Dr. Bower

[Guest ~Brenda~]

Hey All,

Doctor Bowers is being recognized for her work

Thought you would like to know

http://www.aolhealth.com/health/sex-change-surgeon

If the link does not work, then google Marci Bowers Transgender Rock Star

Love

Brenda

[Sally]

Yes, Dr. Marci Bowers is amazing and her story is only one of many doctors that have transitioned.

She is one of only two that I know of that are doing SRS for others and the AMA doesn't recognize the other because Dr. Christine McGinn is an Osteopathic Doctor.

Amazing that they are so open and honest - it is refreshing!

Love ya,

Sally

[Guest viv]

Hey All,

Doctor Bowers is being recognized for her work

Thought you would like to know

http://www.aolhealth.com/health/sex-change-surgeon

If the link does not work, then google Marci Bowers Transgender Rock Star

Love

Brenda

Hiya Brenda,

Just read that article on Dr. Bowers. Also seen a couple of documentaries on her life . I believe she is a wonderful person,

yes I mean person, a person first a trans woman second. I have listened to her comments in general re every day life and she

seems to be a cool and happy person, ya know,,,happy and comfortable in her skin. That link also accommodates comments from

folk and some of those comments are a little "strange" to say the least ,huh ???, I dont want to seem unfair but with little or no

prompting it can be easy to see those unfortunate folk with real life problems, dont you think??, time to be grateful we are **only**

trans . Ive been up all night re another post and falling asleep now so will say good morning/night , dont know your zone Brenda.

Anyway ...talk to you again soon I hope, rock on sis , Luv, Viv.

[Guest My_Genesis]

That was great to read, her optimism is nice to hear.

[Guest Donna Jean]

Gee, thanks, Brenda!

That was a great piece on Dr. Bowers. And what struck me the most was the complete honesty that she answered with. It just shows that social, income or intelligence .....Trans crosses all lines and how very difficult our lives and the lives of those around us can be!

Dr. Bowers would of been my choice for SRS, but with economics as they are, my surgery letter is already on file with Dr. Precha In Thailand....It's only 2/3 the cost of SRS in the states and it's state of the art.

Dr. Bowers is truly a pioneer in more ways than one.

[TassieTiff]

A Little Tid-bit of Trivia..... The Queen's Mother (England) was helped to the ripe old age of 101 by a Transgender Surgeon who Transitioned Between her Two replacement Hip operations.... Did one as a Man.... And the second one as a Woman........ I don't know your Marci Bowers.... I seen a Doctor Herbert Bowers a couple of times in Melbourne.... He was a Shrink not a surgeon.. .... Will now return you to normal transmission... Sorry to go off topic...

[Sally]

Dr. Bowers is one of many transgendered physicians in all of medicine it is the field of transsexual surgeries that she is alone.

Anyone who has ever contacted her office and gotten to a point of receiving any correspondence from Dr. Bowers herself is then instructed to call her Marci.

When she calls patients to confirm their surgery date - yes she tries to do that herself whenever she is not at a speaking engagement - she just says. "Hello, patient's first name, this is Marci."

She is one of us and never wants anyone to feel uncomfortable, she becomes your friend so quickly - I understand that several of the Doctors in Thailand take the same approach and I have seen countless pictures from post-ops who have pictures taken in the hospital with their surgeons and staff.

It is a little thing but it means so much to us and the fact that Marci and other surgeons acknowledge this is a huge boost to our morale.

So here is to Dr. Marci Bowers and all of the wonderful men and women who work in this highly specialized and somewhat controversial field, where would our dreams go if not for them.

Love ya,

Sally

[TassieTiff]

Sally,

Those surgeons in Thailand are Special.... I have Trolled all their websites and the testimonials from past patients seem to all recommend them for sainthood....Their main motivation doesn't appear to be the $$$$$... The Hospitals are World class... And Patients are treated like VIPs from the moment the jet touches down and you are picked up from the airport in a Limo... they provide an interpreter and accommodation for a companion... Prices quoted include everything... they are currently quoting $6,500 US ... which includes up to three weeks... That and Air fares ....Thailand is looking good for me.... IF I ever get that far... that is where I wanna take the final step...

[Sally]

Tiff,

The Hospital and medical prices in the US are well out of hand and as a result they are forcing a lot of people to make their choice based on price alone.

Do your research and you will find several Thai doctors that are World Class and advancing the procedures as well, they may not be the cheapest in Thailand but they will be far less than those in the US and they care about their patients it is a long trip and the Passport issue has me concerned - I liked Thailand when I visited there but I don't think that I would like to stay there because I couldn't board a plane due to my male Passport!

Research your Doctor, clinic or hospital and talk to previous patients - then make an informed decision, this one is important and needs ot be right.

I would love to go to Marci and I have even talked to her early on about the procedures - she is amazing but I have to look at reality and saving up enough to fly to Thailand and have one of the premier surgeons there do the surgery is probably the way that I will have to go too - I don't like to fly that far (I don't fit well into airplanes - too tall and at present too wide - that has to change before the surgery) but I don't want to wait long enough to save double the price.

Love ya,

Sally

[TassieTiff]

Sally,

I seen one of your Posts where you mentioned you were on the "Cuddly' Side of Petite.... ME TOO.... Think HRT and the Orchiectomy in my case has added to my Waistline... Either way... Once I get the Cash together.... the motivation to lose weight will become Urgent..... Thailand is a LOT Closer to Australia than the States.... The Distance to travel is not my Concern.... AND as An Aussie.... I can get a Passport with my New Name on it and a Current Picture....AND Bugger it... If they Kick up a stink at the Airport..... You Just tell the illegitimate children the truth.... Stare em right in the eye and tell em you are there for Ground Floor renovations.... I Have flown Domestically in Australia Dozens of times Since transition.... AND NEVER once given a Funny look or any comments when booking in for a Flight Dressed Femme....Seriously.....Is there a Transsexual Taliban I haven't heard about..... I can understand the security at airports.... AND am happy to go through all the screening knowing that every other bugga on the plane has done the same....

Back to the surgery.... I have Doctor shopped the entire Planet... Thailand would be my Choice If I was LOADED with Cash.... Maybe it is Buddhism and the locals there with their attitude to the 'third' Gender.... I believe you have to have total Faith in the surgeon....They get one crack at it.... you do hear about Stuff ups but they are rare.

Buying GRS Surgery is like Buying oats.... If you want the Good gear you pay the going rate... IF you are Happy with the oats that have already been through a HORSE, they come a lot cheaper.

[Guest viv]

Sally,

I seen one of your Posts where you mentioned you were on the "Cuddly' Side of Petite.... ME TOO.... Think HRT and the Orchiectomy in my case has added to my Waistline... Either way... Once I get the Cash together.... the motivation to lose weight will become Urgent..... Thailand is a LOT Closer to Australia than the States.... The Distance to travel is not my Concern.... AND as An Aussie.... I can get a Passport with my New Name on it and a Current Picture....AND Bugger it... If they Kick up a stink at the Airport..... You Just tell the illegitimate children the truth.... Stare em right in the eye and tell em you are there for Ground Floor renovations.... I Have flown Domestically in Australia Dozens of times Since transition.... AND NEVER once given a Funny look or any comments when booking in for a Flight Dressed Femme....Seriously.....Is there a Transsexual Taliban I haven't heard about..... I can understand the security at airports.... AND am happy to go through all the screening knowing that every other bugga on the plane has done the same....

Back to the surgery.... I have Doctor shopped the entire Planet... Thailand would be my Choice If I was LOADED with Cash.... Maybe it is Buddhism and the locals there with their attitude to the 'third' Gender.... I believe you have to have total Faith in the surgeon....They get one crack at it.... you do hear about Stuff ups but they are rare.

Buying GRS Surgery is like Buying oats.... If you want the Good gear you pay the going rate... IF you are Happy with the oats that have already been through a HORSE, they come a lot cheaper.

Ya know what Tassie,

With that attitude you have you are gonna be a winner , too bad you cant bottle that sense of humor , make your fortune there hun.

Got this hunch you just know your gonna be cool. regards, good hunting, Viv.

[TassieTiff]

Viv,

I no longer chase the almighty Dollar.... Many people never learn the meaning of life.... In the 80s I was a Millionaire.... I was SO Bloody Busy maintaining the Income to support the lifestyle I lost at least a decade of my life.... I had all the 'BOY TOYS'... the Cabin Cruiser and jet Skis and Motor Cycles and sports cars and a Massive Home with three Bathrooms and a Spa Pool and all the trappings of Success.... Guess what.... I never achieved the level of fulfillment I have now.. I am Currently on a Government Pension..... I live in Government Housing... ( really nice home with all mod cons but not luxurious)....IF I could find a JOB where I could make a positive contribution to other people's lives... I would work for nothing... I am planning a return to College to take on Information Technology and Digital photography Early next year.... That will take me to 6 out of ten years at school... Fortunately the Tasmanian State Government Makes Mature Age Students very welcome at all of their schools...

Regards, Tiff.

[Guest again]

Hi Brenda, that was a great article--just wanted to say thanks!

[Guest Jean Davis]

Thank You Brenda for the article, it was a nice read.

Buying GRS Surgery is like Buying oats.... If you want the Good gear you pay the going rate... IF you are Happy with the oats that have already been through a HORSE, they come a lot cheaper.

I'll have to remember this one. It's a good one.

LUV

Jean

[Guest CharlieRose]

I just read another article about her pioneering another type of surgery: Female "circumcision" (genital mutilation) reversal.

http://www.newsweek.com/id/218692/page/1

What an amazingly kind-hearted woman.

[Guest angie]

If money was not an object,then Dr. Marci Bowers would be my surgeon of choice.

Angie

[Guest mia 1]

One of our members is heading to Trinidad this early November..look for her article under blogs..you all should know who she is...but i don't think it is right to reveal it without her permission...

Mia

[Guest angie]

Let me tell you Mia and all,

When the day comes I get my surgery date set...Everyone here will know it.

I will be one very excited and happy girl,having it in concrete that it really is

going to happen.

Angie

[Guest DeniseNM]

Thanks for the article Brenda, glad to see that someone like Dr. Bowers is getting the recognition she deserves. Great article about a wonderful lady from what all i have read.

Denise

[Sally]

Dr. Bowers has been referred to as an Artist by many of the other gynecologists that treat her post-op patients.

One of my very first T-girl friends (I won't tell you her name because she no longer considers herself to be anything but a woman and I promised to treat her as such) told me when I asked her about Dr. Bowers she told me about how nice she was and that after she had moved to a new city she went to a gynecologist and debated about saying anything until asked.

She decided to mention it after the examination and the doctor decided to take another look and told her that she would never have know without being told!

That is really great work!

Just thought that I would sare that.

Love ya,

Sally

[Guest mia 1]

Dr. Bowers has been referred to as an Artist by many of the other gynecologists that treat her post-op patients.

One of my very first T-girl friends (I won't tell you her name because she no longer considers herself to be anything but a woman and I promised to treat her as such) told me when I asked her about Dr. Bowers she told me about how nice she was and that after she had moved to a new city she went to a gynecologist and debated about saying anything until asked.

She decided to mention it after the examination and the doctor decided to take another look and told her that she would never have know without being told!

That is really great work!

Just thought that I would share that.

Love ya,

Sally

That is a true combo of art and science....to reproduce such a delicate and sensitive structure and for a trained gyno not to know is beyond understanding to this mere mortal..

Many post op women wish for better than what they have and to hear this story gives us all hope for those that seek the ultimate treasure of womanhood....

[Guest viv]

That is a true combo of art and science....to reproduce such a delicate and sensitive structure and for a trained gyno not to know is beyond understanding to this mere mortal..

Many post op women wish for better than what they have and to hear this story gives us all hope for those that seek the ultimate treasure of womanhood....

Hi Mia,

I would not even dream of trying to add to your response , think ya got it nailed on there hun, imho.

Luv, Viv.