04-12-2011, 08:12 AM
Alright, kids!!
Even my GPS can't tell me where this got off the trail. Wait, I don't have one. So much for hi-tech.
I admit being a tad confused. I always understood GRS to be genital re-assignment surgery only, no more than that. And SRS was the same basic thing, but the final step in the entire process of MTF feminization, after, or concurrent with, all the other modifications that are involved. Now, if that's wrong, then forgive the next statement. I, personally, (and please don't take a shot across my bow, Karen) can't understand this talk about a "happily married man with a loving wife" wanting genital surgery and not the "full Monte". This conjures up an absolutely insanical picture! WTF would anyone want to be masculine in general appearance, but possess female genitalia?? Guess it would be sorta like a FTM who has almost completed transition?? Please tell me I got the definitions wrong. Surely I did.
Relax, Bryony. Appears the first shot was sent across your bow, and while I can accept the fact that Karen or anyone may not agree with your "opinion", Noone has the right to call it "judgemental", as I never saw the words "gospel fact" anywhere in one of your posts. And if you did, I'd probably one of the first to lob shells your way. I understand why your hackles are up, but relax. Heh, maybe 7 days off is a bit too much? Everyone here has an opinion, lots of opinions, in fact. If noone did, I'd hire them to do cheap sewer cleaning if they were that easy to please.
FWIW, Bryony, I totally agree with you. I cannot conceive of the notion of sacrificing my wife's happiness for my selfish desires. To me, it would be an unforgivable breach of our marriage vows, and the life I promised to give and live with her. If you are truly happily married and in love, I just can't imagine it happening. I plan nothing beyond the simple bodily improvements most of us discuss here. And, please, don't anyone take this wrong, but if I was to lose her, I'm sure that would still be the extent of it. (Even tho when I was shopping today, I noticed that I could probably favorably compare with most of the GGs of my age group.)
Now, that's a sad story!!
Isabelle, thanks so much for your advice. I do so appreciate it. I have arrived at a plan. (as always, subject to alterations). Hold off on the Cypro, and take 1 each 45omg SP daily. If hair growth increases, go back to Cypro 1/4 tab (12.5mg) daily, only until I can go back on the generic finisteride I took until 6 months ago. Yes, it did the job with the DHT, and brought a fair bit of head hair back, but Cypro was cheaper. I'll continue the 2 ea .625mg Premarin and 2000-3000 PM daily for about a month, when the Premarin will exhaust, at which time I will continue PM only. The one thing I'm not going to do just yet, is 'fess up with the Doc. Since I will be doing the blood tests again in 3-4 months, I will wait for those results. Then, depending on them, it will be time for that. Fear not, I already have decided how to approach the subject with her. Don't feel she'll be too shocked, since she's seen me bare-chested twice in the last two weeks, and is probably already connecting more than a few dots. If all else fails, I'll consent to her raising T a bit, as long as she doesn't go overboard. What the hell, I DID go out and buy a new tablesaw a few days ago, guess I can "man up", and go ahead and use it? Seriously, I am not actually female, and Black & Decker and I go waaaay back. Was that possibly a weak moment because I had been off everything for about 4 days? Nah, I've been back on a couple days, and can't wait to put it together and fire 'er up!!
Let's play nice, OK?? I've learned a lot here so far, and had more than a few laughs, too. Enjoying the heck out of it!! Best to all! Patti
Even my GPS can't tell me where this got off the trail. Wait, I don't have one. So much for hi-tech.
I admit being a tad confused. I always understood GRS to be genital re-assignment surgery only, no more than that. And SRS was the same basic thing, but the final step in the entire process of MTF feminization, after, or concurrent with, all the other modifications that are involved. Now, if that's wrong, then forgive the next statement. I, personally, (and please don't take a shot across my bow, Karen) can't understand this talk about a "happily married man with a loving wife" wanting genital surgery and not the "full Monte". This conjures up an absolutely insanical picture! WTF would anyone want to be masculine in general appearance, but possess female genitalia?? Guess it would be sorta like a FTM who has almost completed transition?? Please tell me I got the definitions wrong. Surely I did.
Relax, Bryony. Appears the first shot was sent across your bow, and while I can accept the fact that Karen or anyone may not agree with your "opinion", Noone has the right to call it "judgemental", as I never saw the words "gospel fact" anywhere in one of your posts. And if you did, I'd probably one of the first to lob shells your way. I understand why your hackles are up, but relax. Heh, maybe 7 days off is a bit too much? Everyone here has an opinion, lots of opinions, in fact. If noone did, I'd hire them to do cheap sewer cleaning if they were that easy to please.
FWIW, Bryony, I totally agree with you. I cannot conceive of the notion of sacrificing my wife's happiness for my selfish desires. To me, it would be an unforgivable breach of our marriage vows, and the life I promised to give and live with her. If you are truly happily married and in love, I just can't imagine it happening. I plan nothing beyond the simple bodily improvements most of us discuss here. And, please, don't anyone take this wrong, but if I was to lose her, I'm sure that would still be the extent of it. (Even tho when I was shopping today, I noticed that I could probably favorably compare with most of the GGs of my age group.)
Now, that's a sad story!!
Isabelle, thanks so much for your advice. I do so appreciate it. I have arrived at a plan. (as always, subject to alterations). Hold off on the Cypro, and take 1 each 45omg SP daily. If hair growth increases, go back to Cypro 1/4 tab (12.5mg) daily, only until I can go back on the generic finisteride I took until 6 months ago. Yes, it did the job with the DHT, and brought a fair bit of head hair back, but Cypro was cheaper. I'll continue the 2 ea .625mg Premarin and 2000-3000 PM daily for about a month, when the Premarin will exhaust, at which time I will continue PM only. The one thing I'm not going to do just yet, is 'fess up with the Doc. Since I will be doing the blood tests again in 3-4 months, I will wait for those results. Then, depending on them, it will be time for that. Fear not, I already have decided how to approach the subject with her. Don't feel she'll be too shocked, since she's seen me bare-chested twice in the last two weeks, and is probably already connecting more than a few dots. If all else fails, I'll consent to her raising T a bit, as long as she doesn't go overboard. What the hell, I DID go out and buy a new tablesaw a few days ago, guess I can "man up", and go ahead and use it? Seriously, I am not actually female, and Black & Decker and I go waaaay back. Was that possibly a weak moment because I had been off everything for about 4 days? Nah, I've been back on a couple days, and can't wait to put it together and fire 'er up!!
Let's play nice, OK?? I've learned a lot here so far, and had more than a few laughs, too. Enjoying the heck out of it!! Best to all! Patti