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Mature Trans-woman Finally Going to Have Breasts - Miami, FL
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I have looked a reviews here and have settled on...
WORTH IT$3,500
I have looked a reviews here and have settled on Dr. Mel Ortega in Miami, Florida. Looking at his reviews, it seems his results are good as any and his cost 1/2 of that of those equal. I expect that I will get less communication and follow up, but I have watched a number of others go through his clinic. I am uneasy going into this but I have paid for the procedure and feel sure I will go through with it. I am transgender. I have lived as a woman for the past 7 years. I am 62 years old.
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UPDATED FROM Jeanne50425
12 days pre
My Blood labs done and I seem my doctor for an EKG and a release form on Monday
My surgery is coming up so quickly. I have realized that I am not going to have much strength for a while and I have been wanting to clean my basement and garage for years. I am working my tail off. Ruth from Dr. Ortega's office sent me my forms for the blood work and my physician's release. I could not get the physicians release to print and I forgot to take the form for Lab Corp with me. I was running late to the lab which was 50 minutes from my house, when I realized I had left it on the kitchen table. I called Ruth and in minutes she the form to the lab. The form was in their fax machine when I arrived. The cost of that test is paid for by the surgeon. I think the cost of my doctor's appointment is on me for the EKG and the release form exam.
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UPDATED FROM Jeanne50425
9 days pre
January 27th. I am getting nervous
I have been getting to my Doctors office without the forms for my lab work and for my release. I am sure I am getting on Ruth's nerves as now my doctor's office copied the fax number for Spectrum Aesthetics wrong.
Things do seem to be moving along though, I have reserved a room in the hotel that shares a parking lot (or looks that way on google) and a friend has agreed to go along with me. Thank goodness for years of saved frequent flyer miles.
I did learn from CharlotteBelle here of three recovery houses/centers that would have provided transportation, nursing, meals and other professional services for less than I paid for just the hotel, so for what I am paying, I hope this has a bit of the feel of a vacation. I don't plan to push anything though, I am going to take care to not tear my incision, because I hope to avoid as much scaring as possible.
I have still not received any information about my implants other than the fact that they will be silicone. I have not been told when my appointment times are or any of the preparation that I will need to take or supplies. I expected that communication with this office would be a little lacking. I am trying to remain calm as I go through the process.
Some of it is surely my fault, some not. With a week and three days to go, I am not in panic mode yet, most of the time.
Things do seem to be moving along though, I have reserved a room in the hotel that shares a parking lot (or looks that way on google) and a friend has agreed to go along with me. Thank goodness for years of saved frequent flyer miles.
I did learn from CharlotteBelle here of three recovery houses/centers that would have provided transportation, nursing, meals and other professional services for less than I paid for just the hotel, so for what I am paying, I hope this has a bit of the feel of a vacation. I don't plan to push anything though, I am going to take care to not tear my incision, because I hope to avoid as much scaring as possible.
I have still not received any information about my implants other than the fact that they will be silicone. I have not been told when my appointment times are or any of the preparation that I will need to take or supplies. I expected that communication with this office would be a little lacking. I am trying to remain calm as I go through the process.
Some of it is surely my fault, some not. With a week and three days to go, I am not in panic mode yet, most of the time.
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So excited you found a doctor and have a surgery date! There is another member, by the name of Albie, who recently got implants. He isn't transgender but you might find his experience helpful. Wishing you the best!
Yes, Albie has mentioned he does not relate as female, thus the male pronoun. Many of us in the community have inquired and clarified as we would hate to offend anyone. Thank you for the helpful tips though as I am still learning these things.Yes, two surgeries is a lot! Glad you're able to do it in one!