Waiting for Hormones

[Suzy Harrison]

In two weeks time I'll be visiting my Gender Specialist for the first time as I head towards transistion. My first goal is to get started on hormones as soon as I can.

For others who have already taken this step, can you tell me:

Was there a waiting period before the hormones were prescribed?

and

Do you have to go full time straight away ?

The reason I ask is that although I want to get going with hormones as soon as possible, I would feel more comfortable if I could benefit from some of the effects before I go 24/7

[Sara Violet]

For me I had bad luck. I tried to go that route once and had a very bad experience. The specialist I went to made me sit in the waiting room for almost 4 hrs both visits. The first one he told me he did not believe I was TS because I did not have sex with a man. I had seen 2 therapists and had my name legally changed and had been living full time for 11 months. He sent me for blood tests. Also he did not trust my therapists so he wanted me to see his.

Next visit and another 4 hour wait, just to tell my all my tests were fine and I would have not problem taking hormones. He told the nurse what to put me on, then told me I would need his therapist to write a letter saying I was TS. That therapist told me he could not do that until I seen him for 4-6 months.

In the end my health insurance did not cover the tests or the therapist and was hit with a $1300 bill. I never wanted to go the online route for hormones but for me it is the only way.

I did check out other specialists but could only find 2 others near me and my insurance would not cover a dime.

I don't want to scare you, I wanted you to know they know they have power over you and some times they can be real pricks about it.

If he is not, they will prob start you out on the second or third visit. The first would be for meet and greet and blood tests.

I wish you the best of luck.

[CaptLex]

I don't know how things are in Australia, Suzy. For me, I had to get the okay from two therapists and had to be full time for at least 3 months. Maybe someone over there has a better answer.

[Niya W]

Insurgence covers therapist visit as long as the are on their list.

Quidam, it is your Dr. place to question your therapist. Get rid of the Dr. Thats the biggest line of BS I've have ever heard of. Not a TS because no sex with men. That like some TS said you're not MtF TS if you have ever had sex with a women.

[Sara Violet]

Yea..he was a grumpy old man. Like I said I went ordered the pills online and never looked back. I can't complain really that was my only bad experience transitioning so far. Personally I feel going full time for a year and a half before hrt was better for me as I had to learn to pass without those benefits. I work full time at a video store so I deal with close to 200 people a day.

[CaptLex]

Thats the biggest line of BS I've have ever heard of. Not a TS because no sex with men.
Sadly, this was a requirement not too long ago and my therapist tells me it still is in some parts of this country. Unless you say you're attracted to what would be the opposite sex if you transition, they can reject your request for hormones and surgery. It comes down to homophobia - some don't want to allow anyone to transition if they'll be in a homosexual relationship. Heaven forbid we have more gays and lesbians here. :rolleyes:

Fortunately, my therapist doesn't think like that, but he knows people who have had to lie about their sexual orientation in order to be allowed to transition. :straightface:

[MJ]

let me see as i recall it was about 3 months after i told my doctor . my good doctor sent me to a Gender Specialist when my Dr got the confirmation that i was gender dysphoric about 3 months he set me up on hrt . at that time i was told to do my real life test as well so i did .

some chose to switch back and forth but my doctor gave me a letter of passage . and with that letter i made copy's and gave them to my employer everything up front that way it was better for me in the long run . and i kept a letter in my purse just in case i got pegged in the womans washroom

if you not sure about passing please don't be i still don't pass . it's about being who you are

i can send you a copy if you like your doctor can copy on his/her letterhead and your all set

[Deborah_UK]

Suzy - in the UK (if one uses the NHS route) then they havce laid down standards and at the GIC I attend their introductory notes state that hormones wont be prescribed until at least three months before the start of your RLT.

Obviously I don't know anything about GICs in Oz!

[Kimberley]

It depends on the therapist. The HBSOC (rev 6; 2001) only requires one letter of recommendation for HRT but many docs still ask for 2 as Lex pointed out. Some will allow you a "grace period" before full time, others want it immediately and others want you full time first.

It really is up to the therapist you are seeing and his/her judgement. They will definitely make sure you are fully aware of all the risks as well as the benefits.

My GP wants me on them a year ago (with my therapist's nod) but I have held back for personal reasons.:daydreaming:

Good luck.:hugs:
Kimberley

[Niya W]

Hun never heard of need two letters for HRT, and I've talked to girls that started hormones in the 70's. Far as I seen you only need the second letter for SRS .

[Dawn D.]

I wonder how I got prescribed HRT without a letter at all? I did complete about five months of therapy and still going, I asked for a letter from her but it has never been received. Is there latitude offered to therapists and/or Dr.'s if in they're discretion they feel you need it and then just go ahead and get you started on it? Does it vary more state to state rather than doctor to doctor?

I do have to offer that, I have osteoporosis, was prescribed the Sally Field drugs for it and could not tolerate them. Also could not take testosterone because of BPH. So my only acceptable treatment would then logically be HRT, though I know for a fact that is not what the doctor prescribed it for. I just feel fortunate (in a way) that either way I was going to end up getting HRT.


Dawn

[Kaitlyn Michele]

suzy

i'm in states...hormones depends on the doctor...laws etc..dont know about over your way!!

but i would add that you can do whatever you want when you start taking them..i know MANY girls who take hormones with dr's prescription that live full time male and part time female...including one who had ffs!! he just can't get comfortable with the next step (ie working as a woman)

what are laws over there?

[Suzy Harrison]

I got a doctors referral just 5 minutes after asking her - so that was a great start.

Now it's up to the specialist as to how long I have to wait and if he insists I go full time first. My work is already set up so that must be a positive. I'm having laser hair removal and my fem voice is good. I'm hoping if I look a knockout and make it clear I'm knowledgeable about hormones then he might be inclined to trust me.

All I can do is turn up, look as good as I can, tell him of my history- and convince him I'm ready right now...!

[TxKimberly]

Wow Suzy, can't decide if I envy you or not. I KNOW I envy some of it. It would be awesome to have lighter body hair, actually grow hair on the top of my bald head, and hips, and waist, and . . . lol

[Majestyk's Lady]

Hi Suzy...

First off..you are always a "Knockout" Suzy Harrison.... have no doubt about this..

I have this belief Dear Lady that after the specialist meets you..right off he'll know that you are ready..you'll not have a "far ways to go" to convince him that this is right for you..how could he /she not know that this is your pathway? You know it..we know it to be true.....:battingeyelashes:

Just be your wonderful self..it'll shine through..!!!:hugs:

Good luck Sweetie..if..and that's a big "if" for some reason they decide to have you wait..don't be too discourage..it will come..it will be...


Take care.. please don't fret..sometimes fretting can give you dreadful worry lines..and you know...we girls can't be too careful about... dare I say it...
"W-r-i-n-k-l-e-s..":D

Blessings Dear Heart..

Majestyk's Lady :love:

[MJ]

suzy ,
looking as good as you do the good doctor will start you on hrt right away :love:

[Suzy Harrison]

Dear Kim, Majestyk's Lady and lovely MJ

Thank you - you are so sweet.

To be honest, these days I feel quite good about myself. For a start I don't have to lather on the foundation anymore to cover up any dark beard line under my skin, as the laser treatment has cleared the darker areas leaving me quite fresh faced. I've been trying hard and lost quite a bit of weight too and that helps my confidence.

However at the back of my mind is the knowledge that just as I feel really good, something comes along to put me back in check, so I'm cautious.

Getting advice from my two GG friends has helped no end. Having two girls to give you first hand advice on your presenatation makes all the difference. Seeing photos of me is one thing, but them seeing the live article is better !

I know the specialist will have my best interests at heart, so if he decides I need to wait, then there will be a good reason for doing so.

I just want to present myself as the best patient he's ever had so he can have confidence in my ability to become female.

:love: Suzy

[Donnadcd]

I can't tell you how happy I am for you and wish I was taking the same journey. If things were just a little different for me, I'd be transitioning as well.

Best of Luck and God Bless.

[Steph Butterfield]

Hi Suzy,

Here in the UK, the official gender programme requires a minimum of 3 months
Real Life Test before hormones can be reccomended.

For Australia, it might be different, my friends at the Gender Identity Support Group in Melbourne will help, as they know the rules as they are the support network of the Melbourne Gender Centre

http://www.gisg.org/


xx


Stephanie

[Jena11]

Well, I live in the US and currently in Maryland. I had been seing a therepist here for a few months only 1 time a month and got a doctor referal from her. I then setup the appoitment with the Doctor and went in for the physical and he then scheduled me to come back in a week after the blood results. He told me that he would contact my therepist just to make sure she would recomend me to start on Hormones. I have been on them for 5 month now and doing well. JC

[Suzy Harrison]

Just a few days to go now for my initial session with the Gender Specialist (Thursday 7th Aug)

I've done all I can to make myself ready and to show that I'm ready for transistion:

I now have the full support of my wife, daughter, friends at work and HR Director at work. We're going to wait a month before I tell my son as he is at a critical stage with other things at the moment.

I've been out in many public situations (including flying), removed all body hair, had laser treatment for facial hair and developed a female voice after a year of daily 1 hour lessons and plenty of practice. I have read up on the dangers, limitations and benefits of hormone treatment and know what I can expect

I've been assured my job is secure and the company say I can go full time at any time and they will do all they can to help and support me.

I don't know what else I can do ! - apart from hope for the best !


:hugs: Suzy

[Dawn D.]

Pardon the plagiarism, but, Don't you just love it when a good plan comes together!

So glad to see that all the pieces are falling into place, Suzy!




Dawn

[MJ]

I don't know what else I can do ! - apart from hope for the best !


:hugs: Suzy



I know I know .... just dress full time everyday ..it get better every time your dressed in no time at all your true gender will be so natural ." normal "
in time you will forget what it was like to jump back and forth. it's a wonderful feeling..
please let me know when you start your hormones i so want to be there for you . from when your nipples start to hurt *** get use to it LOL *** to when your emotions change for guy mode to girl mode and remember i am a phone call away my friend i so wish you the best of luck :love:

[Sara Violet]

MJ you are so right. I had to call and cancel my xbox account the other day and I signed up years ago as male. I could not find my old male voice to save my life, they almost would not help me. Once you let go you lose your old male persona.

btw:Its been 11 moths and my nipples still hurt a little.

[Kaitlyn Michele]

Hi suzy...so happy for you

good luck and i hope you find what you are looking for!!!

[JocelynG]

Suzy. I don't know how it works over there. But here in Utah I only needed one letter of recommendation and after meeting with my therapist for a little over 3 months I was approved for HRT by my therapist. Now as you know I am waiting for my letter and then I will schedule an appointment and go from there. Good luck. A word of advice go as you feel comforatable but I feel the only reason I got approved so quickly is I went as my true self.Good luck with your first session,I'm sure it will be just as memorable as mine was.:)

[Suzy Harrison]

Well tomorrow morning I'll go out and see the Gender Specialist / Theorapist....

I'm a little bit nervous but am really looking forward to this. I'll make sure I look my best and I already feel totally prepaired.

[Sara Violet]

Best of luck to you. :) What am I saying? You don't need luck. You look great.:)

[Majestyk's Lady]

Hi Suzy..
Tomorrow's the Day?? You'll do just fine..and one more step further down your road to fullfillment...:)

So tickled for you and will keep you in my Heart..will send "soothing" waves your way...

Just be your Sweet Self, Suzy my Friend and you'll have no worries...:hugs:
Blessings,
Majestyk's Lady :love:

[Suzy Harrison]

Well I did it !!!

I must have impressed him and said the right things as I'm to be referred to an Endocrinologist straight away - no waiting at all.

He's given me the names of three in Perth and all I need is to pick one and make the appointment. Then comes the medical examination and then the hormones. It's been easy so far, I hope it keeps going that way !

:hugs: Suzy

[GypsyKaren]

Suzy, that's good to hear and I'm very excited for you!

Karen Starlene :star:

[JocelynG]

Congrats Suzy.Happy that it worked out for you so fast.Keep us posted.I am still anxiously waiting for my letter. sigh:daydreaming:

[Suzy Harrison]

I've now made the appointment for the Endocrinologist - Sept 11 .....that's the earliest I could get in.

I presume that there will be blood tests initially ? - can anybody advise what is done at that time??

[Dawn D.]

Suzy,

For me, at the time of my first appointment, I had recently had a full CBC (blood panel) just a month prior from a previous visit to a different Dr. So, in effect I was all ready to go on that issue. I just got a copy of it and provided it to them on my first visit. She was very much concerned about certain issues such as previous family history of high blood pressure, clotting issues, and heart troubles. Also any histories of breast cancer in the family. She assessed the blood panel, determined that all was good and asked my wife if she had any reservations. We had a brief conversation about my history as to being TS (when, where, how). After that we talked about what I might be able to expect as for outcome of HRT and the different types of E avail.

I honestly, at that point did not know as much as I probably should have concerning the differing types of E. Since then I have learned that Premarin may not be the best choice as that is what I was prescribed. I will probably be changing it to a soy based Estradiol upon my next visit with her in another week.

Anyway, Suzy, your well on your way! And that is awesome. So, yes I would expect you will have a full panel of blood work to be done and possibly some Q & A with him/her. I suppose it depends upon their level of interest in your progression. I hope that you do not get one that is disinterested. Good Luck to you! Keep us posted.



Dawn

[Steph Butterfield]

I've now made the appointment for the Endocrinologist - Sept 11 .....that's the earliest I could get in.

I presume that there will be blood tests initially ? - can anybody advise what is done at that time??




Hi Suzy,

They should do a base line test hormone balance, liver and kydney function test, as well as blood pressure.


Stephanie

[Suzy Harrison]

Always in a rush, as ususal - I found out what blood tests I need to have and got them all completed last Saturday. The results are going to be sent straight to the endocrinologist who I will see on the 11th.

Also I told my son over the weekend. It came as no surprise to him as he had been putting things together over the last few months, such as:

The wig that arrived for me in the post ! :eek: (from ebay)
The tweezed eyebrows :)
He thought I'd had my ears pierced (but I hadn't - I ended up with a small red dot on each ear lobe from a reaction to my earrings) :doh:
My daughter had called him the day before I spoke to her as she was worried I had a serious illness. :straightface:

He's okay with it, but I'm giving him a few days to take it all on board.

I've also told our (female) brance adminstrator at work who I know well. She gave me a big hug as a welcome to the female race. That's half of our office who knows now - just 4 left - all males!

I also told my sister who was shocked, but is now very supportive and encouraging.

So the list of 'who knows' is increasing and I'm getting closer to my goal


:hugs: Suzy

[DanielMacBride]

Hi Suzy!
I am so pleased to hear that things are moving along for you :D That's awesome news :D (minor threadjack lol) I am on the T shots now as of last Friday, too :D

Daniel

[Mary Lee]

I am so happy for you!!!

[Suzy Harrison]

Well I've got things well organised for the day (I hope)

In the morning I'm going to see a friend of a friend who is a style consultant.

Midday it's the turn of a voice theorapist (1st session) and then in the afternoon:

The endocrinologist. He will have all of the blood test results by then so hopefully I can get started with the hormone treatment without delay... I hope !

and then 3 days later I'm leaving for Atlanta for the SCC..:daydreaming:

[Donnadcd]

Suzy

I wish you all the best in your transition and can't thank you enough for sharing it with us. I can only hope to be following close behind in your footsteps.

Time will tell, but in the meantime I can let you show me the way. God Bless you in your journey

[Avito]

Suzy - in the UK (if one uses the NHS route) then they havce laid down standards and at the GIC I attend their introductory notes state that hormones wont be prescribed until at least three months before the start of your RLT.

Deborah, do you have a copy of all these notes please.

[Deborah_UK]

Deborah, do you have a copy of all these notes please.

Fendasia - I got it wrong - they won't allow me to start hormones until three into the RLT which I think is really cruel.

The info is on this page http://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/our-services/gender-clinic at the very bottom - a pdf file entitled Gender Clinic Protocol

[DanielMacBride]

Fendasia - I got it wrong - they won't allow me to start hormones until three into the RLT which I think is really cruel.


Only 3 months? I had to wait till I had been fulltime for 9 months (it was supposed to be a year but the pshrink "compromised" and made it shorter) before I got approval for T.....

[Avito]

Only 3 months? I had to wait till I had been fulltime for 9 months (it was supposed to be a year but the pshrink "compromised" and made it shorter) before I got approval for T.....

Well Daniel, it depends which way you are going to look at things! Which can become a very sensitive issues on how you view moral issues and it depends on you own self decilpline and I don't you.

All I can say is, that I went the Herbal route, but what will the Moderator have to say on this and will she allow the posts, which could become a very sesitive issue of understanding.

I am now waiting for an appointment to see the Psychiarst and which it is going to take it I don't yet.

But tough! However are you really ready?

[Avito]

Thanks Deborah for info,I will read soon. I think my qoute to Daniel, should have been for you Deborah. Sorry Daniel.

[Suzy Harrison]

Well it's the night before Christmas once again!

Tomorrow I see the:

10:00 Style Consultant, then the:
12:45 Voice Therapist, and then the:
14:15 Endocrinologist

The blood results should be in place and I've already booked to see my doctor on Friday morning. So if the endo guy leaves it for her to issue the hormones instead of prescribing them himself I'm all set.

The reason I'm rushing here is I'm leaving Australia for a month on Sunday, so if I don't get going on this thats another month gone !

I think I have all avenues covered.

[bethw]

Suzy I wish you all the best hon. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs
Beth

[Suzy Harrison]

Wow I had a real busy one.

Up at 6:30 to get ready, drive 30 kms to see the Style Consultant.
She was brilliant, took loads of measurements and assessments on by body shape. Printed out a 125 page style report based on me and went through it step by step. This was wonderful. I should have done it years ago as it now leaves me armed with all the info I need to make the best of my shape.

I was there for 2 hours, then had a 20 kms drive to the voice therapist - arrived with minutes to spare. Had an hour with her, then drove another 10 kms to see the Endocrinologist. Eventually found a parking spot and once more got inside with only a minute to spare.

Had to give him the full run down on my condition (felt this way ever since I was 12 years old etc) then he asks me to strip down to my undies so he can carry out an examination! - I didn't see that coming. He then mentioned my blood pressure was rather high - I'm not surprised. Everything else is fine.

But he drops a bombshell and says he can't start me on HRT today as I'll need another 15 blood tests in addition to the 8 I've already had !


Well at least he's thorough. It's my life we're dealing with here if it all goes wrong, so it's for the best. I'm getting them done tomorrow and will see him agian when I get back from Atlanta in a months time.

It will be worth the wait !!

Got home at 5:30 PM and realised I've had nothing to eat or drink since I got up 11 hours ago!.

[Dawn D.]

Ooohh, Suzy! Just when you think all the ducks were lined up..... Well, as you say though, it is your life and health to consider. Still it has to be sucha let down. But, I'm sure it will be for the best. Have fun in Atlanta! I hope one day to make it there.



Dawn

[Susan Loves Life]

Hello Suzy from Susan :)

Like you, went I first went to the doctor for my hrt I was under the impression that I would get them that day - wow, was I ever disappointed and depressed as I left her office. On the way home, a 3 hour drive, my wife tried her best to cheer me up. Later that night, as I lay in bed reviewing the days events, I realized that instead of being depressed about not getting hrt that day, that I should be happy because the doctor cared enough about me to be as concerned about my health at my age (55). Anyway, it's been amonth as of the 4th of September and I saw the doctor and she approved the hrt for me. :) It's been a week + 1 day since I started the hrt and you won't believe it, but I can already tell a difference in how I am feeling inside - WONDERFUL :)

The doctow did tell me that since I am on hrt that I am now going to experience at my age (55) PUBERTY - so if you know any gg's just ask them what they went through at puberty - but it will be worth it for me. My SO says she's going to have her hands full dealing with a 55 year old teenage girl and is actually looking forward to the day when she can go and get me my first training bra. :):):)

Keep smiling and others will smile with you - Susan :love:

[RavenAndrea]

I have been on a waiting list to see a therapist to get legitimate hormone prescriptions from an endocrinologist. I am on self-prescribed hormones but I want professional help and the waiting times are horrendous in rural western Canada.

Andrea

[Suzy Harrison]

I'm in Atlanta now - but the day after I get back to Perth I have an appointment to see my endocrinologist.
The blood tests have all been completed ,so I should be prescribed hormones on the day. Can't wait.

[Susan Loves Life]

Hope everything goes well for you - you're in my prayers.:hugs:

[Suzy Harrison]

God I feel so frustrated and upset.

Today I went to see my endocrinologist. With all the blood tests now completed (23 of them!) and being told by him that I was in very good health – well, I expected to be given the green light to start estrogen today.

But no. He still hasn't received a letter from my psychotherapist (who I saw 2 months ago) and as such, the female hormones are still a distant dream. The most he would do was put me on Spirolatone (anti androgen) and asked me to attend again in another 2 months time. This is better than nothing, but I feel I’m just crawling along.

Afterwards I went straight round to the psychotherapist’s office. He wasn’t there but I wrote him out a note, which I asked his secretary to pass on.

This is so frustrating. I do every thing I can to get things moving, but the system grinds along. I just sat and cried for 30 minutes when I got back to my car.

[Majestyk's Lady]

Aw Suzy.....:hugs::love:

Hang in there..you've come so far..
As life is...there is bound to be "glitches"..:sad:
And as usual..ya hafta wait for some else to step up and do their "job" properly..
But you will succeed..it will come..:)

Please take care Dear Friend..
Blessings,
Majestyk's Lady :love:

[geri]

God I feel so frustrated and upset.

Today I went to see my endocrinologist. With all the blood tests now completed (23 of them!) and being told by him that I was in very good health – well, I expected to be given the green light to start estrogen today.

But no. He still hasn't received a letter from my psychotherapist (who I saw 2 months ago) and as such, the female hormones are still a distant dream. The most he would do was put me on Spirolatone (anti androgen) and asked me to attend again in another 2 months time. This is better than nothing, but I feel I’m just crawling along.

Afterwards I went straight round to the psychotherapist’s office. He wasn’t there but I wrote him out a note, which I asked his secretary to pass on.

This is so frustrating. I do every thing I can to get things moving, but the system grinds along. I just sat and cried for 30 minutes when I got back to my car.




suzy,
in the meantime, go get castrated ( no spiros ) and your development will go faster. the over-the-counter stuff ( hrt ) will help start your transitioning. plus the supplements.

hugs,
geri

[deja true]

This is so frustrating. I do every thing I can to get things moving, but the system grinds along. I just sat and cried for 30 minutes when I got back to my car.

Still, Suzy, dear one, you're progress so far has been amazingly glitch free and, judging by the experiences of many of our brothes and sisters, relatively rapid.

Take heart, hun, there'll always be little roadblocks when we take such a complicated path, but given your success so far, I just know that your goal is easily within sight.

You did the right thing in trying to get to that therapist of yours. Too often these "professionals" who hold our souls and our futures in their hands, forget that we are not just another case file. If it were me, I'd be in that office or on his answering machine every single day until he fulfilled his part of the promise he made you.

Good luck, darling one...Keep us informed!

respect & love,

deja

[MJ]

dear Suzy,

it's OK Hun it took me 3 months to get my hrt. you are my best girl friend in my eyes anyhow. it's not the hormones or the surgery that makes you a woman but how you feel inside and after scc you don't have to prove a thing you are gorgeous loving and sweet .
your time will come and we will be here to celebrate your new journey on hrt.
Please don't rush it. guess Santa will bring your hrt in time for Christmas :hugs:

PS.. that will be the same time i start my hrt again so i will go through everything you do Sis just remember to have a box of tissues handy and your phone and we shall do this together :hugs:

your sis mj

[Avito]

I agree, it is stupid, but don't stop now.

:belly:

[GypsyKaren]

Suzy, I am so sorry to hear this. I think he should have gotten the letter cleared up before doing the tests, someone sure dropped the ball. :hugs:

Karen Starlene :star:

[TxKimberly]

dear Suzy,

it's OK Hun it took me 3 months to get my hrt. you are my best girl friend in my eyes anyhow. it's not the hormones or the surgery that makes you a woman but how you feel inside and after scc you don't have to prove a thing you are gorgeous loving and sweet .
your time will come and we will be here to celebrate your new journey on hrt.
Please don't rush it. guess Santa will bring your hrt in time for Christmas :hugs:

PS.. that will be the same time i start my hrt again so i will go through everything you do Sis just remember to have a box of tissues handy and your phone and we shall do this together :hugs:

your sis mj


Yeah, what MJ said

[Sharon]

I know how frustrating it must be for you, Suzy. Just hang in there and you'll have them soon, though I am sure it doesn't seem soon enough. :)

[Valeria]

Lots of endos like to initially start you on spironolactone anyway, to ease your body into the radical hormonal change it's about to go through. It'a a good first step, and it will make a big difference.

I would not, however, screw around with "OTC" supplement, as someone above suggested.

You'll be there soon enough. Transition is usually more of a marathon than a sprint, though it seems to often pick up speed once you get going.

[Suzy Harrison]

I've only been on the Spiro for 6 days - and my weight has suddenly dropped by 1.5 kg ( 3.3 pounds ).
Has any one else had a simular experience? - Is it muscle loss ?

[VeronicaMoonlit]

I've only been on the Spiro for 6 days - and my weight has suddenly dropped by 1.5 kg ( 3.3 pounds ).
Has any one else had a simular experience? - Is it muscle loss ?

No, Spiro has diuretic effects, you've probably been urinating more, yes? Be sure to keep your fluid intake up.

Veronica
Rondelle (Ron) Rogers Jr.

[Suzy Harrison]

No, Spiro has diuretic effects, you've probably been urinating more, yes? Be sure to keep your fluid intake up.

Veronica
Rondelle (Ron) Rogers Jr.




I've been urinating just a little more than ususal (but not 3.3 pounds worth!) -
But that might be part of it I guess. My legs ache a little as well, but that might be due to all of the flying I've done recently and not being able to lie down for all that time.

[Avito]

This is very good news, as I am trying to get my weight down. Can you please explain more in detail.





I've only been on the Spiro for 6 days - and my weight has suddenly dropped by 1.5 kg ( 3.3 pounds ).
Has any one else had a simular experience? - Is it muscle loss ?

[GypsyKaren]

It's normal for body weight to fluctuate by several pounds a day from water weight.

GK :star:

[Avito]

Ok, please explain further!


It's normal for body weight to fluctuate by several pounds a day from water weight.

GK :star:

[Suzy Harrison]

It's normal for body weight to fluctuate by several pounds a day from water weight.

GK :star:



That's very true, as this is due to fluid intakes and outgoing fluids/wastes from the body. That's why the best time to weigh yourself is first thing in the morning as you get out of bed. I have found this is a very accurate and stable way of checking my body weight - and each day I check - I'm lighter -

The difference is now 4.5 pounds from this time last week.

[MJ]

hi Suzy,
i came off my estrogen the Sunday morning at scc i am still on Spiro and i am down close to 8 pounds now it's normal it's water loss Hun no problems

PS still have 70 pounds of water to shed