Woo go Alex 💛💛💛

@MHS-ql7ee

6 ай бұрын

Jamie Todger has entered the chat!😂

@theharshtruthoutthere

4 ай бұрын

@@MHS-ql7ee Patients are deceived, but doctors are pure evil. Doctors have duty to know more and understand good and evil. The doctors of this generations are all gone mad. There is non who is trans, ever. All what you, deceived souls deed was: you step out from gender. GOD formed you either male or female and you went and took it away from yourself. You destroyed the HOLY TEMPLE OF GOD = YOUR BODY. 1 Corinthians 3:16KJV Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 1 Corinthians 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 1 Corinthians 3:17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. Deuteronomy 22:5 The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God. You have became genderless, not trans nor intersex. And may I ask: what`s up with the masonry 666 hand sign, many of you show off?

@barryledgister4496

3 ай бұрын

One youtuber with mobility problems brought on by surgeries congratulating another youtuber who barely uploads due to problems with surgery and hormones. Great, keep on lying, girls...

Your surgeon fighting for you without you even knowing made me tear up. Thank you for sharing!

Glad you're back Alex! I completely understand why you'd want the procedure and you should never feel bad for receiving gender affirming care.

@treehugger4682

7 ай бұрын

The bleeding after surgery must have been because of the tear because you shouldn't be bleeding after a hysterectomy I know I didn't bleed at all after my cavectomy and I don't understand why you need a pessery, why cant they just take the whole vagina out, you're a man not a woman

@damnronin

7 ай бұрын

​​@@treehugger4682it's normal to have some blood after hysto, I was experiencing it for some days. Cavectomy is another procedure, it's variable.

@nate6045

7 ай бұрын

@@treehugger4682 You can bleed after a hysto. My doctor already warned me that that's likely to happen. It shouldn't be gushing though, more like spotting.

@barryledgister4496

3 ай бұрын

GAC? Her body is shutting down from the abuse. She will never be even remotely a man. See you in three months for another upload about problems and a failing body system.

I had a complete hysterectomy and oophorectomy done at 18 in 2016. I'm in the US and, at the time, the legal system couldn't require for an individual to undergo surgery to be granted a gender marker change. It was downright illegal on the federal level. I had 4-5 hearings over the course of a year and none of the judges would grant me my gender marker change despite having been on T for almost two years BECAUSE I had a female reproductive system. So I got it done. Honestly, it was like getting my tonsils out. It was all done laparoscopicly and I've got no scars from it. I had an elderly male doctor and a middle aged female doctor as part of my care team. They didn't bat an eye and they treated me just like every other person. They made me as comfortable as possible. I didn't have to take estrogen but I did have to stop taking T a week or two prior. I was only in the hospital overnight. After surgery they came in once or twice to clean me up and take my catheter out. Otherwise they didn't fuss with my downstairs. I only took a day or twos worth of pain killers. Shoot, I felt well enough to move my tempur pedic mattress off the bed frame to the floor so that I could get in and out of bed easier. I was bloated and sore but it truly didn't last long. My insurance company agreed to cover the full cost of the surgery until I filed for my name change. They dropped me but later reinstated me with a co-pay. At the time, it was a massive deal but I'm 8 years on T now and I hardly ever think about it. It did take a while for my hormones to adjust but once they did I felt super peaceful and even if that makes sense. I will say, if you have it done you cannot stop taking T. I went a year off of T because finding an Endo that is trans-informed here is HARD and I felt like dog shit. Pre-T my levels were naturally 75 ng/dL. A year off my levels were dead 0. Now that I've had it done, I don't have to worry about cancers, pap-smears, surprise periods (I had PCOS and bled heavy for 4 months daily because of T), competing hormones, etc. My only regret is not freezing my eggs. I've no desire to have children but I do with I had the option. It's all about sacrifices at the end of the day and I believe it's fully worth it. Hopefully by sharing my experience I've provided some food for thought to those considering this procedure.

@Jade-5713

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story

@ManyGhosts

6 ай бұрын

I have PCOS too! I didn't realize that T could make you bleed more! Did I read that right? Ugh.

@darwinhaditbackward5899

4 күн бұрын

I am glad for you. It’s too bad you had to jump through so many hoops.

Glad to hear from you Alex. You were a light in the dark for me around 2015 when I was first realizing I was transmasc.

As an old gay man. Go you! You do what's right for you, that's all that matters. 🎉

@no_one_wins

Ай бұрын

(thanks for telling everyone, disgusting) Not evey feeling you have should be simulated, old man, it's called being an adult - you learn to suffer & become stronger.

This is the first video of yours that has been recommended to me in years. The last time I watched one of your vids, your goal was to grow a beard. Not to get parasocial, but I was genuinely so delighted to see how much you've changed since then. Congrats.

I got my surgery date for hysto 3 days ago. Which is the 21 of December. I was very anxious of being on Christmas break with family during my coming out of surgery. Hearing about your perspective and the journey. It helped so much. Thank you so much. ❤ I feel less alone having this video with me as the days are passing. I couldn’t be more grateful. ❤

I was reading some Reddit threads about examinations down there and oh boy, so many people have bad experiences, it's fucking shocking. I think it would be totally understandable for anyone to do what you did just to not have to go through that. It's 2023, people should not have to be traumatised by going to the doctor anymore. Also where I live - people with a uterus who are over 23(?) get an HPV test kit home as an alternative to having a smear test. It's so much simpler, you put a swab (like in a covid test) into the cave and that's it. No invasive, huge objects being inserted there. Since it tests for HPV - what causes cervical cancer, it should really be the only necessary thing to do.

@Jade-5713

7 ай бұрын

Omg you are so lucky that they offer those at home kits ! I wish they did that here in my country

@oliverharris60

6 ай бұрын

That’s a really good idea! Just to say though, HPV isn’t the only thing that can cause cervical cancer, and so isn’t the only thing that the smear tests for 🙃

@barryledgister4496

3 ай бұрын

People with a uterus? You mean...women?

Thank you for sharing your experience with us Alex, I'm transmasc and also had a traumatic experience having a hysterectomy last year. I am honestly still recovering, mentally and physically from healing complications I experienced. This was a tough video to watch but I can't tell you how relieving it is to know I'm not the only one to have such an experience and to hear about someone else knowing a little bit of what it was like. I hope your recovery continues to go well and wishing you the best moving forward

Great to hear from you Alex. Many congratulations for toughing this out and thanks so much for including us in the loop. You are a major source of information and education on trans issues and a source of consultancy for those lucky enough not to have to go through all this. Nobody will ever get past me if they try calling trans issues into question.

After watching this I feel exhausted?? I can't imagine how hard it was for you. I'm glad you're feeling better

So wonderful to see you and get this update! I’m one of your followers who can say, “I remember when” as I found your channel in the time you were waiting to be old enough to seek transition. I’ve learned so much from you and refer anyone who will listen to watch some of your vids or read your book (which I have here). So now fast forward through top surgery, getting out on your own, a new career and today when I scrolled through my subscriptions yours of course was near the top. And as I ha$nt checked for a while want to see what’s up. Because there wasn’t “lead up” vids I missed I’m glad you included so much detail about what was up physically and mentally that brought you to the decision. Again, you are a talented story teller, Alex. You summarize it all but include little scenarios which make it personal vis a clinical run-down. You blush… cover your face, and it’s priceless. And whether you know it or not, you are able to bridge generations and create a common language. I’m a 70 yr young mother and grandmother. I would be honored to sit with any of them and share your videos if ever any wants to explore this topic, knowing that you are age appropriate for ALL of us! And that’s a rare gift. 💖 One of the things I talk most about when I bring you into a conversation is what I’ve learned about body dysphoria through you. In the early vids your pain was right there,so present and I wished somehow I could take that away. Of course I couldn’t but watching your journey, how sometimes the smallest thing gave hope, well, it was inspiring. And then there was T and Top surgery. And pretty much once the beard came in strong, life seemed so much more balanced. So having said that, I appreciate that you’ve talked here about those bits that still didn’t fit and how knowledge of care expectations to come were triggering. Of course, I hadn’t thought of any of this! I’m thinking, ‘On T, all’s good, no worries.” Never thought about atrophy! And I’m laughing because I’m long beyond my E years! Uh DUH! So thank you again. I miss seeing you with the regularity I once did but I consider that to mean you are living a full life and are engaged in your creative world. Just know many of us around the world truly wish you that full, active, and rewarding life! May you feel the love always. - Yemaya from across the big Pond.

Hi Alex! Thanks for posting this. I appreciate your courage talking about these difficult experiences ❤️

congrats on the surgery! vid is so imfomative! thank you for posting! was so excited to see you pop up when I opened up KZread!

Seeing you so fuckin happy after watching a video of you at your most stressed about not being able to go on T yet years and years ago warms my heart. Congratulations on your journey, Alex. You're amazing.

Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us again! I'm always incredibly grateful for your videos so if you ever feel like making more of them I'm sure gonna watch them all!

This is incredibly educational, thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing your experience. Lots of love 🫶

Having worked in Surgery, Recovery, and post surgery units for many years I have to say that your narrative from beginning to end was spot on. I bought your first book and it was of equal quality. Best wishes to you for good health now and in the future!

it is so amazing to watch you through the years.

Nice!! Happy to see you again!

Thank you for sharing your experience Alex. Im a trans guy too. I had a laparoscopic hysterectomy last month and i was so damn worried about the staff but they were all amazing and i was given a side room. I stayed overnight and i was the opposite with many things. I struggled to pee, they had to scan my bladder to make sure it was passing through normally. Apparently that is kinda normal after general anaesthesia, i experienced bleeding only on day of discharge and i haven't experienced any since which is amazing. Day 1 post op i went out with my parents and walked along the coast verrrry slowly and like a penguin, basically waddling out of fear id burst my stitches but it was all good. I took paracetamol only for 2 days post op but jeez, the back pain. It was baddd but luckily short lived. I wish you all the best for the rest of your recovery :)

Glad you have recovered and are in a happier place. Thanks for sharing, I miss seeing updates from you!

Thank you for being so willing to share, Alex! I'm sorry for the difficulties you had to work through, but I'm glad (and unsurprised because you've always seemed like such a trooper to me) you handled it. A hysto is super far off for my transition but getting your first-hand knowledge at any point is helpful. You were one of my earliest inspirations when I was coming out, and though I haven't kept the most up-to-date with your videos, I still think on you fondly. Happy you're well, dude!

Glad to hear you’re feeling better now x

Glad you’re back!!! You’re one of the first transguys I followed at the beginning of my transition in 2013! Hope the rest of your recovery goes well!

Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing!! Glad you're doing okay

So amazing to hear from you again! Well done for getting through all that, wishing you so much luck and good vibes for the future❤❤

Thank you for sharing your experience and for including the internal and external challenges you faced throughout.

Well done Alex! So pleased for you and the care you got (in the end). And - you're looking absolutely great. Thank you for sharing so much of your journey. It's informative and affirming, and I hope you find it helpful yourself too. Happy healing!

Thanks for this video! I don’t see you much anymore but it’s certainly always nice to get an update and hear about something new and interesting. ❤

Been watching you since way back when you started! So good to see you still on the KZread scene🎉!! Good to see ur doing good 😊

Sorry you had a rough time and wishing you the best with your recovery! Thanks for this video…I’m on the waiting list for a hysto so it’s very useful to hear a trans guy speaking candidly about their experience!

Its nice to see you upload again alex, im not trans but ive followed your story for years now and its always interesting to hear more about your journey. I have PCOS so can relate in some ways to what you say but in kind if the opposite way. Sending support to you for your recovery ❤

I'm so happy to see you again!!!

You're a star Alex and you always will be. This will help so many people x

omg what a change! man I truly have grown up with you from before T and coming out and wanting to get ur hair cut short. what a journey it's been. you look well, I'm glad!

Thank you for sharing your experience and being honest about how it has affected you, I'm sure it will help many people ❤

damn, that does sound traumatic as hell. i’m sorry it was so rough, but glad you had awesome people along the way to help you through. 💜

Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Alex. It is greatly appreciated!

I've listened to the video with interest. I sincerily wish you to feel better and harmonized. I follow you for 9 years, I bought 2 books (Transmission) that time. Hi, Alex, I am glad to see you in a good spirit.

Love to see you again

Been subscribed for the longest. I saw your name this morning in my subscription list and just thought you had just been busy living your life. Then hours later, you post! So weird. So happy to see you!

Thank you for sharing your experience! I'm a trans dude in the USA who has been debating getting a hysterectomy for similar period dysphoria fears. I'm super glad that you're recovering well!

amazing video. I've been on T for about 2.5 years and constantly struggled w my dose and switching from shots to gel. I got my hysterectomy because despite being on T and a pill to stop my period, i bled nonstop for 5 months. I'm 4 weeks post op now and still in some kinds of gut pain with questionable cave bleeding (I've had my mum convince me several times it's impossible to be my period, but m still paranoid), so I'm actually watching trans hysto videos now since i didn't pre op. I'm very comforted by yours being my first to watch; i have not done any of the estrogen gel they've given me despite being told it would help heal, and maybe I'm still bleeding because of that but like I'll do it!! no thanks. i dont have other trans friends to talk about this surgery with, but I'm very grateful men like you post their stories so i can feel less alone

Congrats on your surgery! Thanks for sharing your experience

Congratulations!!!! I just read your book and I’m very happy for you :)

Glad you are okay and congrats on being on the other side of it all. 🎉

Congrats!! Nothing but love for you , bud... Take care of yourself!

Sending you love Alex!

Thanks so much for sharing Alex!!! Really appreciate the insight

Thank you for sharing, Alex! I shed a tear with you when you shared about the traumatic parts of your recovery at the hospital ❤️

Thanks for sharing, Alex. Especially the hard parts. It can't be easy to be vulnerable like that. I'm going to get the same thing and it's good to have an idea of what to expect.

I got mine as part of lower surgery and it was a massive relief because I was having bad cramps constantly beforehand! Thankfully had the smoothest recovery with zero pain or bloating and I did my blood thinners in my leg so it wasn’t as bad as belly

I totally support you! ❤️ Also, your surgeon sounds awesome!

Omg I used to watch your vids all the time back when you were first starting to transition! They helped me start to really look at myself and set me thinking about whether or not I myself am transmasc. So glad to see you back and doing well, my dude! Congrats on your hysto! Wish I could get it done...

glad things are better for you now !

Omg you just popped out on my feed. I have been following you since you were 14 or smth, I remember watching your video with your partner back then. You literally surprised me in a very good way. Guess we all get somewhere in life eventually, if we try.

Good to see you, man!

Hi Alex Havent seen a video in Ages nice to see your back

This is so well timed. My hysterectomy is on Friday.

@PCHSwS

7 ай бұрын

Best of luck, success, and speedy recovery :)

@wadi2208

7 ай бұрын

One day you'll regret it.believe me

@nate6045

7 ай бұрын

@wadi2208 I have an actual tumor on my ovary and the doctor says I most likely have endometriosis. So no, I'm not going to regret removing something I'll never use and that's actually physically harming me. I've actually had top surgery, brain surgery, two implants for my bladder, and an adnoidectomy, tonsillectomy, and a uvulectomy. I regret none of the surgeries I've ever had. You're talking out of your ass.

@PCHSwS

7 ай бұрын

@@wadi2208 imagine knowing better what's good for another person's health than themselves...

@cassidybrewer

7 ай бұрын

Good luck, king!

I had to have an abdominal scan due to some slightly abnormal levels after bloodwork and my technician and radiologist were rude, wouldn't answer any questions and left me with bruises all over my stomach (all of it ended up being a fluke in my bloodwork and everything was fine). I can't even imagine how traumatic your experience was in that situation. You are a brave and amazing human being and thank you for sharing your story!!!

Take it easy Alex!!

Amazing! I am so happy for you :)

OMG what a great surprise seeing you again

Every time I see an update from you pop up I'm so happy, you were the first person to make me realise being a trans man was possible and it's always heartwarming to see you doing okay 💚 glad the staff was cool, sorry to hear about the side effects but hey, you've got this just like you had everything else up until this point

@barryledgister4496

3 ай бұрын

Ah, being a trans man was possible? But you're probably not a trans man or doing anything to become one?

So happy to see your face!

Fuck lets go bud! 💪🏻 I literally just had mine a couple weeks ago and it was quite the wild wide. The post bleeding has been the hardest part for me where it still can happen as your healing ( the surgeon did warn me that there might be another spell of bleeding around the 3-4 week mark so just try to mentally prepare for that ) but at least it doesn't last forever and then its freedom! I hope you continue having an amazing recovery and take it easy my dude ❤

Hey, I'm sorry you've had so many difficulties with that area of your body, it's great that you've been able to get hysto, and I hope it helps you immensely in the long run. I had my hysto in June and it's done wonders for me physically, mentally, and emotionally. Before the surgery I honestly felt like the dysphoria I felt surrounding having a uterus was not that bad, kinda like background noise, but NOT having a uterus or that background anxiety has done wonders for my mental health in ways I didn't anticipate. It took a little bit after the surgery though, sometime after I was past the point of worrying about health complications, but I just sort of realized that not having that organ and everything that comes with it be a part of me anymore freed me of so much. My surgeon had me do that insertable estrogen thing before as well as after, apparently he was aware of the risks of tearing from having trans men as patients as well as post-menopausal cis women all dealing with atrophy in the area. I wish this kind of information was more widely known in the medical field. Our care seems to be so much of a mystery for so many doctors. Hope you heal well and no longer have to think about it any more!!!

good for you! i'm currently considering a hysto, so this timing is perfect

Hi alex great to see you! Congrats on the surgery Sorry for everything that happened tho but glad to see and hear that you're doing good. Keep it going! 🙌🏻 btw you look amazing! Thankyou for this video really needed it right on time 😂

Thank you so much for this video! It was extremely helpful. I'm getting a hysterectomy in exactly 2 weeks actually, for many of the same reasons, so I really connect with it and it came at very much the right time. I think the scenario with having to do…that…up there would be a nightmare for me and I'm really sorry it happened to you. I have had things "up there" twice in my life, and each time it landed me in bed for 3 days from severe dysphoria. If anyone has any tips beyond what you've shared here I'd appreciate! As a side note, I'm 8 years on testosterone and have been out in some capacity for over 10 years by this point. I've been watching you for such a long time, and you were one of my favorite trans KZreadrs. You were always so helpful, and I'm really glad to see you back.

I just stumbled across this video as a transman who just had a hysterectomy as part of phallo... and even though I'm a stranger to you, wanted to let you know how happy I am for you and how proud I am of you for getting to where you are. I feel like I'm doing OK at this point, but recovery is no joke lol. Anyways, thanks for an informative and candid take on your experience. I wish you the best!

Hey Alex, thank you for talking through your experience! My partner will hopefully have this surgery next year so I'm wanting to be prepared as possible! Hope your recovery continues to go well

@Alex_Bertie

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Best of luck to your partner :)

well done! good to see ur well

Glad your doing ok Alex 😊

Thank you so much for this! My hysto is on March 19th, and I'm so stressed about it! This has really helped me ❤

I didn't recognize you for the longest time. Wow, you're looking great, man!

Well done Alex hope your doing OK mentally .

I was lucky to get mine at 21, thankfully no issues. Glad you got it done for your own needs

I'm going into this procedure soon, a video of some tips would be really awesome. Congrats bro

Tysm for making this video

I’ve been one T for 5 years now and I have been also thinking about getting a hysto done soon. This is very insightful info! I have similar feelings around obgyn and doctors touching in that region. I had one pap smear in my life and that was the last one I will ever voluntarily do. I cried and didn’t have anyone there to support me. There was a bunch of medical students observing too and no one asked me if I was okay with it.

Love it when the OGs come thru with the updates. I've heard atrophy is common for Franken but I've also heard estrogen insertion can counteract the effects. I m a year on T and haven't done the estrogen as a preventive yet cuz of the insertion part lol figured I wouldn't have to deal with the cave but keeping the parts means ur going to deal with it forever so I might get the hysto anyway. Thx for the time and energy you put into this video

sorry the process was hard for you alex. im considering getting a hysto so rly appreciate you not holding back and telling us about it

Thanks for making this video! Super informative - I didn't know what trans folks went through went getting hysto done

Hey Alex, so glad to see you back and thank you so much for this video, it was incredibly helpful! I should be getting my hysterectomy in January so would love a video where you share tips for those getting a hysterectomy! I'm wondering what items you would recommend for recovery, etc?

Loved seeing this video today, when coincidentally I am 2 days post hysterectomy. Mine was actually due to a tumour that grew to be over a foot long on my ovaries, the doctors wanted to take out my ovaries so it didn’t grow back and we opted to do a total hysterectomy instead. Mine though was abdominal, so right down the Center of my stomach I have a large incision. Loved hearing your story Alex, good on you for getting it done!!

oh my gosh how I have missed your videos and you.

Thank you for sharing this personal stuff. I had spine surgery recently, and I had the same fear about not waking up. I'm pondering transition surgery, so this is helpful.

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Alex. Hope your recovery keeps going well. I can totally see how dysphoria can worsen during that time... but soon you've been over it and will bee totally free for the rest of your life! Try to keep in mind the final outcome and how life's going to be after recovery - I found this technique very useful during my top surgery healing process (specially that 1st week omg I was so uncomfortable all the time), so I hope it can help you too I'd love to see more videos about histo btw. I plan to do it sometime in the near future. My gyno said that I had to wait for my organs to "shrink" more before I can be eligible to do it, so for now I have to wait the testosterone to its thing. Any advice is appreciated!

Nice man! Glad you are happy

Hey Alex, thank you so much for posting your video! So glad to hear you are healing. I'm considering the surgery for virtually identical circumstances. I have quite severe emetaphobia and was wondering whether you had any nausea post op? It's the one thing putting me off. Thank you again for your honesty - wishing you a really speedy recovery!

I really appreciate your owning that insecurity surrounding misgendering. It can be a real problem-maker for us when we get so nervous and we convince ourselves that someone must be openly hating on us; because it's something that happens and we all know it and all of us have had our turn dealing with it! But sometimes being more aware of it than the amount it's actually happening, which may even be none, can definitely ruin or lessen otherwise positive experiences... It's a struggle for sure. One quote I heard recently that I'm carrying with me is, "Don't borrow grief from the future." It reminds me not to worry about something that hasn't happened yet, whether or not I'm sure it will. It's calmed me down quite a few times already. Best of luck with healing, Alex. Thank you for sharing this experience with us. I'll be keeping it in mind for myself and a loved one!!!

I believe in free choice. I wish you all the best! You’re awesome. 😊

I remember watching your videos way back before you even started T. If teenage Alex could see the man you are now ❤️😭

Congratulations!

The bald head beard combo is such a good look man

I'd love a video of tips for hystos for trans guys! I really want one too for similar reasons as you did, but particularly to avoid having to have another pap smear ever again because they're super traumatic for me. I've heard doctors say it's "better" to preserve the cervix after a hysto if possible, but I'm like, no that would would defeat like 80% of the reason I want one lol. I've never heard anyone else say they got one in part to avoid gynecological exams before so I really appreciate the video; made me feel less alone!

Take care! It was brave! Had mine in 2020 (the main reason - pain)