Appointment at Nottingham GIC

[Hermione Simpson]

I thought i'd share this with everyone, I've got my 1st appointment at the Nottingham Gender Identity Clinic on 6th September, & although i'm really excited that hopefully my lifes going in the direction i want it to, i'm also a bit nervous, which I expect is only natural, has it's my 1st one, so I was wondering if anyone could tell me what i should expect when i go

[Rianna Humble]

Can't tell you what to expect, since you're ahead of me on this one, but I can tell you how pleased I am for you :bighug:

It is natural for you to feel nervous, but remember that they are there to help you to get the best outcome possible for your future.

[Deborah_UK]

Hermione,

I've been attending Nottingham GIC for about two years now, the only advice I can give is - be yourself. The two doctors I've seen there have been good, but they do follow their protocol closely, so don't expect early HRT.

I'm now 6 months into my RLE and been on Hormones for three months now.

[Hermione Simpson]

Thank you both for your replies, since I posted this thread, I've managed to read their protocol on the website, so I kind of know what to expect, & if i'm being honest, I think the 2nd appointment will most probably be the hardest for me, not so much the writing down part, more about remembering everything, & deborah, thank you, has i'm not expecting early hrt anyway

[Teri Jean]

Hermione, congratulations first off as this is a big step. Secondly just be yourself and remember they are there to help you find your path. I wish you the best and keep us informed. Also ask questions there as well as here. We all want the best for you. Teri

[Victoria Anne]

Hermione I can only say relax just be yourself and express your needs and let them help you find the right path for your growth , we are here for you , please let us know how it goes.

[Deborah_UK]

Thank you both for your replies, since I posted this thread, I've managed to read their protocol on the website, so I kind of know what to expect, & if i'm being honest, I think the 2nd appointment will most probably be the hardest for me, not so much the writing down part, more about remembering everything, & deborah, thank you, has i'm not expecting early hrt anyway

I thought the 3rd would be the hardest but then again I'd done the "Life Story" bit 6 years ago on my first referral (but for personal reasons at that time I couldn't progress)

[Hermione Simpson]

Thank you again for the comments, & yes, i'll try to keep you updated has well as i can when the time comes around, & deborah, i can see where you are coming from about the 3rd appointment, but imo, if the first 2 go well enough when they come around, hopefully the 3rd should be more or less conformation