AaronFTM: Top Surgery Show & Tell

My video response to Top Surgery Show & Tell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PxDQIA9Cs0

The request was for a 20 second video... But mine ended up being 5 mins.

I have no video camera, so I had to explain my complications etc via a brief text message.
I have included a compilation of photographs from the last couple of years since my surgery on 11/09/06.

Double Incision Mastectomy
Ins Co-pay $500.00

I DO NOT RECOMMEND THE DR THAT PERFORMED THIS PROCEDURE
Dr. Neal Wilson, Detroit Michigan

The background music is Kanye West "Stronger".


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• surgery

[QueenOfShemakh]

I am surprised that the scars are so visible :-/ Can't you have a surgery where the scars are more discrete? I am just interested...

[aaronftm]

As is mentioned in the video... my excessive scarring is due to the complications i had...

The scarring will be greatly reduced when I have a revision.

There are procedures that can be done for people with smaller breasts that cause little to no scarring.

People with larger breasts will have to have a mastectomy, which if done properly will leave minimal to moderate scarring.

[LoganJHayden]

what kind of insurance do you have that covered top surgery?

[aaronftm]

BCBS of MI... it was covered due to fibrous tissues or something of that nature. My co-pay was $500.00.

[aaronftm]

It's a LOT better now...

But yes it did hurt, and still hurts from time to time.

[ArmaDega]

I was actually JUST looking at Dr. Neal Wilson's website since I'm curious about SRS surgery. I could tell right away that he seemed like a bit of a quack. Comparing some of his surgical outcomes with other SRS surgeons leaves me to believe that his procedures stem from much older methods, as you've stated. Anywho, you look great! After reading all the text in the beginning I figured you'd be in much worse shape, but wow you look terrific! Best of luck on the rest of your journey!

[ShaneCounts]

could u get that doctor in trouble Aaron? OUCH. im sorry man that had to happen in not even a doctor u need drains unless keyhole wow

[thegirl44]

@aaronftm

I'm sorry that what should have been a routine proceedure is still causing you difficulties.

May I ask, If you had it to do over, what questions would you ask or what tells would you look for in choosing a doctor? Were you limited by your insurance, at all, as to who could treat you?

I'm often asked about "reputable doctors" but not being in the medical part of science I can't answer other than with annecdotal evidence, which makes videos like yours invaluable :).

[RichardMoore1968]

You DO know thats a law suit waiting for you to take action against the dr. according to your pictures from the surgery, thats poor work to me. Hell if it were me, i would get a hold of a lawyer right away dude. good luck in the future. let me know how things turn out bud.

[sneetchinflux]

holy shit. what misery! i hope you sued the hell out of this guy. the complications sound so paiiinful.

[thomasthomasxl]

Dude! You're hot! I think you look just fine!

[SergeantSonic1]

Wow Aaron, thanks for sharing your experience. I am a lesbian (thankfully I am comfortable with the body I am in & dont want to transition) but I was curious about FTM proceedures and the emotional aspect. Im SO very glad you dont regret haiving your surgery, but I am saddened by the fact you were left so badly scarred. I love your seemingly positive attitude despite the complications. Again, thank you for sharing your experience with us. God speed and good luck in the future for other surgeries

[westfall35]

I'm glad you shared the dr.'s name. I'll keep that in mind when I go for my top surgery.

[gracefullcorn]

i want to go through this procedure but what i just saw almost made me change my mind...

[QueenOfShemakh]

Ok, thanks. I just saw different result, that's why I was wondering. You look good! Good luck! :)

[transguys]

Right on, thanks so much for posting this, and including the extra detail!!

[Angielyrica]

omg ur nipple (i believe the left) looks like a complete ouch.