FTM Transition: 4.5 years on Testosterone comparison!

Song in the background is an original by me called "Don't Say I Say" and is on my bandcamp at http://lentilsanddirt.bandcamp.com

Links:
Twitter: @skylarkeleven and #askskylark
Instagram:   / skylarkergil  
Facebook:   / 121641174594412  
Tumblr:   / skylark11  
Music: http://skylarkergil.bandcamp.com
Merch/Shirts/Cds: http://skylarkergil.bandcamp.com/merch
Email (for business, speaking, performing etc inquiries only please!): [email protected]

Timeline & Costs:

I began gender therapy and coming out April of 2007. (Cost per therapy session with insurance: $20. Cost per therapy session without insurance: $90.)

I started T on January 21, 2009. I have been injecting 50mg weekly since then. (Annual cost with health insurance - $50. Annual cost without health insurance: $650 - note that yearly visit to the endocrinologist costs $500 for the conversation and blood work..)

I had my name legally changed (no, I won't tell you my birth name!) September of 2009. (Cost to change it and all legal documents: $180-240ish)

I had top surgery December 2009 with Dr. Melissa Johnson in Springfield, MA. (Cost: $7400, all fees included)

I had a hysterectomy January 2012 with Dr. Travias in Concord, MA. (Cost: $14,000)

I graduated college May 18, 2013 from Skidmore College, in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Total $ spent over 6 years on transition related expenses: Over $23,000

If you'd like me to come speak at your school or organization for this coming year, please check out my personal website and contact me via the contact information there - http://skylarkergil.wordpress.com

2 year Post-top surgery body comparison:    • two years post top surgery!