Not shure what to do

[Johanna M]

Hi!

I've come to a new and surprisingly difficult part of my transition. Came out to friends and family about two years ago. Started low dose HRT two years ago and full dose since a year. Full time since last spring. The ride has been nice and smooth except being sensitive to what dose of HRT that I've got.

Has planned that FFS is the next step in my transition and met a surgeon late November. He sent me before and after pictures and I liked what it looked like. I'm about to book date for the surgery but have huge second thoughts. What if this is wrong. You'll not be able to reverse FFS. Are you sure you want to live the rest of the life as a woman. These are a couple of the things running around in my head right now.

Is it common to have these doubts or is it just me?

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[Colleen_definitely]

You've been living as a woman for a year now, how has that been going?

You don't have to jump straight into surgery if you're unsure.  I'd suggest waiting a bit if you have doubts.

[Sarah.VanDistel]

Hi Johanna!

In general, in life, great rewards generally imply risks. Is there any risk of regret? Yes. How much? Only you can answer.

Now, you've been on HRT for quite some time, came out to probably the most significant persons in your life and have been living full time for a year... Did you ever feel any regret? Have your mood and dysphoria improved?

A FFS can always be postponed.

If you didn't feel regrets so far, if you feel happy, if you feel that a more feminine face would make you more passable and happier, I'd say that the chances of regret are slim. But not zero. It will always remain a risk.

That's how I felt about it, before my own FFS. I never regretted it. [emoji6]

Warm hugs,
Sarah

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[Johanna M]

Hi.
Living fulltime was scary in the beginning but has been better and better ower time. Not passing is an issue that makes it harder. FFS would be a step towards passing. It would make it possible to go shopping or eat at a restaurant as me.

I've enjoyed being Johanna. Some parts are still a struggle but going back to the old me would be like killing part of who I am. Don't think that's an option that is doable.

I'll probably need some more time before making the decision.

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