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Title: Started HRT tonight!
Post by: Rambler on April 19, 2017, 07:32:45 PM
Post by: Rambler on April 19, 2017, 07:32:45 PM
I had my first appointment with the HBHC in Chicago this afternoon. It was a good experience overall but the process seemed like a whirlwind in the moment. I sat down with a nurse and went over some basic information & vitals, then met with my prescribing doctor to discuss my goals & expectations with hrt, as well as side effects, informed consent, and a few other details. Then it was off to the lab for blood work, and finishing up signing off on paperwork and going over my beginning regimen. They have a Walgreens pharmacy on site so I got to fill up a 90 day prescription before heading out the door. I took my first dose after dinner just a little while ago!
Title: Re: Started HRT tonight!
Post by: findingreason on April 19, 2017, 07:34:03 PM
Post by: findingreason on April 19, 2017, 07:34:03 PM
Congrats! That's awesome! <3 I'm super happy for you.
Title: Re: Started HRT tonight!
Post by: Devlyn on April 19, 2017, 07:37:00 PM
Post by: Devlyn on April 19, 2017, 07:37:00 PM
Yays! As little steps go, this is a giant leap. :)
Hugs, Devlyn
Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: Started HRT tonight!
Post by: KathyLauren on April 19, 2017, 07:49:16 PM
Post by: KathyLauren on April 19, 2017, 07:49:16 PM
Congratulations!!
Title: Re: Started HRT tonight!
Post by: LizK on April 19, 2017, 07:50:11 PM
Post by: LizK on April 19, 2017, 07:50:11 PM
Wow that is a huge step...good on you!!! now the fun really starts...enjoy the ride
Liz
Liz
Title: Re: Started HRT tonight!
Post by: natalie.ashlyne on April 19, 2017, 10:21:11 PM
Post by: natalie.ashlyne on April 19, 2017, 10:21:11 PM
congrats wishing you the best
Title: Re: Started HRT tonight!
Post by: Balerie on April 19, 2017, 11:06:48 PM
Post by: Balerie on April 19, 2017, 11:06:48 PM
Congratulations!!
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Title: Re: Started HRT tonight!
Post by: JeanetteLW on April 20, 2017, 12:22:07 AM
Post by: JeanetteLW on April 20, 2017, 12:22:07 AM
WTG Rambler, You finally get to start the process you have been wanting to do. Congratulation on getting it all started and I hope you enjoy every step on this journey of yours.
Hugs,
Jeanette
Hugs,
Jeanette
Title: Re: Started HRT tonight!
Post by: JillianC on April 20, 2017, 07:25:43 AM
Post by: JillianC on April 20, 2017, 07:25:43 AM
Congrats! :D
Title: Re: Started HRT tonight!
Post by: Rambler on April 20, 2017, 09:43:22 AM
Post by: Rambler on April 20, 2017, 09:43:22 AM
Thanks so much everyone! It's been such a huge weight off my chest to finally get started on this part of my transition. I feel so much more at ease about my transition after taking just the first dose and this milestone just feels so right. Everything felt surreal when I made it home last night and had a minute to process the fact that I finally had two fistfuls of medication that would start to make the changes that I've actively desired for years. I stared at those bottles all throughout dinner wondering if it was the right move for me to start HRT, but as my anticipation built I knew I had the answer to that question. No going back now!
Title: Re: Started HRT tonight!
Post by: JeanetteLW on April 20, 2017, 01:19:31 PM
Post by: JeanetteLW on April 20, 2017, 01:19:31 PM
Quote from: Rambler on April 20, 2017, 09:43:22 AM
wondering if it was the right move for me to start HRT, but as my anticipation built I knew I had the answer to that question. No going back now!
I know exactly what you mean. At the time I decide to get HRT I thought that I would be able to take them for awhile and I could stop before changes became irreversible if I got cold feet. However, I never really thought about taking my meds once I received them. I knew taking them was what I wanted to do, that it felt right and I was not going to stop. the energizer bunny is still going strong.
Congrats again Rambler. Enjoy.
Hugs,
Jeanette
Title: Re: Started HRT tonight!
Post by: Rachel_Christina on April 20, 2017, 01:27:04 PM
Post by: Rachel_Christina on April 20, 2017, 01:27:04 PM
Well done, it is such a huge relief getting on HRT.
I felt so relaxed and destressed as soon as I got on
I felt so relaxed and destressed as soon as I got on
Title: Re: Started HRT tonight!
Post by: Dena on April 20, 2017, 04:44:55 PM
Post by: Dena on April 20, 2017, 04:44:55 PM
Quote from: Rambler on April 20, 2017, 09:43:22 AMHopefully only for a short time. ;D
It's been such a huge weight off my chest to finally get started on this part of my transition.
Title: Re: Started HRT tonight!
Post by: Devlyn on April 20, 2017, 05:33:54 PM
Post by: Devlyn on April 20, 2017, 05:33:54 PM
Quote from: Dena on April 20, 2017, 04:44:55 PMQuote from: Rambler on April 20, 2017, 09:43:22 AMHopefully only for a short time. ;D
It's been such a huge weight off my chest to finally get started on this part of my transition.
DING DING DING! We have a winner in today's Make Devlyn Smile contest! :)
Title: Re: Started HRT tonight!
Post by: SiobhánF on April 20, 2017, 05:39:13 PM
Post by: SiobhánF on April 20, 2017, 05:39:13 PM
Yay! Grats!
Title: Re: Started HRT tonight!
Post by: kat69 on April 20, 2017, 08:43:16 PM
Post by: kat69 on April 20, 2017, 08:43:16 PM
Aaaaawwwweeeeeessssssooooommmmmmeeeeeeee!!!!!
Title: Re: Started HRT tonight!
Post by: josie76 on April 20, 2017, 09:18:38 PM
Post by: josie76 on April 20, 2017, 09:18:38 PM
Yea for you! :D
Title: Re: Started HRT tonight!
Post by: rikki88 on April 21, 2017, 12:35:24 AM
Post by: rikki88 on April 21, 2017, 12:35:24 AM
I go to HBHC too! They really are a great place I'm at the one on Clark st.
Title: Re: Started HRT tonight!
Post by: Rambler on April 21, 2017, 06:11:41 AM
Post by: Rambler on April 21, 2017, 06:11:41 AM
Quote from: rikki88 on April 21, 2017, 12:35:24 AM
I go to HBHC too! They really are a great place I'm at the one on Clark st.
I'm at Clark Street as well. Nothing but good things to say so far.
Title: Re: Started HRT tonight!
Post by: Rambler on April 21, 2017, 06:22:19 AM
Post by: Rambler on April 21, 2017, 06:22:19 AM
Quote from: Dena on April 20, 2017, 04:44:55 PM
Hopefully only for a short time. ;D
I'm just reading this over breakfast, I almost shot coffee out my nose!
Title: Re: Started HRT tonight!
Post by: Saskia_F on June 27, 2017, 07:08:45 AM
Post by: Saskia_F on June 27, 2017, 07:08:45 AM
Awesome! Welcome to our party :-) And never give up!
Title: Re: Started HRT tonight!
Post by: mako9802 on June 27, 2017, 07:41:44 AM
Post by: mako9802 on June 27, 2017, 07:41:44 AM
:)Nice!
Title: Re: Started HRT tonight!
Post by: rikki88 on June 27, 2017, 09:43:11 AM
Post by: rikki88 on June 27, 2017, 09:43:11 AM
Quote from: Rambler on April 21, 2017, 06:11:41 AM
I'm at Clark Street as well. Nothing but good things to say so far.
Agreed they are amazing!!! I have Moore and she is awesome!! She really cares and is one that is focused on how you feel making sure you are comfortable.
Title: Re: Started HRT tonight!
Post by: SaintAlia on June 27, 2017, 09:49:18 AM
Post by: SaintAlia on June 27, 2017, 09:49:18 AM
Congratulations, Rambler!
I just started recently two. Almost at the three month mark now. I can relate to a lot of what you said. There was a lot of back and forth and delays and pointless gatekeeping before they let me get my scripts. It was SUCH a relief to start.
How are you feeling on them? *tight hugs*
~Alia
I just started recently two. Almost at the three month mark now. I can relate to a lot of what you said. There was a lot of back and forth and delays and pointless gatekeeping before they let me get my scripts. It was SUCH a relief to start.
How are you feeling on them? *tight hugs*
~Alia