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Title: My latest before and after
Post by: Megan. on February 18, 2019, 04:21:48 AM
Post by: Megan. on February 18, 2019, 04:21:48 AM
I was involved in a photo shoot for my employer last September to help promote diversity, and as I think the pictures aren't half-bad, I'd thought I share them here. The last of the three is me pre-transition in 2014!
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(https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/susans/2014-03-04.jpg)
Megan. X
(https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/susans/megan-crop-1.jpg)
(https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/susans/megan-crop-2.jpg)
(https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/susans/2014-03-04.jpg)
Megan. X
Title: Re: My latest before and after
Post by: Cindy on February 18, 2019, 04:52:52 AM
Post by: Cindy on February 18, 2019, 04:52:52 AM
Sorry Megan l think you posted the wrong pics. I see a lovely woman and then some old gezzer standing outside a pub. Reminds of a Liverpool breakfast long ago!
Title: Re: My latest before and after
Post by: Megan. on February 18, 2019, 05:01:05 AM
Post by: Megan. on February 18, 2019, 05:01:05 AM
Quote from: Cindy on February 18, 2019, 04:52:52 AMHehe, that old picture was taken at a microbrewery in London promoting it's new beer; I knew the owner via a colleague. That man in the picture does seem like an increasingly separate person to who I am now, but one I'm proud of nonetheless.
Sorry Megan l think you posted the wrong pics. I see a lovely woman and then some old gezzer standing outside a pub. Reminds of a Liverpool breakfast long ago!
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Title: Re: My latest before and after
Post by: Devlyn on February 18, 2019, 07:37:30 AM
Post by: Devlyn on February 18, 2019, 07:37:30 AM
I think it was Cindy who once said words to the effect of:
"These men carry us for years to the place we need to be."
Hugs, Devlyn
"These men carry us for years to the place we need to be."
Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: My latest before and after
Post by: Megan. on February 18, 2019, 07:40:19 AM
Post by: Megan. on February 18, 2019, 07:40:19 AM
Quote from: Devlyn on February 18, 2019, 07:37:30 AMTrue words from a wise woman [emoji4].
I think it was Cindy who once said words to the effect of:
"These men carry us for years to the place we need to be."
Hugs, Devlyn
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Title: Re: My latest before and after
Post by: HappyMoni on February 18, 2019, 08:51:33 AM
Post by: HappyMoni on February 18, 2019, 08:51:33 AM
WOW
Title: Re: My latest before and after
Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 18, 2019, 08:56:22 AM
Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 18, 2019, 08:56:22 AM
@Megan.
Dear Megan:
I will use my favorite words that I use for astonishment and awe.....
Wow-Zers!!! Wow-Whee!!! :o :o :o
Thank you for treating all of us to your before and after photos.
They clearly show an amazing transformation!
I love the very first picture of a beautiful woman with a great big smile on her face!! :) :) :)
Thank you so very much sharing!! Definitely a treat for all of your followers.
Many Hugs,
Danielle
Dear Megan:
I will use my favorite words that I use for astonishment and awe.....
Wow-Zers!!! Wow-Whee!!! :o :o :o
Thank you for treating all of us to your before and after photos.
They clearly show an amazing transformation!
I love the very first picture of a beautiful woman with a great big smile on her face!! :) :) :)
Thank you so very much sharing!! Definitely a treat for all of your followers.
Many Hugs,
Danielle
Quote from: Megan. on February 18, 2019, 04:21:48 AM
I was involved in photo shoot for my employer last September to help promote diversity, and as I think the pictures aren't half-bad, I'd thought I share them here. The last of the three is me pre-transition in 2014!
(https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/susans/megan-crop-1.jpg)
(https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/susans/megan-crop-2.jpg)
(https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/susans/2014-03-04.jpg)
Megan. X
Title: Re: My latest before and after
Post by: Lynne on February 18, 2019, 09:33:11 AM
Post by: Lynne on February 18, 2019, 09:33:11 AM
Wow isn't enough to describe the difference, the change is remarkable. Based on the pictures alone I would say that the guy may be a distant relative of yours at best.
Title: Re: My latest before and after
Post by: JudiBlueEyes on February 18, 2019, 10:14:42 AM
Post by: JudiBlueEyes on February 18, 2019, 10:14:42 AM
Remarkable! Look at the joy in those top two photos.
Title: Re: My latest before and after
Post by: GingerVicki on February 18, 2019, 10:15:07 AM
Post by: GingerVicki on February 18, 2019, 10:15:07 AM
I do not see the similarities between the first two and last photos. You have demonstrated ninja transition skills if the bottom picture is actually you. :)
You and your brother look happy in the picture.
You and your brother look happy in the picture.
Title: Re: My latest before and after
Post by: TonyaW on February 18, 2019, 10:48:55 AM
Post by: TonyaW on February 18, 2019, 10:48:55 AM
Yeah, seriously, who's the dude?
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Title: Re: My latest before and after
Post by: Megan. on February 18, 2019, 10:54:11 AM
Post by: Megan. on February 18, 2019, 10:54:11 AM
Haha, to all the doubters, I promise that all three pictures are one and the same person!
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Title: Re: My latest before and after
Post by: GingerVicki on February 18, 2019, 11:28:42 AM
Post by: GingerVicki on February 18, 2019, 11:28:42 AM
Quote from: Megan. on February 18, 2019, 10:54:11 AM
Haha, to all the doubters, I promise that all three pictures are one and the same person!
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You prove that it can be done. Congrats on your success.
Title: Re: My latest before and after
Post by: Megan. on February 18, 2019, 11:36:35 AM
Post by: Megan. on February 18, 2019, 11:36:35 AM
Quote from: GingerVicki on February 18, 2019, 11:28:42 AMThank you.
You prove that it can be done. Congrats on your success.
Weight loss, hair transplants and 18 months of HRT. But, as for many, the mental and emotional changes have been bigger than the physical ones. X
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Title: Re: My latest before and after
Post by: Lynne on February 18, 2019, 12:36:35 PM
Post by: Lynne on February 18, 2019, 12:36:35 PM
Quote from: Megan. on February 18, 2019, 11:36:35 AM
Thank you.
Weight loss, hair transplants and 18 months of HRT. But, as for many, the mental and emotional changes have been bigger than the physical ones. X
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Your smile reflects that very well I think.
Title: Re: My latest before and after
Post by: Rachel_Christina on February 18, 2019, 01:39:30 PM
Post by: Rachel_Christina on February 18, 2019, 01:39:30 PM
That is some crazy changes right there. The old hormones really are magic!
Title: Re: My latest before and after
Post by: big kim on February 18, 2019, 03:43:25 PM
Post by: big kim on February 18, 2019, 03:43:25 PM
That's some change! The before picture looks like one of Millwall Fred's firm from the Dorian bathroom scene!
https://youtu.be/pdGX_MVtT3k
https://youtu.be/pdGX_MVtT3k
Title: Re: My latest before and after
Post by: pamelamoore2706 on February 19, 2019, 01:56:01 AM
Post by: pamelamoore2706 on February 19, 2019, 01:56:01 AM
Quote from: Megan. on February 18, 2019, 04:21:48 AMWow! Awesome! Go you! Xx
I was involved in a photo shoot for my employer last September to help promote diversity, and as I think the pictures aren't half-bad, I'd thought I share them here. The last of the three is me pre-transition in 2014!
(https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/susans/megan-crop-1.jpg)
(https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/susans/megan-crop-2.jpg)
(https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/susans/2014-03-04.jpg)
Megan. X
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Title: Re: My latest before and after
Post by: LizK on February 19, 2019, 05:21:25 AM
Post by: LizK on February 19, 2019, 05:21:25 AM
@Megan.
Wow Megan just wow you have come so far...and you look so great. You also look like you have lost a ton of weight which is an incredibly difficult thing to do. Congrats
Liz
Wow Megan just wow you have come so far...and you look so great. You also look like you have lost a ton of weight which is an incredibly difficult thing to do. Congrats
Liz
Title: Re: My latest before and after
Post by: Sonja on February 23, 2019, 09:40:10 PM
Post by: Sonja on February 23, 2019, 09:40:10 PM
@Megan.
Wow Megan! What an amazing change, and you look so lovely, love your hair colour - fantastic smile!!
Take care,
Sonja.
Wow Megan! What an amazing change, and you look so lovely, love your hair colour - fantastic smile!!
Take care,
Sonja.
Title: Re: My latest before and after
Post by: Lexi B on February 24, 2019, 02:30:40 AM
Post by: Lexi B on February 24, 2019, 02:30:40 AM
Megan!! You look great! What an awesome change!
If I may ask, did your hair grow back from HRT? It looks so full and thick compared to you pre-woman days!
If I may ask, did your hair grow back from HRT? It looks so full and thick compared to you pre-woman days!
Title: Re: My latest before and after
Post by: Megan. on February 24, 2019, 09:02:32 AM
Post by: Megan. on February 24, 2019, 09:02:32 AM
Quote from: Lexi B on February 24, 2019, 02:30:40 AMI did have FUE hair transplants to my crown, not to my hairline, which could still be better...
Megan!! You look great! What an awesome change!
If I may ask, did your hair grow back from HRT? It looks so full and thick compared to you pre-woman days!
I think HRT (along with finasteride and minoxidil) have helped a bit too, but it's hard to say how much.
It's still quite thin on top, so some judicious styling is required.
Pictures below from before and the morning after my transplant..
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Title: Re: My latest before and after
Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 24, 2019, 09:11:44 AM
Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 24, 2019, 09:11:44 AM
@Megan.
Dear Megan:
Wow...... interesting before and after pictures.
Question:
Was there a lot of pain and discomfort with that procedure?
It sure looks painful!!!
Hugs,
Danielle
Dear Megan:
Wow...... interesting before and after pictures.
Question:
Was there a lot of pain and discomfort with that procedure?
It sure looks painful!!!
Hugs,
Danielle
Title: Re: My latest before and after
Post by: Megan. on February 24, 2019, 09:23:31 AM
Post by: Megan. on February 24, 2019, 09:23:31 AM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on February 24, 2019, 09:11:44 AMNot really. They numbed up the top of my head before the procedure, that was the worse bit, after that just lying flat for a long time; but while it looks bad, there was no real pain after at all. [emoji3526]
@Megan.
Dear Megan:
Wow...... interesting before and after pictures.
Question:
Was there a lot of pain and discomfort with that procedure?
It sure looks painful!!!
Hugs,
Danielle
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Title: Re: My latest before and after
Post by: Lexi B on February 24, 2019, 11:05:04 PM
Post by: Lexi B on February 24, 2019, 11:05:04 PM
Quote from: Megan. on February 24, 2019, 09:23:31 AM
Not really. They numbed up the top of my head before the procedure, that was the worse bit, after that just lying flat for a long time; but while it looks bad, there was no real pain after at all.
Glad to hear it didn't hurt too terribly. I've heard of hair regrowth on HRT, but I don't personally know anyone who claims it's happened to them. Me, I rely on wigs. And I've become pretty good at making them appear natural. But I'd love to have hair again.