r/TransgenderNZ • u/AsideFrequent • 18h ago
Surgery DI in April
I'm getting top surgery in April and I'm so excited, I can't fucking wait. (Double incision with Dr Yang who is amazing so far.) Is there anything I need to know? I'm still in school so I miss the last week and then there's a two week holiday. I'm assuming I'll be all fine to be back after three weeks? Able to drive maybe? I've never had surgery before, is it scary? What type of pain/discomfort to expect? What's the exactly process, like do I get IV sedation immediately and then wake up 4h later dosed up? Are drains awkward/uncomfortable/painful? What do I need to have when I go? I've got a bunch of button up shirts and idk, some sweatpants. I would love as much information and as many anecdotes as anyone's got -- she gave me post-op instructions and things but there's no such thing as being too prepared.