So K has decided to take me to Dr. V on Tues. And, as an added bonus, my tax return for this year may actually be enough to cover all the cost! Sweet! I had some money set aside for possible tax payment but looks like I won't need it. And if I can get Aetna to pay for some or all of the surgery, then I'm using the money for geeky things! :)

It's all coming together perfectly.

I'm excited for you! :)

Welp. I just got back from my consult with Dr. V. Based on Koop's and Theo's recommendation along with my comfort level, I've decided to go with him. I put a deposit down and booked the surgery date for May 23rd! :) I'm still hopeful that the insurance can cover some of the costs, even if only a 25-50% of it.

I'm really excited but at the same time, somewhat scared. It's a big step and still somewhat scary.

Congratulations and good luck!

Congrats!

I totally identify with everything! I had no intention when i went in to be scheduling surgery but was so comfortable that i did.

To me in the transition process probably the scariest but most rewarding step. Even in pain I was so much more comfortable after surgery in my body in spirit then I had ever been in my life.

My biggest problem a few monthes after was learning self control and not flashing my chest to everyone. I was just so happy I was like a little kid!

That's awesome Linus! I wish you nothing but the best on your new journey!

This is so awesome Linus, we are gonna get our surgeries in the same month - mine is May 4! Woohoo for us!!

Congrats, Linus! That's amazing news! Best of luck :goodluck:

Grats Linus! I am very happy for you!

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So this seems like a no brainer but just in case my brain is on the wrong page.....

Once chest surgery is completed there is no longer any need for mammography's correct? I just keep getting the notices and thought before I call and ask them to take me off the list I would double check!

I was told by my primary care physician and also by a surgeon who specialized in mastectomies (she did some basic post-op care for me since my surgeon was in Canada) that a mammogram isn't an option (for obvious reasons) but that I should still receive manual check-ups along with ultrasound.

Even with this type of surgery, we are still left with breast tissue.

Thanks. I know men can get breast cancer so that's why i wondered.

The acne on my back, shoulders and sides of my torso is getting absurdly bad. It's so annoying. Now it's on my neck too! My face isn't too bad but I got some there too. I never had it like this when I went through puberty the first time. There's even a little on my ass. :( Oy.

Bummer. Sorry to hear that.

Your doctor should provide some help for it. Talk to him/her about switching brands of testosterone too. I've known people who have had to do that because of acne.

Good luck.

I get it just on my face thankfully, and on one side of my neck I have noticed. Ive been trying multiple different acne products and finally found Clean N Clear seems to work well for a face wash to help with it.

I dont know you have the same T as in England, i was lst put onto Sustanon, i did have a few spots, though not many, but my bp was high and i transferred to Nebido which is "smoother" and causes much less problems.............

I don't know if there is any other kind of T gel besides Androgel. Does anyone know? I can only use the gel, the doctors won't let me do any other kind.

T also comes in a cream form that is what I started on before the shots

Atomic

I tried everything then discovered Stridex, it is great. I saw a big difference after only a couple of days. I use it on my face and back once a day now and very rarely have any acne.

Rufus