Whether you are going from male-to-female or from female-to-male, top surgery is a very important decision to make. There are many wonderful benefits that you can expect to enjoy after undergoing the procedure. However, as with any medical procedure, there are effects afterward of which you should be aware. Here are just a few of them.
Time To Rest
After the surgery, you will need to take a short time to rest and let the incisions heal. The typical time that a patient undergoing transgender top surgery takes to recover is 7-9 days. After this time, most patients are able to go back to an office job or other sedentary career. If the patient has a job that is more rigorous, then they will probably require more time, but this is discussed on a case by case basis.
Physical Effects
When surgery is complete, there will understandably be some physical discomfort that one must endure. Swelling, bruising, and minor to moderate pain are to be expected. All of these things will heal with time and the doctor or nurse will generally prescribe pain medication to help ease the patient.
Rest
After the transgender top surgery, the doctor will also prescribe plenty of rest. You should take it easy around the house. You can walk around the house casually, but you should not engage in any heavy lifting or strenuous exercise until you are fully healed.
If you are considering undergoing top surgery, contact the International Center for Transgender Care at http://thetranscenter.com/ to schedule an appointment.
