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tomorrow I will stop HRT for the surgery. I don't know what to expect. I don't think it will be that big of a deal but things are getting real ;) If you have any idea what I will go trough please let me know.

3 weeks to go until SRS for me.

I have to say i'm more at peace that I thought I would be. The only thing I fear is to not be able to have the surgery for a stupid reason just before the date.

I'm ready, those 3 weeks will be long!!

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Don't worry, your feelings are perfectly natural.

I remember feeling a little more anxious than when I'm on my HRT and that was about it really. Post surgery I did get some pretty unpleasant night sweats but that was only for a few weeks. Then it was back on my HRT and I have to admit that was a relief. You'll have lots of other things to think about so you'll be fine. Hey, you're about to have your surgery so relax.

Kerry x

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I tended to get a little more grumpy and growly from the Spiro being gone. My Surgeon did not completely stop my E, just gave a max dose lower than most girls take pre-op.

I should add, that simply the stress and excitement may have been as much at the root of my tendency to bite as the lack of anti-T.

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Guest Jamie61

Wow Marie, that came up so fast! ( not soon enough for you I'm sure ).

I have no experience to share, but I think I would probably just make my own estrogen for few days outta excitement!

March is going to be a big month!

Love,

Jamie

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Soliloque, I have had to stop several times for medical reasons. it was Ok physically. It was more the emotional feeling of loss. The only physical thing i noticed was some minor unwelcome activity down below.

You'll do fine!

Hugs,

Charlize

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That dip in the HRT road will be a non event. It is the chumping change we pay for admission to the prom. Enjoy your new life as you step off the rollercoaster and into your new female life.

You will wear your basketball between your legs well I'm sure. Giggle. That only lasts a few days and then you can open your best Christmas present ever. Remember to breath. Hug. JodyAnn

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Guest G-A-L-E

Hello, why stop HRT? I reduced estradiol valerate injection level just prior to SRS. Keep taking sprio right up to surgery date. I'm still alive!

Thank you,

Anne

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they know more about that then me. They have a very good name, they know their stuff. I will not try to be a surgeon wannabe and regret it later, lol :)

Furthermore, my endrocrinologist said to stop before and after too... so yeah, medical advices are pilling up

Here they prescribe estrace and androcur, maybe it change something, I don't know.

besides, I don't think it will be that bad really

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I am prescribed the Estrace cream due to a problem of tissue granulation. It looked like white sand coming out of me.

My gynecologist has never stopped my auto fill. I like it because it softened the skin, made it seemingly more comfortable to dilate and makes me look more natural down there.

I still take sub Q injections too.

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Hello, why stop HRT? I reduced estradiol valerate injection level just prior to SRS. Keep taking sprio right up to surgery date. I'm still alive!

I will give a quick explanation why most surgeons want us to stop HRT prior to surgery.

There is a very real risk of DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) with gender reassignment surgery which is increased by lying in bed for several days afterwards. Not only did my surgeon request me to stop HRT (4 weeks before and 2 weeks afterwards) but for about 3 days post op, I had some pump things on both legs which periodically massaged my legs (day and night) to ensure the blood was moving around my legs. My surgeon has been known to postpone surgery because the patient hasn't stopped their HRT - it is too risky.

So, if your surgeon tells you to stop HRT. Stop. It's only for 6 weeks and the surgeon doesn't tell you to stop HRT because he thinks it might be a great laugh. He tells you for a reason. Rant over.

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Hello, why stop HRT? I reduced estradiol valerate injection level just prior to SRS. Keep taking sprio right up to surgery date. I'm still alive!

I will give a quick explanation why most surgeons want us to stop HRT prior to surgery.

There is a very real risk of DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) with gender reassignment surgery which is increased by lying in bed for several days afterwards. Not only did my surgeon request me to stop HRT (4 weeks before and 2 weeks afterwards) but for about 3 days post op, I had some pump things on both legs which periodically massaged my legs (day and night) to ensure the blood was moving around my legs. My surgeon has been known to postpone surgery because the patient hasn't stopped their HRT - it is too risky.

So, if your surgeon tells you to stop HRT. Stop. It's only for 6 weeks and the surgeon doesn't tell you to stop HRT because he thinks it might be a great laugh. He tells you for a reason. Rant over.

haha, great explanation :)

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well 3 days after stopping the libido is already starting to come back and with it the dyphoria

I must be libido dysphoric ...

I just hate hate hate hate that feeling, it's like a black cloud in the horizon

oh well, 2 weeks and a half to go

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I remember that oh no not him again feeling down below. it was like he was waving goodby.

Kerry is right on about the problem with clotting. With my cardiac condition it is a real issue with me but can be with anyone especially when surgery is involved. I can personally attest after my last heart attack that you do not want to feel you know best. I have been fortunate and can move around pretty well. Unfortunately many have severe damage due to clots. The risks are very well documented. If your doctor says to stop than please do.

The occasional wave goodby isn't as bad as a life on disability.

Hugs,

Charlize

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............Unfortunately many have severe damage due to clots. The risks are very well documented. If your doctor says to stop than please do........

Absolutely right Charlize.

You only have to see someone recovering after a stroke (which after all is caused by a blood clot which found it's way to the brain). The results can be debilitating and without question 'life changing' (often for the worse). Oh, and all because someone might want to ignore the surgeon - very very silly.

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