[Misty0732]

Be aware that depending on your company, some companies get reports on the different medical services their employees are receiving. Since you're retired military, are you using company insurance, or Tricare through the military. I've found Tricare quite unsuspecting when it comes to providing whatever tests your doctor asks for.

Patti,

Thanks for the insurance advice. I won't be eligible for Tricare until I turn 60 (if its still even around then). My insurance is BCBS, and is quite good, and I'm not worried about any reports going to my employer. That would require a HIPAA release and I have never executed such a document.

Your comments suggest you are also retired military (not too many non-military people refer to colonels as "full bulls", and you appear to be familiar with Tricare). If so, thank you for your service!

I enjoyed reading your bio. Perhaps someday my wife will be as understanding. I could write a book on our relationship and how we got where we are... it's very strong but she isn't ready to see her husband become a "wife". Can you share some insight on how your wife came to accept your journey? This is my biggest obstacle to fully accepting myself.

Thanks again, for your service and for your advice!

Misty