So as some of you may know my dr is the dr at a planned parenthood about 30 minutes from my house. I saw her september 29th and I got my script took blood etc I started on the october 1rst and saw her again at the end of october. Then she told me to call early january to make a follow up for the end of the month and I tried calling the number and it says the call can not be completed as dialed! What am I going to do? I'm freaking out and omg :( I only have two more refills on my script so what if I never get in touch with the dr? Omg I can't afford a ~real~ dr. She's real but like she saw me for free cuz it's planned parenthood. :( :( :(
First of all "DON"T PANIC". Double check that you dialed right and if need be look it up in the phone book. Or online. If you have to just go there and get the number and make an appointment.
Ok so i finally got through. Jan 31rst! :D Now I feel kinda silly. I don't know why they weren't going through at first. =/
SO...what should I expect on my third appointment? Anything special?
They may take blood again and adjust your meds.
Quote from: Britney♥Bieber on January 04, 2011, 05:45:32 PM
Anything special?
Nope, not unless something is wrong. There's not much to the trans branch of endocrinology other than
1. Check bloods.
2. If bloods are normal, then goto 4.
3. If bloods are abnormal, adjust meds. Goto 1.
4. End.
Sounds normal enough. Do you think she'll prescribe progesterone? I heard it helps breast development, but I don't know when she will or if she even will etc. I hope I can afford it fml =/
Is it fairly cheap going through planned parenthood? I had to contact my endo today about an outstanding bill i just recieved because i think they billed the insurance with the wrong code. The bill came from quest diagnostics for $250.83 for bloodwork done last march. The 1st time bloodwork was taken went through just fine.
I think your at the point now where she could prescribe you progesterone, i did after the 1st three months. are you already on t-blockers?
Quote from: MyKa on January 04, 2011, 06:10:24 PM
Is it fairly cheap going through planned parenthood? I had to contact my endo today about an outstanding bill i just recieved because i think they billed the insurance with the wrong code. The bill came from quest diagnostics for $250.83 for bloodwork done last march. The 1st time bloodwork was taken went through just fine.
I think your at the point now where she could prescribe you progesterone, i did after the 1st three months. are you already on t-blockers?
I've been on estradiol and spiro for three months, it'll be four by the time I see her next. And so far for my first two appointments it's been free because of some trans grant that payed. They just asked if I'd like to make a donation towards it. Didn't have the money. I meant I hope I can afford the progesterone though
If the doctor prescribes it for you i don't see why it wouldn't be covered either! I hope everything works out for you!!! Iv'e been fortunate to have excellent insurance that covers everything fairly well. I knoticed that walking into a walgreens or lets just say a drugstore to fill a script is so freakin high, i use this mail order co through my insurance and it's a hell of alot cheaper. The only draw back is waiting right till the end of your supply and reordering. I'm out of fin and spiro right now and it wont be in till friday :(
Quote from: MyKa on January 04, 2011, 06:34:15 PM
If the doctor prescribes it for you i don't see why it wouldn't be covered either! I hope everything works out for you!!! Iv'e been fortunate to have excellent insurance that covers everything fairly well. I knoticed that walking into a walgreens or lets just say a drugstore to fill a script is so freakin high, i use this mail order co through my insurance and it's a hell of alot cheaper. The only draw back is waiting right till the end of your supply and reordering. I'm out of fin and spiro right now and it wont be in till friday :(
I have to pay for the meds she prscribes. I can afford the e for 8$ at walmart, but the spiro is ridiculous I get it the cheapest through my friends dad, he buys it for me at a small pharmacy at the lowest price. I don't have insurance though :'(
Did i read somewhere that your out west? I could have sworn i heard somewhere that some of the insurance companies out that way are helping with srs. I don't know if this is true or not!
Quote from: Britney♥Bieber on January 04, 2011, 06:38:01 PM
I have to pay for the meds she prscribes. I can afford the e for 8$ at walmart, but the spiro is ridiculous I get it the cheapest through my friends dad, he buys it for me at a small pharmacy at the lowest price. I don't have insurance though :'(
Oh wow, i'm sorry to hear that. It can get quite expensive without insurance. Today my refill on fin/spiro was $3o shipped. My depression meds are the ones that are expensive :'( which i stopped taking 3 months ago for other reasons.
Quote from: Britney♥Bieber on January 04, 2011, 05:58:26 PM
Sounds normal enough. Do you think she'll prescribe progesterone? I heard it helps breast development, but I don't know when she will or if she even will etc. I hope I can afford it fml =/
My endo pointed out that progesterone can actually inhibit early breast development and should be left until later on when the breasts are reasonably developed already from E.
Quote from: MyKa on January 04, 2011, 06:40:47 PM
Did i read somewhere that your out west? I could have sworn i heard somewhere that some of the insurance companies out that way are helping with srs. I don't know if this is true or not!
Yeah California. I have no idea, I'm oblivious when it comes to insurance except I know I'm not covered by my dads because I'm not a full time student. Who knows though. =/
Quote from: Vexing on January 04, 2011, 07:18:46 PM
My endo pointed out that progesterone can actually inhibit early breast development and should be left until later on when the breasts are reasonably developed already from E.
Well then I hope I don't get prescribed it lol. I'm developing but not really boobs yet. They haven't gotten out of the moob stage but they look cute when I push them together lol.
Quote from: Britney♥Bieber on January 04, 2011, 08:29:12 PM
Well then I hope I don't get prescribed it lol. I'm developing but not really boobs yet. They haven't gotten out of the moob stage but they look cute when I push them together lol.
I'm 3+ years on HRT and only now considering adding progesterone.
However, I have an agreement with my fiancé that if it makes me crazy(ier) that I'm gonna stop taking it :D
Quote from: Vexing on January 04, 2011, 08:44:13 PM
I'm 3+ years on HRT and only now considering adding progesterone.
However, I have an agreement with my fiancé that if it makes me crazy(ier) that I'm gonna stop taking it :D
Don't worry, it won't make you crazy!!!!! ;)
Wow all this is so confusing....i hope it comes naturally when i go to the doctor in a couple of weeks for hormones.
Quote from: RoseBlossom on January 04, 2011, 09:12:53 PM
Wow all this is so confusing....i hope it comes naturally when i go to the doctor in a couple of weeks for hormones.
whats confusing?
Quote from: MyKa on January 04, 2011, 08:58:15 PM
Don't worry, it won't make you crazy!!!!! ;)
I certainly hope you're right, for my fiancé's sake!
LOL Britney, I went through a similar thing earlier last year and again last month... I was totally stressed... But it all worked out
*Hugs*
Quote from: Vexing on January 04, 2011, 08:44:13 PM
I'm 3+ years on HRT and only now considering adding progesterone.
However, I have an agreement with my fiancé that if it makes me crazy(ier) that I'm gonna stop taking it :D
haha well lets hope you stay the same! I thought you were really bitchy at first but you're just blunt and smart etc <3
Quote from: Virginia Marie on January 04, 2011, 10:33:54 PM
LOL Britney, I went through a similar thing earlier last year and again last month... I was totally stressed... But it all worked out
*Hugs*
Haha eek so embarassing
Quote from: Britney♥Bieber on January 04, 2011, 11:54:46 PM
haha well lets hope you stay the same! I thought you were really bitchy at first but you're just blunt and smart etc <3
Aww! Thanks :-*
<3
Quote from: Vexing on January 05, 2011, 12:18:08 AM
Aww! Thanks :-*
<3
You're welcome. :D Btw you just had srs and you're engaged right? Congrats!!
Quote from: Britney♥Bieber on January 05, 2011, 12:20:42 AM
You're welcome. :D Btw you just had srs and you're engaged right? Congrats!!
Correct on both counts - and thanks again :D
I have no doubt you'll have both those things for yourself in the near future ;)
Quote from: Vexing on January 05, 2011, 12:48:24 AM
Correct on both counts - and thanks again :D
I have no doubt you'll have both those things for yourself in the near future ;)
Really? I'm pretty poor but I was considering to see how much of a bank loan I could get and then come up with the rest. Who knows =/ And idk I hope I get a bf but boys still don't notice me. I'm trying to be patient though. Thanks bb <3
Quote from: Britney♥Bieber on January 05, 2011, 01:11:29 AM
Really? I'm pretty poor but I was considering to see how much of a bank loan I could get and then come up with the rest.
Bank loan was how I paid for mine. The great thing about a name change over here in NZ is that it clears your credit rating :D
QuoteWho knows =/ And idk I hope I get a bf but boys still don't notice me. I'm trying to be patient though. Thanks bb <3
Early days yet. You'll do fine.
Quote from: Vexing on January 05, 2011, 01:15:16 AM
Bank loan was how I paid for mine. The great thing about a name change over here in NZ is that it clears your credit rating :D
Early days yet. You'll do fine.
Awesome :D Have you heard of dr saran in thailand? he's pretty cheap and his results look good. I think I read that he worked with preecha for 10 years. But the low price makes me think less good results but I'd rather pay 8 than 20 k =/
and idk like anything about boys, how many of them are willing to look past my you know what? Like even if guys do take an interest in me I'm scared about that
Quote from: Britney♥Bieber on January 05, 2011, 01:24:18 AM
and idk like anything about boys, how many of them are willing to look past my you know what? Like even if guys do take an interest in me I'm scared about that
Come on Britney - don't worry. Vexing and I have both posted our experiences on that point in other threads already.
The answer is that some boys won't, but enough will. You only need one you know... ;D It might just take a little practice and a few let downs before you find the right one, and then there always women too (if you are bi) :laugh:
Quote from: Britney♥Bieber on January 05, 2011, 01:24:18 AM
Awesome :D Have you heard of dr saran in thailand? he's pretty cheap and his results look good. I think I read that he worked with preecha for 10 years. But the low price makes me think less good results but I'd rather pay 8 than 20 k =/
Think of it this way:
You get told that you are only allowed to drive one car for the rest of your life. One car. You can never drive any other car,
ever.
Now, do you choose a puke green, seventh hand Skoda Capri that was previously owned by a single mother with vomity kids, or do you choose a brand spanking new hotrod red Subaru Impreza WRX? (I had to google that name btw)
The Skoda only costs $800, but the WRX costs $30,000.
Which would you choose?
Remember, you have to drive it for the rest of your life.
I always say you get what you pay for!
Quote from: Vexing on January 05, 2011, 03:08:34 AM
The Skoda only costs $800, but the WRX costs $30,000.
Which would you choose?
Remember, you have to drive it for the rest of your life.
Having owned both vehicles I have to say that I would probably look for a better skoda (one without the previous owner and vomity kids). Yeah the Subaru is fun but the Skoda is pretty reliable and solidly built and easier to service yourself. And then again I could always modify it. ;)
Yeah yeah Yeah I know ::) but some old habits die hard. I like playing amateur mechanics! :laugh:
Sorry I'm derailing this I know - I'll give myself a slap and leave you in peace now :laugh:
Quote from: rejennyrated on January 05, 2011, 03:00:24 AM
Come on Britney - don't worry. Vexing and I have both posted our experiences on that point in other threads already.
The answer is that some boys won't, but enough will. You only need one you know... ;D It might just take a little practice and a few let downs before you find the right one, and then there always women too (if you are bi) :laugh:
True and no I'm not bi =/ haha boys only for me :P
Quote from: Vexing on January 05, 2011, 03:08:34 AM
Think of it this way:
You get told that you are only allowed to drive one car for the rest of your life. One car. You can never drive any other car, ever.
Now, do you choose a puke green, seventh hand Skoda Capri that was previously owned by a single mother with vomity kids, or do you choose a brand spanking new hotrod red Subaru Impreza WRX? (I had to google that name btw)
The Skoda only costs $800, but the WRX costs $30,000.
Which would you choose?
Remember, you have to drive it for the rest of your life.
=[ fml.
Glad to hear you found your doctor, Britney ! Your first few posts on page 1 of this thread scared me, that would be awful if you had your meds stopped. Youre really becoming more pretty , especially the last month or so. :)
Quote from: Vexing on January 05, 2011, 03:08:34 AM
The Skoda only costs $800, but the WRX costs $30,000.
Which would you choose?
I don't know. $800 is a lot for a car.
Hi Britney
I am glad everything has worked out with your doctor.
I concur with Vexing's comments on progestorone, the research i have done would indicate that waiting until you have good breast development first before starting.
I have done some research on several of the dr's in Thailand and Dr Saran has a pretty good name i believe, i know of one girl who had grs with him last year and is extremely happy with the result. Of course Suporn is hard to og past as he is pretty much the best. But don't take my word for it, make sure you do you own research :)
Shelly
x
Quote from: Angela Foureira Komninou on January 05, 2011, 06:10:15 AM
Glad to hear you found your doctor, Britney ! Your first few posts on page 1 of this thread scared me, that would be awful if you had your meds stopped. Youre really becoming more pretty , especially the last month or so. :)
Thanks. I was scared too =/
Quote from: ~Shelly~ on January 05, 2011, 07:19:50 AM
Hi Britney
I am glad everything has worked out with your doctor.
I concur with Vexing's comments on progestorone, the research i have done would indicate that waiting until you have good breast development first before starting.
I have done some research on several of the dr's in Thailand and Dr Saran has a pretty good name i believe, i know of one girl who had grs with him last year and is extremely happy with the result. Of course Suporn is hard to og past as he is pretty much the best. But don't take my word for it, make sure you do you own research :)
Shelly
x
Well that sounds good haha. I've read some good stuff about him. I just have to find out more information. Not sure how i'll do it but I'll have time lol.
Quote from: Vexing on January 05, 2011, 01:15:16 AM
Bank loan was how I paid for mine. The great thing about a name change over here in NZ is that it clears your credit rating
:o :o :o Oh my word! I would completely abuse that one! >:-) :laugh:
@Vexing
Your comment made me giggle. Things that make me crazy/have the potential to make me crazier are things my SO and I joke about all the time. I hate to say that I am a stereotypically crazy woman, but sometimes I just am the complete embodiment of it.
Quote from: rejennyrated on January 05, 2011, 03:28:29 AM
Having owned both vehicles I have to say that I would probably look for a better skoda (one without the previous owner and vomity kids). Yeah the Subaru is fun but the Skoda is pretty reliable and solidly built and easier to service yourself. And then again I could always modify it. ;)
Still smells like vomit though :(
Quote from: MillieB on January 05, 2011, 11:29:17 AM
:o :o :o Oh my word! I would completely abuse that one! >:-) :laugh:
It's been hard not to!
I lolled when I was applying for the bank loan, the guy is like *tappity tap tap* "Sorry miss Jxxxx, I can't find any credit record for you prior to 2008"
Me: "Oh. Is that a problem?"
Guy: "No, just very unusual for someone over 30!"
Britney wanting to add progesterone to estradiol and spiro may not be the best way forwards as you need to remember you are trying to mimic natural female development that spreads over several years.
Quote from: lilacwoman on January 05, 2011, 01:45:50 PM
Britney wanting to add progesterone to estradiol and spiro may not be the best way forwards as you need to remember you are trying to mimic natural female development that spreads over several years.
Well I don't know much about what happens hormonally tbh. I just read about girls getting progesterone and wasn't sure when. lol. I mean I'm not gonna beg my dr for it, I'm gonna listen to what she says, she's done this before haha.
For what it is worth I went on progesterone quite early on in my regimen.
I think it definitely does help, but it isn't critical in the first few months.
Progesterone was added to my regime about two years in. I have notice that I am still developing and filling out.
I think it does help, but only after you have the first growth.
I've heard the other side of the argument as well, that adding P almost immediately is ideal because the first year or two is when the most rapid development occurs, and adding P to that would accelerate it and possibly mitigate some of the negative effects of E when we're taking our highest doses of it. It seems like with P there are always solid arguments for both sides.
I'm dying to see my dr again. I wanna know what she says, and if she'll change my hormones or if she'll let me switch to injectables etc. :D