wish I was in your place;))Good luck, I"m sure it"ll be awesome!
Good luck!
I've been following your channel since I was about 13, and now at 18 I'm 3 months away from having surgery. Finally get to watch this video and use this information!
I naturally fall asleep on my back and it's really comfortable for me. My problem is going to be that I'm a violent sleeper and even if i'm chained down my body is going to find some way to twist into some ungodly shape while i'm asleep. If anyone has advice, i'd greatly appreciate it.
A violent sleeper.
Famantha sisher Yes, that is what i am.
raggedy-smith What you are is not what I am.
raggedy-smith Spanish Zebra out
+raggedy-smith i have the same problem but im guessing the pain from moving will stop us from twisting around
I am having my top surgery on June 1st and about a week ago I started feeling nervous and worrying about loosing my chest. I hate it and I want it gone but yes it has been there for my whole life and its going to be weird not having it there. I had seen your video when you were going through your pre op anxiety and it calmed me down and made me realize that it is natural to feel this way. You're awesome man. thank you for posting that video and all the other videos you post. I just want you to know you have/do help and make quite the difference in peoples lives.
I watched this video when I was still in the closet around 4 years ago and now in two weeks, I am getting my surgery.
congrats!!!
I probably should've watched this earlier and not the day before my surgery :P
but how do you cut out that sugar. I must say I admit I am a little overweight. I want to lose weight before I get surgery.
Start working out and slowly weening your body off of sugar by eating healthier. Fruits definitely help!
another good thing to know is look up how to eat healthy without spending too much money.
Being vegan rocks! Perfect for pre and post!
Shit Im a (light) smoker but like holy shit no matter what Ill quit before surgery
Your had surgery the same day Benton started T
& something I didn’t anticipate: for me personally, the pain was worse after the first week. That’s when I started getting tingling, shooting pains because my body is trying to repair itself. The first week was more so about dealing with nausea & dizziness, for me. The second week was when I started feeling how tight and dry my incisions were. Just be aware of that, because I assumed the first 3 to 7 days would be the hardest, but nope
im having surgery in 3 years :c
Jackson Novotny hey, this was commented 3 years ago!! how’s that progressing?
Have you been able to get surgery yet?
how did it go?
Just a couple of pieces of info to those having surgery: for my top-surgery I was able to sleep on my side after a day or two (even before the drains came out, I just had to do it carefully). For hystro, the problem isn't sleeping on your side, it's turning that will really hurt like hell. For bottom surgery, you have to sleep on your back, with your legs spread for a while, which is very uncomfortable.
i watched this video when it came out. here i am again, my surgery is on 19th April 2020:)
I’m having surgery in 2 weeks (yay!!) I have been experiencing some anxiety that sounds similar to you. I’m wondering how you prepped mentally for surgery?
If you are trying to stop smoking or vaping before top surgery please talk to your therapist or health care provider it can really help to process along
I Just got a call from my surgeon that a spot came free and im having surgery next thursday. Since im on gel that is just within the allowed timeframe. But im really freaking out...
I was reading the NHS pdf about gender dysphoria because I have to take it with me when I see my GP, and it mentioned quitting smoking.
I'm gonna go cold turkey when I finish my current pouch of tobacco, because I'd much rather be smoke free and be able to transition (according to the pdf, quitting smoking is required). Also, chest surgery is something I really feel strongly about having and although it's a ways off, I do have anxiety about things going badly.
I guess the hardest thing is that for me, is that smoking is such an emotional crutch? But being able to transition is more than enough motivation to quit smoking for me personally.
Who else is here in 2022?! 😁
7:24 I learned about a trick that helped another UA-camr on here that helped me a lot & hopefully might help anyone reading this who's pre-surgery, they basically said "imagine if you were born with the chest / body you want, would you opt to have implants or other surgeries to alter or remove anything?"
Thank you for the encouragement for sleeping on your back! Great advice!!
Great video! Just wondering, do these Always commercials make any other guys dysphoric? Like Idk but the ad that played before this video about Always #likeagirl or whatever almost gave me an anxiety attack...not sure why though...
Finally getting top surgery Thursday 09/09/2021 🥵🥵🥵🥶🥶🥶
Je rêve de t'entendre parler français, Chase ! :3
I'm about to have top surgery in a few months. I'm excited but terrified at the same time. I couldn't explain it. but you just did! it's hard to let go of a part of ur body u have known ur whole life. I want it gone but I'm scared of change.
*starts sleeping on his beck 5 months before my consult so i am ready for surgery.*
You said "eating kfc every day" and I felt called out….I’ve never had kfc in my life
I've been trying to sleep on my back for three months now and it's just not happening. Idk how I'll handle recovery. I'm sure I'll be too drugged for it to bother me but I'm worried.
Damn im so scared i have my in like 8 or 9 weeks, and the worse is i got called for the date like 10 weeks before, im stressed i keep telling me that i need this to feel better about my selft
I’m one month out…they gave me a whole packet of what to do but watching a lot of videos is soothing as hell too.
Gahh my sugery is in 6 days. Thanks for the tips
my surgeon will not operate if you fail a nicotine test
I'm having surgery in 46 days! Nov 15, 2018
I would love to see a post-op companion video to this! I'm prepping for surgery now and am watching all the videos I can.
Do a person need to get a therapist letter to get top surgery?
seniors4weed it depends on the surgeon
Getting top surgery next year!
I am having top surgery a month tomorrow .
Thanks for the tips !
Yes still 6 weeks
My surgery is in August (it's currently June) and we don't have an exact date but I'm SO EXCITED!! This is the perfect time to watch this video and I'm so glad I found it😊
That's dumb, but I'm getting top surgery in 2 weeks and what worries me THE MOST right now is how bad my recovery is going to affect my grades... -_- I can't understand.
Hi! Thank you for posting these videos, but most importantly I bought a recliner for my post care. Thank you Thank you Thank you:):):)
For me not smoking was just not an option. I really really tried but it was not happening. I cut down to maybe 2 or 3 a day and it worked out pretty well. I would get extremely dizzy after a couple puffs tho. I was never allowed to go out and smoke by myself because of this dizziness and even now (2 months post op) i get a little light headed when smoking. I defiantly recommend stopping but my nipples are still good
Of course you're into eating healthy XD Aren't you vegan? lol. Speaking of which, when are you gonna do more vegan recipe videos?! I really enjoyed the ones you already did and am planning on someday making that food myself. It looked so good...
I have always slept on my back and never have any discomfort from it. I don't really know how people could sleep any other way... if I wake up on my side, my arm hurts, and I have never woken up or fallen asleep on my stomach. Just me, though
Thank u chase for posting this I am going for top surgery in the next 4-5 months hopefully and I was thinking how sad and weird it will be have it gone . But I am excited too
this video really helps, honestly. i'm not planning on top surgery but i've really considered it a lot in the past. regardless, i'm working on my fitness to try to change my body more that way. your advice really helps as well just to hear from somebody whose gone through top surgery and stuff and how eating right and exercise can help your body pre-op or not pre-op as a trans identified person!!
I'm having surgery in a week and watching this was super helpful! 🙌🏻 Thank you!
great video Chase :) I hadn't heard about sleeping on my back before surgery so I didn't and man did my back hurt! I was sleeping on the couch for the first week while I had my drains in then I started sleeping in my bed again and I was not used to sleeping on my back.
under the NHS in the UK I'm pretty sure you can't get covered for surgery if you smoke or drink regularly so it's kinda important to stop that
Thanks for posting this video :) I was wondering if you did any other pec exercises becides push-ups before surgery.
Great advice. Beyond excited for my surgery in 4 months I'm becoming so impatient
I need to make sure I have a recliner if I ever get top surgery then, because I can't breathe sleeping on my back straight LOL
You couldn't have made this video at a better time! I'm having it in 2 weeks!!! :D
Good thing I'm a back sleeper. Haha
I toss and turn a lot in my sleep, any suggestions on how to not do it so much?
there is a trump add on this 😤
Great video dude!
I quit cold turkey two years ago by reading Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking. I'm pretty sure you can get the PDF for free off google.
thank you!
So helpful!
i dont smoke but a lot.of ppl i kno smoke and a manyyy ppl in town where i am most days smoke a lot would that affect my transition results?
You may have secondhand smoke so I'd prob ask that people not smoke around you or at least try to blow the smoke away from you
Me friends normally dont smoke around me but many ppl do in the town and i cant really ask them to stop ah well
Late to answer. But no, that wouldn't effect you too much. As long as you do not smoke then you are fine.
Lost my respect on the vegan hate, mate. What's wrong about wanting to improve the planet?
JustJ8 Lol you know I’ve been vegan for over 8 years right?