BOBBI G.
03-15-2014, 03:35 AM
Last posted in early February (the 8th). Made that trek to Miami to see my endo, and the drive both directions was uneventful. Maybe I'm just getting used to the crazy traffic. Any way, I saw my Dr. and after reading the results of my last blood work, and a digital exam of my breast growth, all she said was "impressive." Guess I'm doing OK. She then ordered my dosage of both my hormones and blockers doubled. Yippee!!
Besides the obvious breast growth I am loosing some muscle mass. My feet have gotten so I now have to get them 1/2 size less, upper chest has been reduced, and hips and tail end have increased a little. Next is the tummy, but I worked hard to get it and it will be just as hard reducing it.
The new prescriptions arrived yesterday, and I'll start taking them as soon as the current ones are depleted. I've waited all my life to be where I am, so I'm going to savor every moment. 71, going on 17, really is a great time in my life, and I'm so glad I decided to take this journey.
My psychiatrist calls me an activist and an advocate, I'm not really comfortable with those labels. I see something in the system that could be tweaked, and I will use all my resources to get that change. Usually means putting my thoughts in people higher up the food chain and letting them roll with. Most of the time another has had the same idea and the organization is already working in that direction, but I do get positive responses.
I will accept advocate. I am proud of who I am and support programs both in the VA and our Gender community center (Compass) here in Lake Worth, Fl. I have been asked if I would be willing to tell my story the the high school group, so that may happen, soon. I am working as a volunteer for Compass and also the VA at this year's Pride Fest. Could be a very positive way to let this area know of the services and programs available to people whether former military or other. Mental health and speech therapy are just a couple of areas we have at the WPB VA. They listen to us and are working towards better ways to serve us. It's all good.
Well, it's now 4:30 AM and I have to get started preparing for my day. Thanks for reading.
Bobbi
Besides the obvious breast growth I am loosing some muscle mass. My feet have gotten so I now have to get them 1/2 size less, upper chest has been reduced, and hips and tail end have increased a little. Next is the tummy, but I worked hard to get it and it will be just as hard reducing it.
The new prescriptions arrived yesterday, and I'll start taking them as soon as the current ones are depleted. I've waited all my life to be where I am, so I'm going to savor every moment. 71, going on 17, really is a great time in my life, and I'm so glad I decided to take this journey.
My psychiatrist calls me an activist and an advocate, I'm not really comfortable with those labels. I see something in the system that could be tweaked, and I will use all my resources to get that change. Usually means putting my thoughts in people higher up the food chain and letting them roll with. Most of the time another has had the same idea and the organization is already working in that direction, but I do get positive responses.
I will accept advocate. I am proud of who I am and support programs both in the VA and our Gender community center (Compass) here in Lake Worth, Fl. I have been asked if I would be willing to tell my story the the high school group, so that may happen, soon. I am working as a volunteer for Compass and also the VA at this year's Pride Fest. Could be a very positive way to let this area know of the services and programs available to people whether former military or other. Mental health and speech therapy are just a couple of areas we have at the WPB VA. They listen to us and are working towards better ways to serve us. It's all good.
Well, it's now 4:30 AM and I have to get started preparing for my day. Thanks for reading.
Bobbi