Thanks for dropping by
@Jessica_K ! That fee was for a CBC test (Complete Blood Count), their hormone tests are $69 each. The prices include drawing, that is something I would never try at home!
No word yet on my dad's biopsy.
At our last speech therapy class, our instructor said they were going to try to have a guest speaker for one of our sessions -- Miss Major. She was an active participant at Stonewall, and is still a staunch transgender advocate. She lives in Little Rock. I can't give her the space she deserves in a short post, so do a quick search if you want to learn more.
I knew it would happen eventually. This last Wednesday, I tried a slightly different spot for my weekly estradiol injection. I didn't look closely enough and pierced a vein. I didn't notice it until I pulled the needle out. I had a tissue handy, and I didn't make too much of a mess. I now have a bruise to remind me to be more careful next time.
Susan and I are packing today. Tomorrow morning we will be heading to the Dallas, TX area (Plano) for my hair restoration on Wednesday. I have a pre-op Tuesday, the procedure will be all day Wednesday, and post-up Thursday. We plan to return home on Friday. I bought a large, soft, floppy hat to help hide my hairline for a while, and I have a warm hooded jacket I can also use. I expect I'll be a bit of a hermit for the first 7 - 10 days after the procedure, after that I should be a bit more presentable.
There are two main types of restoration procedures. There are pros and cons to each version, I will have FUT:
FUE: Follicle Unit Extraction. Individual follicle units (usually 1 - 4 hairs) are removed from the donor area using a punch tool, then implanted in the recipient area.FUT: Follicle Unit Transplantation. Under sedation, a strip of scalp is harvested from the back of your head and the wound is stitched closed. The follicle units are removed from the strip using dissection, then transplanted to the recipient area.The FUE procedure often requires having your hair cut exceptionally short. With the FUT procedure, only hair in the donor area is trimmed. The transplanted hair often sheds within the first 3-6 weeks, with new hair growth starting 3-4 months after the procedure. Patience is definitely required.
Love always -- Jessica Rose