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Title: First endo visit today!!! Life is amazing!!!
Post by: lemon_ice on July 07, 2014, 03:40:14 AM
Post by: lemon_ice on July 07, 2014, 03:40:14 AM
Well after receiving the referral from my therapist about 10 days ago, I finally saw the endocrinologist and I have my first script :) I'm sooo happy!!
The consult itself was good, apparently I'm in great health and he was happy with the my mental state etc, but the physical part was kinda horrible; I had to get mostly naked and I really hate being touched, ESPECIALLY 'down there'. In the end though he was really nice and really seemed to care which was nice :)
As for the script, I'm mostly happy; I'm on a good dose of cyproterone (Androcur) but starting rather low with transdermal estro in my opinion, but you have to start somewhere I guess.. Its good to be getting somewhere though, and he's instructed my GP to double my E in 3 months at least.
Anyway, all in all, it has gone quite quickly which is great, it seems we have some really good trans experienced medical professionals here in little NZ. I'm really happy with the quality and speed of care so far!! But I must admit that was a lot down to me opting to pay for everything out of pocket so far, we have a great public system too, but I would have still been waiting to have my first therapy appointment right now if I had gone down that route.. I should be able to transition into the public system now and of course my meds are already covered by it too.
Now I must say a big thankyou to all on here who have helped by both posting there experiences and advice!! It made this process so much easier :) Thankyou!! ox
The consult itself was good, apparently I'm in great health and he was happy with the my mental state etc, but the physical part was kinda horrible; I had to get mostly naked and I really hate being touched, ESPECIALLY 'down there'. In the end though he was really nice and really seemed to care which was nice :)
As for the script, I'm mostly happy; I'm on a good dose of cyproterone (Androcur) but starting rather low with transdermal estro in my opinion, but you have to start somewhere I guess.. Its good to be getting somewhere though, and he's instructed my GP to double my E in 3 months at least.
Anyway, all in all, it has gone quite quickly which is great, it seems we have some really good trans experienced medical professionals here in little NZ. I'm really happy with the quality and speed of care so far!! But I must admit that was a lot down to me opting to pay for everything out of pocket so far, we have a great public system too, but I would have still been waiting to have my first therapy appointment right now if I had gone down that route.. I should be able to transition into the public system now and of course my meds are already covered by it too.
Now I must say a big thankyou to all on here who have helped by both posting there experiences and advice!! It made this process so much easier :) Thankyou!! ox
Title: First endo visit today!!! Life is amazing!!!
Post by: Kassie on July 07, 2014, 04:27:19 AM
Post by: Kassie on July 07, 2014, 04:27:19 AM
I wish you the best of luck glad your appointment went good keep us posted. I saw a natural path who specializes in trans clients I had to drive approximately a hour and 15 minutes for my appointment
Title: Re: First endo visit today!!! Life is amazing!!!
Post by: Cindy on July 07, 2014, 04:29:05 AM
Post by: Cindy on July 07, 2014, 04:29:05 AM
Congratulations!!!
Welcome to the dark side :laugh:
Welcome to the dark side :laugh:
Title: Re: First endo visit today!!! Life is amazing!!!
Post by: lemon_ice on July 07, 2014, 04:57:39 AM
Post by: lemon_ice on July 07, 2014, 04:57:39 AM
Quote from: Kassie on July 07, 2014, 04:27:19 AM
I wish you the best of luck glad your appointment went good keep us posted. I saw a natural path who specializes in trans clients I had to drive approximately a hour and 15 minutes for my appointment
Thanks :) I definitely will do. Wow that's quite a drive, I'm a bit lucky where I'm working right now (Dunedin NZ) its pretty cold but has NZs biggest medical school and I think that has a bit of a clustering effect for medical professionals but with a small population which is great for me, I still had to dive 15 minutes though, darn it lol. Then I managed to leave my lights on and flatten the battery while I was in the endo's office, luckily I was pointing downhill and a nice man gave me a push start in the parking lot lol.
Quote from: Cindy on July 07, 2014, 04:29:05 AM
Congratulations!!!
Welcome to the dark side :laugh:
Thanks lol :) Although I feel its more like I'm leaving the dark side behind and steeping out into the light :) ox
Title: Re: First endo visit today!!! Life is amazing!!!
Post by: Ms Grace on July 07, 2014, 05:28:40 AM
Post by: Ms Grace on July 07, 2014, 05:28:40 AM
Congrats! :)
Don't worry too much about the starting dosage, they need to ease your body into the process and keep a check on the effects. Better safe than sorry.
Don't worry too much about the starting dosage, they need to ease your body into the process and keep a check on the effects. Better safe than sorry.
Title: Re: First endo visit today!!! Life is amazing!!!
Post by: Cris Zoe on July 07, 2014, 09:05:38 AM
Post by: Cris Zoe on July 07, 2014, 09:05:38 AM
Congratulations! I'm looking forward to my first visit also. Good luck!
Title: Re: First endo visit today!!! Life is amazing!!!
Post by: stephaniec on July 07, 2014, 10:26:53 AM
Post by: stephaniec on July 07, 2014, 10:26:53 AM
congrats
Title: Re: First endo visit today!!! Life is amazing!!!
Post by: Bols on July 07, 2014, 11:11:59 AM
Post by: Bols on July 07, 2014, 11:11:59 AM
Glad all went well. Congratulations! I'm so envious... :)
Title: Re: First endo visit today!!! Life is amazing!!!
Post by: Blue Senpai on July 07, 2014, 11:23:37 AM
Post by: Blue Senpai on July 07, 2014, 11:23:37 AM
I'm very happy for you! We'll still be here to help you along with your transition.
Title: Re: First endo visit today!!! Life is amazing!!!
Post by: alexis.j on July 07, 2014, 02:46:33 PM
Post by: alexis.j on July 07, 2014, 02:46:33 PM
Congrats!
Now sit back,,,,relax,,,,and enjoy the ride!
Now sit back,,,,relax,,,,and enjoy the ride!
Title: Re: First endo visit today!!! Life is amazing!!!
Post by: RosieD on July 07, 2014, 03:25:36 PM
Post by: RosieD on July 07, 2014, 03:25:36 PM
Quote from: Cindy on July 07, 2014, 04:29:05 AM
Congratulations!!!
Welcome to the dark side :laugh:
I am sure the dark side used to offer cookies.
Anyhow, CONGRATULATIONS!
Rosie
Title: Re: First endo visit today!!! Life is amazing!!!
Post by: Blue Senpai on July 07, 2014, 04:46:22 PM
Post by: Blue Senpai on July 07, 2014, 04:46:22 PM
Quote from: H, H, H, Honeypot! on July 07, 2014, 03:25:36 PM
I am sure the dark side used to offer cookies.
Anyhow, CONGRATULATIONS!
Rosie
Fine, I'll share my Oreo cookies. :(
Title: Re: First endo visit today!!! Life is amazing!!!
Post by: Rachel on July 07, 2014, 05:55:03 PM
Post by: Rachel on July 07, 2014, 05:55:03 PM
Congratulations!
Title: Re: First endo visit today!!! Life is amazing!!!
Post by: ~Evelyn~ on July 07, 2014, 05:57:35 PM
Post by: ~Evelyn~ on July 07, 2014, 05:57:35 PM
Welcome to the club of umm uhh uhm.. ( ponders ) ...awesome? Anywaay, Congrats! *hugs* oh btw *hands you a subway cookie* here's your cookie. ;D
Title: Re: First endo visit today!!! Life is amazing!!!
Post by: lemon_ice on July 08, 2014, 03:49:59 AM
Post by: lemon_ice on July 08, 2014, 03:49:59 AM
Well thank you all for your kind words and my apologies about all of the exclamation marks in the tread title, I must have used the entire forum's quota for them yesterday :P I also appreciate all of the yummy cookies thanks, although I did end up donating them to undernourished children as I am really watching my calories at the moment. Even imaginary cookies are off the menu right now unfortunately, the kids really appreciated them though :P
I had another great day today, and I will definitely stick around to keep you all updated and enjoy hearing about all of your experiences too :)
Thanks ox
I had another great day today, and I will definitely stick around to keep you all updated and enjoy hearing about all of your experiences too :)
Thanks ox
Title: Re: First endo visit today!!! Life is amazing!!!
Post by: Emily.T on July 08, 2014, 06:39:15 AM
Post by: Emily.T on July 08, 2014, 06:39:15 AM
That's great to hear lemon - ice I am glad things are going well for you hopefully I will be there soon to.