Today marks 8 months on HRT for me. I just sent in my application to Bowers for SRS too. If all goes as planned, I will have surgery soon into the new year. I can see a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. I will finally be fully me.

Melody, that is just FANTASTIC news!! 

Congratulations!!!

Great Mel!

That would be just awesome!

Congrats babe.   Halfway along and going strong.

You didn't think I'd miss THIS, did you?  I've been with you step by step for a while now.  CONGRATULATIONS, Melody!!!  Wow, that's fantastic!  Great news on this side of the border, too - I can now get approval for surgery after only one year of RLE, so next year I should get approval, and the surgery could "theoretically" happen by the end of next year, but more realistically early 2013.  Which is at least a year earlier than I thought it could happen! 

That is absolutely fantastic.  Congratulations sis. 
Kaz.

Thanks everyone and great news too Colleen! I'll let you know when I set a date!

I also contacted my first therapist in Houston to see if she would write my second letter to go with my first from my psych Dr. Here in Orlando and she said yes! So halfway there on that front too! This is starting to feel real to me.

I don't mind saying that watching the girls get SRS and then moving on has been getting me down. I am of course very happy for them, but it gives me the feeling of being left behind. It doesn't seem like there are very many left from when I started here a year ago. It reminds me that I am incomplete. I knew I would get there too, but actually starting to plan it makes it seem like it isn't just a fantasy. It has lifted my spirits.

Anyway, I will be as sensitive as possible and try not to make a big deal out of this. I have been on the other side and know how much it can hurt. I'll have a countdown clock and that's about it. No blow-by-blow accounts etc. Just not comfortable doing that. However, should any of you have any questions, feel free to PM me.

Again thank you for the congratulations.

A glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. hmmmm sounds Freudian to me!

I couldn't wish surgery on a nicer person, never thought I would say that.

Ya, I also sigh when I hear others getting their letters and then others that have their surgery. Right now it seems like such a pipe dream to me. GEESH I can't even come out of the garage (sounds better then closet).

I think this is only natural to feel a little down or jealous but  I wouldn't come here if I didn't expect to hear about other people achieving the same goal I have.

Congrats Sis

Oh! you too Coleen, another gal that definitely deserves the award of surgery. 

Shelly

@Shelly, I know it can be hard and I know you are putting your kids first, but remember, your kids also should have a happy parent. This touches all aspects of our lives. I know I am a more gentle and caring person now than I was before. I was simply too frustrated and unhappy. Too volatile. I am better now and on my way to a cure.

Great News Mel,

Congrats.
And yes we  all feel for the people who are in waiting. Including me. But happiness is to be enjoyed by us all. And is no reflection on how we feel for other sisters who are struggling.
Some big hugs to you Shelly, hang in girl.


Cindy

Quote from: Melody Maia on June 06, 2011, 11:54:08 PM
Thanks everyone and great news too Colleen! I'll let you know when I set a date!

I also contacted my first therapist in Houston to see if she would write my second letter to go with my first from my psych Dr. Here in Orlando and she said yes! So halfway there on that front too! This is starting to feel real to me.

I don't mind saying that watching the girls get SRS and then moving on has been getting me down. I am of course very happy for them, but it gives me the feeling of being left behind. It doesn't seem like there are very many left from when I started here a year ago. It reminds me that I am incomplete. I knew I would get there too, but actually starting to plan it makes it seem like it isn't just a fantasy. It has lifted my spirits.

Anyway, I will be as sensitive as possible and try not to make a big deal out of this. I have been on the other side and know how much it can hurt. I'll have a countdown clock and that's about it. No blow-by-blow accounts etc. Just not comfortable doing that. However, should any of you have any questions, feel free to PM me.

Again thank you for the congratulations.

I know how you feel, Melody.  I am happy for you.  I have backed off the forum for that very reason, and that we will be upping the class load at school next module.

Congratulation, Hon.