I had my first appointment with the HBHC in Chicago this afternoon. It was a good experience overall but the process seemed like a whirlwind in the moment. I sat down with a nurse and went over some basic information & vitals, then met with my prescribing doctor to discuss my goals & expectations with hrt, as well as side effects, informed consent, and a few other details. Then it was off to the lab for blood work, and finishing up signing off on paperwork and going over my beginning regimen. They have a Walgreens pharmacy on site so I got to fill up a 90 day prescription before heading out the door. I took my first dose after dinner just a little while ago!

Congrats! That's awesome! <3 I'm super happy for you.

Yays! As little steps go, this is a giant leap. 

Hugs, Devlyn

Congratulations!!

Wow that is a huge step...good on you!!! now the fun really starts...enjoy the ride

Liz

congrats wishing you the best

Congratulations!!


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  WTG Rambler, You finally get to start the process you have been wanting to do. Congratulation on getting it all started and I hope you enjoy every step on this journey of yours.

  Hugs,
   Jeanette

Congrats!   

Thanks so much everyone! It's been such a huge weight off my chest to finally get started on this part of my transition. I feel so much more at ease about my transition after taking just the first dose and this milestone just feels so right. Everything felt surreal when I made it home last night and had a minute to process the fact that I finally had two fistfuls of medication that would start to make the changes that I've actively desired for years. I stared at those bottles all throughout dinner wondering if it was the right move for me to start HRT, but as my anticipation built I knew I had the answer to that question. No going back now!

Quote from: Rambler on April 20, 2017, 09:43:22 AM
wondering if it was the right move for me to start HRT, but as my anticipation built I knew I had the answer to that question. No going back now!

  I know exactly what you mean.  At the time I decide to get HRT I thought that I would be able to take them for awhile and I could stop before changes became irreversible if I got cold feet. However, I never really thought about taking my meds once I received them.  I knew taking them was what I wanted to do, that it felt right and I was not going to stop.  the energizer bunny is still going strong.

  Congrats again Rambler. Enjoy.

Hugs,
   Jeanette

Well done, it is such a huge relief getting on HRT.
I felt so relaxed and destressed as soon as I got on

Quote from: Rambler on April 20, 2017, 09:43:22 AM
It's been such a huge weight off my chest to finally get started on this part of my transition.

Hopefully only for a short time. 

Quote from: Dena on April 20, 2017, 04:44:55 PM

Quote from: Rambler on April 20, 2017, 09:43:22 AM
It's been such a huge weight off my chest to finally get started on this part of my transition.

Hopefully only for a short time. 

DING DING DING! We have a winner in today's Make Devlyn Smile contest!

Yay! Grats!

Aaaaawwwweeeeeessssssooooommmmmmeeeeeeee!!!!!

Yea for you!

I go to HBHC too! They really are a great place I'm at the one on Clark st.

Quote from: rikki88 on April 21, 2017, 12:35:24 AM
I go to HBHC too! They really are a great place I'm at the one on Clark st.

I'm at Clark Street as well. Nothing but good things to say so far.

Quote from: Dena on April 20, 2017, 04:44:55 PM
Hopefully only for a short time. 

I'm just reading this over breakfast, I almost shot coffee out my nose!