Well, it's been 3 days and FINALLY my arse isn't sore anymore at the spot I got the shot. It had lessened only slightly the previous day, then went away overnight. Either the testosterone store is starting to be dispersed, or the area's had a bit of time to heal. Does this mean that I'll start feeling some effects soon?
The only other thing I've noticed is that my face has started becoming a little oily. I've enjoyed good clear skin and have never had to use any face care products at all throughout my life, so acne is something that really scares me. I don't like the thought of not being able to get away with the soap-and-water-in-the-shower routine anymore. Hopefully I'm just imagining this (or just got a little more grimy than usual today).
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Starting therapy - the first shot!
Well, finally I get to post here! Today I had my first shot of testosterone, specifically 100mg of Sustanon®. My endocrinologist Dr.H gave me the all-clear and suggested that we start slowly and then gradually up the dosage so that it wouldn't be such a shock to my system. The plan is to stay on a 100mg shot every 2 weeks for 8 weeks, at which point another set of tests will be run and if everything continues to be okay, we'll move on to a higher dosage.
My GP Dr.L was really great with administering the shot. He's actually had pretty much no experience with transsexuals (in a professional capacity at least), and his demeanour suggested that he was keen to learn more about the matter. In fact, he almost seemed more excited than I was. :D
Anyway, he administered the shot on the upper right side of my ass (or "arse" as we say in Australia in true Pommie tradition), explaining that we would be alternating sides to allow the tissue to heal. The idea of the shots being "distributed" somewhat evenly also appealed to me, so no arguments there. Also, the shot was totally painless, thanks to him using a relatively low-gauged needle after filling up the syringe using a higher-gauge needle. I'm glad that he'd thought of that, considering that I myself never would have.
A little later, as I was leaving, the spot where I'd had the jab started to ache though. The best way I can describe it is like having a bruise, except that it's down in the muscle as opposed to on the surface. I'm not sure if this is a common experience, but I hope that it doesn't stay around too long - it's nice having a constant reminder of the shot around though.
Feel absolutely normal at the moment, not even a quickening of the pulse or raised blood pressure from excitement. Actually, I don't know why I'm so calm; I think I should be more hyperactive and excited! Will post if anything changes. I've also written a post in my other blog about the day's events leading up to the big moment.
My GP Dr.L was really great with administering the shot. He's actually had pretty much no experience with transsexuals (in a professional capacity at least), and his demeanour suggested that he was keen to learn more about the matter. In fact, he almost seemed more excited than I was. :D
Anyway, he administered the shot on the upper right side of my ass (or "arse" as we say in Australia in true Pommie tradition), explaining that we would be alternating sides to allow the tissue to heal. The idea of the shots being "distributed" somewhat evenly also appealed to me, so no arguments there. Also, the shot was totally painless, thanks to him using a relatively low-gauged needle after filling up the syringe using a higher-gauge needle. I'm glad that he'd thought of that, considering that I myself never would have.
A little later, as I was leaving, the spot where I'd had the jab started to ache though. The best way I can describe it is like having a bruise, except that it's down in the muscle as opposed to on the surface. I'm not sure if this is a common experience, but I hope that it doesn't stay around too long - it's nice having a constant reminder of the shot around though.
Feel absolutely normal at the moment, not even a quickening of the pulse or raised blood pressure from excitement. Actually, I don't know why I'm so calm; I think I should be more hyperactive and excited! Will post if anything changes. I've also written a post in my other blog about the day's events leading up to the big moment.
Sunday, January 22, 2006
First entry!
Well, I'm hoping that my T-Journal will finally be active. I've suddenly realised that it may be difficult to separate my main journal from my T-journal, as certain posts qualify for either category. What I will do is post the entry in whichever one I think is more appropriate, and then link to it from the other. And, the first case in point: Body reaction and natural T therapy?
Also, because I'm between seasons in all the leagues that I play in various sports, I've managed to not shave for a couple of weeks, just so I can get some photos as a starting point, as well as to illustrate what I mean when I say that I've grown dark coarse hair where I didn't use to have it before - and I haven't even started T yet! I'll post them up as soon as I can figure out a better way to take the photos, as the hairyness doesn't show up too well against my very tanned skin.
Also, because I'm between seasons in all the leagues that I play in various sports, I've managed to not shave for a couple of weeks, just so I can get some photos as a starting point, as well as to illustrate what I mean when I say that I've grown dark coarse hair where I didn't use to have it before - and I haven't even started T yet! I'll post them up as soon as I can figure out a better way to take the photos, as the hairyness doesn't show up too well against my very tanned skin.
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