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[Guest AlexanderG]

OK just my day today for a bit.

I went to hospital to talk to the plastic surgeon because I have this spot on my chin I want gone (it's a hereditary FEMALE thing in our family AND it's UG-LY).

I had to get my hospital-membership first, so to speak (the form/card).

Did I dare ask? I dared asked. If she could, ehm, change the first name and the gender marker.

Didn't get any funny looks. She tried, but it wasn't technically possible. Bummer. But not a surprise so I... took it like a man. .

I sat in the waiting room and this girl was eyeing me up as if I was a freak (OK - I've been eyed up like that for as long as I can remember, whether I try to look female, male, a porcupine, or nothing in praticular - same results). I don't think I'll ever find out just why people look at me that way.

Just me sitting there thinking darn it they'll call for Ms. X and that'll blow my IwishIhada cover.

And so happened. The doctor walked in and went "Ms X." So I got up. He looked a bit... confused. Checked the paper.

I just hoped he was confuzzled cuz he was seeing a guy get up iso a girl. Fingers crossed, I've no idea.

I got an appointment for Jan. 12. It's a minor thing, 5 minutes, but it feels like a miniminimini part of transition cuz of the females-only thing.

[Guest rachael1]

Good luck Alexander on the 12th.

It might only be a five minute operation but the importance to you of having your spot removed has way more significance as you deem it a gender marker.

In a way the procedure will be symbolic for your transition.

Rachael

[Carolyn Marie]

Well, Alex, it's unfortunate that you had to go through all that anxiety for a routine office visit, but in the end

it will be worthwhile. Being in uncomfortable situations seems par for the course for all of us TS folks.

I hope after the surgery no one will mistake you for a porcupine any more.

Carolyn Marie

[Guest Joe Cool]

Hey Alex!

Congrats on your surgery date! All the small steps add up and eventually you stop and look aound and can't believe how far you've shuffled I'm happy for you!

Joe