Thanks everyone for your support, sorry I haven't replied sooner, after almost a week away from my family it was nice to return home and spend time with them. We had a long weekend, Monday was a public holiday which helped to make up for time away.
It was a good week in Sydney, full of firsts for me, which turned out to be a positive experience, and helped me realise I got this! At my age I've always been aware that I'm unlikely to pass 100%, and my goal has always been to live as a woman as my authentic self, I am managing to do that despite the misgendering incident at the hotel checkout the rest of the trip was awesome, being called ma'am etc felt amazing.[emoji16][emoji16] The highlight was also meeting Jayne and spending some girl time [emoji156][emoji151], I hope she feels better soon, I totally understand her situation, and is something I had recently gone through, many hugs Jayne.
I have documented here how I struggle with my weight, well enough is enough, I'm back on my strict diet and and exercise, while I'm too embarrassed to post my starting weight I'm determined to post each week my progress, I have my first appointment with Dr Ives in December and I'm determined to be the best weight I can for that day.
Thank you to all those that follow my thread and offer advice - it helps keep me sane, this journey has its ups and downs, the positive feedback I have received has definitely helped [emoji254].
Nicole