Finally pulling the pin

[LaurenA]

I'm 73yo and have been on HRT for several years.  I've always been putting off any decision to progress further.  A few weeks back at lunch with a member from here I was confroned with the question of why I'm putting things off.  I couldn't come up with a logical reason.  That started me on thinking about that.  I have all the resources I need, with the exception of a local support network.  I'm afraid these forums are my only support.  To cut things short, I called a surgeon I knew that did FFS and made an appointment.  The result is that I have an appointment for FFS Oct 14th.  Depending on how the results and recovery are from that I'll make a decision about what other steps I can take.  It's somewhat scary to go though the without someone near to me.  Especially if it includes foreign travel.

 

I don't know why I wrote this other than a means to expressing my felling at  the moment.

 

Thanks for listening reading.

[VickySGV]

https://www.lgbtqcenters.org/LGBTCenters

 

Take a look here and see if there is an LGGBTQ center near you where you can find more people who can be good company.  Also look and see if there is a https://pflag.org/ chapter in your area, both can direct you to good places for Trans.

[LaurenA]

That's a great idea but my local LGBT venue is very light on support of elder trans people.  Because of that I've been led to use private nurses.  It's also one of my major worries about having GRS outside of the country.

 

[LaurenA]

Day 2 after FFS surgery.  I think I looked worse after my first electrolysis.

[April Marie]

Sending good thoughts your way!!!

[Mmindy]

55 minutes ago, LaurenA said:

Day 2 after FFS surgery

Rest when you can, and follow your post op care team advice.

I hope you have a smooth recovery.

 

Gentle Hugs,

 

Mindy🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

[Ashley0616]

Praying for fast and speedy recovery