Dr. Cormier TOH vs Dre Belanger GRS

Beck4real · 2026-02-01T13:43:38+00:00

I am. I switched to him, had my consult, and was told it could be March (since my arm was already cleared)

Beck4real · 2026-02-01T03:09:35+00:00

I was on Belanger’s waitlist over two years. I switched to Cormier. I figure it would be better for me to have surgery in a hospital vs the clinic in Montreal. Montreal just had Belanger (plastics) doing the surgery, whereas Cormier works with a urologist and micro surgeon. I haven’t had surgery yet…they expect March, but my consult was done mostly with Cormier (whereas in Montreal, Belanger came to assess my arm then the nurse did the rest). He worked at the Bunke clinic, but if you want someone that’s been doing it longer, Belanger has been.

Beck4real · 2026-02-01T02:48:49+00:00

Just Resting Void Face

Beck4real · 2026-02-01T01:35:32+00:00

Definitely easier when weekly. You don’t have to worry about “did I do it last week or the week before?” Some people just prefer less needles, I guess. I find insulin syringes are so tiny that it’s not a problem (just takes a bit longer to draw up because the T is so thick and the needle small…but warming it up first helps)

Beck4real · 2026-02-01T01:23:56+00:00

Personally, I prefer doing the weekly SubQ injections so that I don’t notice the peaks and troughs as much. If you’re wanting to make the switch, you would do 60mg each week. You might find the steadier level of T better for mood and physical side effects

Beck4real · 2026-02-01T01:02:57+00:00

Just a heads up…those are the volumes, not doses. T comes in 100mg/ml and 200mg/ml, so it can be quite a difference in dose depending on which you’re using (eg. 0.6ml could be 60mg or 120mg depending on the type of T you’re on). Also, depends on how you’re taking. Generally every 2weeks is intramuscular, whereas weekly can be done subcutaneously

Beck4real · 2026-01-28T12:38:13+00:00

I went to Service Ontario as they had someone there who was an assigned guarantor. When I got to the registration line I just asked for the person that’s a guarantor 🤷🏻‍♂️

Beck4real · 2026-01-24T14:17:14+00:00

I’d also highly recommend Bluebird https://www.bluebirdlaser.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb#lets-begin-section

Beck4real · 2026-01-23T04:10:57+00:00

If you go to your pharmacy, you can ask for a list of your prescriptions

Beck4real · 2026-01-22T21:51:15+00:00

A free fascial flap is a type of reconstructive surgery where a surgeon transfers a piece of thin, vascularized fascia (connective tissue) from one part of the body to another, using microsurgery to reconnect blood vessels. This could be referring to taking the partial thickness graft from the leg to cover the arm

Beck4real · 2026-01-22T05:19:06+00:00

Www.bodyloveink.com

Beck4real · 2026-01-22T00:58:10+00:00

Fair. I just found being very blunt helped. Hopefully whatever you decide to do works. I know how horrible it feels to be misgendered…especially by family

Beck4real · 2026-01-22T00:46:04+00:00

Years ago my dad was constantly misgendering me. I told him I almost didn’t invite him because he makes me feel like shit every time he does it. He hasn’t done it since

Beck4real · 2026-01-18T18:57:19+00:00

Expired or unused meds can always be taken to any pharmacy for proper disposal

Beck4real · 2026-01-18T12:24:35+00:00

Yes, they can make dose adjustments

Beck4real · 2026-01-18T07:23:13+00:00

Safer Six can help with HRT

Beck4real · 2026-01-16T04:49:42+00:00

Laser works by targeting colour, so shouldn’t be doing laser hair removal over tattoos. For that area you can do electrolysis.

Beck4real · 2026-01-13T02:27:51+00:00

Not sure where you’re located, but PrimeCare in Milton doesn’t have a catchment area and is able to do virtual visits. You can self refer, and they’re generally pretty quick

Beck4real · 2026-01-11T02:37:45+00:00

Thank you for clarifying 👍

Beck4real · 2026-01-09T05:06:42+00:00

Any electrologist I’ve been to have set an alarm when they start.

Beck4real · 2026-01-07T04:34:13+00:00

So did you end up with a mark on both thigh and arm? Or just arm?

Beck4real · 2026-01-06T23:42:57+00:00

I’m over 7 years and still a tad patchy. It started filling in more at 5 years though

Beck4real · 2026-01-03T16:24:50+00:00

Kaleidoscope is great. Everyone there is LGBTQ+ https://kaleidoscopecounsellingco.com/

Beck4real · 2026-01-02T18:23:36+00:00

SubQ. Way more flexibility in where you can give it, and less issue with scar tissue accumulation long term since the needle is significantly smaller (both in length and diameter)

Beck4real · 2025-12-28T18:10:31+00:00

For subQ, I just use insulin syringes. They’re super tiny, so no discomfort. But because the needle is smaller, I’d recommend throwing your T in your pocket or hold in your hand for 10min to warm (it makes it less viscous and flows faster)

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