FTM's and Transitioning

atomiczombie · 05-27-2011, 01:46 PM

I have decided to go off the T for a while. Some of the side effects are getting difficult to deal with at the moment. I am taking a break but I plan to get back on it at some point.

weatherboi · 05-27-2011, 01:50 PM

hey atomiczombie-

are you comfortable talking about that here and if not do you think you could share it in a pm?

thanks

Grant

atomiczombie · 05-27-2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by weatherboi

hey atomiczombie-

are you comfortable talking about that here and if not do you think you could share it in a pm?

thanks

Grant

Some of it's really personal, so no I don't want to share all the details. One aspect is the acne, it is so out of control and even the prescription meds and ointments aren't working. It is causing scars all over my back, neck, and face. The rest is not something I feel comfortable talking about. Sorry.

weatherboi · 05-27-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by atomiczombie

It's really personal, so no I don't want to share the details. Sorry.

understood...good luck

atomiczombie · 05-27-2011, 02:02 PM

Oh, and yes my doctor is aware.

Thinker · 05-27-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by atomiczombie

I have decided to go off the T for a while. Some of the side effects are getting difficult to deal with at the moment. I am taking a break but I plan to get back on it at some point.

It's always a good thing to do what we gotta do to take care of ourselves.

atomiczombie · 07-08-2011, 11:59 AM

I have decided not to go back on T. The side effects were more stress than I want to deal with, and after my chest reconstruction I am much happier with my body. So this is as far as I am going to go. I am very much at peace with this decision, because thinking about going back on the T, even for a short while, stresses me out.

Thinker · 07-08-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by atomiczombie

I have decided not to go back on T. The side effects were more stress than I want to deal with, and after my chest reconstruction I am much happier with my body. So this is as far as I am going to go. I am very much at peace with this decision, because thinking about going back on the T, even for a short while, stresses me out.

Good for you, Drew! It's obvious you've put a lot of thought into it. There are so many stressors that we have no control over; it's good to take control when we can.

See you Sunday!!!

Leigh · 07-08-2011, 02:06 PM

Hey guys,

I figure since I have a chance to get online I'd update everyone with a few things that are happening with My own transition. I had asked last month for an increase in My testosterone, but they wanted to do tests to make sure all of My levels were decent so they did that and ......... everything is fine! As of next week, My shot is being upped from 100mg every two weeks to 100mg every week so soon My shots will be weekly. I have quite abit of facial hair (especially on the chin and neck) as well as some hair growing on My stomach and legs :-)

I also had My meeting with the psychiatrist and she has approved My need for top surgery, and the paperwork has been sent away so right now I am just waiting for a consultation date with the surgeon! I'm very excited and wanted to share this good news with My friends ~ hope things are all going well with everyone!!!!!

atomiczombie · 07-08-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthew

Hey guys,

I figure since I have a chance to get online I'd update everyone with a few things that are happening with My own transition. I had asked last month for an increase in My testosterone, but they wanted to do tests to make sure all of My levels were decent so they did that and ......... everything is fine! As of next week, My shot is being upped from 100mg every two weeks to 100mg every week so soon My shots will be weekly. I have quite abit of facial hair (especially on the chin and neck) as well as some hair growing on My stomach and legs :-)

I also had My meeting with the psychiatrist and she has approved My need for top surgery, and the paperwork has been sent away so right now I am just waiting for a consultation date with the surgeon! I'm very excited and wanted to share this good news with My friends ~ hope things are all going well with everyone!!!!!

Awesome Matthew! I am so psyched for you!

Leigh · 07-08-2011, 02:20 PM

Thanks Drew, seems life is finally falling into place :-)

Thinker · 07-08-2011, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew

Hey guys,

I figure since I have a chance to get online I'd update everyone with a few things that are happening with My own transition. I had asked last month for an increase in My testosterone, but they wanted to do tests to make sure all of My levels were decent so they did that and ......... everything is fine! As of next week, My shot is being upped from 100mg every two weeks to 100mg every week so soon My shots will be weekly. I have quite abit of facial hair (especially on the chin and neck) as well as some hair growing on My stomach and legs :-)

I also had My meeting with the psychiatrist and she has approved My need for top surgery, and the paperwork has been sent away so right now I am just waiting for a consultation date with the surgeon! I'm very excited and wanted to share this good news with My friends ~ hope things are all going well with everyone!!!!!

Wow........such good stuff, Matthew!!! Congratulations!

Leigh · 07-10-2011, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Thinker

Wow........such good stuff, Matthew!!! Congratulations!

Thanks Thinker, I'm extremely excited about everything :-)

Ebon · 07-10-2011, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by atomiczombie

I have decided not to go back on T. The side effects were more stress than I want to deal with, and after my chest reconstruction I am much happier with my body. So this is as far as I am going to go. I am very much at peace with this decision, because thinking about going back on the T, even for a short while, stresses me out.

T isn't for everyone. Good for you.

Greyson · 07-10-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by atomiczombie

I have decided not to go back on T. The side effects were more stress than I want to deal with, and after my chest reconstruction I am much happier with my body. So this is as far as I am going to go. I am very much at peace with this decision, because thinking about going back on the T, even for a short while, stresses me out.

Drew, it was good to see you at the Diva Luncheon. I did not see your above post until after the lunch. T does not make the person who you are. I am pretty sure most of us know what is on the inside is the measure of who we really are. Take care.

Leigh · 07-11-2011, 02:53 PM

I certainly agree with Greyson, I'm taking T and the dosage will be incrased starting today but that certainly doesn't make Me who I am ~ things like My personality, My likes and hobbies, interests etc do!

Your awesome just as you are Drew :-)

atomiczombie · 07-11-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthew

I certainly agree with Greyson, I'm taking T and the dosage will be incrased starting today but that certainly doesn't make Me who I am ~ things like My personality, My likes and hobbies, interests etc do!

Your awesome just as you are Drew :-)

Thanks Matthew!!!

Logicaly · 08-02-2011, 01:32 PM

So I had a 3 month checkup yesterday. I have been on T for about 6 months now. My good cholesterol has gone up a little bit, my bad cholesterol is still higher than what the doctor wants, and my triglycerides are also I guess higher than what the doctor wants. On top of that, I have gained 5lbs in the last 6 months. So, I go back in 3 months for another checkup, doctor said if my cholesterol doesn't start dropping even more than we are going to have to look into putting me on meds for it. I would still like to avoid that, so now I need to hit the gym more than ever I think, and stay focused on that, as well as continue to try and improve my eating habits.

All that being said, the doctor did feel comfortable raising my dose. I am now taking 1ml every two weeks. She said my hormone levels where at about 142, and a biological male should be around 410-600.

So far I have had a very minor amount of facial hair start to grow on my chin, you have to really look to see it. My voice is getting deeper as well. So changes are happening, and well now they should continue to happen.

Ebon · 08-19-2011, 02:18 PM

I need to come out at work but of course I'm hesitant because I don't know who is a narrow minded asshole and who is not.

Linus · 08-19-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ebon

I need to come out at work but of course I'm hesitant because I don't know who is a narrow minded asshole and who is not.

Good luck! When I came out I was surprised at how positive things were overall, even from the extra-conservative born-again Christian that is a colleague. Does your work have an HR dep't?

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