I'm not sure what the advice is in other places but I was cleaning my room today, safety helmet, gas mask and a sirens needed . And I found my first file on my treatment and is says very clearly FFS and BA are not recommended for a minimum of 18 mths on HRT, and a second opinion should be sort. Not sure what that means whether is is two plastics or therapists.

I think you have lots to do, practising, lasering, waxing, enjoying yourself.

We as a group do forget to smell the roses on the way. They may not smell nice but it isn't a race and we need to take time to appreciate how we are going, what we are achieving and how we are coping. Sometimes I surprise myself. I suddenly realise how good I feel compared to a previous time and it does me wonders.

JMO

Cindy

  Yeah I know what you mean i'm still living part time as a guy and I HATE it. 

  & I also live n PA so I know what you mean regarding the ignorant population here. I live in a very small town outside of Pittsburgh and like anything out of the ordinary stands out big time here lol. Most of the people here think homosexuals and transsexuals are the same thing and usually say something like "Oh...so...your gay? Why didn't you just say so!"   


    I'm soooo moving out of this state. 

   

Quote from: Cindy James on February 22, 2012, 01:42:57 AM
I'm not sure what the advice is in other places but I was cleaning my room today, safety helmet, gas mask and a sirens needed . And I found my first file on my treatment and is says very clearly FFS and BA are not recommended for a minimum of 18 mths on HRT, and a second opinion should be sort. Not sure what that means whether is is two plastics or therapists.

I think you have lots to do, practising, lasering, waxing, enjoying yourself.

We as a group do forget to smell the roses on the way. They may not smell nice but it isn't a race and we need to take time to appreciate how we are going, what we are achieving and how we are coping. Sometimes I surprise myself. I suddenly realise how good I feel compared to a previous time and it does me wonders.

JMO

Cindy

isnt it just up to the idividual ? i dont plan on going on hormones at all and an going to get FFS

Quote from: mementomori on February 22, 2012, 02:20:46 AM
isnt it just up to the idividual ? i dont plan on going on hormones at all and an going to get FFS

If you are not going to take hormones, it's not really an issue.. But if you are, it's best to give the hormones a reasonable time period to make their changes before you have surgery - lest you have FFS or a BA  first and then discover that you need revisions to your surgery due to changes from HRT..

Quote from: kelly_aus on February 22, 2012, 02:34:09 AM
If you are not going to take hormones, it's not really an issue.. But if you are, it's best to give the hormones a reasonable time period to make their changes before you have surgery - lest you have FFS or a BA  first and then discover that you need revisions to your surgery due to changes from HRT..

oh ok that makes sense , kind of like if you get cheek implants then hormones produces even more fullness there and it ends up looking too much ?

Quote from: Cindy James on February 22, 2012, 01:42:57 AM
I'm not sure what the advice is in other places but I was cleaning my room today, safety helmet, gas mask and a sirens needed . And I found my first file on my treatment and is says very clearly FFS and BA are not recommended for a minimum of 18 mths on HRT, and a second opinion should be sort. Not sure what that means whether is is two plastics or therapists.

I agree on any plans for mega FFS or BA but it's pretty well known that HRT will not change your nose or chin. If those are -real male- looking I don't see any problem dealing with either of these before 18 months of hrt as they aren't going to change.

Quote from: sysm29 on February 21, 2012, 07:16:07 PM
Where at in PA do you live??


The Lehigh Valley - omg its so suburban everythings crowded too many teenagers and college students, it makes me so nervous to do anything around here... this isnt exactly Manhattan

Lehigh Valley is Philadelphia Suburbia!! Try living in Lancaster. I'm surrounded by Amish people and horse drawn carriages

Quote from: lilacwoman on February 22, 2012, 01:39:13 AM
my electrologist tried the clips in last year...cost her $500...nice wigs can be had from $50.

I have to say, every wig I have seen for 50 dollars....well...looks like a wig!

Quote from: Annah on February 23, 2012, 08:46:18 AM
I have to say, every wig I have seen for 50 dollars....well...looks like a wig!

Which still looks better than really bad hair

i know how you feel hunny, sorry hopefully your world change's after FFS (for the better that is).