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Last Potential Hurdle Overcome


Carolyn Marie

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I had mentioned a couple of weeks ago about seeing my HRT doc and getting my blood tests done, and looking forward to starting hormones soon.

What I didn't say, and what has been on my mind a lot for the past two weeks, is that my doc called me the day after our visit and told me that one

of my tests came back abnormal. It was the creatinine level, which when high suggests kidney problems.

I've been pretty worried as you might imagine; both because I didn't want to be sick and face things like dialysis or worse, and of course because I didn't

want anything to derail my transition, which was so close to beginning.

It took over a week but I finally got retested at my HMO, and saw my family doctor yesterday. My new test results - totally normal! YAY! WOOPEE!

My GP had no explanation for the different results, just that they can vary even within a 24 hour period. So now there is nothing to keep me from starting

HRT when I next see my other doc in...11 days, 4 hours and 55 minutes. ;) But who's counting, right?

Oh, and I took the opportunity to come out to my family doc. She just smiled and said, "Congratulations!" :) She said she's had other patients who were trans,

and wished me well on my journey. We were talking about my next annual physical, and I jokingly said that in 18 months or so she might have to schedule me

for a mammogram. We both laughed and I secretly thought to myself..."I can only hope I have that much progress with the girls." We shall see.

Carolyn Marie

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Guest Donna Jean

Super news, GF!

And I'll bet that whatever you have in 18 months...you'll make them squeeze it in there!...LOL

You are flying, Sweetheart...Heck, I've been on HRT a year, but in 6 months you'll somehow manage to be two years ahead of me...what's with that? Hee Hee

I'm really happy for you...I've watched you go from square one and I'm so proud!

With Love

Donna Jean

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Guest sarah f

I am so happy for you that your first blood test results were wrong. It is such a relief for you to be able to continue your journey without any hiccups.

Just 11 days, 4 hours and 44 minutes left.

Love,

Sarah F

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Guest ~Brenda~

Carolyn hon,

I have seen you blossom from uncertainty to womanhood!!!

I am so very happy for you, and I wish you all of the success possible.

You GO GIRL :)

Love you

Always

Brenda

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Before getting the hormones, my liver functions were slightly elevated.

Got it retested 2 weeks or so later, perfectly fine.

Then just recently, my estradiol level was about 2x what it should be (even on hormones).

Got it retested, so far haven't heard back, which means the tests were normal.

Bodies are weird.

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Dear Carolyn,

Oh my , I can relate to you there . Your head can end up doing flip flops

and all negatively all over the place. Well hun, you are cool , your ok and soon your

body and mind will be experiencing that feeling, oh sweet life yes , I am a woman .

I just read your post hun and I am truly sobbing here with happiness (cant see the

*dang* keyboard) . This news from you Carolyn has made my day a winner , Monday

Blues???no way ,,not at Laura"s ,,,,luv,viv :)

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It took over a week but I finally got retested at my HMO, and saw my family doctor yesterday. My new test results - totally normal! YAY! WOOPEE!

My GP had no explanation for the different results, just that they can vary even within a 24 hour period. So now there is nothing to keep me from starting

HRT when I next see my other doc in...11 days, 4 hours and 55 minutes. ;) But who's counting, right?

Carolyn Marie

Yo, CM!

I've been sitting here trying to figure how to put a countdown clock on this page......LOL

Donna Jean

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I believe that you are the one that is counting Carolyn!

Congratulations, Sweetie, I am so happy for you - bit if you are 12 months behind Dee Jay and you will pass her in 6 months when will you pass me as I am 6 months behind Donna Jean - oh no that's about 3 months!

I'm still happy for you, Speedy!

Love ya,

Sally

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Guest Donna Jean
.... but if you are 12 months behind Dee Jay and you will pass her in 6 months when will you pass me as I am 6 months behind Donna Jean - oh no that's about 3 months!

Love ya,

Sally

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Donna Jean

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