1 Week Post Op Abdominal Hysto

Sorry if I seem kind of 'out of it'. I am on pain meds :) I forgot to mention that my Dr. informed me that if I wanted a complete hysto, the abdominal procedure was the best choice. I didn't want to argue with him since he was willing to do the surgery :) Hope everyone's doing great! and thanks to TheTransitionalmale.com for providing a list of doctors in my area.

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[transoutlaw]

Great to hear you're doing well!!

Did your doc tell you that the abdominal procedure was the best choice for YOU, or in general?

[freeride297]

Thanks! This just might be his opinion but he told me that when performing a complete hysterectomy (removing the cervix) the abdominal procedure is "better" because it eliminates the possibility of leaving anything behind that could become a problem down the road. He said if I wasn't removing my cervix that the Laproscopic procedure would be a good choice. I just agreed bc I didn't want to push my chances of getting the surgery done :)

[transoutlaw]

Hmm, I don't understand why the surgeon would say this. Possibility of leaving something behind? Like what?

The cervix is removed by default with a lap-assisted vag hysto and can easily be removed with total lap as well. Honestly, from what I've read, ***unless a guy is not suitable for some reason for a laparoscopic procedure***, doing an abdominal hysto is almost irresponsible. If the surgeon doesn't have lap skill, they should refer a lap-suitable patient to another surgeon who does.

[freeride297]

To be honest I'm not really sure why he said that. He explained it to me, but it was 4 months ago when I first saw him so I cant remember all the details. I'm not sure if he is lap skilled or not...If he's not, then that could have been a huge factor for him not wanting to do it laproscopically.  I'm just glad its out :)

[transoutlaw]

Exactly, the important thing is it's DONE!! And that you're doing so well. Congrats again!

ps. Reason I was asking was pure curiosity--hope it didn't come off as a challenge! I'm facilitating the hysto discussion at the Gender Odyssey conf; I have a specific interest in hysto for trans men.

[freeride297]

I completely understand :) It's all good.

[summerdowling87]

You look good -)

[KrisES46]

hey man! what brand of the scar strips did you use that work well for you?

[Popeslave]

You look great and your scar is *so* minimal! That's fantastic. Hystos are scary shit. I have friends who have gotten totally messed up from the proceedure. :/ Glad you're doing well!!!

[dawggonecrazee]

I so hope everything goes well for you,none of us need a painful journey through life.If it`s any use to you,you are looking good.[I understand the pain meds ]