New guy from Texas

Mmoran62 · Dec 7, 2016

Hello everyone,
just joined the group and I am anxious to read about others in same situation as myself. Test at 235 at last blood test. Insurance seems to be dragging to send approval. They already said no to androgel, so now waiting for approval for testim. Low sex drive, weight gain, all the symptoms to go along with low T

Vince · Dec 7, 2016

Welcome to ExceMale, there's lots of good posts to read. Take your time and enjoy the ride.

johndoesmith · Dec 7, 2016

Mmoran62 said:
Hello everyone,
just joined the group and I am anxious to read about others in same situation as myself. Test at 235 at last blood test. Insurance seems to be dragging to send approval. They already said no to androgel, so now waiting for approval for testim. Low sex drive, weight gain, all the symptoms to go along with low T

Welcome. Most men find this forum because they're not happy with how their TRT is being managed.

Seems like if you only have a single total testosterone level, either you left off other tests or your doc is woefully uninformed on proper TRT testing.

Gels can work for some guys, but some find them to be more trouble, time, and expense for the unsatisfying results they get from them. Most here recommend injections, but they're not a requirement, although you may have to consider them as they are significantly cheaper than gels.

CoastWatcher · Dec 7, 2016

We're glad you're joining EM. If you have additional lab results, we'd be happy to see them. In my case topical testosterone gel was an absolute failure; when I moved to injections I found success. Starting treatment is a perfectly rational plan, you'll certainly know soon enough if you respond to that mode of therapy. Finally, I urge you to spend some time here, on EM, reading the posts in the various folders. We all have to be our own advocates in matters of health.