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Scared About My Doctors Visit

Started by xAndrewx, December 09, 2010, 10:15:16 PM

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xAndrewx

As a kid I hated the doctor. I had the check up I needed (the yearly stuff and all of that), the shots that I had to have, but I didn't often get sick. Since transitioning, getting my binder, and stuff I haven't gone and now I'm a little scared about my future doctors appointment.

I'm really not okay with my binder coming off. Will my doctor be okay with me keeping it all on? I can get deep breaths in so I don't see why else it needs to come off. I'm only going to make sure my levels are okay and everything else is and get on T. Should I tell them no if they ask me to? Also would it be weird for me to wear my packer to the doc? It makes a slightly obvious bulge so I wondered if it would be stupid to but I think it will make me a little more comfortable. So guys I know I'm over thinking this but I really want to know what to do just in case.

Janet_Girl

You are going for your T so go as you.  Sounds simple to me.

And yes Michael you are over thinking it.  hehe
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Lee

Doctors see and deal with everything.  I'm going to guess that they won't care, so do what makes you comfortable.
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owl

I'm seeing my endo about testosterone in less then 7 hours.
I broke down with a anxiety attack about 5 hours ago, i couldn't breath and i thought i was going to pass out. I'm still really anxious, but what i do is just breath slowly and understand that doctors know what they are doing. Do what makes you feel comfortable, i'm not going to pack because i'm wearing boxers and that would just be weird for my mom to see my packing if i had to drop my pants..i pack probably two days out of the week. I always wear my binder to my doctors appointment, i don't think it affects anything, so i think you're good.  :D
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LordKAT

Quote from: Damian on December 10, 2010, 02:05:09 AM
would just be weird for my mom to see my packing if i had to drop my pants..

If you are more than 12 years old, why is your mother in when you see the doc?  Mine sure didn't nor would I have let her.

Michael,
I packed and wore a binder. No Sweat, the only  prob I had was removing the binder for an xray and that wasn't really that awful..
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owl



Because she is going to be filming me getting my T shot, and she is taking me to my appointment today.
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Morgan

You can probably ask her to only come in the room when you're about to get the shot, if your doctor wants to do any physical (which I can't see why they would, they should have already done that, if at all) you can ask her to leave the room for your privacy.

I wore my binder for my physical with my hormone doctor. And my packer. I was never told to undress, all she checked was my heart rate, blood pressure, does it hurt when I push here kind of thing.




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Sean

Every doctor is different on this. Any doctor who has ever seen a trans patient before or is aware of it may know that there are things like binders and packers, and any doctor who has NEVER seen a trans patient, is aware that patients may have atypical body parts, marks, scars, or other 'under garments' that they are self-conscious about.

My endo did give me a fairly comprehensive physical before precribing T. He had me change out of my clothing and put on a doctor's office gown, but I left on my underwear and packer. One thing I liked was that he minimized the amount of time I was undressed. He spoke to me first, had me change in private, then examined me for the stuff he wanted me more undressed for, and then had me get dressed again before we talked and he wrote scripts and whatnot. When all that's happening is blood work, blood pressure being taken or even injections given, the only thing I remove is what is absolutely necessary (pulling down pants a little, rolling up sleeve, etc.).

An trans-experienced dr. is more likely to get that minimizing the amount/time of undress is important. If your dr. doesn't know this, though, you prob should mention it and ask to have as little undress as necessary and whatever modesty "gown" they have, and not to spend the whole time like that.
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Robert Scott

We went to our son's first doctor's appointment for T.  He is 21 years old.  He asked us to go for support.  He was super nervous and scared and wanted us there.  So we went.

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Nikolai_S

My doctor, who's had dozens of trans patients, said that I could keep my binder on if I needed to, but it was best if I took it off. It was an ordinary checkup, it was just routine before prescribing T... so I think that's for thinks like checking for spinal curves, and checking your abdomen if it's a longer binder. I didn't pack but it wouldn't have been an issue if I did. As long as your doctor knows your trans I don't see why it would be a problem.
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xAndrewx

Thanks for the fast responses everyone. This doctor has never worked with a trans patient before but does know that I am trans. I really hope he doesn't need me to take everything off... I think I'll have a panic attack if he does. Maybe if I wear loose shorts and an A-shirt under my shirt I can keep those on. My binder is a short one too. From everyone's replies I think I will pack and if he questions what it is for some reason I will explain it. If he has issues I will find another doctor.

Damian: Hope your appointment went well man and congrats!

Quote from: Rob on December 10, 2010, 09:59:37 AM
We went to our son's first doctor's appointment for T.  He is 21 years old.  He asked us to go for support.  He was super nervous and scared and wanted us there.  So we went.

I had considered bringing my mom because if she were there I would be less nervous but she's not exactly happy about me starting T so I don't want to upset her or make her mad. Plus I think I'm getting the prescription after the visit and then doing my first shot myself so I think she'll be the one giving it to me.


cynthialee

Well, maybe you could bring a friend.
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If you only know yourself, but not your opponent, you may win or may lose.
If you know neither yourself nor your enemy, you will always endanger yourself.
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Robert Scott

Actually, my wife was not excited about Matt starting T .. but going to the appointment really helped her...she felt better knowing the doctor was monitoring things and that Matt asked questions and just wasn't following the crowd.
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