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submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by -Emma-@fedia.io to c/mtf@lemmy.blahaj.zone

Hi, I'm the total mess known as Emma, and I'm currently a little overwhelmed with things.

So, long story short:

  • I started HRT January 2023

  • I desperately need bottom surgery as soon as possible

  • I'm worried that I should have been doing electrolysis instead of laser

  • I'm worried about wait lists for surgery

  • I'm worried about the costs of surgery

  • I need to find a surgeon

  • I'm interested in evacuating to a safe state on the west coast

  • I feel overwhelmed with everything that I need to do

There's so much going on for me right now, and I'm seeking input from everyone here with something to say about any of my struggles.

Thanks ❤️

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[-] ada@lemmy.blahaj.zone 16 points 6 months ago

Laser is MUCH MUCH faster than electrolysis. The issue is that it's not 100% effective. A small amount of hairs will always grow back.

[-] -Emma-@fedia.io 12 points 6 months ago

A small amount of hairs will always grow back.

Yeah, that's what I was saying on matrix is what concerns me. Like, I'm thinking I just want the most permanent removal possible. I'm such a perfectionist, and it causes bad thoughts to consider flaws and stuff. I really need to find a surgeon and go over this stuff. Also a therapist would probably help a lot right now..

[-] femtech@midwest.social 7 points 6 months ago

You also need a primary Dr letter and two therapists letters to get bottom surgery.

[-] -Emma-@fedia.io 5 points 6 months ago

damn, two therapists? this gate-keeping of healthcare is really exhausting and frustrating. exhaustingly frustrating. frustratingly exhausting. grrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[-] femtech@midwest.social 5 points 6 months ago

Yep, that's for insurance and the Dr. They both require it. Also one had to have their PhD but the hospital had one on staff that validated my letters with the therapists.

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