Everything is set to go and I'm very excited as you can imagine.
I'm 51 years of age and have been employed for 32 years in the Canadian military. They are paying for my surgery and for that I'm very thankful.
I've known that I'm the wrong sex since the age of 8 but there didn't seem to be a lot I could do about it at the time. My parents were conservative with my father growing up in a tough foster home and then joining the military. I was the first born and they really didn't know how to deal with a boy child who wanted to wear dresses. Needless to say I stopped that pretty quick.
I slowly developed a male persona which I was wearing very well up to a couple of years ago when things came together for me to say enough was enough. So, in the summer of 2008 I came out to the medical staff at the one base I was at and haven't turned back since.
One of the women who works in the same building as I remarked, just before Christmas, that I'm most certainly happier as Teresa. She could see how happy I was as Teresa and happier still as Teresa on hormones. From my point of view I'm certainly more comfortable and content now than I've ever been and, according to others, a lot happier. I suppose I am.
A good friend who's only known me as Teresa remarked on how my self-confidence has appeared to blossom and how she could certainly see an inner strength grow. Part of that is my age and the amount of time I've served in the military but a large part is now I get to be me - 100% me! That is so important.
So now I'm looking forward to the next step of my life and that is the surgery and the recovery after. I've heard from so many sources to follow the doctor's instructions to the letter so I most certainly will. The time ahead is exciting and maybe a little painful but I will proceed without a drop of hesitation and not a nerve in my body.
Bless you all.
Teresa
yay congratz!!!!!!!!
I still have 2 months and 3 days left......but who's counting =P
Congrats, Teresa!
Congratulations, Teresa!
I hope everything goes great for you during and after the surgery. Let us know how it goes! :)
Hello LadyTeresa , your my roomate at montreal in 12 day ;)
24 january is the day at you and me ;)
I am enter at asclepiade recovery house or hospital on 23 and surgery 24 on AM or PM
Welcome and Congratulations Teresa.
It's good to meet you.
Jillieann
Thanks everyone. Down to 5 days now.
Teresa
Hello Theresa, yes is in 5 day for you and me ;)
the week past very speedy ;)
Hi Teresa
Sorry I've missed your post and now you must be done with surgery I guess.
I'll Hope you will recover soon.
I'll try to wish you strenght in French coz you're quebecoise.
grande force est souhaitée.
hugs
annette
I guess everything wasn't set to go. At the last moment they wanted another test so my countdown is now at 70 days. Oh well.
Teresa
I'm so sorry Teresa. But remember, you've waited this long. It won't be too much longer. Please accept this hug. i wish you the best.
hugs
Beth
Hi Teresa
I'm sorry to read you have a delay.
70 days.... Okay, it's a new spring and a new life than.
We're counting down with you.
Another test, they want to do it carefully, that's good.
You can better play it in a safe way than a speed way, right?
Hugs
Annette
Oh no, that's to bad Teresa.
I so hope 70 days goes by fast for you.
As Annette said
QuoteOkay, it's a new spring and a new life than.
We're counting down with you.
Hugs,
Jillieann
Let's try this again. My 24 Jan operation date was postponed to Apr 6 - 20 days to go!
Hi Teresa,
Yay!! It is exactly two weeks from today! I wish you all the best for the big day.
Keep us girls up to date with the progress.
Huggs
Maegan
Maegan, I certainly will. I'm taking this laptop and I'll be contacting people as soon as they'll let me after the operation.
Teresa
Nice to see the most beautifal country on Earth is being protected by its finest ;) Military is my back-up plan! Tell me about it?
-Brianna
Hi Teresa! :icon_wave:
Tic, toc! It is getting closer. How are you feeling? Excited, nervous?
Big hug
Maegan
Excited? Not so much. I was very excited for the January date before they pulled the rug out from under me. I was so disappointed. I suppose I won't be able to stop being excited when I get on the train to Montreal but before then it's just another appointment.
Teresa
Hi LadyTeresa, from one veteran to another, way to go! And welcome to Susans, hugs, Tracey
Hi Teresa,
I am pretty sure the excitement will creep up on you as you get closer to the day. Uhmm.....stay away from any rugs though. ;D
All will be going well this time. Let us know.
Huggs
Maegan
Tracey, can I be a veteran if I'm still serving? Anyway, hugs and thank you for your welcome.
Teresa
Maegan, I'm sure the excitement will start as soon as I get on the train to Montreal.
Teresa
Yay! Tomorrow I'll be on the train to Montreal!!!
Teresa
That's great Teresa. Less than 24 hours to go.
You can do it girl.
I'm excited for you.
Hugs,
Jillieann
Jillieann,
The operation isn't until Wednesday but I'll at least be starting my trip after so long waiting.
Teresa
Teresa, You should be in hospital by now, getting ready for Wednesday. And in honor of that. T E R E S A. And you are now on the list.
Hi Janet,
Yes, I've had the surgery this morning and am now enjoying the pain - and the nice pain killers.
What list are you referring to?
Teresa
A long time ago I began a "Girls I am most Jealous Of" list. While it is not a real list it is just my way of saying Congratulations. So your name is on that list.
With all the 'fun' I'm having now, I wouldn't be very envious of me. This hurts!!!
Teresa
lol yes it hurts but it's all so worth it. Congratulations!
Congratulations! I hope you heal fast!
Two days post-op and alls well. I'm back to the recover center today.
Teresa