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Acceptance / Re: Enlargement

« Last post by Johndoe1 on Today at 07:20:17 AM »

Finally got some better direction from the Docs. The prolactin levels are now down to normal. The chemotherapy to shrink the Prolactinoma has been abandoned due to very bad side effects. Plan is to rescan in 3 months to see size and possible growth rate.
The results of all the past 2 years of Endocrine System tornadoes is starting to end. The timing of the hormones decreasing and the resulting ratio disturbances left me with gynecomastia from estrogen dominance. After a while those cells quit and both T & E became unmeasurable, in essence I am an uncut eunuch. Shortly after this another bone destroying parathyroid gland tumor arose and was slow to be treated. Then on to the Prolactinoma that caused some more breast growth.
It seems that the bad side effects of the chemo triggered an autoimmune response. To prevent the crippling effects of this arthritis I was started on prednisone and for the osteoporosis risk the started a low dose estrogen patch. I am a poor candidate for testosterone therapy.  We shall see what the estrogen patch does in a few months. On the bright side the steroid is working remarkably well, I have gotten some better bras than the sports bras to corral the under arm boob and they fit well. Shapermint from the group’s recommendation . Nice to not have the golf balls in the armpits.
Wonderful to have a supportive spouse through this, Cynthia was magnificent in the role and also that of an advocate when I wasn’t hitting on all cylinders.

Hang in there! Sounds like a resolution is on the way!

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Acceptance / Re: Enlargement

« Last post by Justagirl💃 on Today at 03:01:12 AM »

Finally got some better direction from the Docs. The prolactin levels are now down to normal. The chemotherapy to shrink the Prolactinoma has been abandoned due to very bad side effects. Plan is to rescan in 3 months to see size and possible growth rate.
The results of all the past 2 years of Endocrine System tornadoes is starting to end. The timing of the hormones decreasing and the resulting ratio disturbances left me with gynecomastia from estrogen dominance. After a while those cells quit and both T & E became unmeasurable, in essence I am an uncut eunuch. Shortly after this another bone destroying parathyroid gland tumor arose and was slow to be treated. Then on to the Prolactinoma that caused some more breast growth.
It seems that the bad side effects of the chemo triggered an autoimmune response. To prevent the crippling effects of this arthritis I was started on prednisone and for the osteoporosis risk the started a low dose estrogen patch. I am a poor candidate for testosterone therapy.  We shall see what the estrogen patch does in a few months. On the bright side the steroid is working remarkably well, I have gotten some better bras than the sports bras to corral the under arm boob and they fit well. Shapermint from the group’s recommendation . Nice to not have the golf balls in the armpits.
Wonderful to have a supportive spouse through this, Cynthia was magnificent in the role and also that of an advocate when I wasn’t hitting on all cylinders.

Sounds like quite the battle, but you have got a handle on it. 
Medical problems are no fun, and you and your wife seem to be managing things properly. 
I do hope they get the rest of things sorted.

Birdie 💖

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Acceptance / Re: Enlargement

« Last post by oldguy on Yesterday at 06:49:32 PM »

Bob,

I'm pleased that you are doing better.  A good spouse really helps.  

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Acceptance / Re: Enlargement

« Last post by WPW717 on Yesterday at 03:09:19 PM »

Finally got some better direction from the Docs. The prolactin levels are now down to normal. The chemotherapy to shrink the Prolactinoma has been abandoned due to very bad side effects. Plan is to rescan in 3 months to see size and possible growth rate.
The results of all the past 2 years of Endocrine System tornadoes is starting to end. The timing of the hormones decreasing and the resulting ratio disturbances left me with gynecomastia from estrogen dominance. After a while those cells quit and both T & E became unmeasurable, in essence I am an uncut eunuch. Shortly after this another bone destroying parathyroid gland tumor arose and was slow to be treated. Then on to the Prolactinoma that caused some more breast growth.
It seems that the bad side effects of the chemo triggered an autoimmune response. To prevent the crippling effects of this arthritis I was started on prednisone and for the osteoporosis risk the started a low dose estrogen patch. I am a poor candidate for testosterone therapy.  We shall see what the estrogen patch does in a few months. On the bright side the steroid is working remarkably well, I have gotten some better bras than the sports bras to corral the under arm boob and they fit well. Shapermint from the group’s recommendation . Nice to not have the golf balls in the armpits.
Wonderful to have a supportive spouse through this, Cynthia was magnificent in the role and also that of an advocate when I wasn’t hitting on all cylinders.

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Gynecomastia Talk / Re: Re Introduction

« Last post by tryingtoaccept on Yesterday at 02:19:29 PM »

Welcome back

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Your Stories / Re: Back Home

« Last post by WPW717 on Yesterday at 09:16:39 AM »

I also enjoyed your posts and am glad to see you are back and active 

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Your Stories / Re: Back Home

« Last post by Midagemoobs2 on April 16, 2024, 11:39:14 PM »

Want to add to welcoming you back.  Your posts gave me courage try an underwire.

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Acceptance Garments / Re: Finding clothes that fit.

« Last post by Justagirl💃 on April 16, 2024, 07:12:12 AM »

Hmm, the girls at Torrid helped me spend $300 store cash and $40 in rewards last weekend.
I still spent just under $100 on my Torrid credit card. 🤭

Wow, did I get a lot. I tried on some new bras but I'm not ready to upgrade yet in sizes.

I couldn't pass up the leopard print bra and ordered one, plus a pair of shoes I have been eyeing for months just had to make it into my bag. 🙄

If it wasn't for Torrid I wouldn't have anything to wear it all. 🤭

I'm wearing my new Nirvana Tee with embroidered flowers on it today:

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Acceptance / Re: Other stuff, maybe due to estrogen, that we haven't discussed yet.

« Last post by Evolver on April 15, 2024, 11:27:34 PM »

My new question is:  Do any of you here take the personal grooming a bit further?

I also quoted and answered this a couple of months ago near the top of the previous page, but I've actually got more to add.

I think if I ever took the time to write down every single change in my grooming, presentation, clothing, mannerisms, emotions, the way I think etc. over the past two or three years, I would truly astound myself.

As far as grooming goes, in the past couple of months I have begun to trim my eyebrows just a little bit shorter again, but I need to pay a bit more ongoing attention to their uneven appearance in between times. I have also started to shave the back of my hands and fingers. Although I continue to use conditioner every day, I still get a bit of frizz, so a hack that my hairdresser told me is to smear a bit of moisturizer in your palms and rub it over your hair. It works! But now what I also do is make sure that I rub the excess all over my hands. More recently, while I'm at it, I also apply the moisturizer to my face! It actually does feel really nice too, and it's a part of my morning routine now, which seems to take longer and longer to complete!

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Acceptance Garments / Re: Finding clothes that fit.

« Last post by oldguy on April 15, 2024, 04:43:26 PM »

I am wearing a 40" band and still filling a C cup.  I don't expect I will reach a 38 band size, with 25 more lost lbs to get to ideal weight.

I have been spending 3 days in Physical Torture, each week for 5 weeks.  I have not worn any support.  I have not been conspicuous.  Just a curious glance, every so often. 

My main concern is how to disguise these boobs, during the approaching summer, when it's gets 90+ degrees.  Good thing is that I wear a life vest when water skiing.  Once the knee is healed, I'm there.