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Title: Intro
Post by: Rebo on July 22, 2017, 01:09:58 PM
Hey all. I'm Robert. Ftm. I started hormones 1 1/2 months ago. I'm hoping to get top surgery in the next couple years. How are you peeps?


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Title: Re: Intro
Post by: V M on July 22, 2017, 01:16:42 PM
Hi Robert  :icon_wave:

Welcome to Susan's Place  :)  Glad to have you here, join on in the fun

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Please be sure to review:


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Hugs

V M
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Kendra on July 22, 2017, 01:17:54 PM
Hi Robert!  Sounds like a plan, literally.

You're ahead of me, my first endocrinologist appointment is two days from now.  I am MTF.  Different direction but same goal, I wanna peep the best I can. 

Kendra
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Rebo on July 22, 2017, 01:18:51 PM

Thanks!


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Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Rebo on July 22, 2017, 01:19:31 PM
Quote from: Kendra on July 22, 2017, 01:17:54 PM
Hi Robert!  Sounds like a plan, literally.

You're ahead of me, my first endocrinologist appointment is two days from now.  I am MTF.  Different direction but same goal, I wanna peep the best I can. 

Kendra
Hey Kendra! Good luck at your appointment! I was so nervous at my first one.


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Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Kendra on July 22, 2017, 02:27:43 PM
Thank you Robert!

I have no idea if being nervous at the first endocrinology appointment is common, glad you are on track.  I am so excited to start, not nervous at all.

The thing that made me very nervous recently was coming out to my parents, but I am very glad I did.
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Rebo on July 22, 2017, 02:39:03 PM
Quote from: Kendra on July 22, 2017, 02:27:43 PM
Thank you Robert!

I have no idea if being nervous at the first endocrinology appointment is common, glad you are on track.  I am so excited to start, not nervous at all.

The thing that made me very nervous recently was coming out to my parents, but I am very glad I did.
Oh yes. That is nerve wracking. Congrats!


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Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Julia1996 on July 22, 2017, 04:03:06 PM
Hi Robert. Welcome to the site.
Julia.
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Rebo on July 22, 2017, 04:22:31 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on July 22, 2017, 04:03:06 PM
Hi Robert. Welcome to the site.
Julia.
Thanks!


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Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Dan on July 22, 2017, 05:15:19 PM
Hi Rebo, and welcome!

You and I are on the same track, but you are just a tad ahead of me with T, I'll be three weeks on T tomorrow and it's been a great feeling.  Top surgery is likely to happen for me next year sometime. I'll get a referral to a surgeon next time I see my GP and that's when the planning for surgery will start.

Welcome aboard!
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Rebo on July 22, 2017, 07:41:35 PM
Quote from: Dan on July 22, 2017, 05:15:19 PM
Hi Rebo, and welcome!

You and I are on the same track, but you are just a tad ahead of me with T, I'll be three weeks on T tomorrow and it's been a great feeling.  Top surgery is likely to happen for me next year sometime. I'll get a referral to a surgeon next time I see my GP and that's when the planning for surgery will start.

Welcome aboard!
Thanks Dan! I am still looking at surgeons. Good luck planning. 


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Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Laurie on July 22, 2017, 11:50:19 PM
Hi Robert,

  I'm Laurie MtF and I started my transition several months ago. I'm also an unofficial greeter and therefore want to say Welcome to Susan's Place. (( HUG)) Come on in and check things out. Most of us don't bite and you will soon learn which of us do. I hope you will feel comfy enough here eventually to tell us more about yourself so we can get to know you better.

Once again welcome to Susan's Robert.
   
  Hugs,
   Laurie
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Rebo on July 23, 2017, 01:39:01 PM
Quote from: Laurie on July 22, 2017, 11:50:19 PM
Hi Robert,

  I'm Laurie MtF and I started my transition several months ago. I'm also an unofficial greeter and therefore want to say Welcome to Susan's Place. (( HUG)) Come on in and check things out. Most of us don't bite and you will soon learn which of us do. I hope you will feel comfy enough here eventually to tell us more about yourself so we can get to know you better.

Once again welcome to Susan's Robert.
   
  Hugs,
   Laurie
Thanks. (Hugs) I try to be more open but I have crazy anxiety when posting in forums. One of the reasons I made an account is to try to work through that.


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Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Laurie on July 23, 2017, 01:46:15 PM
Quote from: Rebo on July 23, 2017, 01:39:01 PM
Thanks. (Hugs) I try to be more open but I have crazy anxiety when posting in forums. One of the reasons I made an account is to try to work through that.


  Good motivation Robert.

   Given time you will see that you are really welcome here, that you belong here, and that you will fit right in here with the rest of us. Then you will be able to post the things you need to get out and get the help and support you crave.
   And hey! You'll probably make many friends here along the way. I have.

Hugs,
   Laurie
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Sarah_P on July 23, 2017, 10:52:27 PM
Quote from: Rebo on July 23, 2017, 01:39:01 PM
Thanks. (Hugs) I try to be more open but I have crazy anxiety when posting in forums. One of the reasons I made an account is to try to work through that.


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Hi Robert, welcome!  I know how you feel! Even with some or total anonymity I used to always be so anxious about posting anything anywhere (still am, a bit  :laugh:). I still take waaaay too long to actually type a post, I fret over every sentence.
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Rebo on July 24, 2017, 07:49:21 AM
Quote from: Sarah_P on July 23, 2017, 10:52:27 PM
Hi Robert, welcome!  I know how you feel! Even with some or total anonymity I used to always be so anxious about posting anything anywhere (still am, a bit  :laugh:). I still take waaaay too long to actually type a post, I fret over every sentence.

Yes. The writing and rewriting and then finally just hitting the button. At least I know there's hope lol.


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Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Cindy on July 24, 2017, 07:59:19 AM
I was nervous after 8 posts as well. Now 23,181 posts later the nerves have calmed down a bit :laugh:

Welcome and nice to have you on the Forum.
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Rebo on July 24, 2017, 08:43:37 AM
Quote from: Cindy on July 24, 2017, 07:59:19 AM
I was nervous after 8 posts as well. Now 23,181 posts later the nerves have calmed down a bit :laugh:

Welcome and nice to have you on the Forum.
Thanks!


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Title: Re: Intro
Post by: amysecrets85 on July 25, 2017, 01:40:41 AM
Hello Robert; I'm new here too. Welcome, and I good luck.
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: MeTony on July 25, 2017, 01:57:45 AM
Welcome Robert.

I was also nervous about posting. But then I realized, if someone recognizes me, they eventually would have anyway. It's like not hard to recognize changes in my appearence and behavior.
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Rebo on July 25, 2017, 08:16:23 AM
Quote from: amysecrets85 on July 25, 2017, 01:40:41 AM
Hello Robert; I'm new here too. Welcome, and I good luck.
Hi! Same to you!


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Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Rebo on July 25, 2017, 08:18:34 AM
Quote from: MeTonie on July 25, 2017, 01:57:45 AM
Welcome Robert.

I was also nervous about posting. But then I realized, if someone recognizes me, they eventually would have anyway. It's like not hard to recognize changes in my appearence and behavior.
That's a good point. I'm not as worried about being recognized. It's more of an appearance issue. I have found a lot of my anxieties are disappearing the longer I'm on T. So I'm starting to get more relaxed about looking potentially stupid on the internet lol.


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