Along With My Thearpist, Now Have A Target Date To Begin Hrt

[Guest tiffany_marie]

Well not an exact date, more of a approximate date.

I had my second therapy appointment yesterday and I was honest with her, told her as much as I would like to rush things and start in a month or less.. there are still some things I need to work through.

For that reason told her late Spring/early Summer seemed like a good target range and she agreed with me.

The waiting won't be fun, but looking at things as objectively as possible... it's the right way to go about things.

I'm excited and will surely get more excited as the time draws nearer, still keeping my fingers crossed that the mystery health issues I've had these past couple of years, won't make me a no-go.. although I am prepared to tell an endo that I will self medicate if they refuse me.... in hopes that it would change their minds. (would be infinitely safer with supervision... regardless of possible health issues)

For the record health issues are mainly numbness and weakness in my limbs, though there are other issues.... ALS was my biggest fear and thankfully ruled out via a EMG test.. though it could still be everything from MS to diabetes.

I realize it's not safe to self medicate and odds are I won't have to, but there's no turning back now. I 'will' do what I have to do. Would be devastated beyond any hope of repair without hormones and an eventual full transition.

[JenniferB]

I can sure understand Tiffany about trying to have patience to start HRT. I had to wait 8 months before I received my recommendation letter. Most of us want to rush into transition and have it over with as soon as possible. You understand that this is a marathon and not a sprint and to make sure you are mentally ready. It's also going to be much more fulfilling when you finally start HRT because you know you have earned it.

Jenny

[JJ]

You are being wise Tiffany. Congratulations on your target date and on being wise enough to recognize what is best for you rather than just jumping in.

Hugs

John

[Guest tiffany_marie]

Thank you both!

Yeah after much inner reflecting, I decided it would be foolish for me to rush things.

Now if I get a letter of recommendation in late Spring/early Summer as planned and then find out that the endo has a six month long waiting list for appointments, well won't be too happy then.

Would simply take it in stride though, if it were to come to that. I like the marathon and not a sprint comment, I've heard others refer to this the same way and there's a lot of truth to it.

[Guest EvenClose]

Good for you hun! I think it says a lot about a person to have the courage and realistic view of the world enough to do it in a time frame that is best for them. Restraint is kind of a hard thing when you want something so bad. Good job. I start hrt in 2 weeks. I also took my time and waited about 5-6 months to make sure I was comfortable and moving in the right direction with a speed I feel comfortable with.

I think your off to a good start. Keep up the good work and glad to here your comfortable doing the right thing for you.

Hope you have a great day hun.

[Carolyn Marie]

You're going about this the right way, Tiffany. I admire your attitude and spirit, and I hope that all is well with the rest of your

health issues.

You're smart, mature and well spoken, not to mention very pretty. You, my dear, will do just fine. I have confidence in you.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

[Guest tiffany_marie]

Thanks to you both!

I think I'm indeed being intelligent about things, want to give it time until I feel comfortable.

Believe me there's a part of me that wants to get things started first thing in the morning, but that quite simply put wouldn't be prudent in the least.

I'm not ready and will readily admit as much, hoping I will be by the time period stated above and think in my heart that I will be.

Thanks again to both of you, especially the pretty comment Carolyn, I've never seen it myself... but then again never saw myself as an attractive male either, but have been told that I am soon to be was one.

Yes I have self esteem issues.. working through them though!

In the end the wait will prove to be worthwhile and I'm excited about things!