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Title: Out to GP today and she was amazing
Post by: sophie1904 on January 30, 2017, 01:08:48 PM
Post by: sophie1904 on January 30, 2017, 01:08:48 PM
Hi All,
I'm new here but I've decided after many years to move ahead and transition. I'm 32 years old and based in Scotland.
I've been working with gender GP since the start of the year but was unable to take blood tests at home so went to the GP today with a letter. Straight away was "I don't know how to say this so I'll just say it, I'm transgender" and she didn't miss a beat. I'm not their first patient and like the old saying goes, you cant really surprise a GP :)
Anyway, bad news is the GIC waiting time in Scotland is apparently around 18 months which sucks however she was willing to do my blood tests there and then and is also happy to prescribe hormones (saving me getting them privately) so although I can't necessarily move forward with surgery, I can do everything else so a really exciting day!
It feels both amazing and a bit surreal that I'm finally moving forward!
Sophie
I'm new here but I've decided after many years to move ahead and transition. I'm 32 years old and based in Scotland.
I've been working with gender GP since the start of the year but was unable to take blood tests at home so went to the GP today with a letter. Straight away was "I don't know how to say this so I'll just say it, I'm transgender" and she didn't miss a beat. I'm not their first patient and like the old saying goes, you cant really surprise a GP :)
Anyway, bad news is the GIC waiting time in Scotland is apparently around 18 months which sucks however she was willing to do my blood tests there and then and is also happy to prescribe hormones (saving me getting them privately) so although I can't necessarily move forward with surgery, I can do everything else so a really exciting day!
It feels both amazing and a bit surreal that I'm finally moving forward!
Sophie
Title: Re: Out to GP today and she was amazing
Post by: Denise on January 30, 2017, 01:24:01 PM
Post by: Denise on January 30, 2017, 01:24:01 PM
That's great. I'm not sure your intentions are with regards to surgeries but for me just being on hormones is... Next to heaven. Surgeries? Maybe someday but just getting the voices in my head to shut up is relief.
Title: Re: Out to GP today and she was amazing
Post by: JeanetteLW on January 30, 2017, 02:45:55 PM
Post by: JeanetteLW on January 30, 2017, 02:45:55 PM
Hi Sophie,
Welcome and congrats,
I too recently told my doctor and got a prescription for HRT. I am no where ready to move onto surgeries. Well that's not really true. I think I could go ahead with an orchiectomy without any chance of regrets.
I haven't started therapy yet but it's in the works.
I say start the HRT and enjoy the ride. In the mean time you can see about hair removal and see what happens. There's plenty of time for surgeries.
By the way, I thought Scotland was beautiful around the bay near and in Edinburgh. You folks sound funny too, but nice.
Jeanette
Welcome and congrats,
I too recently told my doctor and got a prescription for HRT. I am no where ready to move onto surgeries. Well that's not really true. I think I could go ahead with an orchiectomy without any chance of regrets.
I haven't started therapy yet but it's in the works.
I say start the HRT and enjoy the ride. In the mean time you can see about hair removal and see what happens. There's plenty of time for surgeries.
By the way, I thought Scotland was beautiful around the bay near and in Edinburgh. You folks sound funny too, but nice.
Jeanette
Title: Re: Out to GP today and she wOh Ias amazing
Post by: sophie1904 on January 30, 2017, 03:20:39 PM
Post by: sophie1904 on January 30, 2017, 03:20:39 PM
Oh I completely agree, surgeries aren't on my immediate agenda and just knowing that I'm moving forward :)
Title: Re: Out to GP today and she was amazing
Post by: Jacqueline on January 30, 2017, 03:40:48 PM
Post by: Jacqueline on January 30, 2017, 03:40:48 PM
Sophie,
Welcome to the site.
I'm glad you were able to see a physician so quickly there. Many of the UK stories I read seem to take a while. It is a long run not a sprint, anyway.
I also want to share some links with you. They are mostly welcome information and the rules that govern the site. If you have not had a chance to look through them, please take a moment to:
Once again, welcome to Susan's. Look around, ask questions and join in.
With warmth,
Joanna
Welcome to the site.
I'm glad you were able to see a physician so quickly there. Many of the UK stories I read seem to take a while. It is a long run not a sprint, anyway.
I also want to share some links with you. They are mostly welcome information and the rules that govern the site. If you have not had a chance to look through them, please take a moment to:
Things that you should read
- Site Terms of Service and rules to live by (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,2.0.html)
- Standard Terms and Definitions (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,54369.0.html)
- Post Ranks (including when you can upload an avatar) (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,114.0.html.)
- Reputation rules (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,18960.0.html)
- News posting & quoting guidelines (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,174951.0.html)
- Photo, avatars, and signature images policy (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,59974.msg383866.html#msg383866)
Once again, welcome to Susan's. Look around, ask questions and join in.
With warmth,
Joanna
Title: Re: Out to GP today and she was amazing
Post by: Sofie L on January 31, 2017, 03:08:48 PM
Post by: Sofie L on January 31, 2017, 03:08:48 PM
Having your GP on your side is essential. My GP, who also attends to my wife, my mum and other family and friends (all suggested by us as the doctor is so wonderful) was completely supportive. She has said that she has a half-dozen patients transitioning F to M, but that I'm her first M to F patient. A learning curve for both of us. All my health care providers are female, as I feel more at ease around them. In fact, I've rarely if ever seen a man in my GP's practice as she promotes herself as a female-centric practice.
I was willing to walk away from my GP if she showed any hesitancy on helping me transition. Luckily, I live in a very large, liberal city and finding a new doctor would have been relatively easy. I can only imagine how hard it is for people who are rejected by their GP and have no one else in their small town to transfer to. Doctors are human, too. There are going to be some that are not interested in treating trans patients for whatever reason. That's just the way it is, and I wouldn't want to be a patient of someone that doesn't want me there.
I was willing to walk away from my GP if she showed any hesitancy on helping me transition. Luckily, I live in a very large, liberal city and finding a new doctor would have been relatively easy. I can only imagine how hard it is for people who are rejected by their GP and have no one else in their small town to transfer to. Doctors are human, too. There are going to be some that are not interested in treating trans patients for whatever reason. That's just the way it is, and I wouldn't want to be a patient of someone that doesn't want me there.