Hospital ID tag

[Guest DianeATL]

Yesterday I made another small step to force Diane into the world full time, was proud of myself.

I needed to have an endoscopy which involved putting me out and therefore an outpatient hospital visit. When I went to my gastro doctor about a month ago which led to this visit, I presented as Diane and filled out all of the forms as Legal Name (Diane) Last Name. At the hospital all of my forms were filled out like that and my wrist bracelet had that (Diane) on it too.

It would have been a lot easier and less stressful to just go as my twin brother but I did it authentically. One older nurse was using male pronouns but most were very good and sweet especially after my friend that drove me there joined me in the recovery room and was throwing around "she" all over the place.

I figured as soon as they saw my list of prescriptions they would know I was trans so might as well own it.

I also worried about wearing a wig while asleep but that worked out OK too. My friend in recovery helped me readjust it a little but all in all, no problems.

It will be a year next month since I moved out on my own and started living pretty much full time as Diane. I am so looking forward to getting it all done and being rid of my male persona completely. But I have to be patient, I have a path and reasons I need to do it on my timeline and not rush it.

[Charlize]

Just wait until you get asked when your last period was. It seems some institutions are so much better at being respectful than others as they understand you are trans. When i had my heart attack last year i had some of both. Treatment ranged from giggles and" he's" outside my room to a respect and understanding in another institution that almost made me cry. Hopefully things will get better throughout the healthcare system.

By the way get yourself some wig adhesive. It sounds horrible but has been quite effective for me when i've been hospitalized and washes right off later.

Glueing my wig down was about the only thing i could do before they put me on a stretcher and took me away. A girl has to at least try to look good.

Hugs,

Charlize

[Guest]

Congratulations, Diane.

It's all in the baby steps. One at a time.

I'm happy to hear that over all you had a good experience with your caregivers.

Huggs,

Joann

[Guest DianeATL]

Thanks for the tip, I will look into that.

At my ENT doctor's office a couple of weeks ago the nurse who spent the most time with me was real sweet. She told me she had grown up with a close friend who transitioned so she was very attuned to my situation.

The best part she asked me if I was on HRT I told her yes for about 10 months and she said "they are working very well."

Made me smile.

[Guest Angelgrlsue]

Diane, your visit to the hospital reminds me of my recent visit. I ended up having to file a grievance with the patient advocate and hospital administrator. My rights were violated as well as being discriminated against based on my gender identity. I had a friend with me as well and she used the proper pronouns in front of everyone on the floor of the hospital where I was staying. They still just did not get it.

Angelgrlsue

[Guest]

Congtratulations, Diane...

[Guest KerryUK]

She told me she had grown up with a close friend who transitioned so she was very attuned to my situation.

It never ceases to amaze me how many people have known somebody who transitioned. In fact I sometimes think 'where have all of these trans people managed to hide if there are so many of us out there'?

It just goes to show how much good things have been put in place by those who have gone before us.

Kerry x