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General Discussions => Health => Topic started by: Megan. on December 15, 2016, 04:58:24 AM

Title: DEXA scan
Post by: Megan. on December 15, 2016, 04:58:24 AM
OK, so I'm still pre-HRT for now, but out of curiosity I got a DEXA scan with BodyScanUK in London yesterday, to help me understand my current muscle/fat ratios and distribution, apparently I was not their first Trans* customer.  I won't bore you with the numbers, generally healthy with a good bone density, could stand to loose another 10lbs of body fat ideally, and I currently have a typically male muscle/fat distribution and ratios. I hope to make this an annual event, to help me understand the effects and changes HRT may/will have on my physiology. I'm 178cm tall, 76kg and a BMI of 24. Some amusing images below that show me in all my current splendor (or not), enjoy!
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1074.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw403%2Fmegan_james7%2FDEXA%2Fscan_1_14-dec-2016_zps1fer75t2.png&hash=4b34fe39d2bb666d22a30e6d979b663f7a989b48)
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1074.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw403%2Fmegan_james7%2FDEXA%2Fscan_2_14-dec-2016_zpscsgmlznd.png&hash=b4c7038ad3b749ef1f6ea7de4d46c661be6b2dde)
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1074.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw403%2Fmegan_james7%2FDEXA%2Fscan_3_14-dec-2016_zpshemknftb.png&hash=5685bcf5dceb30103a1c4f3f036586995552b840)
Title: Re: DEXA scan
Post by: Cindy on December 15, 2016, 05:10:09 AM
Mmm

Probably bipedal Homo.

Based on the only previous examples I have seen the species is highly probable to be Sapien.

Looks healthy, no evidence on low scan of bone damage. I require HR on joints if it is a concern.

Client looks way too relaxed. Where did you say she pushed her vibrator to lose it?

In future tell her to superglue a piece of string to it.

Susan's Official Medical Team



Title: Re: DEXA scan
Post by: Megan. on December 15, 2016, 05:14:23 AM
Cindy, I'm shocked, I'm a good girl  ;). No embarrassing trips to A&E to remove foreign objects yet...
Title: Re: DEXA scan
Post by: kelly_aus on December 15, 2016, 05:18:01 AM
Quote from: Cindy on December 15, 2016, 05:10:09 AM
Mmm

Probably bipedal Homo.

Based on the only previous examples I have seen the species is highly probable to be Sapien.

Looks healthy, no evidence on low scan of bone damage. I require HR on joints if it is a concern.

Client looks way too relaxed. Where did you say she pushed her vibrator to lose it?

In future tell her to superglue a piece of string to it.

Susan's Official Medical Team


I'm laughing so hard I'm crying.. That's just the sort of thing my grandfather Val would have said..
Title: Re: DEXA scan
Post by: Cindy on December 15, 2016, 05:32:14 AM
Kelly, Lovely!!

I do think one thing MtF ignore is bone density scans and the fact that once you are on HRT you need to examine calcium levels.

I am very aware how how a broken pelvis, hip, upper leg, shoulder can ruin your life. In HRT assigned females it is as you state even more critical.

Lovely post!

Even if I enjoyed my joke.  :laugh:

Cindy
Title: Re: DEXA scan
Post by: Mariah on December 15, 2016, 07:38:25 AM
I so have to remember this in the future. Hugs
Mariah
Quote from: Cindy on December 15, 2016, 05:10:09 AM
Mmm

Probably bipedal Homo.

Based on the only previous examples I have seen the species is highly probable to be Sapien.

Looks healthy, no evidence on low scan of bone damage. I require HR on joints if it is a concern.

Client looks way too relaxed. Where did you say she pushed her vibrator to lose it?

In future tell her to superglue a piece of string to it.

Susan's Official Medical Team