Answering questions about my surgery experience, testicular implants, and how I pee. Come follow me! Instagram: / jammi.dodger Twitter: / jammi_dodger94 Email: jamieraines@hotmail.com
I am not transgender nor do I know anyone personally who is. The first video I saw of you just kind of fell into my lap randomly, and this one I purposely looked for. I find you to be very engaging, and very brave. I will be watching more. Want to thank you for your honesty in sharing, because I believe this must be so helpful to those who are on the same path. I'm sure it's been a rough road all the way, but looks like you're very happy now. That smile says it all! Wish you the best.
Why hasn't someone invented testicle implants that release T? If it can be done with estrogen for birth control someone should get to it for testicle implants and T. That blows my mind more than anything else.
They do make implants for T, but implanted T is mostly terrible and does not work well for everyone. As it is, most doctors prescribe T injections too infrequently. The Half life is about 7 days for testosterone cypionate and most docs prescribe an injection once every 2 weeks. Do you see the problem? You'll be down to nothing in the blood stream by the time your next injection comes up. I therefore inject twice a week, which is ideal for the ester I am using. They do make testosterone testicular gel / cream which works very well. But yes... testosterone implants tend to be MUCH MUCH larger as it is, and they do not excrete ideal amounts of T for a lot of people.
Pelvic floor physical therapist of 13 years here, just now actively beginning to treat trans-gender folks for pelvic floor concerns. Thank you so very much for your content, it's absolutely wonderful.
I am not trans nor are my close family of friends. Thanks for helping the general public understand important issues. Just because it doesn’t personally affect us, that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be informed.
This vid was shot 4 years ago. People will still be reacting to it in the years to come. It’s wonderfully informative and objective - you always mention it’s about YOUR experience and let viewers make their own mind about their options. Thanks !
Thank you for having the courage to be open and explain everything. And thank you for talking about it all in a polite way and not being uncouth and raw about it. It shows what kind of person you are (your character).
I just want to say (as I am sure I have said before) that I am so happy you make these videos. You are educating and normalising and demystifying and it is so important. I appreciate you and love your videos!
I feel like you've become a lot more comfortable with sharing details about your physical transition since I first started watching you, and I'm really happy that you are because it's so interesting and you're educating us which is awesome!
I really appreciate your willingness to share your story and educate people, especially in your charming and amusing way, Jamie. I learn so much from you.
Thanks for answering such personal questions. This is an ever changing medical field and it’s nice to know the details for ppl thinking about such things. Surgery is never an easy road.
Im honestly just trying to do research on this stuff because I just came out like a week ago as trans. Everything is being ignored by my parents and they are pretending I haven't come out :/ So this is just so fun
A lot of people don't realise that the urethral opening is not the same as the vaginal opening. Which is why many people get confused. I had to explain to a lady in her fifties that no she didn't per out of her vagina.
Thank you for posting this video and answering these questions. I'm sure it isn't the easiest thing ever to talk about potentially sensitive topics online to the whole world but I appreciate that you have. You did a great job explaining things well and I appreciate that you made sure to make clear that your experience isn't universal because I think people tend to forget that just because one person of x demographic feels a certain way or says certain things doesn't mean any other given member of that demographic would also. So thank you.
@@poptartfroggy Hi there. I don't hate anyone. I love and try to understand what people are dealing with. I love Jazz and think she is adorable. Even though I don't understand, I pray for your safety. xoxo
Let me just explain: We feel super, super uncomfortable about everything, our bodies, our voices, everything. When we can finally transition, it's nice. Except poor people (like me) cant get surgery because of money problems which seriously sucks. All i can do is cut my hair, bind, and pack. (Im ftm, lol) To make a long explanation short, we feel uncomfortable with our gender assigned at birth, and that we feel comfortable as a different gender so we do what we can to be that gender.
Urethral lengthening. Mouth graft... Huh. Never would have guessed that. I just assumed it would be an artificial tube but I suppose that would be very uncomfortable.
DrGrukar McNinjaSixthGun It would reject, not be able to heal to the body's tissue properly in that situation, wouldn't move the same way that human tissue does, and importantly, wouldn't have any of the mucosa glands and other properties of a mouth or vaginal graft which then wouldn't protect the body against anything (microbes, bacteria, etc) entering the urethra nor allowing it the be completely able to perform the necessary functions it needs to to keep everything inside safe. Plus there's usually always a higher complication rate when introducing any foreign materials into the body vs using available body tissue. Urethral lengthening is a pretty complex procedure for something that seems so easy, right? Like you'd think you could just link up a long bit to the old bit and boom, urethral lengthening. But it's actually super involved and is the part that generally has the highest complication rate.
Bryn Jackson Interesting, didn't realise it was that complex. Well, I am aware of the body rejecting foreign matter, but I assumed it would be a material that would be one that wouldn't trigger an immune response, like implants or even the testicular implants that he will eventually get. That said, it makes sense to use tissue from his own body since the urethra would actually have a function and would not be purely cosmetic. I thought it would be like the mechanism they can put into those who get phalloplasty, the device for creating and maintaining an erection with the pump and all. Surgical processes really fascinate me.
DrGrukar McNinjaSixthGun Yeah it's all very complex. There are a lot of factors that go into whether or not a certain body part and it's function can or would be okay to use a foreign material. The urethra is just so delicate as is and has an.extremely important function, so the safest and easiest bet is just to use the tissue that's already present in the body than anything else. Your body won't reject certain materials, true, but it's usually a less 'integral/important' part/function of the body. Plus, added risk of complications with an already fairly complication-potential area + procedure isn't a good idea. There's also cost/risk/effort:benefit to be taken into consideration... If it's just easier to use donor tissue and artificial structures could work but brought their own set of risks and complications, why not just use what's already there? Sensation is a big deal too - You do want some form of sensation inside the urethra and artificial tissue couldn't provide that. Basically, we probably _could_ use artificial material for urethral lengthening, but it wouldn't have any advantages over donor tissue and would have many of its own disadvantages... So, if it ain't broke don't fix it really, hahaha.
Didn't read all of them but, along with your candid answers, I commend the commentators on their intelligent discussions. You and they've all answered a lot of my questions.
I love that you answered all the questions I had. I want the full meta procedure but have no pain tolerance at all. For me top surgery was easy because my entire chest was and is still numb so I didn't have any pain except for the drain sites. Just worried that bottom will be too much pain for me to handle but at the same time I have huge dysphoria to an extreme level so hopefully my dysphoria will outweigh the pain. Thanks again for making this video! Got me more informed in a personal sense vs what surgeons are telling me.
RIP Tumbler's trans sharing. The most open trans individuals who were a wealth of information and an inspiration to others had their photos banned by Tumblr so they have sadly moved on.
Well I mean it's cause porn was being shared and when your sharing pictures of your junk you cant really blame them, I'm trans myself and I see a problem with this.
I just wanted to say that I appreciate your willingness to go through your journey in such a public way. I am a gay CIS male and I have had little exposure to Trans issues and experiences. I thought I had understood enough until I made a trans friend on FB and unintentionally offended him by asking what I thought was a benign question. Watching your videos has helped me to be a better understanding friend. Thank you.
I'm from America and finding out you could get surgery for free was incredible, I'm greatful that you didn't face a huge financial burden from this surgery.
@@merilupa9942 Id much rather pay taxes to keep people healthy (in mind and body) and alive than pay, as we now do, mostly for the U.S. war/military machine. U.S. has THE worst health care system of any 1st world nation. Yes, I'm a fully cis gendered American, and fully support the idea of tax funded medical care paying for transgender surgery.
@@martyadams3172 cisgender? I totally disagree, mental illness is not an excuse to mutilate healthy body parts. You and i just disagree and that's ok, thanks for respectful reply. Ciao from Italy
I just would like to say thank you for your channel. In the LGBT+ community there is a perception that we’re all one big cohesive club and we’re all familiar with each other’s stories. Although I have had some experience and exposure with some trans folks in the community, as a cis-gendered gay male, much of that was still as much a mystery as it would be to anyone else. Your frank and open discussion of your process is very teaching to those who haven’t shared that path. Although I knew it was difficult, as every coming out process can be, I honestly wasn’t aware of everything else my trans brothers and sisters had to endure, especially those moving forward to align body with soul more completely. Again thank you. And I don’t know is this is appropriate as a compliment, but I really can’t imagine you any other way than the man I see before me.
Jamie, I rarely comment on your videos, despite having been sub'ed for years. I would like you know how impressed I am with how you can take "gouche" subject and still keep it super classy! To answer your question, I think you look great with your glasses and without them. You very handsome, so I guess it doesn't matter. LOL Thank you for sharing you life, and Shaaba's, with us. I found you channel years ago, when a friend of mine came out as trans to me, and I was looking for more information, so I could be as helpful as this friend needed me to be. As far as I know, because of their family and social situation, they still do not live openly as they would prefer, and I am still one of the few people that knows that this person has these feelings. I know one f the major reasons you started this channel, and why you continue to share, is to help trans people navigate the very difficult process of transitioning (or not, whatever that person is comfortable with). While I am not trans, your advise and information has still been helpful to this trans friend of mine, by helping me be a better friend to them. Thank you! Thank you, again. Sincerely, Sherri P.S. Thank you for introducing all of us to your wonderful fiancee, as well. I love her vlogs and watch them every week. You two are just so freakin' cute! Much love, Shaaba!
Jammi, I have to say well done on the transition. You look just like a young man. I've known many friends who look like you. Good doctors and good on you.
Love the glasses. They look awesome on you and I definitely like your hair better a Lil more tight with the frontal blonde color. You’re looking amazing young sir ! Appreciate you and your videos. I’ve watched many and found only one other person that I like as much as you because of your ability to explain things intelligently but in a way that’s easy to understand and because I find your videos informative and entertaining as well with you fantastic sense of humor and wit ( love the facial expressions)I believe I’ve mentioned that my son is FTM and although I readily accepted him and supported and loved and accompanied him on many of his initial doctor consultations there just were many questions I wanted to ask but felt it too personal and he’d get awkward when I’d ask so your uploads have given me all the answers I wasn’t comfortable asking or him answering. I think what you are doing to educate people is fantastic and I know it takes courage and I love how you feel so comfortable and confident enough to do this for us . Thank you Jamie ! All the best as always! 🌹
They have contraceptive options that involve an implant that lasts a really long time, years, I think, right? I assume that releases hormones into the body. I wonder why they can't do something similar for testosterone?
it's bc testosterone can be converted into estrogen, while progesterone can't, so an estrogen/progesterone implant doesn't 'compete' with the body's natural balance, while a long-term testosterone implant would, so body would convert to estrogen. BUT there are short term T implants, like for 3-6 months i think
There is something like that--there are pellets of testosterone that can be inserted under the skin and they last about year. Price can be an issue though
I like you in both glasses and no glasses. Either way you're very handsome ☺. I have been binge watching your videos for the last three days. I just think you and Shabba are adorable. Your engagement video made me cry. I have learned so much about the trangender community from your videos. Keep up the amazing work
This is all really interesting, I'm always grateful to trans people who are okay with talking about the technical aspects of transition. I'm sure it's not easy so I just want you to know that I really appreciate that you do.
I havn't had bottom surgery, not even something close to it. But i did have an operation involving temporarily having my testicles outside of my body. And oh boy was the recovery hard, it took me 2 months just to be able to walk down stairs again. I literally only moved from my couch to the bathroom and back for two months. It took me equally as long to even be able to wear pants. So i feel your pain. It's an experience no one wants to go through, but luckily for both of us it was worth it in the end :) Much love to you man
Hey Jemie! Great videos man! I'm Joshua (preferred name) from Sri Lanka. FTM. Not out to much. When i feel down i always come back to your vlogs. You inspire me man. Thanks. It's really hard here in Sri Lanka to be a transman. I'm pre everything. Now itself feeling lonely and dead.
I've never known a trans person but from social media and seeing a lot of them, I definitely treat them like regular people (because thats what they are) and I've been attracted to a few. After seeing this video and the one where your fiancee answered questions about dating a trans person, I'm subscribing to you because you're amazing
I would suggest that maybe try to explain the terms you get into in this video. Like I had to google all the terms you mentioned like metoidioplasty and phalloplasty to get an idea of what you were talking about! Would really appreciate a small explanation of the terms you are going to talk about next time you do a video like this :)
Not to scare anyone, my experience was the same and I didnt have any complications... It was all worth it though. Also, be glad your balls are small. Mine are ridiculously large, and I cant ride a bike anymore... which is quite problematic in a country where the bike is the most used type of transportation.
I watch you because my daughter is considering having the surgery. Even though I'm not 100% with her on this, no matter what she decides to do, I want to find out as much as I can so I can be there for her.
@@ghostcookie21 he, him, sometimes non gender. I'm trying to get used to doing so, sometimes I forget, not out of disrespect but for 18 years I've always said my daughter. Now I say I have 5 son's instead of 4 and a daughter. I've always respected Cam as being gay when he came out, still the same person, still my sweet child and I love him just as much as I did her
As someone who is Pre-T, I'm really curious, as it has never been really talked about, BUT, does bottom growth get more sensitive? Is it something to have to get used to?
Hi i wanted to comment on you last video but i lost it.Firstly Congratulations! for having your bottom surgery, feels great to be complete doesnt it? I enjoyed being with you from preop to postop, l was sorry to hear all the pain you had to encounter but these surgeries can have lots of complications thats why we have to sign that waver.God bless your girlfriend standing by you through it all , shes a Gem! So now the healing Should be interesting. I wish you the best of luck.☺☺
This was so educational, thank you for sharing your story with us! It's also interesting to hear how it works with the NHS bit as well, being from the States. (Also, despite knowing you're trans & seeing your progress pic vids it's still a little "funny" to hear you talk about getting/not getting a hysterectomy!)
My mom has chronic pain and about last year her pain management doctor recommended a pump implant that delivers pain medication to her body. She has to go back in every few months to have it refilled, and they use a long syringe to inject the medication into the pump. I wonder if they'd be able to use a similar method for HRT.
If they ever get to the point of being able to “clone you a peen” or offer a “used one” as a transplant option, would you consider it? Sub question, cloned or transplanted peen comes with working testicles, then would you consider a hysterectomy?
I’ve been absolutely gobsmacked by the number of RU-vid videos by people who regret transitional surgery. I think it’s a good thing that Great Britain’s national healthcare system took three years to begin your transition surgery because it hopefully helps weed out people who might later regret having rushed to have an irreversible surgery.
I read with meta surgery there was a catheter you had to have in for a while after surgery, don't know if you did. But i was wondering, did you need help using the rest room after your bottom surgery?
