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[Stearns]

Originally Posted by Liam

I've not had any issues with packing and flying.

Thanks for the response, Liam. I haven't had any issues, thus far, either. But, I haven't been placed in one of the body scanner machines. Just wondering if anyone has, or if they are familiar enough with the technology to know if a packer would pass if placed in a built-in pouch in the briefs?

[theoddz]

Well, for what it's worth, I just returned from a national union (AFGE...which is Federal Gov't) conference in Atlantic City. One of the great folks I met and am good friends with (she's also from my hometown of Savannah, GA) now is a union Steward for the TSA (Transportation Safety Administration). They're the folks who do the airport security.

I will email my friend and ask her about this. She is fully supportive of GLBTQ people and our issues in the Federal Government. I will ask her about this. If there's anything else anyone wants to know about this stuff, let me know by PM or post it here. I'd probably be more likely to see it if you PM me with it, though.

Hopefully, I can help to find some answers for us. I'm seriously curious about this, too.

~Theo~

[Stearns]

Originally Posted by theoddz

Well, for what it's worth, I just returned from a national union (AFGE...which is Federal Gov't) conference in Atlantic City. One of the great folks I met and am good friends with (she's also from my hometown of Savannah, GA) now is a union Steward for the TSA (Transportation Safety Administration). They're the folks who do the airport security.

I will email my friend and ask her about this. She is fully supportive of GLBTQ people and our issues in the Federal Government. I will ask her about this. If there's anything else anyone wants to know about this stuff, let me know by PM or post it here. I'd probably be more likely to see it if you PM me with it, though.

Hopefully, I can help to find some answers for us. I'm seriously curious about this, too.

~Theo~

That'd be great, Theo, thanks. I'm looking forward to hearing what your friend has to say. I fly pretty often and have been concerned about this issue ever since these machines came out.

[Linus]

Anyone here going to the LA LGTQ Center's Trans health group/center? I just contacted them about getting an appointment (I'll admit to being nervous about trying to educate a "regular" family physician on this stuff in Redondo) and got told it's a 4 month wait!!?!

Sigh.

Someone explain to me again how this is an improvement on the Canadian system (wait time for new appointments is usually a month or two at most).

For those that don't use doctors that aren't necessarily trans specialists, what challenges do you face? How much do you educate them? I'd really prefer to have a doctor in Redondo Beach but I'll admit I'm worried about what I'll face by using a local doc who isn't necessarily trans-aware in general.

[The Oopster]

Originally Posted by Linus

Anyone here going to the LA LGTQ Center's Trans health group/center? I just contacted them about getting an appointment (I'll admit to being nervous about trying to educate a "regular" family physician on this stuff in Redondo) and got told it's a 4 month wait!!?!

Sigh.

Someone explain to me again how this is an improvement on the Canadian system (wait time for new appointments is usually a month or two at most).

For those that don't use doctors that aren't necessarily trans specialists, what challenges do you face? How much do you educate them? I'd really prefer to have a doctor in Redondo Beach but I'll admit I'm worried about what I'll face by using a local doc who isn't necessarily trans-aware in general.

There is a dr at cedars that sees trans patients ... i can get you his info if you want. I go to a urologist that does hormone treatment for ftms and mtfs. I really like the guy. He is just west of downtown on wilshire. He will let me get my blood work done from my other drs so that my insurance covers it .... then I just have to pay like $90 out of pocket for a yearly visit. I was fortuntate to not have to pay for the original consultation because i needed a urologist and so the insurance covered that part. If you want his info i can get it to you also .... get this the last time I went to him to have my urine check ... no charge .. didn't even put it through insurance.

I've been pretty lucky with my drs here in la. Others haven't had as good of luck and they went to drs in west hollywood so go figure. I could have just gotten stuff through my regular physician who has dealt with hormones but not for transitional purposes but consdering i've had other health problems I definitely wanted someone who had experience with it.

My obgyn ... i was nervous about and ended up he did his residency in san francisco and although he personally didn't have any transgender patients they had them at the clinic he was at, so you just never no.

[handsomeFTM4u]

Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

Did anyone catch the interview with Diane Sawyer (I think it was her)? I loved what he said this was the first time he was living in his body for the first time. And he received shaving products for his 40th birthday. Now that would definitely put a huge smile on my face.

Braedon:

1. I always knew I was a boy. In fact, I used to get on my knees and pray to God to change me when I went to bed. I thought I would wake up with a penis and testicles. When that didn't happen, I took my older brothers jock strap and filled it up with my jock socks. I used safety pins to hold it up.

2. I was called by my male nickname since I was in elementary school. It was the only thing that could link my mind, body, and soul together at this point in time. I would always play with "male" toys like cars, trucks, guns, etc. I never was interested in Barbie, or girlie things. And clothes, I always wore masculine clothes, and when I was buying my own clothes they all came from the men's dept.

When puberty hit, it was nothing short of hell. I felt like I had a piano on my chest. Then the next blow wouldn't come until I had top surgery, which was botched.

3. I came out as gay first, then trans. It was a matter of time. Feeling things out for myself. As time went on, I knew I had to do what I always wanted too. Maybe selfish of me, but we only have one life to live. So, I say live and let live.

Alot of folks may not like me because I don't take "t", but then again, they don't have my body or my health. I don't feel like I have to explain my medical history online to explain my body. It is what it is. I have paid cold hard cash for the surgeries I have had so far.

Andrew

I don't know why you would think someone would be mad at you for not taking T. If you've already done the surgeries then you don't need the T

[handsomeFTM4u]

Originally Posted by Jet

Being a trauma survivor I lived 11 years in seclusion and tried to be a girl. It didn't work for me at all. Eleven years is a long time. Fast forward: I'm planning on starting T in January.

good for you. I have been on it for 6 years now, and I have to say it was the BEST DECISION I EVER MADE IN MY LIFE

[tuffboi29]

Hi everyone.

I ran into a great site and thought I would share with hopes that it may help someone out.

Take care!!

http://www.thetransitionalmale.com/BBUB.html

[katsarecool]

Did anyone catch ABCNews 20/20 tonight? Sad story!

[Linus]

Originally Posted by katsarecool

Did anyone catch ABCNews 20/20 tonight? Sad story!

I didn't. Could you tell us what it was about and what was sad about it?

[katsarecool]

thank you for asking Linus. You can go to ABCnews web site to watch the story. Just check the 20/20 link for yesterday's show. A short synopsis though; a mtf transgendered person becomes a widow of a fireman who lost his life fighting a fire. His family found out that she was born a man and is now suing her for survivor's benefits totalling almost a million dollars citing their marriage was not legal in TX. The surgery was done before marriage, the husband was well aware of the circumstances and she had her name changed on DL and other legal papers. It was very touching and emphasizes how far we have to go.

[Jet]

I quite T. And there's a storm brewing. There are things in our past sometimes that can't be changed—things follow us. Wishing you well.

[Linus]

Originally Posted by katsarecool

thank you for asking Linus. You can go to ABCnews web site to watch the story. Just check the 20/20 link for yesterday's show. A short synopsis though; a mtf transgendered person becomes a widow of a fireman who lost his life fighting a fire. His family found out that she was born a man and is now suing her for survivor's benefits totalling almost a million dollars citing their marriage was not legal in TX. The surgery was done before marriage, the husband was well aware of the circumstances and she had her name changed on DL and other legal papers. It was very touching and emphasizes how far we have to go.

Ah.. this story: http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/foru...ead.php?t=1776

Originally Posted by Jet

I quite T. And there's a storm brewing. There are things in our past sometimes that can't be changed—things follow us. Wishing you well.

Sorry to hear that but sometimes we have to step back before we can move forward. Hopefully things will sort themselves out and allow you to move in the direction you want.

[asphaltcowboi]

question?
i have taken T is the past for about 9 mos. my personality changed for the worse and friends convinced me it was the T. ive been off T for about a year. i would like to start back on it. has anyone else had agressiveness, meanness issues with T? and now i know what to expect is it possiable to curb the issues?

[Kobi]

I have a question....

I'm presuming you are familiar with the stiry about Kye on the GWU NCAA basketball team. He said "I'm not a trans, I am a man."

Is that a personal preference or is there a distinction that is made in the community?

[Kobi]

I have a question....

I'm presuming you are familiar with the article about Kye on the GWU NCAA womens basketball team. He said "I'm not a trans, I am a man."

Is that a personal preference or is there a distinction that is made in the community?

[atomiczombie]

Originally Posted by cody

question?
i have taken T is the past for about 9 mos. my personality changed for the worse and friends convinced me it was the T. ive been off T for about a year. i would like to start back on it. has anyone else had agressiveness, meanness issues with T? and now i know what to expect is it possiable to curb the issues?

Sometimes the shots can make you more prone to mood swings, but that isn't a big issue for most guys. I am more susceptible to that because of my bipolar disorder, so I am on the gel. I apply it every day so I get a continuous amount instead of the cycles of the shots. That has worked well for me. Maybe you can discuss that possibility with your doctor.

[asphaltcowboi]

Originally Posted by atomiczombie

Sometimes the shots can make you more prone to mood swings, but that isn't a big issue for most guys. I am more susceptible to that because of my bipolar disorder, so I am on the gel. I apply it every day so I get a continuous amount instead of the cycles of the shots. That has worked well for me. Maybe you can discuss that possibility with your doctor.

ok ill talk to a doc about it.. thanks i see you in rio vista ? i used to live in antioch.. in in az now.

[Thinker]

Originally Posted by Kobi

I have a question....

I'm presuming you are familiar with the article about Kye on the GWU NCAA womens basketball team. He said "I'm not a trans, I am a man."

Is that a personal preference or is there a distinction that is made in the community?

Personally speaking, I think it's just a self-identification thing.....so a personal preference.

There are many who reject the "female at birth" notion and many who accept it without question. It's just self-identification.

Just my opinion, of course...

[Thinker]

Originally Posted by cody

question?
i have taken T is the past for about 9 mos. my personality changed for the worse and friends convinced me it was the T. ive been off T for about a year. i would like to start back on it. has anyone else had agressiveness, meanness issues with T? and now i know what to expect is it possiable to curb the issues?

Like atomiczombie said, talking it over with your doc would be wise. Perhaps you just need a lower amount on a weekly basis.......or getting a daily dose like atomic does. Something more steady...