Top Surgery (double mastectomy) can be a big deal for even the most capable and independent of people. Recovery will limit a person’s movements and use up all their energy for days or weeks afterward. They will need some help from a family member or close friend. If you are volunteering to provide post surgery care for anyone, there’s a few things you need to be mindful of before taking on the task.
Relationship with the person in recovery.
Providing almost around-the-clock care for someone going through post surgery can be testing, even for the most compassionate person. Unless you’re a health professional, you need to have a close bond with the person in recovery, as you will be providing assistance with most of their psychical, emotional, nutritional, and sometimes psychological needs.
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About GCN
Welcome to our December issue where we discuss all things health and wellbeing, taking a look at issues which affect the community physically, mentally and sexually.
There’s a stunning photo series celebrating the male form away from toxic masc-for-masc culture from photographer Steven Peice who also captured the cover image.
A young trans man shares the journey abroad he had to take to avail of top surgery, while members of Intersex Ireland speak about the prejudice they overcame. We dispel shame and bizarre myths about the menopause while the disturbing subject of bi erasure gets a much-needed feature.
There’s a discussion about the place of corporations in the LGBT+ community and author and former president of the NGF, Eamon Somers, recounts his career. In a GCN first, we proudly premier our very first piece of original fiction with a short story from an exciting new writer.
With the topic of health and wellbeing in mind and recent events at Loughlinstown, it’s time to get out in the streets to support our trans family. No more waiting lists! Enjoy the issue.