"It does change things, people see you different you can tell by the comments you start getting - "It does not change how I think of you" or "I'm okay with it" or "I like the name you chose" or "you look really good" or " I think you are very brave" "

Back when I was at the point you are, I allowed people to make their comment once. After that I would pull them off to the side and set them straight. Do not allow people to continue to walk all over you because you are transgendered. Stand up for yourself. You are a person just like they are and deserve the common courtesy that comes with it.