Quote from: Dee Marshall on February 17, 2016, 04:00:31 PM
I had that in my right eye several years back. If you have astigmatism or some other issue requiring corrective lenses they can use a corrective replacement lens and you'll never need glasses, except reading glasses, again.

Right now I am waiting for appointment with Opthalmologist for recommendation. Just a waiting game now.

Luanne

Went to staples today with my partners offspring because they needed to pick up something for work. Anyway. We were standing there discussing the item when a sales clerk stopped and asked if us ladies needed any help. I know I'm not passing, but that was really sweet of him to do that.
Stevie

Went out in female jeans/singlet top (and a cardigan style jacket) to the shops today and had my hair cut and colored in a salon which is the first time I've let anyone near it with scissors since I started growing it. Didn't really style it just neatened up but the color is way better than my home dye jobs.

Still happy from last weeks Mani Pedi (another first) as well though scuba diving takes it's toll on nails.

Also yesterday came out by email to a former boss and great friend and got a lovely super supportive email from him back.

Overall a pretty damn good week 🙂

Quote from: SofiN on February 17, 2016, 09:19:57 AM
I love playtex! I have some panties made by them already and they are super comfy. I'll consider trying their bras too, thank you

Underwear bras are nice for a night out on the town.....but soft playtex 18 hour bras are like second nature. I wear a bra most every day & never even think about it any more, just normal clothes. Good luck, enjoy life GF.

Appt. tomorrow morning early with my plastic surgeon for Dental block shots then to my electrol lady 20 minutes away for her to work on my nasty upper lip hairs. That will be so nice to have no pain while my lady kills those remaining nasty hairs!!!! The rest of my face is easy & almost smooth but oh me the upper lip is so sensitive. Thank goodness for dental block shots. Life is good. I'm finally looking & feeling more normal & more of an attractive confident woman.  OH my lady does permanet cosmetic makeup. Some time I'm going to let her do my eye brows to shape them nicer & do eye liner. She does this all the time for her clients & does excellent work. She is an artist really. Happy dance to have found her.

Yesterday was the farthest I have ever gone, well I always think I was "that far" but when I look back, I always held back just a little. So I had 2 appointments and dressed/dolled up as far as I thought I could, I looked great! I went shopping in between apps, I went to the casino. I carried my big ol purse (never done that) I had to pee 3 times when out.... one at a burger king, one at the casino and one at a store. I walked right into the ladies room like I belonged there... In and on the way into the restroom I encountered other women, even casino workers...not one raised eyebrow, no comments, I didnt get arrested or chased out. That was great. The entire day was uneventful as far as other people are concerned, I smiled at many, I said hi softly to a few... never a bit of strangeness from any. Gave me a great boost in confidence 😀

Quote from: MsMarlo on February 17, 2016, 02:08:22 PM
Hey there gang! 

The news is not so good; I do have a partial tear that can go at any time the rest of the way so surgery is the only option.  I guess what made me happy about it is that my shoulder is finally going to get fixed. Four to six months off of work- that should be interesting.

Sorry you have to have surgery, but if it heals you it will definitely be worth it! I had a tear in my left rotator cuff in 2003, and it's still very painful and stiff, so I can relate to what you may be going through. Best wishes 🙂

Quote from: RitaChans on February 18, 2016, 07:03:47 AM
Yesterday was the farthest I have ever gone, well I always think I was "that far" but when I look back, I always held back just a little. So I had 2 appointments and dressed/dolled up as far as I thought I could, I looked great! I went shopping in between apps, I went to the casino. I carried my big ol purse (never done that) I had to pee 3 times when out.... one at a burger king, one at the casino and one at a store. I walked right into the ladies room like I belonged there... In and on the way into the restroom I encountered other women, even casino workers...not one raised eyebrow, no comments, I didnt get arrested or chased out. That was great. The entire day was uneventful as far as other people are concerned, I smiled at many, I said hi softly to a few... never a bit of strangeness from any. Gave me a great boost in confidence

WTG; sounds like you are making good progress! Each step we take makes us stronger and boosts our self esteem and confidence.

thank you kit-tay 😉

Yesterday a co-worker, who "manages" the cosmetics isles, helped me pick out a BB cream. I tried it today and with a little judicious double layering, it covers my beard shadow perfectly!

Just got my new blood work number's back.

My estrogen level has increased more than 50% and my testosterone level has dropped about 40% all in the past 6 months on low dose hrt...

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My plastic surgeon & electrolysis lady did such nice work on my face yesterday. A dental block was so easy & I did not feel a thing even right under my nose or entire upper lip. Happy Dance!!!! Also my lady does permanent lip liner work when I'm ready. My lower lip was badly cut during childhood & I had some plastic surgery last summer however they are still not full even lips. However soon with some filler injections & lip liner work from my electrol lady I will finally have nice pleasant full evenly balanced kissable lips. Oh my how great that will be to be proud of my lips for the first time in my life. Thank goodness for plastic surgeons.

Yesterday I talked to my Gender therapist about my blood work, and look like my Estrogen levels are higher than my Tetestoron

Luanne

Quote from: luanneph on February 20, 2016, 07:27:56 AM
Yesterday I talked to my Gender therapist about my blood work, and look like my Estrogen levels are higher than my Tetestoron

Luanne

Testosterone levels. We also talking about my Cataract surgery coming up, and we decide to delay my hormones replacement therapy for a month after eyes operations.

Quote from: FrancisAnn on February 20, 2016, 05:18:20 AM
My plastic surgeon & electrolysis lady did such nice work on my face yesterday. A dental block was so easy & I did not feel a thing even right under my nose or entire upper lip. Happy Dance!!!! Also my lady does permanent lip liner work when I'm ready. My lower lip was badly cut during childhood & I had some plastic surgery last summer however they are still not full even lips. However soon with some filler injections & lip liner work from my electrol lady I will finally have nice pleasant full evenly balanced kissable lips. Oh my how great that will be to be proud of my lips for the first time in my life. Thank goodness for plastic surgeons.

Luanne

Yea!!  Our cat just had her litter of kittens - five so far and all the little critters are doing just fine  🙂

I have a date. We're just going out as friends for now but I desperately need friends. Also my boobs are visible when I'm wearing clothing now. 

Thank Kitten  :-)

Like a dummy I looked the surgery up on YouTube and saw it performed up at Ohio State on a footballs player.  While I kind of wish I hadn't seen it, I'm glad that I did.  Very detailed and informative.  I hope workman's comp hurries up and approves the surgery - I think I injured it a bit more earlier today.

Quote from: Waex on February 22, 2016, 08:52:50 AM
I have a date. We're just going out as friends for now but I desperately need friends. Also my boobs are visible when I'm wearing clothing now.

Have a great time, Waex!

Woke up early!  Morning dilation DONE! 

Two things:

Made appointment with Dr Ettner in Lincolnwood IL for initial consult for hormones.  I'm both excited and scared.  But one thing is for sure - it's going to be the longest three weeks of my life, then another few days for blood test results then ... I'm so damn excited I can hardly wait, it's only been 45 years!

My wife actually asked to see the clothes I've purchased and she liked a pair of boots to note the manufacturer to see if they have them in her size.   Let's hope the appointment doesn't freak her out (she does know I'm making it, but now it may be 'real')