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Andrea Jean

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Well nearing my bottom surgery going to the doctor December 6th and getting my hair removal checked out and hopefully getting a date for surgery letters are being done and hopefully sent to the hospital before that date...getting more excited now and just floating so near now ...going full depth.....I'm hoping for really the doctor says no problem ...

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Now comes the worst time I remember, you have the date, and the clearance and a long nervous time of waiting.  Good for you, keep safe and well.

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Hair removal was ok'd now have to see a urologist then the imformation goes to the insurance companies for approval which may take 3 weeks see him on the 23rd of this month so should know and have a surgery date on the first  half of February This process takes time sheesh surgery won't be for 3 to 4 mths after approval......so maybe april or may ......may would be fine if its the 24th that would be my birthday would be a nice present for me.....giggle

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Urologist was ok like there attitude they have at least a sense of humor they turned it into my insurance the next day and was approved right away now waiting of surgery date......Last thing I need finally...

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Finally, a surgery date September 19th of this year a little far off but I'll take it gonna be busy have a few appointment to go thru already did a stress test and passed ......so exciting now....

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This is how they schedule these surgery's here July 11th see the surgeon and talk about the surgery and stuff then August 15th See his PA for something don't know why on this one then August 24th have my doctor pre op appointment to check up on me then the 18th of September a covid test to be sure and finally the 19th of September the surgery so a little time before everything starts up can't wait for it hoping for the mths to go fast......

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Went to the surgeon for the last visit before surgery everything is a go for it then they told me I needed to get a set of dilators which costed 227 dollars but got here in 3 days also so have them the heart doctor cleared me for surgery also now just need my doctors checkup on the 24th of august and talk to the people that put you out before surgery ...so going smoother that I thought dilation schedule will be 4 times a day 30 min each for 6 weeks then go to 2 times a day for 2mths then for a year 1 time a day then after that 3 times a week or have sex three times a week....also have to do a enema the night before and that morning also ....not looking forward to that....so almost ready

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2 minutes ago, Andrea Jean said:

Went to the surgeon for the last visit before surgery

That's great Andrea,

 

Listen to your post surgery care team, and listen to your body.

 

Prayers for a smooth recovery,

 

Mindy🌈🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

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So sad right now got a message from the surgeons office and they had to cancel my surgery appointment date and make a new one  they only thing is now its gonna be longer wait now November 15th now sheesh my emotions are really running high now feels like its never gonna happen the excuse was that the urologist couldn't make it on september 19th......just so sad right now...

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@Andrea Jean - I am so happy for you and your progression is wonderful. I am on the same hunt for surgeries but the progression is much longer than yours. Just for the surgery it is a fourteen month wait after approvals. Montreal is so busy for these surgeries.

I wish you a speedy recovery as well.

 

Big Canadian Hugs

JoniSteph

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Hey Andrea!

Do not be sad please😊

I also got a call bumping me back this week.  It’s happened with 3 out of 4 operations I’ve been in.  I try to be flexible, even though it usually knocks my anthill down.  
I write my calendars in pencil. 
 

When it’s meant to happen it will. 

 

Using the extra time to keep trying to drop lbs and clean out beforehand. 

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Hi @Andrea Jean I know how hard this must be right now. Try to focus on the good news of getting a new appointment. I’ve been there and it’s very hard news to get. It will happen and that’s what’s most important. I’m so sorry this happened to you but you'll get through this short wait. November will be here before you know it.

 

*Big Hugs*

Susan R🌷

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Thanks everyone now better but still upsets me was so close to getting it done.......

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On 11/11/2022 at 11:49 AM, Andrea Jean said:

Well nearing my bottom surgery going to the doctor December 6th and getting my hair removal checked out and hopefully getting a date for surgery letters are being done and hopefully sent to the hospital before that date...getting more excited now and just floating so near now ...going full depth.....I'm hoping for really the doctor says no problem ...

Oh WOW I can definitely see how the anticipation is building up. I knew they had to start somethings for preparation but I didn't know it was backed that far up. Congratulations on making it this far. I can't wait to join the club too. 

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Well only one month to go again hopefully everything is a go for November 15th .....in between all this my wife was diagnosis with colon cancer had it removed and some pallaps then had to start chemo which into 2 weeks of it came down with severe diarrhea and throwing up went into the hospital had to have surgery cause her bowels were twisted got thru that and she got a infection and another operation to clean it out this has been the last month and a half now in rehab but taking her out and bringing her home cause of the place isn't good for her at all....shes doing better got what they call a wound vac helping her heal in her belly and advoid infection ...so thats what has been all between this coming surgery which is alot so very much looking forward to it......  

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1 week and 4 days left before surgery got my time on the surgery date and last night only 3 days since I stopped my  estrodial and feeling yucky had a big hot flash and very emotional but have to hold out some how ....any suggestions ? but almost there and vey much happy its gonna happen....

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32 minutes ago, Andrea Jean said:

1 week and 4 days left before surgery got my time on the surgery date and last night only 3 days since I stopped my  estrodial and feeling yucky had a big hot flash and very emotional but have to hold out some how ....any suggestions ? but almost there and vey much happy its gonna happen....

That’s about the only part that I’m not looking forward to. My estrogen has me feel on cloud 9. I wished we could all skip the part of getting off of hormones. Does anyone know why we have to discontinue hormones for that time?

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1 hour ago, Ashley0616 said:

That’s about the only part that I’m not looking forward to. My estrogen has me feel on cloud 9. I wished we could all skip the part of getting off of hormones. Does anyone know why we have to discontinue hormones for that time?

It is an old practice based on the Womens Health Initiative study from a quarter of a century ago. This study claimed high risks of blood clots from elevated hormone levels, but it has largely been discredited as the study was on synthetic drugs like Premarin and Medroxyprogesterones, which are rarely used now. With modern transdermal bio identical drugs, the clotting risks are similar to cis people, and you don't hear of a cis woman being asked to stop hormone production before surgeries! Oral hormones do interact with their liver and can increase clotting risks, so it is still recommended to discontinue them through the perioperative period. 

 

This extract from the UCSF Overview of Hormone Therapy https://transcare.ucsf.edu/guidelines/feminizing-hormone-therapy

 

There is no evidence to suggest that transgender women who lack specific risk factors (smoking, personal or family history, excessive doses or use of synthetic estrogens) must cease estrogen therapy before and after surgical procedures, in particular with appropriate use of prophylaxis and an informed consent discussion of the pros and cons of discontinuing hormone therapy during this time. Possible alternatives include using a lower dose of estrogen, and/or changing to a transdermal route if not already in use.[62]

 

Hugs,

 

Allie

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2 hours ago, Andrea Jean said:

1 week and 4 days left before surgery got my time on the surgery date and last night only 3 days since I stopped my  estrodial and feeling yucky had a big hot flash and very emotional but have to hold out some how ....any suggestions ? but almost there and vey much happy its gonna happen....

Hang in there Andrea Jean, the menopausal effects can be worse in the weeks after ceasing hormones, especially if it was a rapid stop. It should get easier...

 

I had a terrible time with menopausal symptoms for the week of my surgery despite an agreement with my surgeon to remain on a reduced dose, but he reneged on this and stopped all my hormones and I suffered. I got a verbal apology from my specialist nurse at the end of my hospital stay, but it was little comfort. The overall benefit from the surgery was worth the weeks of suffering, and the memory of it quickly fades.

 

Best Wishes!

 

Allie

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15 minutes ago, AllieJ said:

It is an old practice based on the Womens Health Initiative study from a quarter of a century ago. This study claimed high risks of blood clots from elevated hormone levels, but it has largely been discredited as the study was on synthetic drugs like Premarin and Medroxyprogesterones, which are rarely used now. With modern transdermal bio identical drugs, the clotting risks are similar to cis people, and you don't hear of a cis woman being asked to stop hormone production before surgeries! Oral hormones do interact with their liver and can increase clotting risks, so it is still recommended to discontinue them through the perioperative period. 

 

This extract from the UCSF Overview of Hormone Therapy https://transcare.ucsf.edu/guidelines/feminizing-hormone-therapy

 

There is no evidence to suggest that transgender women who lack specific risk factors (smoking, personal or family history, excessive doses or use of synthetic estrogens) must cease estrogen therapy before and after surgical procedures, in particular with appropriate use of prophylaxis and an informed consent discussion of the pros and cons of discontinuing hormone therapy during this time. Possible alternatives include using a lower dose of estrogen, and/or changing to a transdermal route if not already in use.[62]

 

Hugs,

 

Allie

Thank you

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Estradiol  is whats was keeping my brain level can remember the first dose I took my brain calmed me down alot been crying on and off all day here today that hot flash last night was a wopper my body is kind of going nuts bp and pulse rate keeps going up and down ....doctor says my body is trying to adjust to it ....but my brain is the worst ....if some one took it away for good hard to say what would happen to me....

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Well had my surgery on the 15th as planned now a little over 2 weeks in dialating which is fun had two checkups at the doctors office and doing fine had a great time in the hospital had to stay two days more cause it was a seven hour surgery and my bp would go down when I stood up so just had to wait everyone was so nice there just had a amazing experience there ....feel alot better also especially with out testrone in my system as much my skin has soften up more and monday I go to check my levels they gave me estrodial that night after surgery the doctor said would help my bounce back just alittle tired after doing things but expected .....love the way it looks also....no trouble peeing after the cathater was out the packing felt like a elephant between my legs till it was removed ....using the largest dialitor and the one below it to keep it open a little trouble but not much..

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