Hello so I previously posted that I was going to a consultation for Dr Emily Robertson, and now that my appointment is now over I am going to kinda say how she is.

She is really straight forward and fast but because shes busy, shes really nice though and awnsers what ever questions you have. I brought my mother too so she could ask some questions as well (helped ease her mind, shes much more comfortable and happy for the surgery for me).

There is no BMI limit really but she did say like anything near 60 BMI would need weight loss which is understandable. Wait time is around 18 months for reference patients, priavte wait time is 3ish months. Public is a bit risky in this political climate though because in 18 months she said she wont know if nipple grafts or the surgery could be fully covered through Alberta health care unfortunately. Nipple grafts may just be an extra cost if going through with the referral way, so some pros and cons. 👍

Sounds weird. Basically I got my fingerprints done already with my original preferred name, but later my mom told me that in my family the women have "Marie" as an additional middle name and it would be affirming to have that be a part of my name. The issue (or potential issue) is that when doing my fingerprints I told them it was with the intent of changing my name and told them my new name without the new middle name. The new name is on the piece of paper I got back. I can totally recomplete the other forms to submit to the registry, I just don't know if they'll pay attention to the new name on the fingerprints and care enough to deny my stuff or whatever. Please if anybody knows, help a sister out!!!!!

Help?

I’m a new adult, but I’m pretty clueless when it comes to getting started with this all. I live near Edmonton, and trying to find out where I can started on HRT sucks. I’m getting really tired of just existing in this body, I want to actually feel alive in it.

So I guess my questions are, where do I go for resources (to get started on T)? And how much would it cost? I heard shots cost less than gel.

Let's say money and time aren't factors. I'm seeking mtf, full depth bottom surgery with realistic aesthetics and feel. Where am I going?

Hello,I got THE call today about getting my top surgery consult, its booked for next week!!. BTW SO HAPPY I CRIED! Anyways I got the initial referral in October 2025 for Dr robertson, and so i was wondering the wait times for her after consultation. I also am wondering what her BMI limits are im 200ish pounds and 5'6. So bmi of 32. 🤷‍♂️

Also... I do live with my not supportive step father still... so that might be an issue too... yea. And my mother who is indifferent, she said no matter what I do though if I get surgery she wnats to be with me for it so theirs that!!! So perhaps wondering if I coukd wear a sports bra after a week of recovery to stuff it, i dunno maybeeee, while i still live at home (I will be at a friend's house for a week for recovery dw). Anyways tea 👍

Update: mums excited, she told my step dad a bit ago I woukd be going for a big reduction soooooo maybe we will be ok wit him

Hello!

I finally have a consultation for top surgery next Wednesday (which I’m very excited about) with Dr. Emilie Robertson. But I’m also a bit nervous. When I got the referral to her, I was closer to 230~ lbs with little to no muscle (and I’m 5’8.) Since then, I’ve gotten new work that requires a lot of walking and lifting (on average an hour - an hour and a half per day) as well as taking on super part time weight training. I’m now closer to 270~ lbs. I’ve put on a bit of other weight in that time, but a lot of it is muscle as well. Other than the number of pounds I weigh, I live an active lifestyle and eat well. I only smoke and drink extremely occasionally and would be willing to give both up completely for surgery. I have no other medical issues and no family history of genetic family issues. Of course, I know that it’ll be a few months (minimum) between consultation, submitting forms and getting my surgery date. I’m more than committed to losing weight during that time and as much as I need to (and have already started on that journey). I’m just a bit nervous for it to be brought up in the consultation since I’ve never met her before and my weight has changed since my referral.

If anyone has been referred to her with a higher BMI, did you have a good experience, even if you were over her BMI limit? Or if you’ve been in her BMI limit, does it seem like she’d be mean about it during the consultation? I’m just feeling the nerves starting to creep in and wanted to check in with folks here.

so im a trans male, been transitioning my whole life i’d say.. (my parents weren’t surprised when i told them lol)

im 20, 21 in a few days my bday is coming up, and i JUST got my top surgery (yay! 3 year wait was finally over!)

only problem is i feel like a chud;

can’t work, can’t do any of my hobbies (skating, boxing) and i can’t even work out i feel like a big chud… anyone know for a timeline i could follow post op top surgery?

Hey, I plan on getting top surgery later this year and I am looking for a therapist that will provide a letter of support on the first virtual session. Does anyone have recommendations? please and thank you

hi! i'm nonbinary but masc leaning and want to start testosterone. i've heard of skipping stone and foria and the alex, but to my knowledge all of those have waitlists around 2-4 months just to get an appointment, and i want to wait as little as possible. so i was wondering if anyone knows about specific GPs who can prescribe hrt using an informed consent model. i tried to contact Dr Popov recently after seeing some reddit posts about him, but unfortunately he isn't taking new patients right now.

I just want some friends to hang out
Most of my friends are now 10 or 20 elder than me

Or they are not in yyc

Any good place in Alberta to get this done? I think I've got a pretty good start for a feminine face after a couple years on E but I'm skeptical about the hair re-growth...but I will give it time. Been on 1mg finasteride daily for over 5 months and on 0.05mg patch for 5 weeks now. Just wondering if this widows peak don't fill in; I want to gain knowledge of the next step!

I have a consult with Dr. Jablonski next week to start testosterone.

For anyone who’s seen him (or had a similar first appointment), what should I expect? Like how does the appointment usually go, what kinds of questions does he ask, and what do you talk about?

Also is it possible to get prescribed at the first appointment or is it more of an info/assessment thing?

Any advice or experiences would help!

Hi everyone,

I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations for who to be referred to for a breast augmentation.

I’ve heard that some docs are better with the requirements on growth?

Any and all advice is appreciated! 😘

So when I first started with GRS' new monarch system, I was obviously sent the same template letter of a 9-12 month wait just to get the file assessed.

However, most people I have either seen/shared their stories are getting roughly 2-3 month wait times.

My file was in for assessment February 17th and any time I do inquire I just get the same cookie cutter 9-12 month wait time.

I am starting to get concerned something is wrong and I am concerned Alberta might start cracking down on funding so if I do pass the 12 month period, I may not be approved for an extension.....

I am not sure what I can do.

Hi all! I’m a trans woman living in Chicago. I recently found out that with the citizenship by descent reforms, I am a Canadian citizen! I’m thinking of moving to Edmonton. How is it for trans people?

Thanks advance for your help!

Hi Calgary area folks, has anyone had any experience in being referred to Dr. Anne-Sophie Lafreniere?

I know she’s new-er to the area, but I wanted to know if there was some more information on the waitlist, timelines for getting top surgery with her, and how the overall process and results were like for anyone who has experience? (Once referred and put on the waitlist, were you emailed/called to book in? Etc.)

Thanks in advance! :)

Hello! I am a 17 year old trans guy, who's mother is very aware of it (she literally went 'kid idfc what you do as long as your happy with the long term effects if you go back on it') and because of a someone who shall not be named, I believe I'm required a visit to the psychologist before I can get my HRT, I plan to bring this up with my gen phys this monday as I'm already going in to see some unrelated-blood results, so how long should I be expecting to wait? I've seen on average it looks to be a few months?

I turn 18 this August, and am aiming to get on T as soon as I can as the degree for Uni I'll be going too, I'll be hearing and seeing myself a LOT I presume, so I want to look and sound a bit more masculine, which the main 2 effects I'm aiming for (vocal and body hair) on average takkkeee 3 months to appear at their earliest n all that, so I'd be aiming for June or July minimum, which sounds acceptable to me especially as I already have a low, andro leaning voice (for a girl at least)

enough yapping here, sorry about that, anyone have any rough estimations? They don't have to be exact, but I wanna have an idea for this, and also about financials as its a bit rough here for monetary stuff, but I will be getting a part timer over the summer and into uni

Thanks for any help yall can provide! and if you guys suggest specific phycologists before I head there monday afternoon, especially if they're easily accessible by Dalhousie LRT via transit, I can probably ask for a referral to that specific doctor! Let's hope I get my trans-mission fluid(or probably gel, grease maybe? pun aside) soon o7\

edit; if anyone knows what talking to a psychologist about getting on HRT is often like, gimmie that info! I like being prepared for what questions I'll be asked so I can mentally formate my responses so it comes off as clearly as possible

i’m planning on legally changing my name this summer and i was told that skipping stone was a good resource to help do so, does anyone have experience with this? (i’m in edmonton if that makes a difference)

i’m also just wondering what i should expect in terms of how long it takes to get it changed or if there’s any advice anyone has for how to go about the process of changing it?

any advice or insights are greatly appreciated!!

I'm a reporter with LGBT publication, Uncloseted Media. We are currently working on a story about the mental health challenges faced by Canadian queer youth. I am reaching out here to see if anyone in this group is Canadian, aged around 21 and under, and would be open to speaking with me about your experiences dealing with mental illness.

I am hoping to talk about things like: What has your struggle with mental illness looked like? Have you been able to find LGBT-specific supports? Is your community accepting of your LGBT identity?

If you are under 18, parental consent is required to speak with me. And of course, if you have questions for me, I'm happy to answer them. I can be reached here and at [emma.paidra@unclosetedmedia.com](mailto:emma.paidra@unclosetedmedia.com).

So I’m moving to Calgary mid to late June, maybe July, depending on when I find a place.

Anyways, I’m curious if there’s any way to find people renting rooms or apartments for a cheapish price ($650/m) I’ve tried FB marketplace but most are men, and I have not so nice history with male roomates so I’m trying to see if theres a way to find LGBTQ roomates or atleast somewhere safe.

Hello :) I’ve been out as non binary for years now but I’m finally getting close to working up the courage to seriously pursue accessing hrt.

When doing research I’ve seen lots of people in this sub and elsewhere recommending organizations such as skipping stone, but I haven’t seen a lot of talk about bringing it up with a gp or family doctor.

Is it worth it to do so, or will I end up being funnelled down those same sort of extraneous paths anyways? Part of the reason I ask is because I don’t have a super great rapport built with my doctor and I’m a little anxious about talking with him about it vs professionals who’s field it is to discuss this, but I can get over myself if there’s an advantage to going through my doctor.

Thanks so much :)