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Started by Nero, August 26, 2008, 07:46:02 PM

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Mister

#20
August 29, 2008, 02:16:01 AM
What state do you live in?

I'm not trying to talk you (or anyone) out of therapy.  I'm not saying I know your personal situation any better than yourself or your therapist.  But testosterone HELPS depression and anger issues, especially if they are related to your dysphoria (and when are they not?).  If there's a trans clinic nearby, you will likely be able to start testosterone through either the informed consent or harm reduction methods, instead of WPATH.  I was never someone who had anger 'issues,' but I was a yeller.  Fights with ex partners were screaming matches, no question.  Now I don't yell.  Ever.  Well, except at the idiot who damn near ran me over today...  :P
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Aiden

#21
August 29, 2008, 07:25:08 AM
PA, and their actually worried T will increase anger issues.  I see my therapist at Persad, not sure where else would go lol.  And I like the therapist I have.
Every day we pass people, do we see them or the mask they wear?
If you live under a mask long enough, does it eventually break or wear down?  Does it become part you?  Maybe alone, they are truly themselves?  Or maybe they have forgotten or buried themselves so long, they forget they are not a mask?
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Snowdoggy

#22
August 29, 2008, 12:36:43 PM
One of the weirdest things that happened straight after my chest surgery was when I got home my stepson said "let's have a look then" and with all the years of being conditioned as female I was (for a few seconds) worried about taking my shirt off in front of him. I actually hesitated for a few seconds before I realised I can now do this.

One of the things that I really love now is being able to wear a muscle shirt (sleeveless T-shirt) around the house all the time with no binder. We went to Cornwall last week for a holiday and it was great to be able to take the rubbish out to the bins in just a muscle shirt and shorts. It's also nice to be able to feel the wind through my shirt now against my chest, when I was still binding I could never feel the draught (hope this makes sense).

I don't feel much difference at all regarding movement etc but I wasn't very big before the op anyway. I have heard from other guys who were large there before the op saying that after the op their breathing felt different because of the loss of weight over the rib area.
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Aiden

#23
August 29, 2008, 08:03:00 PM
Yeh breathing a lot easier would be nice as well.
Every day we pass people, do we see them or the mask they wear?
If you live under a mask long enough, does it eventually break or wear down?  Does it become part you?  Maybe alone, they are truly themselves?  Or maybe they have forgotten or buried themselves so long, they forget they are not a mask?
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Elwood

#24
August 29, 2008, 08:13:57 PM
When I'm alone, I take my shirt off quite a bit. I also almost took my shirt off running at PE before I remembered that I'm not "allowed" to do that. I wish it wasn't a freaking law in this country.

Also, I will be really happy being able to wear thinner shirts, tank tops, and low cut stuff. I also will be able to breath deep without worrying if people can see my chest rising and falling enough to decide whether or not my chest is moobs, pecs, or boobs and pick boobs. I also won't close my chest as much, but opening it. My shoulders will rest back like they're supposed to.
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Aiden

#25
August 29, 2008, 08:40:11 PM
Thing is I do tend to have bad posture partly due to the discomfort of these heavy things on my chest.  Am trying to break the habit and straighten up but doesn't seem to help much either way reguarding hiding...  and I need to quit looking down to see if they are showing to much.  or tugging on my shirt when fel they are...  brings attention to them
Every day we pass people, do we see them or the mask they wear?
If you live under a mask long enough, does it eventually break or wear down?  Does it become part you?  Maybe alone, they are truly themselves?  Or maybe they have forgotten or buried themselves so long, they forget they are not a mask?
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Mister

#26
August 29, 2008, 08:45:51 PM
I was extremely large chested.  Somewhere in the neighborhood of an E.  As soon as I healed up from surgery, my posture improved greatly.  Part if the slouching is the lack of self-confidence that comes with hauling breasts around, especially if they're large enough that binding is a near impossibility.  And they weigh less than you'd think- I had approximately five pounds of tissue removed.  I figured it would be more like, oh, 35.   :laugh:

Posted on: August 29, 2008, 06:43:58 PM
Quote from: Aiden on August 29, 2008, 07:25:08 AM
PA, and their actually worried T will increase anger issues.  I see my therapist at Persad, not sure where else would go lol.  And I like the therapist I have.


Like I said to Lindsey, in PA the place to go is the Mazzoni Center.  I'm not sure what their requirements are, but they'd be less stringent than going through a private therapist, finding a doctor, etc.  You probably wouldn't need to quit seeing the therapist you do now and as long as you're of legal consenting age...  well, you're set.
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Aiden

#27
August 29, 2008, 08:51:30 PM
LOL  I figured around 8-10 LOL  dono.   but either way right now my back does nothing but hurt.  Binder doesn't seem to do my back much good.  But I've gotten to point I can;t stand wearing a bra and it could be because of that as well.  When not in binder I don't always force myself to put on a bra so no support.

Posted on: August 29, 2008, 09:48:46 PM
Where is the Mazzoni center though?   I can't drive, I depend on public transportation.  and Port Authority here sucks lol   I never heard of it, don;t think it;s in the pittsburgh area.  And what do you mean by private therapist?  Shrugs.  Besides my medical insurance actually covers my GID therapist at Persad. 
Every day we pass people, do we see them or the mask they wear?
If you live under a mask long enough, does it eventually break or wear down?  Does it become part you?  Maybe alone, they are truly themselves?  Or maybe they have forgotten or buried themselves so long, they forget they are not a mask?
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Elwood

#28
August 29, 2008, 08:54:42 PM
You guys definitely have/had that harder than me. Mine aren't heavy at all. A pound or two each at the most. They're just A cup.
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Mister

#29
August 29, 2008, 08:56:12 PM
Mazzoni is in Philly.  You might be able to access services through Metro Family Practice, 412-247-2310 901-B West Street, Pittsburgh, PA.

Posted on: August 29, 2008, 06:55:14 PM
Quote from: Elwood on August 29, 2008, 08:54:42 PM
You guys definitely have/had that harder than me. Mine aren't heavy at all. A pound or two each at the most. They're just A cup.

I bet they're less than that.  i was at a post op of a buddy of mine's a few days back.  His B cups ended up at about 2/3 of a pound together. :)
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Aiden

#30
August 29, 2008, 08:57:31 PM
LOL.  Metro is where I just arranged to get my PCP changed to.  They couldn;t scedule my appointment till october though.  I still have to transfer the medical records though.  dang forgot to do that today :(
Every day we pass people, do we see them or the mask they wear?
If you live under a mask long enough, does it eventually break or wear down?  Does it become part you?  Maybe alone, they are truly themselves?  Or maybe they have forgotten or buried themselves so long, they forget they are not a mask?
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Elwood

#31
August 29, 2008, 08:58:28 PM
Quote from: Mister on August 29, 2008, 08:56:12 PM
Mazzoni is in Philly.  You might be able to access services through Metro Family Practice, 412-247-2310 901-B West Street, Pittsburgh, PA.

Posted on: August 29, 2008, 06:55:14 PM
Quote from: Elwood on August 29, 2008, 08:54:42 PM
You guys definitely have/had that harder than me. Mine aren't heavy at all. A pound or two each at the most. They're just A cup.

I bet they're less than that.  i was at a post op of a buddy of mine's a few days back.  His B cups ended up at about 2/3 of a pound together. :)
Hmmm. Maybe. I guess I'm probably saying it's more because it feels like so much to me.
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Nero

#32
August 29, 2008, 09:01:35 PM
Wait, so the doc actually informs you how much they weighed?  What does he do, chop em and then put em on a scale?  :laugh:
Nero was the Forum Admin here at Susan's Place for several years up to the time of his death.
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Mister

#33
August 29, 2008, 09:05:39 PM
Quote from: Nero on August 29, 2008, 09:01:35 PM
Wait, so the doc actually informs you how much they weighed?  What does he do, chop em and then put em on a scale?  :laugh:

No they generally weigh you before and after your surgery.  Simple subtraction.

kidding.

The removed tissue is sent to a pathology lab.  The lab weighs the tissue as part of the analysis.
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Mario

#34
August 31, 2008, 10:18:35 AM
In one word. Freedom. Once they were gone, it was as if they were never there. Not having to wear a shirt is great. I don't wear one in the summer when I am home, not going anywhere. The thing is after you realize how much more of a man you feel with those out of the way, for me the dysphoria returned and I felt half done. However, after my bottom surgery I felt complete. Of course.


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