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CRS

iconotakeu wrote in free_speech_ftm Nov 07, 2011 21:17

does anyone know how much Dr. Medalie charges for FtM CRS - Complete double incision mastectomy with nipple/areolar grafting and chest liposuction? Also does anyone have any other doctors who do this that are a bit more local - I'm in NYC.

20% off syringes and needles at imed.com

ely_m wrote in free_speech_ftm Oct 24, 2011 11:36

I just got email that they are having sale on syringes and needle til Oct 30th
so best to take advantage of that sale now :)
the coupon code is SYRINGE20
http://www.imed.com/s/syringes-needles/2549.html

injection, testosterone

Hey guys...

iconotakeu wrote in free_speech_ftm Sep 26, 2011 14:08

I just wanted to post and personally thank everyone who replied to my last entry regarding anesthesia/CRS. Thanks so much for sharing your information and/or personal fears/experiences regarding anesthesia. Thank you to xpoetasterx, new2life, liamhadit, varanus and expanding_x_man.

CRS

iconotakeu wrote in free_speech_ftm Sep 21, 2011 23:44

I want CRS more than anything and know for the first time in my life I not only want it but need it but I have a very serious phobia of going under (never was knocked out, because I never had major surgery. Just minor with locals). I know the risks and I'm scared to death of them. How serious is it to go under general? My main thing is what if I'm ( Read more... )

I just wrote this as a reply in my journal

iconotakeu wrote in free_speech_ftm Sep 07, 2011 21:51

and thought I would post it here and expend on it - in case anyone feels the same. I am not looking for a flame war. I am simply posting this because the following are my opinions and like assholes we all have one and maybe someone is out there who shares my outlook or feels the same way I used to and is struggling with some of the same issues I ( Read more... )

Max Wolf Valerio (me) reads from Trans/Love anthology

expanding_x_man wrote in free_speech_ftm Sep 06, 2011 00:56

And, speaking of getting a job... I'm in a new anthology called _Trans/Love_, here:

Trans/Love: Radical Sex, Love and Relationships beyond the Gender Binary I consider myself fairly "binary" but I appreciate being in the book and am looking forward to its release ( Read more... )

An Interesting Topic

xxweaponx wrote in free_speech_ftm Aug 30, 2011 22:45

Shady FTM Businesses. It's been started here on the reddit page, so I wanted to invite folks there, but we can just as well discuss it here. What's to be done?http://www.reddit.com/r/LJ_FTM/comments/jwqwm/

Straight White Male - a new TS Film

expanding_x_man wrote in free_speech_ftm Aug 29, 2011 15:37

I'm featured in this new film, "Straight White Male" a film made by Tyler Erlendson, a young trans guy who is yes, straight, white and even -- a Christian and a conservative! The film features Tyler and a close friend as they journey on their transition from female to male, culminating with Tyler's marriage. Yes, it is legal and considered a ( Read more... )

This Thursday August 4th at 7 PM to 9 PM in Berkeley! getting a job while being Trans

feignresistance wrote in free_speech_ftm Aug 02, 2011 00:04

Hey!!! August 4th - this Thursday 7 PM to 9 PM at the Pacific Center:
Techniques and information about being or getting a job while being *Trans*
presented by The Transgender Economic Empowerment Initiative
contact Transfix.norcal@gmail.com for more information!
Pacific Center in Berkeley 2712 Telegraph ave!

Also for those who can't make it, ( Read more... )

trans man swims in Alcatraz competition

expanding_x_man wrote in free_speech_ftm Jun 04, 2011 22:26

This guy is only 5'2" and is competing in this Alcatraz swim. I guess I should get off my couch! I am much taller and unfortunately - much lazier! I was an excellent runner at one time in my life, but now- I barely run to catch the bus! Gotta change this. Heh. But this shows that size has not much to do with athletic excellence. I mean, if ( Read more... )