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Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Female to male transsexual talk (FTM) => Topic started by: JustZac on May 12, 2015, 11:39:56 PM

Title: I got my letter!
Post by: JustZac on May 12, 2015, 11:39:56 PM
So I finally got my letter from my amazing therapist. My first appointment with my queer-friendly endo is on June 1st. I cannot wait to start HRT, and hopefully get top surgery within the next year (I have DDs, which are HARD to bind/hide). So excited about this moment and just had to share! Any tips before I begin to physically transition are greatly appreciated!
Title: Re: I got my letter!
Post by: Mariah on May 13, 2015, 12:10:38 AM
Congrats on getting your letter to start HRT. I can tell your excited so was I when I got mine last year. Good luck and hugs
Mariah
Title: Re: I got my letter!
Post by: JustZac on May 13, 2015, 01:19:58 AM
Thanks, Mariah! There was a time when I thought I'd never be able to transition. So actually moving forward is such a dream come true.
Title: Re: I got my letter!
Post by: Mariah on May 13, 2015, 01:24:49 AM
Your welcome, I know those feelings all to well too. It's a step of many for you so savor and enjoy. Hugs
Mariah
Title: Re: I got my letter!
Post by: LordKAT on May 13, 2015, 05:59:31 AM
Gratzes! The hard part is not grinning like a fool for the next month or two.
Title: Re: I got my letter!
Post by: FriendsCallMeChris on May 13, 2015, 06:14:36 AM
Great news! Congratulations!!
Title: Re: I got my letter!
Post by: Darkness Approaching on May 13, 2015, 09:30:04 AM
Congrats! My only advice is to be patient and try not to compare yourself to others as far as when/if certain changes occur. It can be frustrating waiting for facial hair, voice changes, etc. Focus on your own journey and enjoy the ride.
Title: Re: I got my letter!
Post by: Going4Miles on May 13, 2015, 12:43:40 PM
Congrats on getting your letter to start hormone therapy!!!  This is wonderful and I am so happy for you!  When you start hormones, be patient, as the changes will not happen overnight.  From what I understand based on the experiences of other trans guys, you will experience many changes during the first 3 - 4 months before they begin to slow down, but many changes will continue over the course of about 2 years before slowing down further.  Enjoy this time as you begin your journey.  You may want to keep a journal and take lots of pictures of yourself so that you can track and document those changes. 

Enjoy this very special time!   :laugh: ;D

Miles 
Title: Re: I got my letter!
Post by: JustZac on May 22, 2015, 12:21:00 AM
Thanks, guys! It's so exciting. I'm counting down the days to starting T and grinning like a fool.

Now if I could just afford top surgery....ugh...
Title: Re: I got my letter!
Post by: Felix on May 22, 2015, 04:21:10 AM
Congratulations. :D
Title: Re: I got my letter!
Post by: Bimmer Guy on May 22, 2015, 06:22:41 AM
Congratulations!  I know how exciting it is.    :)
Title: Re: I got my letter!
Post by: Laura_7 on May 22, 2015, 07:38:05 AM
Congratulations :)

A few trans men concerned with their singing voices started out with half the dose for three months.
They said this way the larynx might expand more naturally. They also kept on singing.

You could have a look into that and discuss it with your endo. Many endos don't start out with the full dose anyways.


*hugs* and congratulations again
Title: Re: I got my letter!
Post by: bambam on May 22, 2015, 07:59:46 AM
congrats bro! :)
Title: Re: I got my letter!
Post by: Clever on May 22, 2015, 08:10:03 AM
Congrats! I know that feeling of relief and just "yessssssss."
Title: Re: I got my letter!
Post by: JustZac on June 27, 2015, 04:31:22 PM
Thanks so much, guys! It's such an exciting time. I'm out publicly now, starting T in mid-July (had to reschedule due to some scheduling conflict issues *sigh*) and getting my name changed July 6th!  ;D
Title: Re: I got my letter!
Post by: Laura_7 on June 27, 2015, 04:46:33 PM
Congratulations :)


hugs
Title: Re: I got my letter!
Post by: JustZac on June 27, 2015, 04:50:35 PM
Thanks, Laura_7!  :)
Title: Re: I got my letter!
Post by: FriendsCallMeChris on June 28, 2015, 09:19:04 AM
Congrats!  Enjoy the moment!!!