Doctor's Appointment

[_Sarah_]

Today i made that phonecall to the doctor's office to make a appointment thinking it would take around a week or so.


Well how wrong could i get. It is for Tuesday afternoon (tomorrow).

This is the appointment where i tell my doc about the TS and wanting to transition. Any advice on how to tackle this?


thanks x.

[Shelly Preston]

I think you need to take this one step at a time

There is not going to be an easy way to actually tell the doc

When you get past that first sentence it should be fine

When you explain you are TS to the doc I am sure he will have some questions, and the question of transitioning will be raised

[Niya W]

Most Docs don't care. I know you feel all nervous. I was. Its one of those things once you do, you are like why was I so nervous .

[_Sarah_]

I suppose. plus it helps that i have a female doctor.
The male doctors at the doc's office are complete jerks.

anyway thanks. ill post back here tomorrow after the appointment and let you all know how it went (gulp!)

[tommycd99]

Well it was about a year ago now that I told my first girlfriend (still BFF for 24 years now) that I was gay and that I loved to crossdress. She was the first person I told then I told my doctor (she is actually a PA and is simply fabulous). I left out the part about crossdressing because I was still confused. Well to shorten this story, I told her, my psychologist, and psychiatrist (none of which deal directly with this issue) that I have seriously thought about it and am really looking into transitioning and it was easier done then I imagined. It might be because I get along excellently with all three. I know when this is posted you will have seen the doc. already so I hope everything went well and let us know how it went.

[Kimberley]

My GP is also female and to my surprise told me she had worked with TS before and seeing the clients all the way through transition and SRS. She is working with my pdoc and both are very supportive allowing me to make my own decisions on my own timetable.

I hope you are as lucky.

:hugs::love:
Kimberley

[Pattie O]

Just go for it if thats what you want.Wish I had the courage.

[Kimberley]

Maybe you can just pose a few questions that might give you a hint about his or her attitude. I had to come out twice to GP's cuz my first one retired. Both were and are extremely supportive. You might be surprised.

:hugs:
Kimberley

[_Sarah_]

Well i had the appointment yesterday. i was going to post when i got home but i had things to do..

Ok so my appointment was at 5pm GMT.

arrived at around 4:45pm figuring since it was a later appointment i might not have to wait. how WRONG was i. I ended up waiting right up until 5:05 to be seen. But thats ok. i had a nice little chat with the ladies in the waiting room (you would be amazed what they tell you).

By this time my insides were doing the konga i was that nervous.

So anyway i walk into the doctors room sit down and get greeted with a nice little "hello".

so i run through the list of things that needed sorting out first (nothing to do with the main reason for going but needed dealing with anyway).


and then i bring up the topic of transitioning. DING! ahhh thats better.

*Gets easier to talk*


So the doc sits back in her chair smiling and thanking me for going to her. She asks some questions and runs through a couple of options but she admits that she has never dealt with it before and would need to do some research on the subject.

i get the usual "are you gay" question phrased in such a way that i just had to ask "how do you mean?" (use your imagination:D)


So anyway cutting a long story short, she will do some research on it and once she is satisfied she will contact me and then things can go from there.


Now i only covered a couple of things here, but if there is anything you want to ask, then go right ahead.


(i still cant believe i went through with that, i honestly thought i would bottle out :))

[tommycd99]

Congrats on such a good and productive appt. I am having about the same time with my three docs. but they are cautious right now because I have MS and severe depression so they are currently hesitant on hormones due to the possible interactions but I honestly believe the depression might get better once I can start transition but as far as prescription hormones go I am willing to wait and see a therapist who specializes in gender therapy, which all three docs. suggest. I must admit though that I have started taking evanesce and feminol just to get a little head start. I am keeping a careful eye on everything though. Anyway once again congrats and good luck. Keep us informed.

[Angela-Russell]

Well done Sarah, your Doc sounds like a very nice lady.

[Sara Violet]

I'm glad every thing went well.

[Steph Butterfield]

Yes Sarah,

Well done girl, it was a daunting prospect for you, and the fact you didn't bottle out shows you have the courage to continue on towards what ever goal of transition you are aiming for.


Congratulations



Stephanie