Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: delia_dunno on October 28, 2012, 08:25:30 PM Return to Full Version
Title: Letter in hand; appointment this week
Post by: delia_dunno on October 28, 2012, 08:25:30 PM
Post by: delia_dunno on October 28, 2012, 08:25:30 PM
Well, I've been lurking for quite a while without posting much. Since things were going well, I figured I'd provide an update.
I've been in therapy, and very happy with my therapist and therapy, for a little over three months. We've addressed lots of issues, and I've begun to make concrete progress on a number of things -- employment, diet, exercise, and mood.
I made an appointment with a local doctor (actually an ObGyn) who devotes one day a week of her practice to trans clients. My therapist was comfortable writing a letter, and he allowed me to read the letter in advance of him sending it to the doctor.
I've very excited! I have some concerns: I still smoke, I'm 35, and I still have 40-50 lbs to lose (down 25 to date). But, whatever happens -- happens. Much more has come this year from letting go of control and letting things happen, so I figure it's all part of the journey.
Wish me luck, and I'll keep you girls posted. :)
I've been in therapy, and very happy with my therapist and therapy, for a little over three months. We've addressed lots of issues, and I've begun to make concrete progress on a number of things -- employment, diet, exercise, and mood.
I made an appointment with a local doctor (actually an ObGyn) who devotes one day a week of her practice to trans clients. My therapist was comfortable writing a letter, and he allowed me to read the letter in advance of him sending it to the doctor.
I've very excited! I have some concerns: I still smoke, I'm 35, and I still have 40-50 lbs to lose (down 25 to date). But, whatever happens -- happens. Much more has come this year from letting go of control and letting things happen, so I figure it's all part of the journey.
Wish me luck, and I'll keep you girls posted. :)
Title: Re: Letter in hand; appointment this week
Post by: Catherine Sarah on October 28, 2012, 08:31:12 PM
Post by: Catherine Sarah on October 28, 2012, 08:31:12 PM
Hi delia,
Great to hear you good news. Keep up the mighty effort you are putting into yourself. You'll be reaping the rewards soon.
If you will be going on HRT as a result from the letter, you'll need to get serious about that smoking stuff. It's bad news all round. Great to hear the weight is coming off. You must feel like a new woman.
Waiting to further updates
Be safe, well and happy
Lotsa huggs
Catherine
Great to hear you good news. Keep up the mighty effort you are putting into yourself. You'll be reaping the rewards soon.
If you will be going on HRT as a result from the letter, you'll need to get serious about that smoking stuff. It's bad news all round. Great to hear the weight is coming off. You must feel like a new woman.
Waiting to further updates
Be safe, well and happy
Lotsa huggs
Catherine
Title: Re: Letter in hand; appointment this week
Post by: delia_dunno on October 30, 2012, 09:38:30 PM
Post by: delia_dunno on October 30, 2012, 09:38:30 PM
Yay! I had great appointment today. Felt comfortable, and the doctor was knowledgeable and kind. I filled my script for spiro and estradiol (patch). A bit disappointed that I got the patch, but I'm 35 and a smoke a pack a day. Doc said she would change to a shot if I quit smoking and stayed quit for 90 days.
I'm at peace. Whew.
I'm at peace. Whew.