How much transition is enough for you

[Donna]

I had a very interesting conversation with my daughter on the weekend and she stirred up some thinking.
We all have a vision and goal for our own transitioning and I'm curious what others think.
My daughter has had bottom surgery but no facial work or trach shave etc. No voice therapy and no plans for it. She doesn't do much with her hair or makeup. She is happy this way but in her mind if you don't have bottom surgery your not complete.

I on the other hand work hard on my hair and makeup, nail polish etc. I like dressing nice and presenting nice. I on the other hand want voice therapy and an orchi but at present no intention of having bottom surgery. My penis has always been retracted and this fits fine with my vision. I am still a work in progress and open to future mind changes

We all have a goal and a vision.
What makes you happy and satisfied or are you still a work in progress with no final goal

[krobinson103]

Only things I want/need are orchie and hrt. The changes hrt have bought show that any further surgery is a waste of time and money, and I don't need a vagina to be happy.

[Allison S]

I'm not open to SRS right now. I have a consultation in a couple months for FFS and hopefully an orchi. My hair I'm still growing out and I have nice waves/curls so I'm not sure I want to style it much and damage that. I just want it to grow long. Makeup is something I would love to get professionally done but on my own I just do casual eyes and lips. I still try to cover up my shadow which stinks [emoji17]

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[ReplacementSarah]

My goals right now are HRT, hair removal, voice therapy and SRS. I don't feel that I would need FFS, BA, trach shave, etc to feel complete. Of course who knows how I might feel a year from now, two years from now, etc...

[KathyLauren]

I want GRS, though I am thinking I will go for the zero-depth version.  I, too, don't need a vagina to function, but I do need the junk gone.  I have had some speech therapy, though my voice is still a work in progress.  I think I will have a trachea shave at the same time as my GRS.  I am not planning any FFS.  I have thought about a hair transplant, but I likely cannot afford it, and it is doubtful that I have enough to transplant.  Facial hair removal is still a work in progress.  Body hair, fortunately, has been taken care of by HRT.  I don't want BA; My little "A"s are within the plausible female range, so I'll take what HRT gives me.

I am not feeling stressed by my transition.  HRT and presenting full-time are meeting most of my needs at the moment.  There still are parts of me that I don't like seeing in the mirror.

[Shellie Hart]

HRT has transformed my body in wonderful ways -- but, unfortunately, only from the neck down (I am a freak of nature). I am nicely curvy now and love this new aspect of my changes. But for whatever reason, my face is still exactly the same. I would love FFS but will never afford it. I am sure I could pass fairly well if for that. Someday, I suppose.....

[Meghan]

I am just four months in with my transition, so I just wait to see how much hormones change my body before the next step. I am not hurry to go anywhere. I just want to enjoy the ride.

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[Allison S]

Like Meghan I'm 6 months and here for the ride that is hrt. Honestly I talk about ffs so early on because I've always been bothered by my brow bossing and collapsed nose (severe injury at 2 or 3 years old). It's mostly noticeable from the side of my face/profile. I always feel like no guy will like me for these features even before deciding I'm female and taking steps (hrt/hair removal) to transition. It's my deep seeded insecurity in myself...

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[MorganLeFey]

I want everything insurance can be made to pay for. If there is dysphoria in a stupid male-looking body part, I have it.

On the one hand, it sucks because I have to do a lot to tread water. on the other doing stuff does actually make me feel better, and less trapped all the time. (like, in a prison, you know?)

So all. Started with hair on face and upper chest (Got a deal from the girl at the laser place for that!), HRT (3 months today! Yea!) and continuing with wherever that leads based on what I can afford.

[xAmyX]

There are some things about surgery I like, other things I don't like, and I've come to the conclusion that I'm content drifting along without any surgically induced alterations. Anal is a solution for satisfying men. Penetration can satisfy a woman. I'm bisexual. I like to keep my choices optimal for both sex preferences. Transitioning for me goes as far as what estrogen will provide me with. Any improvements are greatly appreciated, and time will continue to mend this flower into something I can increasingly appreciate as I feel better about myself each day.

[ainsley]

Whatever is possible to address the testosterone poisoning I endured.  Literally, if it is (reasonably) possible, I want it.  If I could re-sleeve myself like they do on Altered Carbon, I would.  If I could be inserted into someone like they do on Travelers, I would.  Save for something fantastic like that, I will pay out of pocket, use insurance, and take any pro bono work I can get.  I have used all three thus far.  

[Doreen]

When I'm pregnant maybe that's far enough lol.  It still might be possible! (without transplants).  Life is fun if you can imagine future possibilities instead of limiting yourself to the here & now. 

In fact, life IS transition.  We continue to grow, strive for more (hopefully).   To do otherwise its stagnation and boredom.  So how much transition is enough? I'll never be done!  I will continue to improve, learn more about myself, and be more until the day I'm no longer immortal 

[Jessica]

When I'm pregnant maybe that's far enough lol.  It still might be possible! (without transplants).  Life is fun if you can imagine future possibilities instead of limiting yourself to the here & now. 

In fact, life IS transition.  We continue to grow, strive for more (hopefully).   To do otherwise its stagnation and boredom.  So how much transition is enough? I'll never be done!  I will continue to improve, learn more about myself, and be more until the day I'm no longer immortal 

You learn something new every day, sometimes two.

[krobinson103]

When I'm pregnant maybe that's far enough lol.  It still might be possible! (without transplants).  Life is fun if you can imagine future possibilities instead of limiting yourself to the here & now. 

In fact, life IS transition.  We continue to grow, strive for more (hopefully).   To do otherwise its stagnation and boredom.  So how much transition is enough? I'll never be done!  I will continue to improve, learn more about myself, and be more until the day I'm no longer immortal 

Pregnant. Pass, Already have two kids and the labor looked painful! Married as a women would be nice though.

[Colleen_definitely]

Minor FFS and full SRS for me.  Boobs are going to wait until I'm sure I'm done growing on my own.  I'd rather avoid the pain of recovery if possible and they're kind of expensive.

My voice is fine after training so thankfully no surgery needed there. 

I would jump at a stem cell ovary (or two) in a heartbeat.  But we'll have to wait on that.  The ability to get pregnant would be kind of neat but I'd much rather have a "real" vagina instead of a "make the best use of what you've got" one.  But alas, science isn't that far along yet so I'll take what I can get.

[Doreen]

Minor FFS and full SRS for me.  Boobs are going to wait until I'm sure I'm done growing on my own.  I'd rather avoid the pain of recovery if possible and they're kind of expensive.

My voice is fine after training so thankfully no surgery needed there. 

I would jump at a stem cell ovary (or two) in a heartbeat.  But we'll have to wait on that.  The ability to get pregnant would be kind of neat but I'd much rather have a "real" vagina instead of a "make the best use of what you've got" one.  But alas, science isn't that far along yet so I'll take what I can get.

I still don't understand why surgeons aren't using the same technique they do for MRKH girls or Swyers variants that don't have a full vagina.  The technique seems to be very effective in creating a vagina, one that functions like one.  I think SRS surgeons are still stuck in the old 'penile inversion or bust' mentality.  Maybe some day.  I agree though in the stem cell approach 100%

[Colleen_definitely]

Because it's tried and true, and the material is right there where they're working anyway.  That's my guess anyway.

[pamelatransuk]

Too early to be certain of anything other than HRT which I started 10 weeks ago and Electrolysis (light hair hence no laser) and Voice Training which I am arranging shortly.

I suspect due to my age I will require BA but will wait till 2020/21 to witness HRT results.

Pamela

[Chelsea]

I have just been on HRT for about a month and a half but I know me. I will need minor FFS a facelift, trachea shave and possible hair transplant if nothing comes back. My penis is fine with me as long as I can figure out a comfortable way to "tuck" I still act and feel like I'm in my twenty's and I know once "Chelsea" comes out I will dress that way as a woman. Anything they can possibly do to turn back the years for me. 

Hugs,
      Chelsea

[Forest Spirit]

I have always been androgynous and happy with it. My entire life I was always being miss gendered, really didn't bother me. I have no issues with the way I look and don't need anything done except the removal of nonfunctional male parts, don't need a vagina either. I will always be a work in progress on some level because that is how we become happy. Striving for happiness is not just good for the individual but for all of society. Don't be selfish with your happiness, share it with the world. [emoji847]

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