Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Melody Maia on October 06, 2010, 10:31:53 AM Return to Full Version
Title: Sitting in the endo office with letter in hand
Post by: Melody Maia on October 06, 2010, 10:31:53 AM
Post by: Melody Maia on October 06, 2010, 10:31:53 AM
I am sitting in the waiting room of my endocrinologist right now waiting for my blood test results. I am so nervous I am vibrating in my chair and trying to keep from crying.
Title: Re: Sitting in the end office with letter in hand
Post by: Melody Maia on October 06, 2010, 10:50:01 AM
Post by: Melody Maia on October 06, 2010, 10:50:01 AM
I did it! Got my script for E and am filling it right now! I was concerned with my blood test results as I haven't been taking especially good care of myself over the years. Was really concerned about my cholesterol, but I am 155 which is pretty good. Health issues are basically low sperm count and need to lose weight (which I knew) as I am pre-diabetic. I have lost nearly 20 lbs since I stared all this, so I will just keep going with that.
I am so happy and getting emotional waiting for my prescription to be filled. Yay me!
I am so happy and getting emotional waiting for my prescription to be filled. Yay me!
Title: Re: Sitting in the end office with letter in hand
Post by: Samantha_Marie on October 06, 2010, 10:56:13 AM
Post by: Samantha_Marie on October 06, 2010, 10:56:13 AM
Yay! This is a huge step congrats!
Title: Re: Sitting in the end office with letter in hand
Post by: Janet_Girl on October 06, 2010, 11:36:13 AM
Post by: Janet_Girl on October 06, 2010, 11:36:13 AM
Awesome Melody.
The cholesterol can be controlled through medication. I know because mine was high, went on Lipitor and now it is under 100.
Remember don't take a fist full right away. :D
The cholesterol can be controlled through medication. I know because mine was high, went on Lipitor and now it is under 100.
Remember don't take a fist full right away. :D
Title: Re: Sitting in the endo office with letter in hand
Post by: azSam on October 06, 2010, 11:39:16 AM
Post by: azSam on October 06, 2010, 11:39:16 AM
Yay! I'm so happy for you Melody! Congratulations!!
Title: Re: Sitting in the endo office with letter in hand
Post by: Bird on October 06, 2010, 12:16:17 PM
Post by: Bird on October 06, 2010, 12:16:17 PM
I am happy for you too!
Title: Re: Sitting in the endo office with letter in hand
Post by: cynthialee on October 06, 2010, 12:22:07 PM
Post by: cynthialee on October 06, 2010, 12:22:07 PM
One of the bigest days of your transition is today. Congrats. Soon you will feel the changes in your mind from the HRT.
YAY!
Have a great day,
YAY!
Have a great day,
Title: Re: Sitting in the endo office with letter in hand
Post by: Hurtfulsplash on October 06, 2010, 01:33:41 PM
Post by: Hurtfulsplash on October 06, 2010, 01:33:41 PM
Congrats!
Title: Re: Sitting in the endo office with letter in hand
Post by: Nero on October 06, 2010, 02:17:33 PM
Post by: Nero on October 06, 2010, 02:17:33 PM
congrats hon!
Title: Re: Sitting in the endo office with letter in hand
Post by: Melody Maia on October 06, 2010, 02:40:42 PM
Post by: Melody Maia on October 06, 2010, 02:40:42 PM
Thanks everyone! Endo prescribed ethinyl estradiol in capsule form. I've been doing a bit of research, and it sounds like strong stuff. What is the common wisdom on this medication on the Susan's board?
Anyway, took my first pill today at 1PM CDT during a celebratory lunch. Blood work in a month to check my E and T levels and adjust medication accordingly. Currently I have an E level of 42 and T level of 265. I know that is in the normal range for a male on both counts. I feel different already, but I think that is just the happiness talking! ;D
Anyway, took my first pill today at 1PM CDT during a celebratory lunch. Blood work in a month to check my E and T levels and adjust medication accordingly. Currently I have an E level of 42 and T level of 265. I know that is in the normal range for a male on both counts. I feel different already, but I think that is just the happiness talking! ;D
Title: Re: Sitting in the endo office with letter in hand
Post by: E on October 06, 2010, 10:23:09 PM
Post by: E on October 06, 2010, 10:23:09 PM
;D Huge congratulations!
Title: Re: Sitting in the endo office with letter in hand
Post by: V M on October 06, 2010, 11:17:59 PM
Post by: V M on October 06, 2010, 11:17:59 PM
Congrats Melody ;D
Title: Re: Sitting in the endo office with letter in hand
Post by: lilacwoman on October 07, 2010, 03:55:17 AM
Post by: lilacwoman on October 07, 2010, 03:55:17 AM
one day those E and T numbers will have reversed and you'll be a woman.
Title: Re: Sitting in the endo office with letter in hand
Post by: Colleen Ireland on October 07, 2010, 06:42:40 PM
Post by: Colleen Ireland on October 07, 2010, 06:42:40 PM
So happy for you, Melody!
Title: Re: Sitting in the endo office with letter in hand
Post by: Britney_413 on October 11, 2010, 01:15:21 AM
Post by: Britney_413 on October 11, 2010, 01:15:21 AM
Quote from: lilacwoman on October 07, 2010, 03:55:17 AM
one day those E and T numbers will have reversed and you'll be a woman.
Funny you say that considering that you said the opposite two days later:
QuoteOK Julie Marie now tell us how getting a vagina magically transformed you into a woman?
You should have been a woman before getting a vagina.
Found here:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,85261.msg605356.html#msg605356 (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,85261.msg605356.html#msg605356)
Perhaps you should clarify.
Title: Re: Sitting in the endo office with letter in hand
Post by: lilacwoman on October 11, 2010, 02:01:45 AM
Post by: lilacwoman on October 11, 2010, 02:01:45 AM
the two statements are not connected.