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Guest Joanna Phipps

Ok, I know I kind of dropped off the map yesterday but I started having major computer issues. It all began when my MS Office shortcuts failed to work, then I lost access to office all together, then several otherthings went screwy. Suffice it to say that aft 14 hours of nearly constant work I am 98% to stable(well the computer is, whether or not I am is debatable).

What has all this got to do with transition?

Well in many ways my computer is my transition lifeline with out it I might not have made it this far since I wouldnt have the support of all of the lovely ladies and wonderful gentlemen here at Laura's. I pulled in my mail after getting the computer back, lo and behold there was an email from VCH (Vancouver Costal Health) the one remaining gender clinic in BC(from what I can find). I had written them several months ago with a bunch of questions about getting the BC MSP to pay for my GRS (who opened the alphabet soup). I thought it took 2 years of documented RLE to be eligible for surgery assessment and surgery, it is one year and I already have all the documentation I need to set things up. My carry letter from my current therapist has everything they need.

All I will need to do once I get up there is to get a gp, get my records from down here pulled up there and get the referal for assessment written. It might still be a year before I Dr. Brassard but hey atleast it will be in progress.

Doing Da Happy Dance

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Wow, girl!

Slow down and stop that dance!

At our ages that is a good way to need a hip replacement before the GRS!

Now try to stay calm and breathe normally.

Congratulations but do be careful stepping down off of that table - dance a little more subdued and on the ground, OK?

You need to be in good health so take care of yourself.

Love ya,

Sally

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Sweet Joanna,

That's so wonderful! I'm really happy for you. It's a dream coming true. You deserve all the happiness you can get, girlfriend, and there doesn't get much more happiness than THAT... :D

A big, long hug of congratulations,

Huuuuuuggggg,

Babygirl,

Yvonne

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Happy Dance? Girl, this calls for a Tango! Just don't dip so low you can't straighten up again. :blink:

That's great news, Joanna. One less year than you thought. Way cool. It will pass before you know it.

I am very happy for you.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

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Guest Joanna Phipps

Carolyn, if I tried to tango it would be the last tango in Socorro. Not only do I have a hip issue but an old injury to my left knee makes that hurt. Giggles it would be fun though

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Guest Donna Jean

Good news, Joanna!

That is going to make your schedule way better than before...

And you a lot happier!

And, yes, progress, as long as things are 'in the works!"...wonderful!

Oh, and hey.....

I've got two artificial hips that I could loan you long enough to get that dance in!....lol

Way to go, Hon!

Donna Jean

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