Thanks, Chrissy!

At our Trans Support Group meeting, I was speaking with one of the gals who went through the VA program. She has a very nice voice but she is still self-conscious of it. Like you said, it is way more than just pitch. I had been watching Trans Voice Lessons on YouTube and they are a great help, but as this gal pointed out, the one-on-one training allows someone (not a machine) to listen to you speak and help you correct what you are doing wrong... well, not wrong, but how to do it better. Most apps cannot teach you how to train things like your sub-laryngeal folds. I just learned that term and I finally got to use it! 

One of the reviewers on Christella's said they really liked the lessons but hoped they didn't acquire her accent. Then I saw that Chistella is in the UK. 

Bawl ball

Device

Lori,

I have used Christilla's Voice Up with in app purchases.
Although in the feminine range consistently, there is much more than pitch to work out, for sure.

I found this app when borrowing a friend's iPad for an extended time.  Eventually I got my own iPad, but it took maybe two years!  He is the type that upgraded a lot so he let me use his that was sort of "left behind" or orphaned as he used the newest stuff.

But he did not have this app, and I did not buy the add ons until I had my own tablet and account.  I do not remember what the add ons cost.

I think it was worth it.  I still refer to it for practice.

Thanks, Jessica.

I have the Voice Pitch Analyzer on my phone. It has you read a passage and record the results. I think that is what the VA Clinician will want me to use too. They mentioned using an app, but they didn't say which one. Knowing the VA they might have their own. I will know more when we have the first appointment. I expect progress to be slow because I have no voice training experience... except in the Army calling cadence while marching and yelling at Privates to stop being stupid. 

I have been an instructor, in the Army and elsewhere, so public speaking is not an issue. But no experience controlling my voice, like singing or doing imitations. It will be a fun adventure and I am looking forward to it. It will be nice to talk to a stranger on the phone and get "ma'am" instead of "sir".

@Mariah

So true. Can we impeach a state and kick them out? 

Jessica,

We are all hoping for the best for your dad and family. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs!

Hello Valkyrie_lux,

Welcome to Susan's Place.

Your concerns are valid and something that could be worrisome. But as Danielle pointed out, the best thing to do is speak with medical experts who can help you through this. Medical professionals pretty much have seen it all, so your being post-op should not be a concern. Your bottom surgery was 10 years ago so things will look quite normal down there. Don't panic. Many people can't tell the difference just by looking down there. I suspect even your scars have healed and faded. Since your GP is on top of things and getting answers for you, wait and see what they say. I am certain that they will express your concerns to the surgeons and that means there will be no surprises if anyone is doing a physical exam.

Are you getting regular exams from a gynecologist, or is your GP doing those? Same situation. You have medical professionals that are aware and are going to help you. They are professionals, so let them help.

We wish you the best and hope for a happy outcome. Stay healthy.

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past and present and request their professional advice. 
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Quote from: Valkyrie_lux on Today at 12:39:57 PMHey y'all.

I am having a mild medical issue and I'm wondering if anyone here has experience with this. I know this might not belong exactly here but I'm not really sure where to ask people about this. I'm a little panicked about it all.

Yesterday my GP diagnosed me with an inguinal hernia. It's not severe but it's uncomfortable and will require surgery to fix. The fact that I am post-op came up as a concern. I guess the concern is if it gets worse, I don't have a scrotal sac for the hernia to spread into. It's not at that point but I have no idea how long it's going to take to schedule surgery. I know a lot of people go for years not even knowing they have a hernia like this.

Does anyone have any experience with this while post-op? My surgery was over a decade ago but I'm still worried about another surgeon poking around in the area. Having the soreness from this is driving up dysphoria and it's a lot of stress.

On top of that, I have FFS scheduled in 3 and a half weeks and I'm scared this could delay it. My GP is making some phone calls but I'm not going to hear anything for a few days yet. If anyone has any advice, experiences, or suggestions, I'd love to hear them.

Hey y'all.

I am having a mild medical issue and I'm wondering if anyone here has experience with this. I know this might not belong exactly here but I'm not really sure where to ask people about this. I'm a little panicked about it all.

Yesterday my GP diagnosed me with an inguinal hernia. It's not severe but it's uncomfortable and will require surgery to fix. The fact that I am post-op came up as a concern. I guess the concern is if it gets worse, I don't have a scrotal sac for the hernia to spread into. It's not at that point but I have no idea how long it's going to take to schedule surgery. I know a lot of people go for years not even knowing they have a hernia like this.

Does anyone have any experience with this while post-op? My surgery was over a decade ago but I'm still worried about another surgeon poking around in the area. Having the soreness from this is driving up dysphoria and it's a lot of stress.

On top of that, I have FFS scheduled in 3 and a half weeks and I'm scared this could delay it. My GP is making some phone calls but I'm not going to hear anything for a few days yet. If anyone has any advice, experiences, or suggestions, I'd love to hear them.