I know how you feel op. I've been on hrt for a bit and won't present until Im confident I can pass. Probably won't be for another year as I will probably need ffs. The way I see it, all the best things take hard work and time. Apply yourself to get the best results possible out of transition, and you will eventually pass. In the meantime, enjoy the little things. I like to get intoxicated and full around with makeup and take selfies lol.

I went full time after 2 month and 1/2 . I was exactly like you wanting everything to be perfect before going out. In reality it never Will be, there Will always be something to be improved. I made the decision to relax and accept me( i still want FFS) but I accepted that I am A woman no Matter how I look now.  I am really surprised of people reaction as either I am blended or people just accept it . Ive been asked out by 8-10 men allready lol

At 52 this is a topic close to my heart. I made a promise to my wife that I would seek a professional opinion and get a diagnosis before commencing any kind of long term changes. However........

I have been reading through this thread and it makes perfect sense that your transition is at whatever pace you make it and the comment about not requiring FFS, HRT,or Therapist to begin living as a woman really lit up my lights. From what I understand you can have all that done and still get clocked. So why Should you wait...I have already had a report from a Psychiatrist with a Diagnosis of Gender Dysphoria but because it did not have the statement that "I was ready for cross-sex hormone therapy" in the report, means I still have to see yet another psychiatrist for another diagnosis and hopefully a correctly worded letter.

I don't know why but I have never really thought about "why" I am waiting for these things...These do not dictate whether or not I can even begin yet. I do not need another Psychiatrist to tell me I am not crazy, I have the clothes, makeup,wig and all the accessories, I have the time , I have all that I need to begin living full-time...so why don't I just do that? Even if I was to assume HRT was going to be kind to me...I will still get clocked...so why not just do it? I have no work considerations, my family is overseas, and I have support, 


Elizabeth K

Thanks all of you! 

I hope to be full time within two years, and really I only decided in the middle of September to see if this was for real - and accepted it around then, so it's only been four months that I have started following the path.  I was a little down yesterday sitting in Starbucks and seeing the women there wearing boots with heels and wishing I could too.  I am afraid the whole over the knee boot trend will die before I transition! Plus I have to get my hair cut for an interview and I really don't want to as I want to let it grow in.  That whole looking professional thing.

Still, I think it's starting to take on a life of it's own and the change is happening faster than I thought....

Hey All

I started my transition at age 54 and I took my time I have been on HRT for 20 month now and I didn't know how many thing could or would change starting that late in life. Let me tell you, I have had so many changes it is crazy. I had no breasts and now i'm a 36C and So many changes in my face and weigh shifts to different places. I was at one time 5'-4" and now I'm 5'-3" my shoes were size 9 women's and now they are size 8 women's and some are even size 7.5 . My skin has gotten so soft and I bruise very easy now also. My sense of small has increased dramatically. My body hair that I do have has slowed down in growth on my legs. My hair on my head has got very soft and thicker. I guess that I'm very lucky as I have a full head of thick hair. I never though that at my age so many changes would occur but they have and I'm a very happy women. So give things time to work as it will but it doesn't happen over night. I have not had FFS or BA and have no plans too. Don't feel it is necessary.

Hug's
Lyndsey

QuoteI started my transition at age 54 and I took my time I have been on HRT for 20 month now and I didn't know how many thing could or would change starting that late in life. Let me tell you, I have had so many changes it is crazy.

My GF is in her early 40s and can't transition yet due to some health issues.  This gives me some hope.  It's awesome you got such good results.

Quote from: rosetyler on January 03, 2016, 08:38:05 PM
My GF is in her early 40s and can't transition yet due to some health issues.  This gives me some hope.  It's awesome you got such good results.

Hi Rose

Like I said it is never to late to start. I'm very happy here is a link to show you some of the changes. Let me know what you think.


https://www.pinterest.com/pin/312296555390556631/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/312296555390556635/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/312296555390556797/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/312296555390556756/

Hug's Lyndsey

I've sent my GF a link to this page.

The adult in the first 2 pics is your former self?

Quote from: rosetyler on January 03, 2016, 10:41:25 PM
I've sent my GF a link to this page.

The adult in the first 2 pics is your former self?

Hi Rose

Yes that is me and you have to agree with me Hormones are crazy what they can do over time as remember I didn't even start till I was 54

Hug's
Lyndsey