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Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Female to male transsexual talk (FTM) => Topic started by: Aussie Jay on November 26, 2009, 08:31:11 PM

Title: Finally!
Post by: Aussie Jay on November 26, 2009, 08:31:11 PM
After like a month of searching in my new town for a Doc with trans experience - I finally had my appointment, got my script and got my first shot this morning!! Stoked!!
It did sting a bit, I won't lie but I had a type of slow release T and it is a large volume so it is deep IM and has to be done super slow, so jabs are like 10-12 weeks apart - I wasn't expecting to be able to get it first up as most of the guys here and research I had done stated that guys are usually started on the smaller more frequent jabs.
Just wanted to share my happiness here as I have found a lot of helpful information and advice in these forums - especially when I thought this day would never come.
So thanks guys and girls  :D much love.
Cheers
Jay
Title: Re: Finally!
Post by: Lachlann on November 26, 2009, 08:33:25 PM
That's awesome, dude! :)
Title: Re: Finally!
Post by: Aussie Jay on November 26, 2009, 08:45:23 PM
Cheers Lachlann
I've read so many other guys post when they started T and never thought it would be my turn hey!!
Title: Re: Finally!
Post by: Arch on November 26, 2009, 09:14:08 PM
Cool!!!

Hey, I've heard about this slow release stuff, but I don't use it. Keep us posted on how it's working.
Title: Re: Finally!
Post by: myles on November 26, 2009, 09:24:49 PM
congratulations!
Cheers
Andrew
Title: Re: Finally!
Post by: Aussie Jay on November 26, 2009, 10:00:18 PM
Will do Arch, didn't hurt nearly as much as I expected!
Thanks Alistair, thats exactly what it feels like too mate. It was so hard to articulate how long I had been waiting for this. I've really been waiting my whole life to experience the changes I will now... But only knowingly been waiting for T like this for like 8 months  :D
Cheers Andrew! I fully beleive in your quote too - lived too long fearing what people think. No more. Hope all you guys are going well!!?
Thanks again,
Jay
Title: Re: Finally!
Post by: Banf on November 27, 2009, 02:35:06 AM
Ooh grats, man!
Do you know if there's any difference in the effects/time-scale of effects with that slow-release stuff? Or does it simply mean you can inject less often? :3
I couldn't find much info about it except that it's "new".
Title: Re: Finally!
Post by: Myself on November 27, 2009, 02:46:51 AM
grats!

How are you feeling? :)
Title: Re: Finally!
Post by: Cairus on November 27, 2009, 03:09:42 AM
So wait, did you see a GP or a psychiatrist?? You were able to do it without a letter?
Title: Re: Finally!
Post by: Aussie Jay on November 27, 2009, 04:33:39 AM
Banf - yeah I had hardly heard of it before the other day too... I inject every 10-12 weeks and I have started on a full dose (you will have to google it)... as for changes - I am still trying to find out more about it. It's different every site I go to! I'll have to get back to y'all on that one - or if anyone knows please jump in.
Cheers Myself - I feel happy still!! Silly I know but today is a great day for me... Now I did notice a bit of a sore throat earlier but that was surely my imagination!! Sorry - I don't feel super just yet unfortunately lol XD
Hi Cairus - I saw my GP and got a script then went back to see a nurse. I saw a psych last month to be assessed and just needed a report from her to my GP - which hasn't come through yet and I need to call about, but when the GP still gave me the script I was stoked! But the letter will eventually find it's was to him - just glad I didn't have to wait.
Any other questions please feel free!!
Chees guys
Jay
Title: Re: Finally!
Post by: Radar on November 27, 2009, 03:27:14 PM
Excellent! :icon_joy:
Good things come to those who persevere.
Title: Re: Finally!
Post by: Aussie Jay on November 27, 2009, 04:02:23 PM
Absolutely Radar!! Cheers mate, hope all is going well with you :)
Title: Re: Finally!
Post by: Christo on November 28, 2009, 02:24:38 AM
Sweet. congrats bro!  w00t. :icon_woowoo: :icon_woowoo: :icon_drunk: :icon_drunk: :eusa_dance: :icon_dance:
Title: Re: Finally!
Post by: Aussie Jay on November 28, 2009, 03:35:13 AM
Thanks Chris - I think I have done every actions your emoticons are expressing!!
Cheers mate
Title: Re: Finally!
Post by: Cindy on November 28, 2009, 03:57:59 AM
Great news,
Even if I am on the wrong side of bench :laugh:

Happy for you brother

From a sister, who cares

Hugs
Cindy
Title: Re: Finally!
Post by: Aussie Jay on November 28, 2009, 05:19:53 AM
Hey Cindy - thanks a lot!! You are looking fantastic in your photo by the way.
And not the wrong side of the bench - just on the other side now ;)
xo
Title: Re: Finally!
Post by: Miniar on November 28, 2009, 08:34:18 AM
Congrats!

I take it you have that new "nebido" thing?
Title: Re: Finally!
Post by: Aussie Jay on November 28, 2009, 03:01:08 PM
Cheers Miniar - and yeah, but its not called that over here. Its Reandron. I've read different studies and reports on it so far - some for, some against but guess time will tell and I will just have to vigilant.
Feeling good so far!
Take it easy :)
Title: Re: Finally!
Post by: Carson on November 28, 2009, 03:06:55 PM
Congrats!! Hopefully I'll be following right behind you.
Title: Re: Finally!
Post by: Aussie Jay on November 28, 2009, 03:09:27 PM
Cheers mate - wishing you all the best on your journey too Carson. Like Radar said - good things come to those who persevere.
Title: Re: Finally!
Post by: FolkFanatic on December 02, 2009, 09:38:38 AM
Congrats! I'm going in next week to talk to my GP about T and seeing a psychologist to help with the transition (namely my parents.)

Won't be going as quick as you, unfortunately (still need to talk to the folks before my voice lowers and i sprout facial hair lmao) but i'm taking the first leap.

Good luck!
Title: Re: Finally!
Post by: Aussie Jay on December 02, 2009, 03:56:01 PM
Hey FolkFanatic - good luck dude! Sounds like you're going in the right direction to get what you want/need. If you need any help coming out to parents - I wrote mine a letter and spoke to them in person, if you would like to read it and I can help let me know.
Hang in there Bro
Jay