GCS with McGinn (After so many years waiting)

[HappyMoni]

I had a sign that the hormones might be kicking in. My legs have been dry and very itchy the last few days. I remember the E causing that before. The underarm, guy smell seems less too. I used to not need deodorant, it seemed so neutral before.
I see McGinn Wed. for 6 week and have my first electrolysis on Saturday. I promised she could see the result of the surgery. After all, she did a great job getting the area ready down there. The hair that is left seems to be just in the right spot. (Knock on wood.) Face removal is next.
Moni

[Maybebaby56]

I had a sign that the hormones might be kicking in. My legs have been dry and very itchy the last few days. I remember the E causing that before.

So that's what it is!  I have been plagued by this the last few months. I have scratch marks all over my legs

~Terri

[debrferguson]

I see McGinn Wed. for 6 week and have my first electrolysis on Saturday. I promised she could see the result of the surgery. After all, she did a great job getting the area ready down there. The hair that is left seems to be just in the right spot. (Knock on wood.) Face removal is next.
Moni

Hi Moni!

I didn't do any electrolysis down there, so I'm not quite sure what just the right spots are... things look ok to me, but i haven't been with a hundred women either... Can you explain a bit more?

[Kendra]

> The hair that is left seems to be just in the right spot. (Knock on wood.)

I see you are busy tossing puns when you think nobody is looking.  Clyde is out of reach anyway.

[TechGirl]

I had a sign that the hormones might be kicking in. My legs have been dry and very itchy the last few days. I remember the E causing that before. The underarm, guy smell seems less too. I used to not need deodorant, it seemed so neutral before.
I see McGinn Wed. for 6 week and have my first electrolysis on Saturday. I promised she could see the result of the surgery. After all, she did a great job getting the area ready down there. The hair that is left seems to be just in the right spot. (Knock on wood.) Face removal is next.
Moni

So gcs before facial hair?  I only ask because I am scheduled with Dr. McGinn in February and still need to get my face & surgery site done.

[SadieBlake]

My electrologist went rather overboard and I daresay I have a more or less permanent Brazilian. Happily I'm OK with that, I didn't much like shaving that skin in its old configuration :-/.

Glad if you're progressing with facial Moni, maybe someday here but probably not and it's financially out of reach for the foreseeable.

Huggles

S

[HappyMoni]

Terri, go to sleep! I think you have something to do tomorrow. My theory is the lack of T or the addition of E dries your skin out and makes you scratch. I am no scientist, but it is the same feeling I had when the hormones where doing their hormone thing. The under arm smell is definitely due to hormones. I moisturize the legs and it helps.

Debbie, hi Hon! I had extensive electrolysis down south. The area that was above the penis, now above the vagina, is the only spot I have hair. I was very concerned about hair in the vagina. If it does form, it will be very fine hairs.

Kendra, you got me on that one. It was quite unintentional. Why does the name Clyde ring a bell?

TechGirl, I would personally throw all the electrolysis at the surgery site. The face can wait, but the lower area takes time to do. I started a year out. The hairs start getting finer as you go, so it takes more time to get them. Dr. McGinn emailed a picture of what areas should be done. She can scrape follicles but that takes time and you are under anesthesia  longer.

Sadie, I don't have much of anything down there which I like. The only positive to hair is hiding scars in my opinion.  I think the lack of hair is considerate to a partner also, pleasure wise.
Moni

[jentay1367]

I get the darned scratchy dry leg thing. I thought it was a bad reaction to the Spiro, though? Hmmmmm.......another mystery.

[HappyMoni]

I get the darned scratchy dry leg thing. I thought it was a bad reaction to the Spiro, though? Hmmmmm.......another mystery.

Well, in my case, I am off Spiro 6 weeks now and had the itch in the last few days.

[jentay1367]

Maybe Dr. McGinn would know something about it?  I'm sure she's seen it all.

[Jacqueline]

Feel like I've had the itch for about 50 years. Oh, wrong one, huh?



Jacqui

[V]

   Thank you  V, I am not trying to discount your feelings when I say that if I looked like you I would be close to stopping. The GCS revision would be my focus, I imagine. I can't put myself in anyone else's shoes and I won't try to do it for you (as we have discussed before). Being older with thinner hair, I worry about being too thin in the back after they take the donor hair. I have never heard anyone mention this thought.
   It  is a fact that being transgender means making compromises. We were not born with the body matching the brain. I will never look down on whatever someone must do. The steps I have taken already have definitely made me happier. I will do more and find where my livable compromise is at some point.
   Davina, or should I say "Davernia," you too with the names, Hon? Well I am glad you don't have the raving dysphoria. I think that would be quite an advantage. Melissa MaCarthy is kind of cute, not a bad choice. I prefer to think  I have mid, upper level expectations but on a lower scale and in moderation.(Don't ask me to repeat that.)
   I spoke to Maybebaby, Terri a bit ago. Her surgery is tomorrow. She is at that point where she just wants it done. Not sure if she has posted since I think she may have eaten her phone by now. (Two days no food) Anyway Terri, Good Luck, call me when you want and see you Wednesday.
Moni

Hi Moni, Yeah I remember we chatted about this a fair bit. My memory isn't the best these days... 
You write wise words as usual. 'Livable compromise' is something to aim for, that's right.
I was also worried about not having enough hair at the back of my head for more hair transplants, so I went to see a specialist and they checked the hair density and said that I would be fine for one more session of 2000 follicles if I wished. This is in addition to that done during the FFS, so it's good to have that 'in reserve' I guess.

I could not have gone full-time before I had hair removal (with IPL) on my face and chest. As I'm fair skinned and rather pale but with dark hair, the beard shadow and forest of hair on my chest were just too visible without shaving a lot and using tons of concealer. So I had about 2 years of hair removal treatment in these areas before I went full time.
The Thai SRS surgeon I went to said I didn't need to have any hair removal 'down there', because he scrapes away all the hair follicles during the procedures. With hindsight this was not a good idea, because I now have hair inside my vagina, and I can tell you it's really not nice at all, and there's not a lot I can do about it. So my advice is to get as much hair removal work done as possible can before any GCS op, as Moni says.

[HappyMoni]

Hi Moni, Yeah I remember we chatted about this a fair bit. My memory isn't the best these days... 
You write wise words as usual. 'Livable compromise' is something to aim for, that's right.
I was also worried about not having enough hair at the back of my head for more hair transplants, so I went to see a specialist and they checked the hair density and said that I would be fine for one more session of 2000 follicles if I wished. This is in addition to that done during the FFS, so it's good to have that 'in reserve' I guess.

I could not have gone full-time before I had hair removal (with IPL) on my face and chest. As I'm fair skinned and rather pale but with dark hair, the beard shadow and forest of hair on my chest were just too visible without shaving a lot and using tons of concealer. So I had about 2 years of hair removal treatment in these areas before I went full time.
The Thai SRS surgeon I went to said I didn't need to have any hair removal 'down there', because he scrapes away all the hair follicles during the procedures. With hindsight this was not a good idea, because I now have hair inside my vagina, and I can tell you it's really not nice at all, and there's not a lot I can do about it. So my advice is to get as much hair removal work done as possible can before any GCS op, as Moni says.

I heard from Terri about 4AM this morning. She didn't sleep much but was not nervous about going today. She is done by now I suspect, being the first surgery of the day. GO TERRI!
   
I wonder if some surgeons would be tempted to say you don't need hair removal down there just to get the business. After all there are no repercussions for them if you later have some hair in the vagina.
V, we also talked  about my messed up eye from FFS. I go for that next week. It will be done with a local and  by a different surgeon. I would never let the FFS surgeon ever touch me again. I hate that I have to pay to fix her mess up.

Jentay, I will add it to my question list.

Jacqui, well scratch it Hon!

Moni

[jentay1367]

Spoke to the always lovely, Terri. Actually, texted her and she texted back. She's out, well, feeling good and moving along. Her sense of humor was intact so I suspect all went swimmingly...yay!

[TechGirl]

TechGirl, I would personally throw all the electrolysis at the surgery site. The face can wait, but the lower area takes time to do. I started a year out. The hairs start getting finer as you go, so it takes more time to get them. Dr. McGinn emailed a picture of what areas should be done. She can scrape follicles but that takes time and you are under anesthesia  longer.

Moni,

Thank you. I'm still active military, which has led to a little craziness with my transition.  I still need to put on the "mask" of shaving, heavy makeup, & wig for society to see the true me.

Hormones have worked wonders, but they can't work miracles for us 40-something girls.

Thankfully, gcs is wonderfully on track and WILL happen, despite the opinions of "certain" persons in our government (nuff said on them).

And Dr. McGinn has been amazing to work with, given the military factor. Looking forward to crossing her table [emoji5]

[Rachel]

Good news about Terri.

Monica, did I read that you will see her Monday?

TechGirl, thank you for your service. I love Dr. McGinn, she has been absolutely wonderful to me. November 20th should be the last GCS procedure I have with her, fingers crossed. I hope she can help you too. She went above and beyond.

[V]

I wonder if some surgeons would be tempted to say you don't need hair removal down there just to get the business. After all there are no repercussions for them if you later have some hair in the vagina.
V, we also talked  about my messed up eye from FFS. I go for that next week. It will be done with a local and  by a different surgeon. I would never let the FFS surgeon ever touch me again. I hate that I have to pay to fix her mess up.

Moni

The whole 'no repercussions' thing really sucks.
Glad to hear you are getting your eye done. Hopefully this time all will go well, and you'll be able to put that whole saga behind you. I couldn't think about letting my SRS surgeon 'have another go' on me, so I fully understand you. Plus, it would set me back around $22K, which I don't have, so there's that too...
Speaking of eyes, I bought some big sunglasses the other day, ready for when I have my FFS, to hide the inevitable bruising. What we go through eh...?

[Laurie]

Speaking of eyes, I bought some big sunglasses the other day, ready for when I have my FFS, to hide the inevitable bruising. What we go through eh...?

  Your mention of big sunglasses reminded me of how I envied the girls and ladies that could wear those. I still wish I could but I would need them to be prescription which severely limits things. Heck, I haven't even gotten ladies frames for my normal every day use. It is on my to do list.

  There are soooo many things I wished I could have or done over the years. Many are long gone from being possible and others I may yet be able to do now if I can but remember them. 

  I'm sorry  for those that have experienced less than good results with there various surgeries. Tis truly a sad thing.

Hugs,
   Laurie

[jentay1367]

  Your mention of big sunglasses reminded me of how I envied the girls and ladies that could wear those. I still wish I could but I would need them to be prescription which severely limits things.   
Hugs,
   Laurie

How come? Can't you just take your prescription in, pick some frames and have em' make you a pair?

[Laurie]

How come? Can't you just take your prescription in, pick some frames and have em' make you a pair?

  Well I suppose I could, but I can get free glasses through the VA every 2 years. That time comes again in November when I'll also get a new prescription.  Getting the prescription from them now doesn't make much sense with November on the horizon. Plus the money I would spend by having some made elsewhere I'm currently spending on electrolysis. I'm cheap remember?  Someone else suggested in my own thread contacts. They would solve two problems if I can get them. I'll have to look into it.
  Excuses, I got a million of 'em...
  Thanks Lisa

Hugs,
   Laurie