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Guest Donna Jean

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Showed up this morning at the downtown Veterans Administration in New Orleans....

Lizzy was with me, for moral support, and I was apprehensive. I wanted the VA to help out with my health care (lost my health insurance after paying into it for over 40 years...)

I had to sign in with my male name (sux...). But when the nurse came into the waiting room to get me, she looked around and said "Ms. Loy?"

YES! They GET IT!

Down the hall we went ...through twists and turns and then finally to "Women's Health"...YES AGAIN!

My doctor was a very sweet woman and she asked me all sorts of questions and after a bit I began to wonder if she knew I'm Trans....

Then she said...."How long have you been full time?" Oh good!

So, we discussed everything from a different direction...

The good doctor told me that they have other Trans patients...

She wrote prescriptions for all my meds...including my HRT! DANG YES!

And, they will handle my blood work and I can see their Endo!

And the very best part? She said that no matter what happens, I'll never have to go back to 'Nam again! YES!

So, from what I saw today...the new Orleans VA rocks!

Huggs

Dee Jay

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Guest ShannonA23

And the very best part? She said that no matter what happens, I'll never have to go back to 'Nam again! YES!

Thats good, ironically though and I have to point this out as I find a little bit of humor in the situation, the spelling reciprocal of the phrase 'Nam, is... :lol:

Shannon

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Guest Donna Jean

Thats good, ironically though and I have to point this out as I find a little bit of humor in the situation, the spelling reciprocal of the phrase 'Nam, is... :lol:

Shannon

So, that would make my dog....God?.....LOL

HUGG

Dee Jay

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Guest Elizabeth K

Dee Jay wowed 'em again! It was a red letter day for her as now she has a medical support system to depend on. AND it's so GRAND she was so easily accepted! So many reports here on Laura's mention horror stories about the VA. They vary state to state, city to city, obviously. Dee the Jay is a very lucky lady, the NOVA is experienced with trans issues! And the best part?

We got 'momma'd it the parking lot. A wonderful older gentleman came over and said, 'you gonna get ticketed, momma , if you park on the street. You need to pull in ...' and he showed us where.

I sure do love this city!

Lizzy

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Guest John Chiv

Dee Jay,

I am so happy for you. Clearly the New Orleans VA gets it. As for them accepting you, who can resist such a charming woman. And they had 2 irresistible women there with Lizzy accompanying you.

You deserve this and I want to give you the biggest hug.

This kind of news is just what I needed to hear about today.

Love,

John

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Another good break for the Dee Jay!

Very good break this time - good for you Dee Jay - you deserve all of them that you can get.

Just watching the Lady Bugg smiling is a good break for me.

Love ya,

Sally

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Guest Donna Jean

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The VA gets poor ratings in many places.....

The system is not standardized and good care in one place (usually bigger cities) usually far outweighs care in the smaller places...

I'm looking forward to the day when all veterans are treated to the very best health care possible....

Veterans gave everything.....they need respect and care!

Huggs

Donna Jean

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Hugs Donna Jean!

I am so glad to hear that you have found the VA there to be so accepting and that you had a really positive experience.

Hugs

Johnny

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Guest Bailey

That is awesome. While I am just now moving into presenting as a woman. I am so totally hairy, my VA is treating me very well and understands my situation. My therapist even did her dissertation on TS and TG and has been a great help in getting doors opened for me. I am not the first TS at this VA, but I am the first to start my transition here. Hopefully I can help pave the way for others here in my area.

With Love,

Aislinn

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