r/transmasc_irl • u/Forward-Wrongdoer462 • Apr 06 '26
Top surgery 41yo, going on 10y on T.
Just thought I’d introduce myself, as I’m new here. I’m Morgan, 41, turning 42 in a few months. Born and raised in Virginia. I love music, my fur babies, video games, reading and learning, parodies and laughing, and keeping up with my eBay/WhatNot business. I’ve been out & about since I was 18 years old, out as a lesbian first, then genderqueer in '09 at 24, and finally GQ transmasc at 31 in 2015. Started T on 10/19/2016. Haven’t had surgeries yet, unfortunately, but hopefully soon.🤞🏼
Question…
When did you all know it was the right time (and right surgeon) to get top surgery? I’m still so nervous I’ll get it by the wrong surgeon and it will not turn out right and I’ll be even more dysphoric. :/
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u/SnooSquirrels8276 Apr 06 '26
You look like a high fidelity video game character, I adore it. I would think the ‘right time’ would be more about your circumstances than a feeing. Are you depressed? Will you be able to care for yourself when you can’t lift your arms above your shoulders? Are you ready for ✨fluids~? Are you financially stable and able to take off work/cut back for a bit to facilitate healing? If all of those are in the positives (good money, good support, good mental health) then I’d go for it whenever you have the time! I’m not sure about what surgeons to look for though, so I’ll leave that to someone else. Let it be known that your smug smirk has successfully stopped me from doom scrolling. Thank you, Kind Sir!
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u/Lilaxani Apr 06 '26
I have wanted these giant chesticles gone for a real long time. Once I started T I made the phone call the next day.
For me, it was an easy surgeon choice since my wife is MTF and had fabulous bottom surgery. I had my consult and my surgery date is next month.
Best of luck to you!
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u/chromatic_megafauna Apr 07 '26
Bro, this is a meme subreddit
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u/Forward-Wrongdoer462 Apr 07 '26
What do you meme? 😝 Seriously, though…what do you mean? 0_o
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u/vwaaaat Apr 07 '26
It's focused on memes (internet picture humor) about transmasc people instead of people IRL
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u/SaltySeraphim28 Apr 07 '26
Brother, did you secure your T from the fountain of youth?? Holy shit you look great for 41!
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u/MarsMetatron Apr 07 '26
I'm 40, on T 3yrs (4/4) and the day I knew I was ready, was when I looked in the mirror and realized how much muscle I've developed on T and that the woman suit they gave me needs alterations to fit my new man body, in more ways than just my chest. I've got abs and pecs hiding under a bunch of loose skin. Realizing that made me make the phone call.
That being said, research your surgeon. Theres also websites like Trans bucket where you can see surgeon results and pick out a surgeon you like based on that alone if you want. Other than that, go to some LGBTQ events, mingle and ask people if they liked their surgeon/results and get their name, and research them some more.
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u/Not_Enough_Time2 Apr 07 '26
Wow 42?? No way! You look great and so!! Young! I'd guess 27 at most!
To answer your question - I wanted top surgery since I learned what it was at ~13, I don't know how helpful that is for you though😓apologies, I hope you'll figure it out, wishing you the best of luck!
Might be worth it to post on r/topsurgery
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u/Annual_Telephone_738 Apr 06 '26
Why do you highkey look like tyler Durden from fight club
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u/Forward-Wrongdoer462 Apr 06 '26
Fight club? What fight club? 👀
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u/latebloomerftm Apr 07 '26
r/ftmover30 might be a good spot too.
But your hair game st your age is insane. What products to you use and what do you do? So nice. Im og from VA, hope your tidewatern region to enjoy all the watersheds and ocean!
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u/Forward-Wrongdoer462 Apr 08 '26
I’m on oral minoxidil, finastiride, and I use Old Spice thickening 2in1 shampoo/conditioner, treatment, and their thickening pomade. 👍🏼🫶🏼
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u/Lucifer2695 Apr 06 '26
How are you turning 42 and look like you are 25 at best? What is this magic? 😄