A word about Pain management

Physical twinge can be one of concerns prior to making the decision to undertake phalloplasty;

I'll try and sound the most realistic without exagerating nor undermining the level of discomfort that you can expect whilst not be anguished by it.

I'd like to insist that it is quite important to feel in the right environement for time of  recovery, it plays a role in your mindset and mental readiness, being optimistic , trustful and positive about the outcome will definitely assure a smoother and faster healing. As much information you can read about post-op , Your body (and so does your mind) only in the end decides how to react to such an intervention, and as for other surgeries (such as chest or hysto or else), times of healing and tolerance to pain vary a lot and proper setting helps.

In my case, that included first of all having no outward pressure of any kind, so as not to feel helpless and guilty of not being physically capable of doing things and living as usual. Having someone around is recomforting and soothing as long as that person is neither stressing nor expecting you to get better by the day. The key is to accept being in a temporary position of mild incapacity, knowing that it won't last forever and neither pushing it nor get depressed by it because of social pressure. Along with a good deal of efforts (both mental and physical) to not remain inert and "beatened" by the post-surgery state, you still have to give your body a rythm, and make the best to get a coherent alimentation, as minimal as it can be sometimes.

I can't say it was a walk in the park but as intense as discomfort has been at times, it's already behind.

Phallus was what hurt the most at first, and felt quite heavy for 3 to 4 weeks, that goes as well , the weight reaches a tolerable level after a while -

Now Balls was something to handle, its plain and simple, there's no way you can stand up for more than a few minutes for almost 4 to 6 weeks - Its important to manage bouts of getting up and walk a little but you can't do it for very long at first -

I managed a walk for about an hour after 1 month but still had to wait another 2 weeks to make a full day out and about - Before that balls are really sore and best is to rest..and eat well too -

Medication is needed for the first 4 weeks , make sure you have your own antibiotics and painkillers;

they provide it for the first week in hospital but then you want to have your own -

Precisions on immediate post op (first 15 days to 4 weeks)

First month is the hardest part, it is quite intense and you want mental organization to remain cool n easy and medication is definitely necessary, but sound medication is what works best too -

TIP: Some painkillers are not strong enough on immediate post op and there's no point shoving too many in your throat at once, best is to ask your GP for slow-released painkillers so u only take one every 10 hours or so -

2nd TIP : Instead of getting some pills as antibiotics (Augmentin) I got them in powder (that you mix with water), and that was a lucky guess; not only that makes it easier to swallow but also helps a great deal to manage a toilet, and boy is that welcomed when you have stitches all around your genitals..

3rd TIP: Get some medication for muscle stiffness, its great for body relaxation and it makes you Sleep too, despite the pain -