Survey: Recovery Timelines after Double Incision Top Surgery (for those who consider themselves "fully" recovered)

This survey collects data on recovery milestones after double incision top surgery to help educate trans people who are considering or preparing for the procedure. 

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • There are a LOT of questions, and many will not apply to you - only answer the ones that are relevant to your movement discipline/s and recovery process. 
  • Use the "other" answer option if there is not a dropdown option that fits your timeline.
  • Please only take this survey if you feel like you are fully (or nearly fully) recovered from top surgery.

The results will be shared on Instagram (@cirque_physio) and at www.cirquephysio.com. Your responses are anonymous, though you'll have the option to provide your email if you'd like to receive the results once available.

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Basic Information
How old were you when you had surgery?
How long ago was your surgery?
Which country was your surgery performed in?
During your surgery, did you opt to have:
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When did you start using silicone scar tape?
Did you work with any healthcare providers during any phase of your recovery (physiotherapist, massage therapist, etc.)?
If you answered yes to the above question, when was your FIRST visit with your healthcare provider post-op? 
If you answered yes to the above questions, what was the frequency of your visits with your healthcare provider? Please combine if you saw multiple.
Which of the following best describes your primary movement discipline(s)? (Select all disciplines you train regularly) 
How many hours per week were you training before surgery (across all disciplines combined)?
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Do you have any suspected or diagnosed hypermobility disorders? 
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Range of Motion Milestones
At what point did you start working on overhead range of motion exercises (moving your arms above shoulder height)?
When did you regain your full pre-surgery overhead range of motion (able to reach your arms completely overhead without any restriction or discomfort)?
(answer only if applicable) Strength Training Milestones
When did you START resistance training below shoulder height (bands, light weights)? 
When did you START resistance training overhead (bands/ weights, does not include returning to aerial/hanging/rock climbing activity)
When did you return to your pre-surgery strength training capacity? (meaning you could lift the same weight, for the same number of sets and reps, at the same frequency as before surgery)
When did you first attempt assisted pull-ups/ chin ups? 
When did you return to your pre-surgery pull up capacity?
When did you return to your pre-surgery push-up capacity?
(answer only if applicable) Discipline-specific Milestones
(skip these if you don't train this discipline) When did you begin training handstands after surgery? 
When did you return to your pre-surgery handstand capacity?
(skip these if you don't train this discipline) When did you begin training partner acrobatics after surgery? 
When did you return to your pre-surgery partner acrobatics baseline?
(skip these if you don't train this discipline) When did you begin training shoulder and upper back-specific flexibility/ contortion? 
When was your first bridge/wheel pose? 
When did you return to your pre-surgery flexibility/contortion baseline? 
(skip these if you don't train this discipline) When did you go back to yoga after surgery?
When did you return to your pre-surgery yoga baseline? 
(skip these if you don't train this discipline) When did you return to dance after surgery?
When did you return to your pre-surgery dance baseline? 

(skip these if you don't train this discipline) When did you first return to any aerial apparatus (including pole) (even just for light exploration)?

When did you first attempt a bent arm hang on an aerial apparatus (including pole)?

When did you first attempt a straight arm hang on an aerial apparatus (including pole) ?

When did you first attempt a bent arm inversion on an aerial apparatus (including pole)?

When did you first attempt a straight arm inversion on an aerial apparatus? 

When did you feel you were back to 50% of your pre-surgery skill level on your aerial apparatus or in pole? 

When did you feel fully back to your pre-surgery aerial/pole baseline (100%)?

If you teach/coach aerial or pole, when did you return to teaching in any capacity?

If you teach/coach aerial or pole, when did you feel fully back to your pre-surgery teaching capacity? 

Overall Recovery Experience 

Did you experience any setbacks that delayed your recovery?

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If you experienced a setback, what caused it? (Select all that apply) 
How would you rate your overall recovery experience?
much worse than expected
much easier than expected
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If you could go back, would you have taken more time off from your discipline-specific training?
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What advice would you give someone preparing for top surgery? What do you wish you knew beforehand? 
If you would like to receive the survey results via email, please enter your email address below (this is not required - results will be posted on instagram (@cirque_physio) and on www.cirquephysio.com/blog).
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