Future Curiosity

[shanetastic]

I am currently in the process of finding an endo to help me now that I have support from my therapist.  But, I'm still a little bit skeptical of what I can somewhat expect.  First off, I know everyone responds differently to HRT, due to genetics, or whatever it may be.  Also, I am just asking simply for an idea of what I *should* (i know bad word choice) expect.  I'm hoping to being hormones in probably like 2 months, count the finding the endo and the time for the tests.

Now as for the real question.  I just turned nineteen a little under two months ago and was wondering if my results should be somewhat decent.  The reason I'm skeptical of this whole thing is that I've always been self concious of my height and size.  It's always on my mind, but like at the same time I try to not let it bother me because I have far greater things to worry about.

This is going to be very general I know so sorry ahead of time.  But, how well do you think I could pass with time being roughly 6 ft to 6'1 (not really sure).  I feel huge but I know it could be worse.  I only weigh like 140 sadly enough but I can't gain weight, I lose it super easy though for some reason.  And apparently, from another recent doctor visit, I have a fragile frame for a normal *male* and he told me my bones are smaller than they should be.  (No idea why it was sort of weird to just find out myself maybe could contribute to why I'm skinny or something)

I know this post jumped everywhere, and I'm sorry for that.  I was just hoping for some speculation from some people in here who'd figure they want a shot at it.  Thanks again.

[gothique11]

*Natalie looks into her crystal ball* You'll grow 60 feet tall, turn green, and eat buildings. I also see Japan in your future. People make a tasty treat.

I don't think any one can predict what is going to happen. I know tall women. Just be who you are. If you let fear and what ifs stop you from going forward, you'll always wonder what could of been, rather than living it.

You are young, so it is more likely that you'll have a lot of femininization; then again, maybe the hormones won't do much. If transitioning is that important to you, you need to take that risk. If it's not that important to you and you are worried that you won't pass well enough, and you're willing to live in your brith gender and the what-ifs -- that's fine to. Transitioning isn't for everyone, it's not easy, and you face a lot of change. But if this is who you are, then the reward of transitioning and being yourself out-weighs the down and outs.

[shanetastic]

Tall and thin are two very positive traits. 19 is another one. A lot of the masculinization occurs after we enter our twenties, so, I'd say your odds are at least decent. Although like Natalie said, no one can use a crystal ball to tell.

At the very least you have positive aspects that are a whole lot more than many begin with.

Shane, a lot of transition, like 90%, is 'between the ears and under the skull.'

All the best and keep us posted on your progress.

Nichole

You sure it's only 90%   Just kidding.  But yeah I know the hardest part is going to be that mental part of keeping myself happy. 

[LostInTime]

Do not worry about height. I am near 6 feet tall and wear heels. I attract attention but little of it is the bad kind.