Becoming Travis

Follow my journey to becoming the man I was meant to be as I talk about my transition from Female to Male as well as my journey to lose weight and get healthy. This is my time, my now, no more waiting.

[becomingtravis]

Wish more people would understand that "transgender" is an umbrella term

[becomingtravis]

[jakefr0m-statefarm]

Underworks 997

so im looking into buying my first binders next month, and i know which one I like, but i need to be realistic on what ones would be good for me. Anyone have any ideas for someone on the chesty side? i want the underworks 997…

[becomingtravis]

I use the underworks 997 and it works great! I'm on my second one now, the first one lasted me a year, probably should've switched at 9 months, but funds were low, and it held up ok. You definitely get your money's worth with the 997. Wash it 1-2 times a week, but DON'T dry it, the heat will break down the elastic and make it less effective. You can swim in it, it's long on me, but I just tuck it in my pants like an undershirt and that helps to keep it from riding up anyway, so it works. Anyway, hope this was helpful. Good luck!

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[pinkandporcelain]

if we could all stop for a minute and see the depth in this, we’d all be one step closer to being a more understanding sort of people.

[stefanijoplin]

I absolutely love this.

[becomingtravis]

This is pretty much my theme song for my transition as well as my weight loss journey. I just want people to understand that I'm still the same person, I'm just trying to be happy and be the REAL me.

[becomingtravis]

Anyone 21 and under need a binder, but can't afford one? Apply for a free one here!

Anyone have an old binder they don't need anymore? Think about donating it here!

[becomingtravis]

"Feel the fear and do it anyway."

Jillian Michaels - "The Biggest Loser"

[becomingtravis]

This is where I get my T injections. One of the only Free clinics in the US with trans* services

[becomingtravis]

Transition Timeline

So this just gives you an idea of where I am in my transition and some of my goals for the future:

2006 - Out as a lesbian

2007 - Began dating my fiance

2007 - Met my first Trans*guy (fiance's older brother)

2009 - Became friends with Coy (F-t-M) and realized we shared similar thoughts and feelings about our bodies, had similar experiences, etc.

2010 - Out as Trans*, but not sure where I fit in the Transgender spectrum - Was I Genderqueer, F-t-M, Androgynous, Butch? Wasn't sure...

2011 - Finally realized and admitted to myself and others that I am F-t-M

2011 (July 14th) - Officially decided on "Travis" as my new name and changed it on Facebook - Out to everyone except family

2011 (Hanukkah) - My fiance bought me my first Chest Compression Binder

2012 (November 5th) - Made the call to the Fan Free Clinic (Richmond, VA) to talk to the director of Transgender Services there - had an appointment for the next week

      - Met with the director, she explained to me the process of how to begin Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) - first I would have to meet with their psychologist to establish whether I was mentally and emotionally ready to begin Testosterone treatments, if she thought I wasn't, additional therapy would need to be completed before treatments could begin, but luckily, she approved me and said I was "the perfect candidate for hormone treatment."

      - The next step was a physical to make sure I was healthy enough to start T, which I was, and the doctor gave me a prescription for Testosterone that day and told me my first injection was in a week!

2012 (December 1st) - Got my first prescription of Testosterone filled at Walgreens. My fiance and I were worried about the cost of T, but luckily I found a coupon online and it made my $110 prescription only $65!

2012 (December 4th) - MY FIRST T SHOT!!!!!!

2012 (Christmas) - Got a new chest binder because the old one was stretched out and beginning to get holes from everyday use

2013 - As of now, I'm still not out to my family. I'm in the process of figuring out how I will come out to them.

2013 (February) - 2 months on T! Just had my 5th shot this week. Voice has gotten deeper, slight hair growth on face, building muscle.

Goals for the future:

2013 (July 14th - my Birthday) - Have my name legally changed and have my gender marker changed on my license. Also, come out to my family by then

2015 - I hope to have completed my weight loss journey and be at my goal weight in 2 years - I have 100 lbs to lose, I can do it!

2018 - Chest surgery. In 5 years I hope to save up enough money to have my top surgery, to help complete this transition