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I've Been Accepted As A Srs Patient


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Guest Charlene_Leona

Great news ladies and gentlemen I got the phone call yesterday morning from the University of Michigan's Comprehensive Gender Services Program telling me that I've been accepted as a patient for SRS. I will be getting my appointment time and date Monday for my surgical evaluation but instead of two trips to Michigan I'm going to have to make three. Because I'm considered high risk because of my heart and the types of medicine I'm on I have to be seen by anesthesiology to make sure I don't have a heart attack while on the table. The third trip up will be for my SRS. I should be going up around the 1st week of April for my surgical Eval. I'm going to tell you all now I'm so excited that my transition is almost over now that I can barely sleep and I'm bouncing off the walls. This has been a long journey since I started 3 1/2 years ago but I knew that I would see it to it's end.

Love

Charlene Leona

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Congrats Charlene,

I know you waited for this a long time, looks like everything finally came together.

Huge Hug!!!

Paula

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Guest ~Brenda~

Charlene hon,

Finally!!!

I am so very glad for you sweetie. I know how this has been wearing you down, and I am so happy to see that you are finally getting the evaluation and surgery you have wanted for so long.

Love and HUGS

Brenda

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(((BIG, BIG HUGG)))

That is marvelous news, Charlene. I couldn't be happier for you.

2010 is your year, hon. Go get, 'em, girl!

Carolyn Marie

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Guest NatalieRene
Great news ladies and gentlemen I got the phone call yesterday morning from the University of Michigan's Comprehensive Gender Services Program telling me that I've been accepted as a patient for SRS. I will be getting my appointment time and date Monday for my surgical evaluation but instead of two trips to Michigan I'm going to have to make three. Because I'm considered high risk because of my heart and the types of medicine I'm on I have to be seen by anesthesiology to make sure I don't have a heart attack while on the table. The third trip up will be for my SRS. I should be going up around the 1st week of April for my surgical Eval. I'm going to tell you all now I'm so excited that my transition is almost over now that I can barely sleep and I'm bouncing off the walls. This has been a long journey since I started 3 1/2 years ago but I knew that I would see it to it's end.

Love

Charlene Leona

WOW WOW WOW

I am so happy for you Charlene. Congragulations! :D*hugs*

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Guest BeckyTG

Congratulations, Sweet Charlene! I am so happy to share your joy. I've read your story and admire you for what you've accomplished.

I can't imagine the feelings of extreme elation that you feel. You Go Girl!

I hope you sail through without a glitch.

Big Hugs,

Becky

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Guest Chandra

Dear Charlene,

What wonderful news, you must be so very happy to be nearing the end of your physical journey.

I hope you find all that you are looking for, and more.

But could you please offer a little advise to a new member like myself.

I was thinking of starting my first evaluation at U of M's comprehensive gender services program.

I checked it out on line, and they seem like a very together program. I am aware of U of M's reputation of excellence, and grew up near Ann Arbor.

Would you recommend them for some one like myself ?

Thanks, Love, Chandra

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Guest Charlene_Leona
Dear Charlene,

What wonderful news, you must be so very happy to be nearing the end of your physical journey.

I hope you find all that you are looking for, and more.

But could you please offer a little advise to a new member like myself.

I was thinking of starting my first evaluation at U of M's comprehensive gender services program.

I checked it out on line, and they seem like a very together program. I am aware of U of M's reputation of excellence, and grew up near Ann Arbor.

Would you recommend them for some one like myself ?

Thanks, Love, Chandra

Chandra

The only experience I've had with the CGSP is through the phone but I would recommend the serves that they do offer. They seem to have one of the most complete programs for a person to transition within. Plus since your in the area it would probably be the best choice for you. I hope you can find a program that will help guide you through this complex process and the CGSP is most likely the one for you.

Love

Charlene Leona

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Guest Chandra

Thanks Charlene for responding to my question, and best of luck to you.

U of M hospital is world class as you will find out. I think you are in the best of care at U of M. The hospital is so huge I would always get lost in it.

U of M is synonymous with excellence, and cutting edge technology. Don't worry sweetheart you will see that you are in the best of care.

And Ann Arbor is a very cool, open minded city. I hope you have a little extra time to enjoy what it has to offer.

Take care, Love Chandra

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Guest Charlene_Leona

Well got my Appointment it's April 12th so I'm that much closer to being done with all of this. Now that it's looks like the surgery is going to be in May or later I may be able to get my mom to be there when I go under for SRS. I really want her to be there for me and she may be able to now since she can schedule her vacation to coincide.

Thats everyone for your post to this thread I really appreciate them. This has been a long journey that I hope is over befor to much longer.

Love all of You.

Charlene Leona

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Guest Elizabeth K

Charlene - what can I say! Only that you seem so close to becoming yourself, and that is such a strong and powerful thing! I know you are beyond excited!

And we at Laura's are so happy for you!

A shining light in the dark night!

Lizzy

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