FTM's and Transitioning

theoddz · 04-05-2012, 11:45 AM

I found this information today about an organization that helps trans people with resources for transitioning, namely, surgical services. I thought I'd post the site here.

http://jimcollinsfoundation.org/

This organization raises money and then awards grants to trans patients for sex reassignment surgeries. For us transmen, I am supposing that they would help with money for top surgery. So many trans people are not able to pay for top surgery, at a minimum, and this organization has some pretty cool doctors (Dr. Christine McGinn) who do pro bono work for grant applicants. I don't know what all they do or might help with for those desiring phalloplasty (the creation of a penis), or the myriad of variations for bottom surgery that are available, but likewise costly, such as metoidaplasty or centurians.

~Theo~

SelfMadeMan · 04-05-2012, 11:46 AM

THANK YOU for sharing this Theo!!

aishah · 04-05-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by theoddz

I found this information today about an organization that helps trans people with resources for transitioning, namely, surgical services. I thought I'd post the site here.

http://jimcollinsfoundation.org/

This organization raises money and then awards grants to trans patients for sex reassignment surgeries. For us transmen, I am supposing that they would help with money for top surgery. So many trans people are not able to pay for top surgery, at a minimum, and this organization has some pretty cool doctors (Dr. Christine McGinn) who do pro bono work for grant applicants. I don't know what all they do or might help with for those desiring phalloplasty (the creation of a penis), or the myriad of variations for bottom surgery that are available, but likewise costly, such as metoidaplasty or centurians.

~Theo~

i cannot thank you enough for sharing this! just sent the link to my partner

Logicaly · 04-24-2012, 12:18 PM

My name change is officially complete and legal, now I just have to send paperwork off to all the appropriate places and get all things changed over. I am so glad to have that behind me and now I can begin working on the next step.

The Oopster · 04-24-2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Logicaly

My name change is officially complete and legal, now I just have to send paperwork off to all the appropriate places and get all things changed over. I am so glad to have that behind me and now I can begin working on the next step.

Congrats ... mine probably won't get started til fall now!

It's interesting how different people react to it!

My mom was funny ... she was like "you just can't change it and not let us know we have your name on paper work." That's my mom.

Another person tried to tell me it's such a hassle it's not worth it. In my opinion it's a hassle not having it done. Maybe that's because I travel a lot and i have jobs where my drivers license is always shown so my given name is always out there!

Nadeest · 04-29-2012, 09:31 PM

I finally got my name changed, and have most of the paperwork changes accomplished, as well. Turning in the paperwork didn't worry me overmuch, but I was terrified when I went up in front of the judge. I was worried that he would turn down my request, just like the judge in Michigan did. Happily, it went off without a hitch, and I finally have my proper name.

Julien · 04-30-2012, 05:02 PM

I hope this is the right place to explain my situation. I am not as far along in my transition as I would like, but I wanted to post because I had a hysto three months ago and my ovaries were removed. I do not do hormone replacement therapy and am not on T (as of right now). I was told that taking my ovaries out would put me immediately into menopause. I do not have any of the symptoms of menopause and wondered if anyone else experience that? I see no need to do HRT because I feel fine the way I am. I don't know when I will be able to do the T because there are so many hurdles to overcome in my neck of the woods. I just wondered if anyone else had similar stories dealing with hystos and hormones. Thank you for any comments.

Corkey · 04-30-2012, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Julien

I wanted to post because I had a hysto three months ago and my ovaries were removed. I do not do hormone replacement therapy and am not on T (as of right now). I was told that taking my ovaries out would put me immediately into menopause. I do not have any of the symptoms of menopause and wondered if anyone else experience that? I see no need to do HRT because I feel fine the way I am. I don't know when I will be able to do the T because there are so many hurdles to overcome in my neck of the woods. I just wondered if anyone else had similar stories dealing with hystos and hormones.

I went through the big M, I am about to get my female plumbing removed, so can't help you there. If you take T you will have to have your liver tested frequently. There are many issues with taking any hormone, you should know the risks and be able to talk with your doctor about if it is right for you. Please don't go the underground for T, you have no idea what you are getting.

04-05-2012, 11:45 AM	#1
theoddz Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Cranky Old Poop Preferred Pronoun?: Mr. Beast Relationship Status: Married to a beautiful babe whom I don't deserve. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,542 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,158 Thanked 9,941 Times in 2,516 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I found this information today about an organization that helps trans people with resources for transitioning, namely, surgical services. I thought I'd post the site here. http://jimcollinsfoundation.org/ This organization raises money and then awards grants to trans patients for sex reassignment surgeries. For us transmen, I am supposing that they would help with money for top surgery. So many trans people are not able to pay for top surgery, at a minimum, and this organization has some pretty cool doctors (Dr. Christine McGinn) who do pro bono work for grant applicants. I don't know what all they do or might help with for those desiring phalloplasty (the creation of a penis), or the myriad of variations for bottom surgery that are available, but likewise costly, such as metoidaplasty or centurians. *~Theo~* __________________ *"All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost."* -- J. R. R. Tolkien

04-24-2012, 12:18 PM	#4
Logicaly Member How Do You Identify?: Transgender Male Preferred Pronoun?: Male Relationship Status: She is the gamer girl to my gamer boy Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California, Bay Area Posts: 683 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 395 Thanked 1,742 Times in 513 Posts Rep Power: 8641138	My name change is officially complete and legal, now I just have to send paperwork off to all the appropriate places and get all things changed over. I am so glad to have that behind me and now I can begin working on the next step. __________________ ~Logicaly~ Geeky guy extraordinaire Always and Forever

04-30-2012, 05:02 PM	#7
Julien Member How Do You Identify?: TG/GenderQueer Preferred Pronoun?: I'm flexible, but only up to a point. Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alabama, Gulf Coast area Posts: 1,007 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,247 Thanked 2,702 Times in 737 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	hormones I hope this is the right place to explain my situation. I am not as far along in my transition as I would like, but I wanted to post because I had a hysto three months ago and my ovaries were removed. I do not do hormone replacement therapy and am not on T (as of right now). I was told that taking my ovaries out would put me immediately into menopause. I do not have any of the symptoms of menopause and wondered if anyone else experience that? I see no need to do HRT because I feel fine the way I am. I don't know when I will be able to do the T because there are so many hurdles to overcome in my neck of the woods. I just wondered if anyone else had similar stories dealing with hystos and hormones. Thank you for any comments. __________________ Julien “Self-plagiarism is style.” Alfred Hitchcock Formerly known as Graphiteta2s Last edited by Julien; 04-30-2012 at 05:05 PM. Reason: clarify

04-05-2012, 11:46 AM	#2
SelfMadeMan Member How Do You Identify?: Transsexual Man Preferred Pronoun?: Male Relationship Status: Married to The Woman of My Dreams <3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 802 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 796 Thanked 2,668 Times in 527 Posts Rep Power: 18972345	THANK YOU for sharing this Theo!!

04-29-2012, 09:31 PM	#6
Nadeest Member How Do You Identify?: as myself Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leesburg, FL Posts: 595 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,876 Thanked 2,118 Times in 501 Posts Rep Power: 17077998	I finally got my name changed, and have most of the paperwork changes accomplished, as well. Turning in the paperwork didn't worry me overmuch, but I was terrified when I went up in front of the judge. I was worried that he would turn down my request, just like the judge in Michigan did. Happily, it went off without a hitch, and I finally have my proper name.