Some #TransJoy
I met with a urologist yesterday that my endocrinologist recommended for an orchiectomy. She said the biggest hurdle will be getting the insurance approvals. I assured her that my insurance covers transgender related care up to $75,000 lifetime. It didn't used to, and there's a high probability it won't again very soon. But it does right now. She said she can get me in within a week after approvals. She also told me the surgery is outpatient and takes about 15 minutes. She is an ally and her office paperwork and general attitude attested to that.
I will have to get letters from my endocrinologist and my therapist vouching for the fact that I understand this is a permanent and irreversible procedure. My wife and I are both in our 50s and she supports me completely, so there's no problem there.

The hematologist just called me at work with some good news. No signs of the cancers she was looking for. What a relief It has been hanging over my head the past few days. She’s ordering a scan to have a a look at the insides. Looking for internal bleeding and some other things. That will happen in a few months. For now my blood will be checked and have blood transfusions and iron infusions as needed. I’m so happy

#transjoy Yippee!!

Came to work with my hair just let down and it feels so freeing! I went back to a little bun for practicality, but still! #transjoy

Back home
The bone marrow biopsy wasn’t too bad. Lied on my side, the area was frozen. I wasn’t bothered until she got through the bone and the sample marrow sample was taken, there was some discomfort.
She said the first thing they are looking for the “C” word. She will call in a day or two with the findings.
I’m a little fatigued so a nap is in order.

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The hospital called yesterday afternoon. I have to go to see the hematologist in oncology for a bone marrow biopsy and more bloodwork this morning. I’m hoping it’s not something serious.
Think I’ll test drive my new socks for the occasion.
I will treat myself with a nice lunch somewhere after, that will make me feel better.
Have a wonderful day

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I've been avoiding posting my face for a while now, but fuck it. I really like this picture even a few days later and with very little makeup.

It's been rough lately, but all this bullshit isn't keeping me down.

I stopped by the mall after work to have a look at some new outfits and spotted these and had to get a pair.
So cute and so me The little things make me happy.

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Happy Monday everyone, have a great day.
Be kind it can make a difference to someone struggling.

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in looooooooooove..!!!!! @salad_bar_breath
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My Sunday blues is lifting finally. I looked at myself in the bathroom mirror and said I’m a disaster. Spent the day moping around. I so hate when I look and feel like this. Did a lot of crying. Tomorrow will be better, work is my happy place. If there was a hashtag for “not so much trans joy” I would use it.
Finally got the housework done so that’s a good thing. Hope everyone had a nicer day.

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Before the one year mark I was in the habit of laying all my selfies out so I could watch the change.

I stopped doing this around the one year point, but a week or so I was having a really bad dysphoria day and was trying to make myself feel better, so I updated it.

This is my entire journey.

First row: 4 years before, 3 years before (and around the time my denial stopped), 2 years before, and 1 year before. Fifth photo is day 1 and monthly from there.