Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on September 18, 2018, 08:50:19 PM
@Jessica
Dear Jess:
I am so glad to hear that you did better than you originally thought.   You really messed up with your report however, you could have made the case to us and your wife that the pain was unbearable and you were suffering and in tears during the One Hour session today..... then, without reproach, you could have easily bargained for 2 or 3 shots of Patron Reposado. 

Thank you for your update report regarding your hair removal session....  your experience will make it that much easier for you future sessions......     then of course, all bets are off if you elect to have hair removal procedures done in your nether areas....  OUCH !!!!!!  After those sessions you may require the entire bottle, not just a shot or two!!! 

Hugs and well wishes,
Danielle

Isn't there a shot you can get in the southern region that stops the pain?

Quote from: Donica on September 19, 2018, 09:00:10 AM
Isn't there a shot you can get in the southern region that stops the pain?

Electrolysis from a medical center like Electrolysis 3000 can do this, as they have staff with the medical licenses needed to do injections.  But...  The injections IMHO hurt far worse than the electrolysis for many folks, including me.  (I had numbing injections for a corrective surgery, not electrolysis or transition related, but in the same location.)

Yep, I did this at precision hair removal in Chicago.  That said, nerve field blocks are not 100% perfect so there were a couple spots that did hurt.  We figured out where they were and Dr. Z's anesthesiologist came in and shot those full of local anesthetic later on and we cleared them.  The most painful part was the local to be honest.

  I made the decision to work towards GCS.

Quote from: Laurie on September 19, 2018, 09:38:08 PM
  I made the decision to work towards GCS.

Yay Laurie 🌸🌸🌸

Hugs and smiles from a California girl

Quote from: Laurie on September 19, 2018, 09:38:08 PM
  I made the decision to work towards GCS.

I have to say having a vag is pretty neato.


As for my latest step: I got my FFS booked and a consult for bewbies.  They might happen at the same time but I won't know until later.

Quote from: Laurie on September 19, 2018, 09:38:08 PM
  I made the decision to work towards GCS.

Oh my but our Laurie girl is making some big steps! Congratulations on coming to terms with this. Good luck on working through the hurdles but with that blonde advocate on your side there should be no problems! Keep us updated as you move along this part of your journey.

Tia Anne

Quote from: Laurie on September 19, 2018, 09:38:08 PM
  I made the decision to work towards GCS.

Congratulations Laurie! Squeee! I can't wait myself.

On another note, I asked my PCP for a prescription for a stronger numbing cream. I haven't tried it yet. I not sure how it's any better? I am currently using a 4% Lidocaine cream. The prescription is only 2.5% Lidocaine but also has 2.5% Prilocaine? Has anybody tried this?

Quote from: Donica on September 20, 2018, 03:15:43 PM
Congratulations Laurie! Squeee! I can't wait myself.

On another note, I asked my PCP for a prescription for a stronger numbing cream. I haven't tried it yet. I not sure how it's any better? I am currently using a 4% Lidocaine cream. The prescription is only 2.5% Lidocaine but also has 2.5% Prilocaine? Has anybody tried this?

Yes, and it is somewhat stronger.  I applied this mix on the upper lip and covered with plastic wrap an hour before treatment, and it worked well.  There are some other even more potent mixes that a compounding pharmacy can make, but they are not widely used or prescribed as far as I know.  ( @liz has details on at least one of them.)

Quote from: Donica on September 20, 2018, 03:15:43 PM
Congratulations Laurie! Squeee! I can't wait myself.

On another note, I asked my PCP for a prescription for a stronger numbing cream. I haven't tried it yet. I not sure how it's any better? I am currently using a 4% Lidocaine cream. The prescription is only 2.5% Lidocaine but also has 2.5% Prilocaine? Has anybody tried this?

The mix that was recommended to me is called BLT. No, not the sandwich (nom!), it's a mix of Benzocaine 20%, Lidocaine 6%, and Tetracaine 4%. It's all I've used, so I can't compare the effectiveness. It does have to be prescribed and supplied by a compounding pharmacy.

There's also a product called "Pliaglis" which is Lidocaine 7%, and Tetracaine 7%, and is self-occluding, so no plastic wrap is required. They call it "phase-changing, topical cream Peel technology." I spoke to a bunch of people at various producers and distributors late last year, and after applying my web-fu, I found the website of the company that produces it:

http://www.crescitatherapeutics.com/products/pliaglis/

The company licensed to distribute it in the US is here:

https://www.taro.com/pliaglis

I found it at GoodRx here:

https://m.goodrx.com/pliaglis?drug-name=pliaglis.

Goodrx say it's a 100gm tube, which makes it a good deal compared to BLT, which is costing me $58 for 30gm and lasts about 3 months the way I use it. The Taro site, though, says Pliaglis is available in 30gm tubes. I don't know who's right.

Stephanie

When I came out to myself one year ago, I stopped cutting my very short hair. It's now quite messy and reaches my shoulders so I'm making plans to get it styled and dyed. I'm nervous because I've never dyed my hair before. But I'm really excited because changing my hair color feels like another rite of passage.

Hugs to everyone.

Lindy

Quote from: Lindy on September 21, 2018, 08:03:11 AM
When I came out to myself one year ago, I stopped cutting my very short hair. It's now quite messy and reaches my shoulders so I'm making plans to get it styled and dyed. I'm nervous because I've never dyed my hair before. But I'm really excited because changing my hair color feels like another rite of passage.

Hugs to everyone.

Lindy

You'll love it, Lindy! I've had my hair long for more than 20 years, but had never done anything but brush it back and put it in a ponytail. The first time I got it colored and styled I broke into tears when I saw myself in the mirror, and had the whole salon crying with me.

Go for it!

Stephanie

Quote from: Steph2.0 on September 20, 2018, 04:42:01 PM
The mix that was recommended to me is called BLT. No, not the sandwich (nom!), it's a mix of Benzocaine 20%, Lidocaine 6%, and Tetracaine 4%. It's all I've used, so I can't compare the effectiveness. It does have to be prescribed and supplied by a compounding pharmacy.

There's also a product called "Pliaglis" which is Lidocaine 7%, and Tetracaine 7%, and is self-occluding, so no plastic wrap is required. They call it "phase-changing, topical cream Peel technology." I spoke to a bunch of people at various producers and distributors late last year, and after applying my web-fu, I found the website of the company that produces it:

http://www.crescitatherapeutics.com/products/pliaglis/

The company licensed to distribute it in the US is here:

https://www.taro.com/pliaglis

I found it at GoodRx here:

https://m.goodrx.com/pliaglis?drug-name=pliaglis.

Goodrx say it's a 100gm tube, which makes it a good deal compared to BLT, which is costing me $58 for 30gm and lasts about 3 months the way I use it. The Taro site, though, says Pliaglis is available in 30gm tubes. I don't know who's right.

Stephanie

This is awesome information, thank you for sharing! I've been using the store bought 4% lidocaine while doing electrolysis in my *ahem...  *sensitive areas and I literally cry during those sessions. lol

Quote from: miyann on September 24, 2018, 06:06:48 AM
This is awesome information, thank you for sharing! I've been using the store bought 4% lidocaine while doing electrolysis in my *ahem...  *sensitive areas and I literally cry during those sessions. lol

Hi Miyann,

I'm glad you find it helpful. I know what you're talking about - the first time I tried thermolysis on the South Pole I lasted less than 10 minutes before I was crying on the electrocutioner's shoulder. I'll be trying it for the first time tomorrow with my new torturer, who uses the blend method. We'll see how it goes.

If you (or anyone else) do try Pliaglis, please report back. It sounds interesting, though at 7/7% I don't see how it could be more effective than BLT at 20/6/4%. I like the idea that it's self-occluding, but after almost a year of being Plasti-girl (or as my BFF calls me, "The Vis-Queen"), driving 1:20 to my appointment with plastic wrap on my face is just part of the weekly routine.

Good luck!

Stephanie

Quote from: Donica on September 20, 2018, 03:15:43 PM
Congratulations Laurie! Squeee! I can't wait myself.

On another note, I asked my PCP for a prescription for a stronger numbing cream. I haven't tried it yet. I not sure how it's any better? I am currently using a 4% Lidocaine cream. The prescription is only 2.5% Lidocaine but also has 2.5% Prilocaine? Has anybody tried this?

That sounds like Emla.  That is what I use.  I have also tried 5% lidocaine, and found that the two are pretty much equal in effectiveness (or lack thereof).  Emla is non-prescription here, but you have to ask for it: it is not on the open shelves.

Quote from: Laurie on September 19, 2018, 09:38:08 PM
  I made the decision to work towards GCS.

Congratulations, Laurie!  That is a big step.

Quote from: Laurie on September 19, 2018, 09:38:08 PM
  I made the decision to work towards GCS.

OH!  congratulations Laurie! I can't wait myself for this step.  I have a list of doctors to contact...

 Thank you all who congratulated me on deciding to pursue GCS. It was sort of a surprize to me too.lol

Hugs,
  Laurie

A lot has happened in the past few days. I had a hearing for my name change. It went really well and my records were sealed. I also worked with HR and transitioned to my coworkers on Monday - I telecommute, so it's been a long time coming lol. And I just started postop voice exercises


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I forgot about this thread.

My most recent step: going out to a club where people know me, dancing with my wife .. as me. Which also turned into my 1st ladies room visit and my first ladies room conversation.

I finally have a "recent step" to report: my second referral letter for GRS is on the way.