"Very good, nurse." He said with a warm smile. "No pain, no stiffness. I'm shocked I don't feel worse."

"The procedure has a very quick recovery time." She explained. "Less than twenty-four hours for a full physical recovery. It really allows patients to deal with everything else a surgery like this entails."

"I am noticing that." He said. "I assume that is perfectly normal."

"Yes, definitely. The psychological aspects, adjusting to a new body, especially one between genders can be a daunting task. This procedure was also done as an emergency surgery in your case, so you had no ability to prepare yourself."

"I don't know if any length of time would have mattered." He said honestly. "I am glad I'm alive and healthy, but being a woman is going to take a lot to get used to."
"It will, but you will do fine. Anyway, you are being discharged and a therapist will be by once a day for the next five days to help you along with the adjustment process. Take care, Mr. Teech."

"And you as well. Thank all of you, for saving my life. Thank you."