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Electrolysis

13th, July 2010
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At my last electrolysis session I was informed that there was a few tufts of hair that may need more treatment to be totally clear in the area needed for my Gender Reassignment Surgery.

Today this was being evaluated and a second opinion sought from the nurse that works along side the surgeons.

Unfortunately the second opinion was that I should cancel my operation and get a new date for later in the year.  Recently some girls in a similar position have developed complications with hair post surgery.

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Speech

7th, July 2010
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Recently I was invited to attend the inaugural meeting of the LGBT working partnership group  which had it’s first meeting today. 

A few days ago I was asked to give a speech about meeting the needs of trans people in Hertfordshire. I agreed although I don’t consider myself as an authority on the needs of anyone apart from myself. 

I had hoped to spend some time making notes about the needs that I and others may have, but life got busy. So I decided the best I could do was talk from the heart. With trepidation the moment arrived and I rattled off thoughts.

I was pleasantly surprised by the response and requests for my contact details at the end of the event.  Someone suggested I charge lots of money and go on tour!  Much more important to me was that a trans man at the event said that my talk was good.

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Implant

7th, July 2010
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This morning I had to visit my GP for my Zoladex Implant.  Hopefully this will be the last one as I am due Gender Reassignment Surgery and will no longer require the testosterone blocking treatment.

I said to the GP that the next time he sees me I will be a changed person.  His response was that I already was.  Aww.

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Pre Admission Panic

4th, July 2010
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Just after 1pm today I recived a call from Charing Cross admissions aparently I was due for a pre admissions check. Unfortunately I had not received a letter so had not attended.

I was able to make a new appointment for 19th July 2010.

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Six Week Countdown

3rd, July 2010

I have to come off the Estradiol today in preparation for my Gender Reassignment Surgery (GRS).  Hopefully I will not suffer too many side effects or mood swings, as the hormone level in my blood has never reached the target levels yet! 

I have been on Sandrena 3.0 mg Gel Estradiol for several months now.  I recently had a blood test in order to check the levels in my blood.  Next week to review my dosage which I anticipate will be increased.  Unfortunately I will not be able to start the increased dosage until after the GRS.

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