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MtF Sexual Reassignment - Minneapolis, MN
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Being born a male and suffering with G.I.D. all of...
WORTH IT$11,000
Being born a male and suffering with G.I.D. all of my life, I finally decided and got up the courage to change for the better. It was a necessary and life saving decision. I consulted with Dr. T from the beginning and he guided me with the recommended protocols to follow (HRT, Tissue-expanders,etc). When I finally got my permanent implants it felt like a dream come true, it was the happiest day of my life! All of my follow-up appointments have been wonderful as well. Also, Dr. Tholen has gone the way extra mile to help me with some additional issues I incurred because of my long time diabetic condition. He has been a most understanding and generous doctor.
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Replies (20)
April 30, 2012
So happy for you!! You look amazing and very Happy!! Congrats to becomming the true you :)
June 3, 2012
You look great! And I am glad you got a Dr. that could do BA's for males as I heard there are special things they have to do in surgery. I saw another guy who had a botched job and has been going through a lot to fix it. So Congratulations! Seems like you got a great doc and they look good on you~
I do have a question if you don't mind. I see you paid $11k. Do they charge more when you are a male or was that his standard price?
I do have a question if you don't mind. I see you paid $11k. Do they charge more when you are a male or was that his standard price?
June 3, 2012
His standard rate is about $6500 but because I had to go through two phases (first the tissue expanders, then after 18 months of having them enlarged every two weeks with saline I got the permanent Silicone Gel Implants)
So that whole process took more time and more surgeries.
Again, I reiterate that Dr. Tholen is a splendid surgeon and I am so grateful to him and his entire staff for their excellent care.
P.S. Thank you for the compliment!
So that whole process took more time and more surgeries.
Again, I reiterate that Dr. Tholen is a splendid surgeon and I am so grateful to him and his entire staff for their excellent care.
P.S. Thank you for the compliment!
July 13, 2012
Well done, finding the right doc with the listening ear and care for you. And for, all good energies in your direction. Much ahead of you in your journey, I am sure, but I hope it ends with happiness and fulfillment! Thanks for sharing. This is for all of us who enjoy being a girl:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjWn-ueeeLw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjWn-ueeeLw
Wow! You're very voluptuous now, that's for sure. I'm glad this meant so much for you and was a success.
You might also want to check out RealSelf's Gender Reassignment community to find more support for your journey.
Thanks for sharing your experience with us!