Just got a reply from my doctor and THE LABS ARE IN!! She apologized for the delay (it sounded like she may have been sitting on them for a few days), and is going to send the prescription in immediately. Setting up shipment for the meds today!! It's like a veil has been lifted from me, even just a few minutes after getting the reply it is like night and day.

Apparently my testosterone levels are super high, 1480, even being on Finasteride for hair for a few months now. So... that's interesting. I guess it explains why I haven't had any of the side effects. Maybe also means that I can see even better hair regrowth moving forward!

Trying to figure out how to get this online pharmacy ready to accept the scrip.

That's great news hun. X

In the UK the online pharmacies require you to send them the original paper script,  unless it's an electronic one?



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  Good News, Ellie!!!! Be sure to keep you arms and legs inside the car after the rollercoaster starts. And don't forget to tighten your seat belt.

Quote from: Roll on December 08, 2017, 01:19:43 PM
Apparently my testosterone levels are super high, 1480, even being on Finasteride for hair for a few months now.

Finasteride blocks the action of testosterone, not its production.  So your T levels should not be affected by it.  Unlike spironolactone, which actually prevents its production and reduces the levels.

Quote from: Roll on December 08, 2017, 01:19:43 PM
Just got a reply from my doctor and THE LABS ARE IN!! She apologized for the delay (it sounded like she may have been sitting on them for a few days), and is going to send the prescription in immediately. Setting up shipment for the meds today!! It's like a veil has been lifted from me, even just a few minutes after getting the reply it is like night and day.

Apparently my testosterone levels are super high, 1480, even being on Finasteride for hair for a few months now. So... that's interesting. I guess it explains why I haven't had any of the side effects. Maybe also means that I can see even better hair regrowth moving forward!

Trying to figure out how to get this online pharmacy ready to accept the scrip.

great news!!! I'm so happy for you!

Quote from: KathyLauren on December 08, 2017, 01:36:36 PM
Finasteride blocks the action of testosterone, not its production.  So your T levels should not be affected by it.  Unlike spironolactone, which actually prevents its production and reduces the levels.

Ahhh, makes sense! Well, I'll be on both for a while so I'll be hitting everything from two angles I guess.

Quote from: Megan. on December 08, 2017, 01:22:59 PM
In the UK the online pharmacies require you to send them the original paper script,  unless it's an electronic one?

They just require a fax or e-prescription here according to their site

Omg yay!  I started reading the updates and was starting to feel really bad for you until I got to the end.  So happy you got your results and get to start moving again.  Among other things going on, that just makes my day to hear.

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Even just about 4-5 hours after my first post this morning I have made a 180 with the prescription news.

It remains to be seen if I have a renewed push for new habits, but I think a lot of that is just going to follow my mood at the time anyway I guess.

What does make me nervous is I realized that I either 1) am way more fragile than I thought I was, or 2) I've put way too many hopes and expectations into the HRT (for the delay to have that effect). Not sure which is the better case considering I am about to be on a hormone free for all of emotion.

I'm probably not one to give this advice, but try not to overthink this. It'll ramp up slowly at the start,  you'll have plenty of time to assess how you feel about any effects,  and you can stop any time, no harm,  no foul.
If you do what feels right for you,  you'll get to a good place. X

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Great news Ellie!! You've got your ticket, now you've just got a short wait for the ride. Or maybe it's more accurate to say you've already been seated, but you're just waiting for the ride to start? Take your pick!
Don't be discouraged if you don't feel the effects immediately - some of us do, some don't. You probably already know that from reading about everyone's experiences here, but it can be easy to forget when it's you.

Just wanted to add that reading this really brightened my day, too!

That's great. I'm happy for you. It's kind of like an early Christmas present huh? ☺

So happy for you Ellie!  It gets easier everyday.
Hugs, Jess

Quote from: Roll on December 08, 2017, 02:38:57 PM
Even just about 4-5 hours after my first post this morning I have made a 180 with the prescription news.

It remains to be seen if I have a renewed push for new habits, but I think a lot of that is just going to follow my mood at the time anyway I guess.

What does make me nervous is I realized that I either 1) am way more fragile than I thought I was, or 2) I've put way too many hopes and expectations into the HRT (for the delay to have that effect). Not sure which is the better case considering I am about to be on a hormone free for all of emotion.

I don't think you are fragile at all.  It's pretty natural to get pretty down when you get stymied over something that means a lot to you.  Honestly, it's almost impossible to not get your hopes up about going on hormones.

As far as the emotional free for all you may or may not experience that.  I didn't seem to have that happen.  It was a gradual awakening of emotions that had been buried for years.  I never became a blubbering mess or excessively moody.  If anything my moods became more stable and better overall after a number of months.  You are still going to be you, just a better you.  It's subtle and you will find times where you are confused by what you are feeling, but that's not a bad thing.  You have plenty of support waiting for you here.

Your gonna do great girl.  Just be mindful of your goals and don't be so hard on yourself if you slip a bit with better habits.  It's a marathon, not a sprint.

Big hugs,
Amber

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Quote from: Julia1996 on December 08, 2017, 06:20:30 PM
That's great. I'm happy for you. It's kind of like an early Christmas present huh? ☺

HRT and Mario Odyssey, it's the year for early Christmas for me.

Welcome to the club! I just started recently too and I know the feeling. It's a major health decision! So it's normal to stress

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Congrats!! Reading this made me feel great and hopeful  its nerve racking and stressful but definitely worth it!

Twiddling my thumbs waiting for meds to arrive. Tracking data says today!!

Starting numbers for future reference:
T - 1048
E - 36
Weight - 215ish (going to weigh tomorrow for accurate starting point)

What else should I keep track of?

You could do some basic,  hips,  waist,  underbust and overbust measurements (no need to share with us) if you'd like to understand any shape changes over time.

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Oh good ideas!


And as of now, it's official. Just took my first dose of HRT!!!!!!!! TIME FOR A TICKER!!

Congrats Ellie, yeah, it'll be fun to watch those numbers change.  Get ready to be emotional too!

Bari Jo