Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Topic started by: CallMeKatie on January 24, 2018, 04:01:16 PM Return to Full Version
Title: Those days you just want to give up and cry
Post by: CallMeKatie on January 24, 2018, 04:01:16 PM
Post by: CallMeKatie on January 24, 2018, 04:01:16 PM
So my online GP is a bust. It's a legitimate service but the very second I asked what the cost would be I found my email address blocked.
To be clear, I just enquired as I think is a fair thing to do when asking about a service.
To make sure, I made a bogus account for a new person and sure enough the replies came in fast when I mentioned I want to go on hormones asap regardless of cost.
Oh well.
So, I have applied today for three doctors in my area, the first two called me back saying I am out of their range and the third said I am in their range and I would need to go in to sign the forms I completed online and then they need to see me to finalise my doctor transfer. ..in March.
I asked if they could do it sooner but they said they can't.
The receptionist was really rude, acting as if I was an idiot because I don't know my blood pressure over a phone call.
I feel like giving up, just saying "I'll live as a guy as this is too much hassle"
I know I can't do that.
Are ALL doctors this unpleasant or is it just the ones near me?!
To be clear, I just enquired as I think is a fair thing to do when asking about a service.
To make sure, I made a bogus account for a new person and sure enough the replies came in fast when I mentioned I want to go on hormones asap regardless of cost.
Oh well.
So, I have applied today for three doctors in my area, the first two called me back saying I am out of their range and the third said I am in their range and I would need to go in to sign the forms I completed online and then they need to see me to finalise my doctor transfer. ..in March.
I asked if they could do it sooner but they said they can't.
The receptionist was really rude, acting as if I was an idiot because I don't know my blood pressure over a phone call.
I feel like giving up, just saying "I'll live as a guy as this is too much hassle"
I know I can't do that.
Are ALL doctors this unpleasant or is it just the ones near me?!
Title: Re: Those days you just want to give up and cry
Post by: Sephirah on January 24, 2018, 04:15:58 PM
Post by: Sephirah on January 24, 2018, 04:15:58 PM
I think a large number of people who have a degree of control over other people are unpleasant, to an extent. Not just medical professionals. Control freakery is rife. Certainly people I've had dealings with.
*hugs*
A couple of months is nothing compared to the rest of your life, hon. :)
Next time you speak to that receptionist, as if they know their blood pressure. ;) No, probably best not to do that, lol.
*hugs*
A couple of months is nothing compared to the rest of your life, hon. :)
Next time you speak to that receptionist, as if they know their blood pressure. ;) No, probably best not to do that, lol.
Title: Re: Those days you just want to give up and cry
Post by: krobinson103 on January 24, 2018, 06:07:25 PM
Post by: krobinson103 on January 24, 2018, 06:07:25 PM
My doctor was super helpful. Guess irs just the luck of the draw.
Title: Re: Those days you just want to give up and cry
Post by: Jessica on January 24, 2018, 06:31:04 PM
Post by: Jessica on January 24, 2018, 06:31:04 PM
All my doctors are very supportive. I'm in N. California, in a fairly liberal area, so.....