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What could FFS do for me (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I purposely choose a kinda bad selfie, cause honestly this is where I feel my worst but is the most accurate way to access my transition. I've been on HRT since 2022, my levels have been kept at a max of 130 usually around 90 on E, and T is usually around 20. I did switch to injections which so far feels like it's even less effective than pills. (My E level was like 90pg/ml) I'm kinda at a point where I feel like FFS is needed, but I'm unsure what FFS could do for me, what surgeon I would choose etc. I doubt I'll ever have health insurance so I'll likely just need to crowd fund it. https://imgur.com/gallery/p2jmz2u

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[–] Witchfire 3 points 7 months ago

You've been on HRT since 2022. That's two years, it's still just the beginning. Take this from someone who's been on them for 10 years, a lot can change with time alone.

Your skeletal features won't change but your face will soften up and fat will get redistributed. Other people have said more about FFS here that I don't feel the need to repeat, but I just want to add that you don't need to rush into it. It's totally acceptable to wait some time and then see if you still want it in a few years.

Also, from what I hear, healing from it sucks.