Gender Outlaw

FTM Transition Blog

Transition Process

Below are links to key posts I’ve written that document my transition process. Everyone transitions in their own way, but I hope this page provides a helpful summary of steps that might also be a part of the journey for other transguys.

I started my transition in October, 2007. My RLE started January 1, 2008.

• First talk with my family doctor
• Choosing a therapist
• My appointment with Dr. Preece

I started testosterone on April 2, 2008.

• Testosterone questions for my family doctor
• Surgery and hormone assessment letter
• Testosterone self-assessment blog post series
• Referral to an endocrinologist
• Appointment with the endocrinologist
• First shot of testosterone!

More in the Testosterone category »

I had top surgery on April 29, 2008.

• Choosing a surgeon
• Surgery and hormone assessment letter
• Surgical consult in Vancouver
• Top surgery? Check!
• My top surgery experience

More in the Chest Surgery category »

I received my legal change of name document on July 15, 2008.

• Introducing… me!
• Initiating a change of name in BC
• Legal change of name submitted
• My change of name is now official
• My new driver’s license is on the way

I had a revision to my top surgery on February 13, 2009.

• Revision surgery booked
• Upcoming top surgery revision
• Revision surgery successful
  

More in the Chest Surgery category »

I had a hysterectomy on March 12, 2009.

• My next challenge: Hysterectomy posted in Hysterectomy
• Consultation with OB/GYN about hysterectomy
• Hysterectomy funding approval
• Hysterectomy is booked… for next week!
• My hysterectomy experience
• Spontaneous healing of VVF
• Another attempt at healing my VVF
• 14 Days symptom-free from VVF
• Are trans men at higher risk for post-hysterectomy VVF than women?

More in the Hysterectomy category »

I got my corrected birth certificate on August 10, 2009.

• Certified male: Quebec issues corrected birth certificate

I got my Canadian Passport, listing new name and corrected gender marker, on September 3, 2009.

Also see:

• My Physical Evolution on Testosterone
• Transition Photos
• My Transition Expenses

1. 2 Years on T « Gender Outlaw 3.31.10 / 10pm

   [...] Years on T Amazing! According to my testosterone counter, I’ve been on T for 23 months, 4 weeks and 1 day. In other words… 2 years! I’m [...]

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2. 30 Months On T « Gender Outlaw 9.19.10 / 6pm

   [...] my last injection on Wednesday, September 15 was my #65th shot, totaling 30 months on testosterone. My T tracker on the other hand said that day marked 2 years, 5 months, 1 week and 6 days since my first shot. [...]

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3. Declan 7.26.11 / 11am

   Just had to say….congrats on your 3 years, 3 months, 3 days on T!! What are the odds I’d look at your tracker today?!

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   1. genderoutlaw 8.2.11 / 12pm

      3 is my favorite number! Seriously Declan, I do everything in 3s, verging on obsessive.

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4. Kyle 2.12.12 / 8pm

   Hi, I was wondering would you be able to change your legal documents if you weren’t born in Canada? thanks =]

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   1. genderoutlaw 2.20.12 / 6pm

      Kyle, it depends on which documents… birth certificates can only be changed where you were born. Other document changes tend to rely on birth certificates, though you can get an updated passport with an updated Canadian citizenship card.

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