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I have to get information about my medication and the surgery, so I've been scheduled for a full consult. Apparently, it's the easiest way to get a full 30 minutes to talk to the doctor. Busy busy person, LOL.

Kind of makes me nervous. I haven't even remotely gone anywhere in my transition besides dressing and chopping my hair off.

I can't start T until life settles a little and the baby is weaned, so my body is still very feminine.

I don't want people to see my body below my neck  :embarrassed:

Plus I have to have someone take the pictures for me... :'(

When are you scheduled for?

Quote from: DeeperThanSwords on November 30, 2012, 07:33:16 PM
When are you scheduled for?

This Wednesday. It's a phone consult, just a preliminary consult to discuss options, but I am supposed to send pictures of the areas I need help with. I'm looking into Dr. Garramone. I keep hearing wonderful things about his work.

That sounds very positive! I imagine it may be both exciting and daunting, so I'll send muchos vibes on Wednesday. Let us all know how you get on!  :)

i myself woul like dr g. i talkd w him threw email n hesa sweet guy. so u'll b i goo hans w him

If you have a good-sized mirror that isn't mounted too high, maybe you can take the pictures yourself.

Quote from: Arch on December 01, 2012, 05:29:54 PM
If you have a good-sized mirror that isn't mounted too high, maybe you can take the pictures yourself.

They need side pictures with arms up, I'm not that flexible, LMAO

Quote from: Adrian_Michael on December 01, 2012, 05:53:34 PM
They need side pictures with arms up, I'm not that flexible, LMAO

Ah. In that case...

I don't suppose your husband is willing to do it? Have you a close friend? Know any other trans people, maybe someone you trust in a support group?

Quote from: Arch on December 01, 2012, 11:40:10 PM
Ah. In that case...

I don't suppose your husband is willing to do it? Have you a close friend? Know any other trans people, maybe someone you trust in a support group?

My bestie is MtF...I could ask her....just subconcious. Hubs....yeah...no. my trans* status and changes are above ground....his head is in the sand. He is now nicknames ostrich.

Quote from: Adrian_Michael on December 02, 2012, 12:02:05 AM
My bestie is MtF...I could ask her....just subconcious. Hubs....yeah...no. my trans* status and changes are above ground....his head is in the sand. He is now nicknames ostrich.

Oh dear, I'm sorry to hear that :(. I'm going through a similar thing with my fiancé just now. *hugs*

Quote from: DeeperThanSwords on December 02, 2012, 01:48:52 AM
Oh dear, I'm sorry to hear that :(. I'm going through a similar thing with my fiancé just now. *hugs*

I just hope yours doesn't include storage units and moving apart, with legal separation agreements and the like... :'(

Not yet, I've only been 'out' for a few weeks, and he's currently stressed but vaguely supportive, though it's a distinct possibility, given that he's a straight cis guy  :(.

I'm sorry that things haven't worked out with your husband, and sorry if my asking has been upsetting.

Still, you're working towards being happier with yourself, and that's a good thing to be happy about.

My ex fully supported my desire to finally explore my transness in therapy...but he didn't support any body changes. I pretty much already knew that--it's one reason I put off transition for so long.

Take it a day at a time, or even an hour at a time. And keep coming back to Susan's. We'll help you to get through it.

Quote from: Adrian_Michael on December 02, 2012, 12:02:05 AM
My bestie is MtF...I could ask her....just subconcious. Hubs....yeah...no. my trans* status and changes are above ground....his head is in the sand. He is now nicknames ostrich.

Just put the camera on a table and set the timer. Problem solved. Hells no was there any way I would ask a friend to do it, especially when the alternative is so easy.

Quote from: Jamison on December 02, 2012, 04:13:58 AM
Just put the camera on a table and set the timer. Problem solved. Hells no was there any way I would ask a friend to do it, especially when the alternative is so easy.

...I feel really stupid. I forgit I have something OTHER than a smart phone camera. I never use it anymore so I always forget I have it.


And a tripod....and it has multiple delay settings...


Yeah...I am a tart.

Thank you...

Quote from: Adrian_Michael on December 02, 2012, 09:11:02 AM
...I feel really stupid. I forgit I have something OTHER than a smart phone camera. I never use it anymore so I always forget I have it.


And a tripod....and it has multiple delay settings...


Yeah...I am a tart.

Thank you...

But you're our tart, so it's fine.  :laugh:

I often forget about my 'real' camera too, which is daft, because it's a hundred times better than my smartphone camera, despite being about 8 years old.

Quote from: Adrian_Michael on December 02, 2012, 09:11:02 AM
...I feel really stupid. I forgit I have something OTHER than a smart phone camera. I never use it anymore so I always forget I have it.


And a tripod....and it has multiple delay settings...

I was going to suggest the Loren Cameron route, but not too many people have a setup like his. But problem solved, it seems.

My friend actually took the pictures for me. I couldn't actually find the tripod, and couldn't get the right angles.

Dr. Garramone called today to discuss my case.

I am needed the double incision technique...which I knew. My medication is not nearly as problematic as I thought it would be, and doesn't pose a barrier to the surgery.

He was very upfront about my body, and told me that I would require more than just the "ManSculpture" liposuction.

Apparently having two kids has left me with excess stomach flesh that can't be reduced by lipo, so I require a tummy tuck. He went over the surgery for that, the recovery time, and  informed me that I can't have my thighs lipo'd at the same time.

So I'm left with a decision. Obvious baby pouch and thinner hips or tighter stomach and wide hips.

I'm going with tighter stomach. You can't hide a post baby belly, I can explain away hips to genetics or AIS. Plus., once I start T, that could change anyway with the new fat distribution.

Sounds to me like you've made the right decision. Do you have any further dates for the surgery?

Quote from: DeeperThanSwords on December 05, 2012, 06:20:01 PM
Sounds to me like you've made the right decision. Do you have any further dates for the surgery?

Nah, too broke right now LOL

Quote from: Adrian_Michael on December 06, 2012, 10:53:33 PM
Nah, too broke right now LOL

I know the feeling all too well. Well, at least you know what's needed.