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Amibguous Cad · (09-19-2012, 12:12 AM)

Originally Posted by lexi:

Something like this might help

Aimed at trans people specifically, but that's probably a good thing right?

Indeed. Thanks for the link! Crossdressers/traps (is this term offensive? I kind of like it for myself but I can see how it would rub some the wrong way) aren't entirely the focus of the thread, but I figured it was a good place to go since they'd know what it was like to learn makeup later in life primarily from online sources, and know how to cover up general manliness things, heh.

Jintor · (09-19-2012, 12:20 AM)

Originally Posted by Amibguous Cad:

Indeed. Thanks for the link! Crossdressers/traps (is this term offensive? I kind of like it for myself but I can see how it would rub some the wrong way) aren't entirely the focus of the thread, but I figured it was a good place to go since they'd know what it was like to learn makeup later in life primarily from online sources, and know how to cover up general manliness things, heh.

traps is offensive (in reference to trans persons). Crossdressers is a different thing, though semi-related.

angelfly · (09-19-2012, 01:53 AM)

Originally Posted by Amibguous Cad:

I'm completely new to applying my own makeup and wanting to crossdress for a night on the town pretty soon. Does anyone know where I can find a super basic guide to this sort of thing? Almost all of the tutorials I've found are for people who already have the basics down.

I've found no better intro than Bobbi Brown's Makeup Manual. It starts with the basics but covers much more.

Aiko Heiwa · (09-19-2012, 02:04 AM)

Goddammit, my grandpa said that as long as I live under his roof, he won't let me go to a therapist for my gender dysphoria. ;_;

More reason to move in with my mother, I guess.

Copernicus · (09-19-2012, 03:53 AM)

Originally Posted by Aiko Heiwa:

Goddammit, my grandpa said that as long as I live under his roof, he won't let me go to a therapist for my gender dysphoria. ;_;

More reason to move in with my mother, I guess.

How...would he know you're seeing the therapist.

Aiko Heiwa · (09-19-2012, 03:58 AM)

Originally Posted by Copernicus:

How...would he know you're seeing the therapist.

I don't have a car.

I'm 16.

I have no income of my own.

Copernicus · (09-19-2012, 04:03 AM)

Ahok, didn't realize you were younger...bus?

Platy · (09-19-2012, 04:37 AM)

Originally Posted by Aiko Heiwa:

Goddammit, my grandpa said that as long as I live under his roof, he won't let me go to a therapist for my gender dysphoria. ;_;

More reason to move in with my mother, I guess.

...and for other reasons ?

Say you are having insomnia or something ... he is probably too old to even notice you sleep at night

Aiko Heiwa · (09-19-2012, 04:41 AM)

Originally Posted by Platy:

...and for other reasons ?

Say you are having insomnia or something ... he is probably too old to even notice you sleep at night

I guess that could work, but on the other hand, he has to take care of my grandma now.

lexi · (09-20-2012, 03:15 AM)

Currently about 15 minutes away from boarding my flight to Thailand. Very nervous and also excited. I'm also not the best flyer.

yeoz · (09-20-2012, 03:16 AM)

Originally Posted by lexi:

Currently about 15 minutes away from boarding my flight to Thailand. Very nervous and also excited. I'm also not the best flyer.

Good luck lexi! liveblog your trip for us :D

Christine · (09-20-2012, 03:17 AM)

Bon voyage!

InfiniteNine · (09-20-2012, 03:17 AM)

Originally Posted by lexi:

Currently about 15 minutes away from boarding my flight to Thailand. Very nervous and also excited. I'm also not the best flyer.

Best of luck lexi! I hope things go awesome for you. :D

water_wendi · (09-20-2012, 03:18 AM)

Good luck lexi!

Platy · 03:44 AM

Originally Posted by lexi:

Currently about 15 minutes away from boarding my flight to Thailand. Very nervous and also excited. I'm also not the best flyer.

Wow ! That is huge ! =D

Good luck !

and try not to faint with all the blood xD

If you see any brazilian ... say "ola !" to them

Copernicus · (09-20-2012, 03:40 AM)

why is lexi going to thailand?

(assume she's posted about it publicly, or be treacherous and pm me [j/k])

Platy · (09-20-2012, 03:46 AM)

Originally Posted by Copernicus:

why is lexi going to thailand?

(assume she's posted about it publicly, or be treacherous and pm me [j/k])

Unless she is just doing a touristic visit .... Thailand is the home for the best surgeuns related to any Trans specific surgeries in the world.

Voice, jaw, eyebrow, adam's apple, genital.... you name it

The genital surgery was basicaly created there (the new and improved version that praticaly the entire world uses today)

Copernicus · (09-20-2012, 03:47 AM)

Well, if that's the case, then fucking awesome.

#teamlexi

Femmeworth · 03:52 AM

I look forward to reading lexi's pain killer induced rage posts. Seriously, I hope it goes well.

Originally Posted by Platy:

Unless she is just doing a touristic visit .... Thailand is the home for the best surgeuns related to any Trans specific surgeries in the world.

Voice, jaw, eyebrow, adam's apple, genital.... you name it

The genital surgery was basicaly created there (the new and improved version that praticaly the entire world uses today)

Unfortunately, it doesn't sound like they are home to the best nurses, based on another TransGAFer's experience. >_>

iirate · (09-20-2012, 08:51 AM)

That's awesome! Have a good trip, Lexi!

Bomber Bob · (09-20-2012, 09:40 AM)

Have a nice one Lexi!

tearsofash · (09-20-2012, 10:23 AM)

Good luck!

Nishastra · (09-20-2012, 10:39 AM)

Good luck, lexi!

Dr.Palutena · (09-20-2012, 01:50 PM)

Good Luck Lexi and have a safe flight and recovery .

Professor Beef · (09-20-2012, 08:12 PM)

Best of luck!

lexi · (09-21-2012, 03:08 AM)

I survived the flight over, so that's a good thing. I wouldn't be able to deal very well in a LOST style scenario.

In my hotel and about 2 hours away from a pre-consultation hospital visit thingy. I dunno. I'm pretty laissez faire about this whole malarkey.

water_wendi · (09-21-2012, 03:09 AM)

Good to hear you got there safe and that all is well. lol @ Lost

Emitan · (09-21-2012, 03:09 AM)

Originally Posted by lexi:

I survived the flight over, so that's a good thing. I wouldn't be able to deal very well in a LOST style scenario.

In my hotel and about 2 hours away from a pre-consultation hospital visit thingy. I dunno. I'm pretty laissez faire about this whole malarkey.

Good luck <3

Platy · (09-21-2012, 03:22 AM)

Originally Posted by lexi:

I survived the flight over, so that's a good thing. I wouldn't be able to deal very well in a LOST style scenario.

In my hotel and about 2 hours away from a pre-consultation hospital visit thingy. I dunno. I'm pretty laissez faire about this whole malarkey.

Do you speak .... whatever is the language in thailand or do you have a translator or anything like thtat ?
I'm guessing that the hospital has lots of people who speak english considering how much international patients they receive ... but and outside of the hospital ?

I'm kinda afraid to go to places like that because I barely can write english properly ... let alone speak it in a way that a non-native english speaker would understand.

lexi · (09-21-2012, 03:53 AM)

The people I've come across seem to understand me well, it's just that I can't understand them very well. Does that make sense?

Platy · (09-21-2012, 04:07 AM)

Originally Posted by lexi:

The people I've come across seem to understand me well, it's just that I can't understand them very well. Does that make sense?

I can understand even Zero Ponctuation perfectly without subtitles, but you will probably not understand a word that is coming from my mouth ... specialy if there is a "th" in said word =P

So yeah, makes perfect sense

Aiko Heiwa · (09-21-2012, 05:23 AM)

This is probably a stupid question, but are there any transmen here? I honestly don't know.

lexi · (09-21-2012, 06:46 AM)

Back from the hospital, just had a bunch of pre-tests done... blood tests, HIV tests, xrays, that NASA thing where they put suction cups to your boobs and pulse points... Going back 5pm for yet more pre-consultation related stuff. I think this is where I get to say what I want and stuff. I'm gonna ask for the Margaery Tyrell nose.

Aiko Heiwa · (09-21-2012, 06:50 AM)

Good for you.

lexi · (09-22-2012, 11:40 AM)

Another update, xrays revealed that a particular bone that I want shaved back is a bit too thin. This may have been a issue for me if I was ever struck hard in this area, so, killing two birds with one stone, I'm getting the bone shaved back and supplementing my thin skull with a titanium plate. Checking into hospital at 12pm Monday, for an early Tuesday morning surgery. Oddly I'm still not particularly nervous, maybe I'll freak out as their injecting the aneasthetic.

mescalineeyes · (09-22-2012, 11:43 AM)

Originally Posted by lexi:

maybe I'll freak out as their injecting the aneasthetic.

I doubt it :) goes pretty fast.

all the best!

EatChildren · (09-22-2012, 11:43 AM)

Good luck lexi! Keep us updated.

Roquentin · (09-22-2012, 12:03 PM)

Best of luck, lexi!

Instigator · (09-22-2012, 12:07 PM)

Facial plastic surgery and not genital reassignment surgery?

lexi · 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by Instigator:

Facial plastic surgery and not genital reassignment surgery?

The former. GRS will be next year.

Hop · (09-22-2012, 01:45 PM)

This makes lexi our first actual metalhead, doesn't it? :P

Best of luck!

Professor Beef · (09-22-2012, 08:17 PM)

lexi is getting adamantium installed in her?

Emitan · (09-22-2012, 08:40 PM)

Lexi: *snikt!*

Platy · (09-22-2012, 08:47 PM)

Originally Posted by lexi:

The former. GRS will be next year.

FFS ?

I heard that it hurts like hell .... good luck with the painkillers =x

Emitan · (09-22-2012, 08:50 PM)

Everything hurts, doesn't it?

Platy · (09-22-2012, 09:49 PM)

Originally Posted by Billiechu:

Everything hurts, doesn't it?

Well .. every surgery is basicaly you getting yourself hurt with a doctor looking =P

But both SRS and FFS are in parts that you move a lot ... but with SRS you can CHOOSE to don't walk or anything like that ... you don't actualy choose to make an expression =P

Emitan · (09-22-2012, 10:01 PM)

I'll channel my inner Daria

Bomber Bob · (09-22-2012, 10:07 PM)

I'm pretty jelly right now! :D

Good luck lexi!

Gaborn · (09-22-2012, 10:28 PM)

Lexi, I wished you good luck off GAF but I might as well do it on GAF. So... g'luck! :)

yeoz · (09-23-2012, 12:11 AM)

I've had thai food every day since lexi left, out of solidarity for lexi.