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MaybeRob

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Attended the new GP - felt very comforted by her. Spent about an hour going over medical history, goals and like.  

 

Key points

 

-seems I have suffered a lot of trauma in my life (And I missed quite a few examples)

-informed consent likely - pending confirmation of degree memory issues effect decision making - from other GP or otherwise Psych I'm seeing on 27/7.

 -Also dependent on results of blood test and bone scan. which will both be done by 11/7.

  New GP is on holidays late July till mid-August, so unlikely to get all the above finalised till my appointment on 15/8.

 

While the delays are increasing my anxiety, I at least feel progress is happening. 

 

hugs

 

MaybeRob

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@MaybeRob anxiety is totally understandable - try your best to realize any step forward is worth taking and be good to yourself. I'm proud of your progress.

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^.  what she said.     As you travel down this path, delays are just part of the process. There are so many checks in the system, which is good but also frustrating.  Hang in there. I found that if I could do other things to alleviate my dysphoria or make progress outside the medical system that help me during those times where I had to wait for various approvals.  It's very easy to focus on the medical stuff, HRT, surgeries etc, but the real work I found was the social transitioning. Work on that if you can while waiting on the good doctors.  

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  • 3 weeks later...

Ty for support

 

First GT appointment cancelled due to illness. Next one booked for 10/8 (or in USA 8/10 or 10th August)

I asked and It must be face to face. 

 

MaybeRob

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good luck dear

 

silly question girls, can we transition with surgeries without hrt? any benefit?

 

thanks

 

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3 hours ago, missyjo said:

good luck dear

 

silly question girls, can we transition with surgeries without hrt? any benefit?

 

thanks

 

hugs

 

I've always heard and considered the opposite question -- HRT without surgeries.  As a feminine-leaning non-binary person, that was the path I chose (started in Dec. 2019).  HRT has been most important to me for it's *mental* improvements, putting my dysphoria and stress and anger completely in the rearview mirror.  My E and T levels are those of a menopausal woman, and the effect of that is amazing. I am blessed to personally experience the hormonal outlook of a woman, after decades of disconnection before HRT with a testosterone-dominated outlook. The physical changes of HRT are real, of course, and vary with each person, but for me the mental changes are amazingly positive.

 

Astrid

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4 hours ago, missyjo said:

can we transition with surgeries without hrt? any benefit?

TBH, I've never considered this.

To me, the mental effects of HRT are more important than any physical surgeries.  But that's just me of course.

My physical dysphoria has been manageable - at least so far.  I mean, I would like to have the other arrangements but…

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thank you..no, the benefits of hrt sound..amazing. 

thank you ladies

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5 more days till next GP appointment.

 

I took a look at the results of the blood work - a couple of notable levels which I hope don't delay anything.

One on ECG and another to do with kidneys. Nothing too bad but a concern. 

 

I just want to find out when I can move forward. I have to delay other wants and need till I know whether I have to see

a specialist. 

 

That and the car roadworthy (booked in for friday) are stopping me from shopping lol.

 

Getting impatient!

 

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MaybeRob

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3 hours ago, MaybeRob said:

I took a look at the results of the blood work - a couple of notable levels which I hope don't delay anything.

@MaybeRob, I wish you the best on this upcoming GP appointment. Hopefully, you won’t have to experience any delays. I remember the feeling before I officially started my transition with HRT. I was so anxious, nervous, and very happy all rolled into one. It was an amazing time!

 

Good Luck,

Susan R🌷

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8 hours ago, MaybeRob said:

5 more days till next GP appointment.

 

I took a look at the results of the blood work - a couple of notable levels which I hope don't delay anything.

One on ECG and another to do with kidneys. Nothing too bad but a concern. 

 

I just want to find out when I can move forward. I have to delay other wants and need till I know whether I have to see

a specialist. 

 

That and the car roadworthy (booked in for friday) are stopping me from shopping lol.

 

Getting impatient!

 

Hugs

 

MaybeRob

I'm praying that things start going well for you.

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good luck sweetie

hope it all goes wonderfully n smooth.

can't wait to join the club myself 

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FInally landed!!!!!

 

Script received for both patches and gel because of shortage of supply nationwide. Was able to get the gel today and the patches later this month. Gp said to keep a reserve as supply is irregular

 

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MaybeRob

 

 

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14 minutes ago, MaybeRob said:

FInally landed!!!!!

 

Script received for both patches and gel because of shortage of supply nationwide. Was able to get the gel today and the patches later this month. Gp said to keep a reserve as supply is irregular

 

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MaybeRob

 

 

Congrats MaybeRob! It took me 39 days from first visit to a doctor to my first patch, and most told me that was very fast, and you have equalled that!  I will be back on gels soon as my pellet is due to expire. This is a marathon rather than a sprint, so don't go crazy waiting for changes, they'll pop up when you least expect them!

 

Hugs,

 

Allie

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41 minutes ago, MaybeRob said:

FInally landed!!!!!

 

Script received for both patches and gel because of shortage of supply nationwide. Was able to get the gel today and the patches later this month. Gp said to keep a reserve as supply is irregular

 

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MaybeRob

 

 

Congratulations! 

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That is wonderful news MaybeRob.  Fasten your seatbelt and enjoy.  I also use a topical E and over times have come to use a gel exclusively.  

Make sure you keep in touch with your doctor and give it time.  

 

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Charlize

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Thank you all

 

Can I start chanting "is it working yet?" constantly now :P

 

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MaybeRob

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@alliej

 

My first GP appt relevant was 25th may - it was only the 2nd Gp that expediated things - so longer than your 39 days

 

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MaybeRob

 

On 8/15/2023 at 9:48 PM, AllieJ said:

Congrats MaybeRob! It took me 39 days from first visit to a doctor to my first patch, and most told me that was very fast, and you have equalled that!  I will be back on gels soon as my pellet is due to expire. This is a marathon rather than a sprint, so don't go crazy waiting for changes, they'll pop up when you least expect them!

 

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Allie

 

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Well! 6 months has gone - who would believe it.

 

Just had my review appointment and the blood work was a bit disappointing.  T is up and E is down. 

Adjustments have been made to medication now on Cypro and double the Gel sachets. 

 

I find it hard to tell what changes have occurred so far. Breasts are tender (I think they have changed shape from moobs a little), but not painful, skin is softer, and face is impossible to see changes as I had all my top teeth removed which dramatically changed look. Also, the dental work has resulted in weight loss, a drastic diet method.

 

I did note that I was feeling a "buzz" a few hours after applying gel - the GP agreed that my Oestrogen levels were 

probably dropping overnight, so we decided to split doses 12 hours apart.

 

Emotionally I feel content, my chronic depression still dulls feeling happiness. It's still a bit improvement in mood.

 

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MaybeRob

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Good Morning @MaybeRob

 

I’m going straight to the dental work… I know you’re going to love your new smile and how it brightens your face. It is a drastic diet choice, as you said. The other changes will come in on a much slower schedule. 
 

Stay positive, and motivated,

 

Mindy🌈🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋💝

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2 hours ago, MaybeRob said:

Well! 6 months has gone - who would believe it.

 

Just had my review appointment and the blood work was a bit disappointing.  T is up and E is down. 

Adjustments have been made to medication now on Cypro and double the Gel sachets. 

 

I find it hard to tell what changes have occurred so far. Breasts are tender (I think they have changed shape from moobs a little), but not painful, skin is softer, and face is impossible to see changes as I had all my top teeth removed which dramatically changed look. Also, the dental work has resulted in weight loss, a drastic diet method.

 

I did note that I was feeling a "buzz" a few hours after applying gel - the GP agreed that my Oestrogen levels were 

probably dropping overnight, so we decided to split doses 12 hours apart.

 

Emotionally I feel content, my chronic depression still dulls feeling happiness. It's still a bit improvement in mood.

 

Hugs

 

MaybeRob

That's odd that testosterone would increase. I wonder what the cause might be?

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8 hours ago, MaybeRob said:

Well! 6 months has gone - who would believe it.

 

Just had my review appointment and the blood work was a bit disappointing.  T is up and E is down. 

Adjustments have been made to medication now on Cypro and double the Gel sachets. 

 

I find it hard to tell what changes have occurred so far. Breasts are tender (I think they have changed shape from moobs a little), but not painful, skin is softer, and face is impossible to see changes as I had all my top teeth removed which dramatically changed look. Also, the dental work has resulted in weight loss, a drastic diet method.

 

I did note that I was feeling a "buzz" a few hours after applying gel - the GP agreed that my Oestrogen levels were 

probably dropping overnight, so we decided to split doses 12 hours apart.

 

Emotionally I feel content, my chronic depression still dulls feeling happiness. It's still a bit improvement in mood.

 

Hugs

 

MaybeRob

hang in there honey. I get the notion this is one giant puzzle we're stuck in middle of and all have answers  we just need to work the problem.  

good luck dear

hugs

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