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Originally Posted by GraffitiBoi
So explain to me why I have to go through all the hoops again to prove that I'm trans?
I can understand needing to do lab work and physical before being allowed to get my prescription again. That's common sense. But to have to go through the initial eval and therapy that I went through back in 2000 when I first started transition??? It's been 12 years since I started my journey, I'm pretty sure this isn't 'just a phase'. LOL
My family Dr would write me the script, but I want to go through the clinic since they know what to keep an eye out for when I have my labs and follow up appointments.
Anyway... I just needed to get that off my chest and let out a little steam. Thanks for listening!
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Dude, i have been through some of that myself. I moved around for various reasons and i had to do that in...what would be a total of 5 different states, now! OY. Never planned to move so much either. Seriously.
Anyhow, i feel your pain. If it makes you feel any better... I recently had to go through that. I went to a local trans group, with a set plan and goal in mind. First, where are the good trans Dr's.? if any? Interestingly enough the Dr. that was recommended to me by a younger transman, with an assurance that i would get what i needed, i rejected. I went in to the office...bracing myself for the reality that i may have to do the trans 101...information session again...blah blah blah...I did have to do quite a bit.
As this Dr. sees mostly Females. I was told that she doesn't just hand the T out which is good...you know...cause like you said...labs are important.
So, she looked at me and said..."***** i know that you have been on T, you have a beard etc...so, you do not need to show me any writen documention or give my any explanation as to why you need to continue taking it."
She was smiling and laughing at me...
Thank God she was an older Dyke lesbian. I think she is. If she were a femme...i don't know if I would feel so comfortable. I would be shy.
Do you feel that way? Nothing against femmes at ALL! I would just be shy about some topics.
All i can say is...what a relief! So, keep your chin up Graffiti..