(05-15-2016, 10:30 AM)ZopiloteMachine Wrote: I wanted to open another topic concerning phalloplasty patients and their satisfaction with results.

[u]Who did your phalloplasty?

[b]Dan Greenwald MD FACS...

When did you have the procedure and which did you choose?

[/b]1995-6(?) Radical Forearm Phalloplasty

What was the estimated cost?

$30,000+/-

Did you have help from insurance?

no[b]

Where did you stay?

Hospital Tampa General, after in my own home[/b]

What did it cost?

Hospital included, home is home

How (and how long) has recovery time been?

[/b]6-8 weeks

Any complications?

[b]Had allergy to catheter, "latex allergy" once changed, all was fine

Were they resolved on their own or did they require further surgery/revisions?

[/b]Resolved by silicon catheter

What stage are you on/how many left? Which stages are you planning?

[b]Finished. Was a 1 stage surgery I had urethral hook-up, and conjoining nerves during the procedure. About 12-13 hours in surgery theater.

How is sensation/erotic sensation?

Was sensate approximately 1 month after surgery. Erotic sensation is different from before, but not lessened..[b]

How much time did it take to regain?

Full sensation took about 3 months. Then after 1 year had a penile implant, took about 6 weeks after that before use.[/b]

Are orgasms different?

[/b]Yes and no. They are different because the focus seems to have changed.

How are your aesthetics?

[b]About as good as one can expect from a prosthetic..have had no problems in restrooms using urinal where other men are present. Did a show and tell at couple of conferences with FTM's and cus-males with surprising outcome.

Are you happy?
[/b]Yes
Has dysphoria lessened?
[b]Without a doubt
Any regrets?
With all limitations considered, no.[b]

Would you recommend your surgeon and procedure to others seeking bottom surgery?

Definitely[/b]

Thought these were a good set of questions that might not take too long to answer. All feedback is greatly appreciated! Thank you.