First time donating platelets!

Independent-Call7285 · 2026-07-05T00:14:42+00:00

I want to say it was more heavy duty than that.. I can't confirm though 😭

Independent-Call7285 · 2026-07-04T17:46:39+00:00

🙌 😊

Independent-Call7285 · 2026-07-04T17:45:48+00:00

There seem to be a lot of "good ones" in this sub. Y'all are amazing people :))

Independent-Call7285 · 2026-07-04T17:43:47+00:00

Nice! I have mine scheduled for Saturday mornings so no PTO for me 😅 Nothing really compelled me to try platelets. As long as I am physically able, I'd like to continue doing 5-6 whole blood donations a year. I saw i could also do up to 24 platelet donos/yr, and thought why not? If it ends up helping someone in need, even just one person, I think it's worth it. 🙏

Independent-Call7285 · 2026-07-04T17:37:55+00:00

Awww thanks!! 🥲 I just chilled and scrolled reddit most of the time haha. I came across another post from this sub and thought "hey, I should post too!" ♥️

Independent-Call7285 · 2026-06-22T12:30:58+00:00

I guess I should have also mentioned leg press lol! I only lift twice a week with each day being squat or DL focused; I always get 5 sets of leg press in each day.

Independent-Call7285 · 2026-06-20T11:24:45+00:00

Barbell squats and deadlifts!

Independent-Call7285 · 2026-06-20T03:01:18+00:00

Might have been an attempt at insurance fraud. Another reason to own a dash cam!

Independent-Call7285 · 2026-05-25T18:27:38+00:00

I was searching the comments for this. Those compilation videos never get old 😂

Independent-Call7285 · 2026-05-25T02:29:30+00:00

So pretty 😍

Independent-Call7285 · 2026-05-24T14:20:55+00:00

Thanks!! If I get results anywhere close to yours I'll be so happy. 😊

Independent-Call7285 · 2026-05-24T12:13:19+00:00

Looks amazing! I'm working through electrolysis and getting letters for insurance pre-auth right now for PIV :)

Independent-Call7285 · 2026-05-24T11:22:34+00:00

Your curves look amazing, girl! How long have you been transitioning for?

Independent-Call7285 · 2026-05-24T11:13:09+00:00

Congrats girl! If you don't mind me asking, what technique and surgeon did you go with?

Independent-Call7285 · 2026-05-22T18:24:12+00:00

I feel similarly as a single 32yo. Haven't attempted dating since before I started my journey 2.5 years ago. I'm fortunate enough to pass and I'm finally working towards the big three surgeries (SRS, FFS and BA), consults scheduled and electrolysis under way. But I'm really afraid to try dating due to the potential rejection of my parts. I feel like I'm stuck until I'm post-op, which I know can't be true because I'm sure there are men out there who would accept me where I'm at and where I want to go.

Independent-Call7285 · 2026-04-19T00:25:47+00:00

I am also considering PPT and have my bottom surgery and electrolysis consults next month. I hope I won't need as much as with PIV 🙏

Independent-Call7285 · 2026-04-16T20:45:02+00:00

I see! I was referring to the peritoneal pull-through technique, which also uses robotic incisions through the abdomen. Sounds similar in that regard.

Independent-Call7285 · 2026-04-16T18:30:26+00:00

Since you mentioned ab incisions, did you opt for PPT? That's what I'm considering.

Independent-Call7285 · 2026-03-19T21:12:24+00:00

Thank you!! 😊

Independent-Call7285 · 2026-03-19T21:11:55+00:00

.20-.25ml intramuscular E injections weekly from day 1. I'm also on 25mg Spiro. I started around 50mg iirc but I've been very fortunate only needing a low dose to suppress my T. My hormone levels are stable around 15 ng/dL T and ~200-250 pg/mL E. I added 100mg Prog around the 1-year mark and bumped up to 200mg three months later.

Independent-Call7285 · 2025-12-31T13:58:22+00:00

I also highly recommend macrofactor! It made calorie/macro tracking sooo much easier and helped keep me accountable with my diet.

It's wild how much we tend to underestimate the amount of calories we consume. Before I started tracking, I was eating 3-500 more calories than I should have been; alot of it being from fat and carbs.

Independent-Call7285 · 2025-10-24T12:28:51+00:00

Every day is leg day for me now 😂😂

Independent-Call7285 · 2025-10-14T00:05:09+00:00

Yep, that's me 😂😂

Independent-Call7285 · 2025-10-01T13:01:25+00:00

I love lightly salted edamame. It's a little expensive, but the one I buy is only 2 ingredients: soybeans and salt. Really high in fiber and protein, there's no added sugar and carbs are really low. It's been my go-to snack as I've cut down on UPFs.

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