My Journey through HT and RT

It’s been a while since I updated my journey thread so thought it would be a good time to do so.

those of you following my weight loss challenge will know I’ve lost 4kg I’m 4 weeks and I’m now now sub 100kg for the first time I’m more than a year! Still a long way to go but I’m quite pleased really sitting here with my gin and tonic😊 What’s  even more pleasing is the steady reduction in body and visceral fat.

The other big change is my level of randiness. All of a sudden my hormones are raging and I feel like a (teenage?) man again. I now don’t prefer having a cup of coffee to the idea of having sex. It’s weird feeling like this again but nice. The idea of Penetrative sex no longer repulses me although I'm not managing to get strong enough erections to manage it, even using the pump. i think I need to explore other positions which  might work for us both. I’m getting very strong (dry) orgasms though with my wife using the male masturbator on me…this has been a great investment, it’s got such a lovely feeling even more so when it’s cool…and it’s been pretty cool here in Scotland recently. I’m also wondering whether injections might give me stronger erections so need to make an appointment with the ED nurse for a trial.

Generally I feel great, still having issues with my right hip but I think there’s an underlying problem there such bursitis so I will need to try and find a solution to it. My joint ache is continuing to get better as are my hot flushes.
I’m becoming more active again, yesterday I was away in the forests around Aberfoyle on my ebike…really enjoyed that, and the weathers to be quite good this week so will be out and about as much as possible.

My next PSA/Testosterone test is start if April so it will be interesting to see what my testosterone level is then…but of course that then brings on the worry about my PSA rising. It doesn’t stop me from having fun but it’s always there….as we were saying at Maggies on Friday, it’s like a maggot on the side of your head nibbling away!! Anyway booked another cruise for late September and back out to Fuerteventura for the second half of March. just going to do follow Chris Hoys ‘Do it Now’ advice for as long as I can.

again, good luck to everyone on their journeys…there’s always hope😊

Derek

Good to here your experience too Peter - it is encouraging for those coming up behind you.

Great update Derek. Keep enjoying the holidays.

Best wishes,

Ian

My PSA hasn't had a < symbol for ages. Whilst I was on HT it was always <0.1 . I can't remember all the numbers, but I they are in my profile. My PSA is generally now 0.1 it has been up to 0.2 and then back down to 0.1. My testosterone returned after about 9 months from last HT, which is similar to your timescale. 

In short I am about four years ahead of you I've had very similar diagnosis and treatment to you, and a very similar testosterone response and PSA response to you. If you and I keep following the same path you will be good for at least another four years. As for beyond that, well I'll let you know when I get there.

John

A bit more of an update…

Turned out you were right. I emailed the surgery and got a phone call from the practice manager 5 mins later apologising. Turns out the letter was to the Oncologist was just to say my results were available for viewing. So why couldn’t that miserable receptionist tell me that and save me the worry?🤷🏼‍♂️

Another note to myself….if I walk into the surgery and see that woman on? Smile and walk straight back out😊

Other than that feeling quite good. Visited the Kelpies and Falkirk wheel yesterday and walked 9 miles at a fairly brisk pace…quite proud of myself as not done that for a long time. Even better my hips feel ok today, maybe I have turned the corner💪💪

Im still a bit of a heffer at 100kg but trying to lose another 4 kg before  I put it all back on on our cruise in July😩

Things are definitely improving in the trouser department now that my testosterone is returning. Randiness is quite high and my OH keeps telling me that ‘naughty Nicky’ (long story🤣🤣) is getting bigger and straighter all the time. My Peyronie’s seems to be correcting itself, I almost feel like a man again after 3 years of womanhood😉😉

Flushes are almost a thing of the past now.😊😊😊😊 I can go a whole day without one and if I do get one is more like just a warm feeling. Still get one annoying one every night shortly after I lie down to sleep each night but I can live with that.

I notice now I have to be more careful shaving that I don’t miss a bit and my wife is counting each hair that appears on my arms and legs🤣🤣

I still get a bit fatigued when doing physical activity but I guess that will improve through time.

Ive decided to wean myself off Maggies a bit. I will still go along occasionally to offer support to others but I think it’s time to move on from.

so, 9 months on from Independence Day, spring is in the air, got lots planned for the summer and feeling positive…..and I’m going to try and not get so stressed about my next PSA test. And for anyone else on this journey, there is hope, you will feel better once you’re off the ‘poison’…you just need to be patient.

Good luck to all of you and if my update has made you chuckle…all the better😊

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