A summary, if you will.
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transWell. good evening and welcome to a small summary. I do so hope it hasn't found its way to an incorrect group. If so I apologise.
Lets begin.
I had my 3rd appointment today at the gender clinic though technically speaking because I was late for the 2nd one, today's appointment was a do over. I had it with Dr Lorrimar, and I hope some people here have had the privilege of his ministrations.
Pleasant young man, easy to talk to.
We discussed my blood work which was taken last September. Despite my love of a good fry up my cholesterol level are quite low which is good here and I'm also free of male related cancers, again rather good news. My testosterone levels are "mid-ranged" and the testosterone that deals with male hair loss is quite low. For that I am relieved.
We discussed my parents and the rest of my family, including my families medical history. We also discussed my sexuality and how I see myself, long term goals for a relationship, etc etc. This led on to a small discussion regarding my interest in BDSM and where I see Nicola's place in the scheme of it. I told him I no longer think of Nicola as a fetish that I once thought she was. Nicola is part of who I am and I enjoy a spanking now and then! My mental health and self harming was discussed. Also my childhood and my contact with counsellors and psychiatrists. My past is a dark place, a place I wish to forget but can't because its around the corner and it makes me the person I am.
He'srecommended suggested a testosterone blocker to help with the body hair growth and help with keeping the hair on my head on my head! Trouble is with this is that lack of any hormone can cause brittle bones and health concern. Because as yet I have no desires to transition full time, they are wary about prescribing estrogen to me. As I explained these concerns were caused by the fact I had issues to correct first. But I am smart enough to see where they are coming from. Dr L. has to speak with his colleague first before deciding how to proceed.
All in all, a good appointment.
Only one piece of disappoint and that was in myself. I had vowed to wear a skirt and at the last minute I changed into a pair of jeans! Though this may not seem important to some but it is still a hurdle I would like to get over. It's only a skirt for christ sake!
I apologise for the way I have written this but I am falling asleep as I type so I thank you for reading it.
Lets begin.
I had my 3rd appointment today at the gender clinic though technically speaking because I was late for the 2nd one, today's appointment was a do over. I had it with Dr Lorrimar, and I hope some people here have had the privilege of his ministrations.
Pleasant young man, easy to talk to.
We discussed my blood work which was taken last September. Despite my love of a good fry up my cholesterol level are quite low which is good here and I'm also free of male related cancers, again rather good news. My testosterone levels are "mid-ranged" and the testosterone that deals with male hair loss is quite low. For that I am relieved.
We discussed my parents and the rest of my family, including my families medical history. We also discussed my sexuality and how I see myself, long term goals for a relationship, etc etc. This led on to a small discussion regarding my interest in BDSM and where I see Nicola's place in the scheme of it. I told him I no longer think of Nicola as a fetish that I once thought she was. Nicola is part of who I am and I enjoy a spanking now and then! My mental health and self harming was discussed. Also my childhood and my contact with counsellors and psychiatrists. My past is a dark place, a place I wish to forget but can't because its around the corner and it makes me the person I am.
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All in all, a good appointment.
Only one piece of disappoint and that was in myself. I had vowed to wear a skirt and at the last minute I changed into a pair of jeans! Though this may not seem important to some but it is still a hurdle I would like to get over. It's only a skirt for christ sake!
I apologise for the way I have written this but I am falling asleep as I type so I thank you for reading it.
