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Title: The long road to HRT
Post by: Amie June on February 18, 2018, 12:36:52 PM
Post by: Amie June on February 18, 2018, 12:36:52 PM
I wanted to share with everyone that I now have my first appointment with an endocrinologist - March 21. After 5 months of gender therapy, while discovering a new and wonderful (to me anyway!) person hiding inside of me, my referral letter was accepted and I'm on my way. I say it's been a long road, because I've lived decades not really knowing this person existed. My gender/identity was always a twisted mess, but that's now sorted out and well understood. I still maintain that my first clue came October 31st, 1963, when I wore a dress for Halloween. At 7 I knew something, and part of me never forgot it.
Next up - hair removal :)
Lindy
Next up - hair removal :)
Lindy
Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: KathyLauren on February 18, 2018, 02:04:50 PM
Post by: KathyLauren on February 18, 2018, 02:04:50 PM
Yay, congratulations, Lindy!
Yes, get that hair removal started, 'cause it hurts more once HRT starts to feminize your skin. (I'm still nursing a fat lip from my last electrolysis session.)
Yes, get that hair removal started, 'cause it hurts more once HRT starts to feminize your skin. (I'm still nursing a fat lip from my last electrolysis session.)
Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: Amie June on February 18, 2018, 04:42:52 PM
Post by: Amie June on February 18, 2018, 04:42:52 PM
Quote from: KathyLauren on February 18, 2018, 02:04:50 PM
(I'm still nursing a fat lip from my last electrolysis session.)
Wow, this is a motivator!!! Just kidding. I'm preparing myself for the worst :)
I see hair removal as some sort of initiation. Gotta walk through fire before you get to the promised land.
Lindy
Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: Lynne on February 18, 2018, 06:38:14 PM
Post by: Lynne on February 18, 2018, 06:38:14 PM
Congrats on your progress! I can only compare the pain of the first hair removal sessions to the pain I experienced when I tried to use a normal epilator on my face, it was not fun. After the first few sessions the pain became a lot more manageable and nowadays I can go trough a session without even shedding a tear :) I almost cried when the results of the first few sessions started to show and I had a patch on my face that didn't have any facial hair even after days without shaving. That was priceless and the pain was worth it.
Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: JulieAllana on February 18, 2018, 08:43:39 PM
Post by: JulieAllana on February 18, 2018, 08:43:39 PM
I just had my first laser hair removal last Friday. For me,the pain was like someone taking a rubber band and popping it against my face each time she moved the laser to a different area. I figure I got around 30 pops. It was certainly less than pleasant. I can see the difference though even after a single session.
Julie
Julie
Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: kaitylynn on February 18, 2018, 09:20:04 PM
Post by: kaitylynn on February 18, 2018, 09:20:04 PM
I am finishing up with removal in my mustache area. The rest is clear of dark hair and it is so awesome to have smoothness without shaving. Hair removal is a longish process, but really worth the effort as its effects are very pronounced.
Welcome to another step in a life long journey...HRT is a life changer, no doubt about it!
Welcome to another step in a life long journey...HRT is a life changer, no doubt about it!
Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: tgirlamg on February 19, 2018, 12:18:34 AM
Post by: tgirlamg on February 19, 2018, 12:18:34 AM
Lindy!!!
Congrats sister!!!...How wonderful!!!... The wonderful woman hiding inside was just one of the amazing discoveries to come!!! Enjoy every moment!!!
Onward we go!!!
Ashley 😀❤️🌻
Congrats sister!!!...How wonderful!!!... The wonderful woman hiding inside was just one of the amazing discoveries to come!!! Enjoy every moment!!!
Onward we go!!!
Ashley 😀❤️🌻
Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: pamelatransuk on February 19, 2018, 07:17:08 AM
Post by: pamelatransuk on February 19, 2018, 07:17:08 AM
Quote from: Lindy on February 18, 2018, 12:36:52 PM
I wanted to share with everyone that I now have my first appointment with an endocrinologist - March 21. After 5 months of gender therapy, while discovering a new and wonderful (to me anyway!) person hiding inside of me, my referral letter was accepted and I'm on my way. I say it's been a long road, because I've lived decades not really knowing this person existed. My gender/identity was always a twisted mess, but that's now sorted out and well understood. I still maintain that my first clue came October 31st, 1963, when I wore a dress for Halloween. At 7 I knew something, and part of me never forgot it.
Next up - hair removal :)
I am with you on everything Lindy.
I was born in 1955 - I assume you were born in 1956. I knew from a very early age just like you. Late last year I decided to take action. I am in therapy and started hormones as recently as 8 Feb. Unfortunately having trouble getting ticker to show. Like you I am intending to start Electrolysis soon.
I wish you every happiness on your journey to become the true you.
Pamela
Lindy
Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: Morgana on February 19, 2018, 07:52:32 AM
Post by: Morgana on February 19, 2018, 07:52:32 AM
Congratulations! Though laser hair removal hurts, it's 10% worth it. You'll love the results. H.R.T is also a wonderful wonderful wonderful thing. The first time you take those pills, your whole world shakes and changes.
Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: AnneK on February 19, 2018, 08:01:00 AM
Post by: AnneK on February 19, 2018, 08:01:00 AM
QuoteThough laser hair removal hurts, it's 10% worth it.
What about the other 90%? ;)
Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: Amie June on February 19, 2018, 08:17:41 AM
Post by: Amie June on February 19, 2018, 08:17:41 AM
Quote from: Lynne on February 18, 2018, 06:38:14 PM
I almost cried when the results of the first few sessions started to show and I had a patch on my face that didn't have any facial hair even after days without shaving. That was priceless and the pain was worth it.
Lynne, I think this will be my response too. Many of the steps in my progress seem to elicit tears - my therapist says this is a good thing, even though it makes me feel sappy :) Even the shadow of facial hair seems to be a reminder of the person I want to distance myself from. I can't wait to see him/it gone.
Lindy
Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: Amie June on February 19, 2018, 08:22:03 AM
Post by: Amie June on February 19, 2018, 08:22:03 AM
Quote from: pamelatransuk on February 19, 2018, 07:17:08 AM
Pamela, it's nice to hear from someone who's doing this later in life too. I hope you start seeing the effect of hormones soon - it will be so exciting for you. And good luck with electrolysis. There's a wonderful life on the other side :)
Lindy
Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: bobbisue on February 19, 2018, 12:12:18 PM
Post by: bobbisue on February 19, 2018, 12:12:18 PM
I am a late bloomer as well I was born in 1960 there seem to be quite a few of us here I have been doing electro and lazer since last september I was worried about the pain as well I find it is not as bad as I was expecting I hope you find the same it seems to be very individual my electrocutionist says that the depth and thickness makes a big difference in the amount of pain so I was just lucky as for the hormones they are the best
bobbisue :)
bobbisue :)
Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: CarlyMcx on February 19, 2018, 05:18:49 PM
Post by: CarlyMcx on February 19, 2018, 05:18:49 PM
Count me in. I was born in '62.
Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: Devlyn on February 19, 2018, 05:23:57 PM
Post by: Devlyn on February 19, 2018, 05:23:57 PM
Make me the meat in that sandwich! 1961 here. :)
Hugs, Devlyn
Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: TonyaW on February 19, 2018, 06:55:30 PM
Post by: TonyaW on February 19, 2018, 06:55:30 PM
Quote from: CarlyMcx on February 19, 2018, 05:18:49 PM'62 baby here also. Did 5 laser treatments, last was about a year ago. Not enough dark hair left to continue. Started electrolysis October 2016.
Count me in. I was born in '62.
Never had too much pain with either. Not pleasant of course and I make sure properly use the lidocaine beforehand.
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Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: Amie June on February 20, 2018, 08:18:50 AM
Post by: Amie June on February 20, 2018, 08:18:50 AM
1955, 1956, 1960, 1961, 1962 - we need more from the late 50s and we could start our own Susan's Place Club!!
I really appreciate all the hair removal stories everyone. I'm beginning to feel less nervous about it. And fortunately my beard is quite light, so I shouldn't have to endure too much pain and suffering :) Last night, before bed, I saw the shadow around my mouth and couldn't believe that one day it would be gone.
Lindy
I really appreciate all the hair removal stories everyone. I'm beginning to feel less nervous about it. And fortunately my beard is quite light, so I shouldn't have to endure too much pain and suffering :) Last night, before bed, I saw the shadow around my mouth and couldn't believe that one day it would be gone.
Lindy
Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: KathyLauren on February 20, 2018, 08:28:28 AM
Post by: KathyLauren on February 20, 2018, 08:28:28 AM
Quote from: Lindy on February 20, 2018, 08:18:50 AM1954 here. There might be more of us old biddies here than the young whippersnappers.
1955, 1956, 1960, 1961, 1962 - we need more from the late 50s and we could start our own Susan's Place Club!!
I'm off to the dentist in an hour to get my lower lip frozen, so I can have another electrolysis session on it. I'm definitely getting tired of it, but it has to be done.
Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: kaitylynn on February 20, 2018, 08:40:13 AM
Post by: kaitylynn on February 20, 2018, 08:40:13 AM
I am a late comer, 1967. Just had electrolysis on my upper lip this weekend. Yousers! That smarted and Donna, my electrologist, kept asking me if I was ok. I was sporting "Avril Eyes" as I left the session, but the result is worth every bit of the discomfort! Of all the things I have done so far, facial hair eradication has been the most immediately rewarding.
Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: AnneK on February 20, 2018, 09:29:21 AM
Post by: AnneK on February 20, 2018, 09:29:21 AM
1953 here.
Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: tgirlamg on February 20, 2018, 04:40:20 PM
Post by: tgirlamg on February 20, 2018, 04:40:20 PM
1-9-6-1 😀
Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: I Am Jess on February 20, 2018, 04:48:35 PM
Post by: I Am Jess on February 20, 2018, 04:48:35 PM
Quote from: tgirlamc on February 20, 2018, 04:40:20 PM
1-9-6-1 😀
Me too, the day Kennedy announced America was going to land a man on the moon.
I've got around 300 hours of electrolysis completed over the last 3 years and I'm still not done :(
Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: Janes Groove on February 20, 2018, 06:01:43 PM
Post by: Janes Groove on February 20, 2018, 06:01:43 PM
Quote from: Lindy on February 20, 2018, 08:18:50 AM
1955, 1956, 1960, 1961, 1962 - we need more from the late 50s and we could start our own Susan's Place Club!!
1958
Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: Transfused on February 20, 2018, 06:05:55 PM
Post by: Transfused on February 20, 2018, 06:05:55 PM
Congrats on starting HRT.
I am on HRT for quite a while already and it still feels like magic. Each patch is one sticker of joy.
I love my lady stickers. I love the changes they brought and are bringing. I am married to my Estradiol patches, lol :-P
I am on HRT for quite a while already and it still feels like magic. Each patch is one sticker of joy.
I love my lady stickers. I love the changes they brought and are bringing. I am married to my Estradiol patches, lol :-P
Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: valerieobrien88 on February 20, 2018, 06:51:03 PM
Post by: valerieobrien88 on February 20, 2018, 06:51:03 PM
Quote from: Lindy on February 18, 2018, 12:36:52 PMI have been getting the pellets inserted every 3 months plus i take progesterone daily. I am very happy with the results
I wanted to share with everyone that I now have my first appointment with an endocrinologist - March 21. After 5 months of gender therapy, while discovering a new and wonderful (to me anyway!) person hiding inside of me, my referral letter was accepted and I'm on my way. I say it's been a long road, because I've lived decades not really knowing this person existed. My gender/identity was always a twisted mess, but that's now sorted out and well understood. I still maintain that my first clue came October 31st, 1963, when I wore a dress for Halloween. At 7 I knew something, and part of me never forgot it.
Next up - hair removal :)
Lindy
the pellets are estrogen and testosyerone
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Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: Amie June on February 21, 2018, 12:58:25 PM
Post by: Amie June on February 21, 2018, 12:58:25 PM
Quote from: KathyLauren on February 20, 2018, 08:28:28 AM
I'm off to the dentist in an hour to get my lower lip frozen, so I can have another electrolysis session on it. I'm definitely getting tired of it, but it has to be done.
Even though this is quite unpleasant to visualize, I can see the benefit. I'm sure you don't feel a thing! I once had several shots in the roof of my mouth that made my nose numb. Not fun.
I hope, Kathy Lauren, you're close to getting all those pesky hairs removed. I'm envious :)
Lindy
Title: Re: The long road to HRT
Post by: KathyLauren on February 21, 2018, 02:43:56 PM
Post by: KathyLauren on February 21, 2018, 02:43:56 PM
Quote from: Lindy on February 21, 2018, 12:58:25 PMWell, I am about a year in, and I understand it's a 2 or 3-year process. Some folks do it faster, but I can't handle more than an hour a week.
Even though this is quite unpleasant to visualize, I can see the benefit. I'm sure you don't feel a thing! I once had several shots in the roof of my mouth that made my nose numb. Not fun.
I hope, Kathy Lauren, you're close to getting all those pesky hairs removed. I'm envious :)
Lindy
The dental freezing works beautifully. I don't feel a thing. Unlike elsewhere on my face and neck, where Emla or 5% Lidocaine don't do more than take the edge off the pain.