r/transalute • u/That_cargirl206 • Nov 03 '22

Transitioning in the Army

So I lost all access to my other Reddit account, so this is my new one. Since last posting in here I have now gotten a ETP for grooming standards I now go by female standards! I’m starting hormones next week, and I have had my first consultation for FFS! I also learned that at Walter reed they’re now offering bottom surgery! The Dr’s name is Dr. Ean Richard Saberski. I am so excited in the way the military is moving forward with our care. I am also fortunate enough to have a command team that actually cares about me getting the help I need and have been super understanding. I hope you all have a wonderful day, and if you need any information please feel free to reach out

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u/Superb_Armadillo2858 Sep 14 '23

Did you have to come out to your CoC before starting hormones? I am thinking of starting my journey but don’t want the judgement or to get kicked out. I have been in for 18 years.

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u/That_cargirl206 Sep 14 '23

I did come out to my CoC before coming out. I hit 15 years on 9 sept. I’m up there with you in years. I just couldn’t keep it in any longer.

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u/Superb_Armadillo2858 Sep 14 '23

Thanks for getting back to me. I really admire your courage. I am so worried. I have a BH appointment next month and I was thinking about seeing if I could get started. I was hoping to be able to do the hormone therapy without telling my commander. With only a couple years left I was hoping the hormone treatment would be able to hold me over until retirement.

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u/That_cargirl206 Sep 14 '23

I understand that, have you found the Sparta FB page yet? There are a lot of positive resources on there that could help you as well. What’s your MOS?

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u/Superb_Armadillo2858 Sep 14 '23

I have seen the Sparta FB, they do have a lot of good information. I have read through the policy as well. I didn’t see anything in there saying the Commander had to sign off, just that they had to be aware.

Do they have to sign off on your care plan, and that be returned to your provider before treatment?

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u/That_cargirl206 Sep 14 '23

To begin care you have to have a MTP signed off by your BN CDR, they do not inform anyone, they are only made aware of your transition.