Quote from: MaryT on March 01, 2025, 03:58:29 AMBobby looks so gentle and laid back.

I'll bet that he could look fierce if you needed him to, though.

Yeah, he's a big softie most of the time, but if the situation calls for it, he can switch to protector mode in an instant.

One time, my younger brother was play wrestling with a friend, and Bobby thought he was in trouble. He immediately got up, stood between them, and gave a low, warning growl, not aggressive, just making it clear he was watching and ready to step in if needed. 😂

Today, I had my one hour electrolysis session. It felt like more of my face was covered this time, and now I'm tending to my wounds again. 🤕⚡

But overall, I'm handling it better the second time around.

Oh, and something unexpected happened, my electrologist came out to me today. She's queer, a lesbian, and shared that her heart is with the transgender community. She told me she understands what I'm going through, and we had a really meaningful conversation during the session. She also offered some comforting words, which meant a lot.

For privacy, I'll just call her Bri here.

Bri also surprised me with a gift! 🛍

During my first session, we talked about clothes and undergarments, and I had mentioned that I didn't own any pantyhose. Today, she gave me a giant bag full of them, literally hundreds. Some were worn once, but most are brand new and still in their packaging.

Electrolysis really feels like a trip to the doctor. I jokingly asked Bri if I could get a lollipop 🍭. She laughed and said, "Get the hell out of my treatment chair, I'll see you next Sunday at the same at 11 AM!"

I think this is the beginning of a really good friendship? ☺️

Quote from: Lilis on March 02, 2025, 09:13:37 PMToday, I had my one hour electrolysis session. It felt like more of my face was covered this time, and now I'm tending to my wounds again. 🤕⚡

But overall, I'm handling it better the second time around.

Oh, and something unexpected happened, my electrologist came out to me today. She's queer, a lesbian, and shared that her heart is with the transgender community. She told me she understands what I'm going through, and we had a really meaningful conversation during the session. She also offered some comforting words, which meant a lot.

For privacy, I'll just call her Bri here.

Bri also surprised me with a gift! 🛍

During my first session, we talked about clothes and undergarments, and I had mentioned that I didn't own any pantyhose. Today, she gave me a giant bag full of them, literally hundreds. Some were worn once, but most are brand new and still in their packaging.

Electrolysis really feels like a trip to the doctor. I jokingly asked Bri if I could get a lollipop 🍭. She laughed and said, "Get the hell out of my treatment chair, I'll see you next Sunday at the same at 11 AM!"

I think this is the beginning of a really good friendship? ☺️

Sounds promising.  A friendship with an "electrocutioner."  Could be a painful time together.  LOL

Seriously, seems promising. 

Enjoy trying out the hosiery.  I wonder how she acquired so many to share with you.

Chrissy

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 02, 2025, 09:20:49 PMSounds promising.  A friendship with an "electrocutioner."  Could be a painful time together.  LOL

Hahaha, I see what you did there, nice. 😂

QuoteSeriously, seems promising.

I hope so, during these needing times, it's nice to meet and know that they are still good people in the world the care, understand us, and we matter to them. Thank you so much, Chrissy! 🫂💓

QuoteEnjoy trying out the hosiery.  I wonder how she acquired so many to share with you.

Shortly after I wrote my initial post, I headed into the shower with some nair shower cream, and got a smooth finished all the way down to my feet, smooth everywhere. I hope you get the mental picture.

Then after that I put on a brand new compression, high waisted underwear that I bought online.I then used one of the used hosiery to practice putting on. I didn't want to use a new one just in case I would rip it. Oh, my freaking gosh, what a feeling when I finally pull it over my thighs, hips, butt, and and up to my waist. I am still in everything, I am wearing this overnight in bed. 🥰

She said, she and her wife accumulated them over the years, and that they have so many more newer purchases that are piling up again. The one she gave me they were going to give it away to charity, and that didn't need them anymore.

Hello,

Attached are the updated medical and mental henth support letters stating "full body laser".

Please review and let me know if you have any questions, concerns or if more information is needed.

Thank you so much for your guidance.


~ Lilis

Full-body? Wowza! That is awesome.

I told my doctor I wanted everything gone below my eyelashes. It took a minute for that to sink in, then she just said, "OH!". 

Quote from: Lori Dee on March 16, 2025, 09:43:13 PMFull-body? Wowza! That is awesome.

Hairless everywhere like a Sphynx cat. 

QuoteI told my doctor I wanted everything gone below my eyelashes. It took a minute for that to sink in, then she just said, "OH!". 

Hahaha, now that's smooth everywhere. 😂

Hi Lori

Quote from: Lori Dee on March 16, 2025, 09:43:13 PMI told my doctor I wanted everything gone below my eyelashes. It took a minute for that to sink in, then she just said, "OH!". 

Oh brother!!  I can't believe that you actually said that!!   So funny!!

Hugs
Sarah B

Sorry. I couldn't resist.


I'll delete this post if you like.

Quote from: Lori Dee on March 17, 2025, 10:25:02 PMI'll delete this post if you like.

Lol, nooooooooo, it's perfect! 😂🤣😅

Hi Lilis,

You have a new appointment scheduled with (Provider_MediSpa):

Appointment Time: March 26, 2025, 10:00 am (EDT)

Thank you for scheduling a:

New Client Laser: Full Body appointment at (Provider_MediSpa).

Please go to your patient portal and fill out the "New Client Paperwork" at the Questionnaires tab, if you have already completed the forms, you are all set!


*** Edited provider information for privacy.

More progress! Keep moving forward. So happy for you!

@Lilis
Dear Lilis:
This is very exciting news that you reported regarding
your "full body" laser appointment.
       * Hopefully this does not include head hair and eyebrows.

Another big step in your journey.  I am wishing you success and happiness.

Please continue to post your updates as things continue to progress for you.

Many HUGS, ❤️❤️❤️
Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

Quote from: Lilis on March 20, 2025, 09:44:40 PMHi Lilis,

You have a new appointment scheduled with (Provider_MediSpa):

Appointment Time: March 26, 2025, 10:00 am (EDT)

Thank you for scheduling a:

New Client Laser: Full Body appointment at (Provider_MediSpa).

Please go to your patient portal and fill out the "New Client Paperwork" at the Questionnaires tab, if you have already completed the forms, you are all set!


*** Edited provider information for privacy.

Quote from: Northern Star Girl on March 20, 2025, 10:15:05 PM@Lilis
Dear Lilis:
This is very exciting news that you reported regarding
your "full body" laser appointment.
       * Hopefully this does not include head hair and eyebrows.

Hahaha, nooooooo... I'm taking Lori's advice... from the lashes down. 😅

QuoteAnother big step in your journey.  I am wishing you success and happiness.

Please continue to post your updates as things continue to progress for you.

Thank you so much, Danielle! 💗

Quote from: Lori Dee on March 20, 2025, 10:07:24 PMMore progress! Keep moving forward. So happy for you!

Thank You! 💗

Hi Lilis

What can I say Lori and Danielle have said it all for me and the recent posts have certainly made me laugh.

Ah, so you are about to face the laser, just like James Bond in Goldfinger!  Fortunately for you, this time the laser is aimed at unwanted hair rather than cutting you in half or, more importantly, threatening the proverbial jewels.  You will need them later.

No need for dramatic escape plans.  Just lay back and let the technology do its work.  But if at any point you feel like saying, "Do you expect me to talk?" remember your technician is not a megalomaniac villain.  They are just someone helping you achieve your dreams come true.

Hope it all goes well and that you emerge with your confidence improved immensely.

Again, may all your hearts desire come true, I know mine did.

Best Wishes Always
Sarah B
Global Moderator
@Lilis @Lori Dee @Northern Star Girl

For anyone not sure what Sarah is referring to...

Quote from: Lori Dee on March 16, 2025, 09:38:29 PM

QuoteI was talking about this with her not to long ago in our last session. I am considering to add progesterone soon. But, now what I've read here I'm thinking to probably wait a couple of years.

As Kelly said, everyone's body is going to be different.

What people forget, including medical providers, is that the ovaries produce both estrogen and progesterone cyclically every month. So, why wait? Why only take one dose at bedtime? Ovaries in cis women don't wait. They don't only secrete at night. It doesn't make sense.

Pt doing well on GAHT Therapy. Current dose is 🙈mg estrace and 🙈mg spiro. Pt opts to continue current prescribed dose and add on progesterone.
Discussed if labs warrant pt would like to increase estrace dose once more, for now stay on current dose.
Progesterone Counseling/Plan:  Discussed pros and cons of progesterone rx with pt, lack of evidence base, possible risks and side effects,
pt fully counseled/all questions answered,
pt opts to proceed with Rx.

Diagnoses and orders for this encounter
Gender dysphoria
 
Orders:
•  Testosterone, Total
•  Estradiol
•  Potassium
•  Creatinine, serum
•  Progesterone (Prometrium) 🙈MG capsule; Take (🙈mg total) by mouth every night.

I changed my mind. 

I love it when doctors say "lack of evidence base" because they have not read any studies. They don't have time. Fortunately, I have lots of time.

The article on Wikipedia references several of these studies.

"Levels of progesterone with oral progesterone have been measured by the unreliable method of IA as remaining elevated for 12 to 24 hours.[1][41] Regardless of the assay method, peak levels of progesterone following a dose of oral progesterone occur after about 1 to 3 hours.[44] The elimination half-life of progesterone in circulation is very short at a range of about 3 to 90 minutes.[14]

Previous studies using IA have reported an overestimated elimination half-life of oral progesterone of about 16 to 18 hours.[41] Subsequent, reliable studies using high-performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC–MS/MS) and similar methods reported elimination half-lives of progesterone with oral progesterone of about 4.6 to 5.2 hours and 9.98 hours when it was taken with food.[7][8]

Due to the short half-life and duration of action of oral progesterone, it may be taken in divided doses two or three times per day.[41][62][63]"
~ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pharmacokinetics_of_progesterone

And this is why I take it three times per day. It cannot have much effect if it is only in your system for a few hours at a time. I believe that this is one of the reasons that so many trans women are dissatisfied with their breast growth and go for BA surgery. Then the question becomes, how much money is wasted buying a drug that has no effect because it was not prescribed properly?

As always, YMMV because everyone's biochemistry is different. I hope you have wonderful results.