Yesterday my psychologist told me he would write me my second letter. Today, I got a call from Dr. Bowers office. As you can see from my new ticker below, I have set the date for my surgery. On March 14, 2012 I will finally be complete after 41 years on this planet in the wrong body. I won't lie, it has cost me a lot and probably will continue to in the future. However, it has also finally brought inner peace into my life. The anger and frustration are gone. I am a happy person now most of the time instead of the depressed shell of a person I was. It was the only thing I could do to survive. I only wish I didn't have to hurt so many to get here.

I really don't know how to feel right now. I feel like smiling and crying and am doing both in turns. I'm stunned into immobility and want to dance. I think that pretty much sums up my transition as a whole. Yet, I finally have that pin in the calendar. That date on the wall to look forward to and to remind me that it is real. It is going to happen. I can't believe it.

On March 14, 2012, my real life begins and the true journey will start.

Thank you for telling us Melody.

This is awesome news!
Congrats.

gratz and you'll love trinidad in the spring but bring a winter coat just in case colorado can snow all the way to june lol
jessi

Bowers is in San Mateo, CA now. Thanks everyone.

Oh Wow!
Melody that is so great.
I am happy for you hon.
And envious too.
Hugs,
Jillieann

W O W!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations Melody. That is fantastic news. I'm SOOOOO happy for you.
Hugs
Beth

WTG, Melody!!!  Fan-effin-tastic!  Congrats!   

Sure wish they had better emoticons here, like something dancing in the streets. 

I just got my legal name change application into the Office of the Registrar yesterday, hoping it becomes official by mid-July.

@Jillieann - looking GOOD, girl!

Awesome!

That wait might be a little hard, but oh so worth it! 

This is so good to hear! Bring it on "real life" 

Shelly

@Coleen, congrads to the name change soon.

@jillieann, Who stole your profile??? looking awesome!

Melody you sure are move fast. So fast your making my head spin.
Celebrate and dance to the music hon.

Thanks Shelly and Colleen.
I figured it was time for an update.
Oh and Colleen congratulations on the up and coming name change.
Let us know when it's official.
Jillieann

Quote from: Melody Maia on June 15, 2011, 02:25:45 PMI won't lie, it has cost me a lot and probably will continue to in the future. However, it has also finally brought inner peace into my life. The anger and frustration are gone. I am a happy person now most of the time instead of the depressed shell of a person I was. It was the only thing I could do to survive.

From someone else who completely understands what you mean, congratulations!  The long night is nearly over, and the beautiful sunrise is almost here.

Melody I am so happy for you. Congrats girl!

I don't know if I'm moving particularly fast. By the time I have SRS I will have been on HRT 17 months and full time about 14 months. I think Jerica did it faster if I recall. In any case, thank you all for your support. It has meant a lot to have people who understand along the way in my journey. I hope others can find inspiration in the story of my transition. If I can do it, anyone can. I used to be so scared.

@Colleen, congrats girl! Let us know when the name change is final.

  Congrats, Melody!  An appointment with an excellent surgeon!  From starting hormones with the RLE to SRS was usually at least a year in the 90's and early 00's.  A year was common. 
  Joelene

Quote from: Melody Maia on June 16, 2011, 01:17:32 AM
I used to be so scared.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
this.

Quote from: Melody Maia on June 16, 2011, 01:17:32 AMI don't know if I'm moving particularly fast. By the time I have SRS I will have been on HRT 17 months and full time about 14 months.

I was 15 months for both HRT and RLE at the time of my surgery.  With the 12 month SoC RLE requirement of most reputable surgeons, your 14 months is near to about as fast as it can happen.  I think K8 did it in 13 months or something.

Congratulations, Mel.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Congratulations, Melody!!

I wish you a great amount of patience, until that time.