A few questions

[ERCLVRB18]

Hi! I’m new to the site.. I have not transitioned yet but have a few questions that have been on my mind about both the process and afterwards.

 

my first question is when it comes to bottom and top surgery.. is it true that with multiple letters from multiple Physicians that it will help approve insurance payments for the procedures? 

 

Another question I have is about dating...

Is it very difficult to date? And is it more so guys who have fetishes or is it more possible to find a marriage thinking man now days?

 

and my last question is about voice.. Is it a harder recovery for the voice feminization surgery?

 

Hope you all have a wonderful evening!

 

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[Cyndee]

19 minutes ago, ERCLVRB18 said:

my first question is when it comes to bottom and top surgery.. is it true that with multiple letters from multiple Physicians that it will help approve insurance payments for the procedures? 

 

Is it a harder recovery for the voice feminization surgery?

 

 

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Hello and welcome - the short answer to above is yes, for doctors that follow WPATH. 

 

For more details, 

 

https://www.wpath.org/publications/soc

 

I met a sister at a support meeting once that had voice surgery, it took her a long time to recover, and she was not pleased...

 

I can't answer to dating myself, as I'm in a committed relationship..

 

Do have a look around and post away as the mood strikes....

 

C -

[MaryEllen]

Hello ERCLVRB18,

 

Welcome to TransPulse.    As far as dating goes, be advised that we are not a dating site so I'm afraid we can't help you much there.  Our main purpose is to offer encouragement support and suicide prevention counseling.

In regards to voice feminization surgery, it's risky and may or may not work. A better alternative could be achieved by voice training. There are many YouTube programs that offer methods of how to achieve this. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Transgender+voice+training

 

If you have any other concerns, feel free to ask. We'll do our best to provide answers. 

 

MaryEllen                 

[Jani]

Hello!  

You will find that voice therapy should be tried before surgery.  You will need therapy to help with training the voice after surgery.

 

As to letters it's not that they help but many insurance companies, if they provide coverage, require letters from therapists or doctors.  When the time comes you should check with your insurance carrier.  

 

I'm glad you found us, please join in! 

Jani

[Carolyn Marie]

Hello, hon, and welcome to Trans Pulse.  In regard to letters, I think the most important thing is what is IN the letter, not how many letters you gather.  One complete, thoroughly documented letter each from a doctor and a therapist/psychologist should do fine for almost any insurance process.

 

I did voice training with a CD, but my best results came from practice and more practice.

 

Like Cyndee said, I haven't tried dating, but from what I hear from others in our community, it is not easy and yes, there are a lot of admirers and other ne'er do wells out there.  I would stay away from dating sites and, above all else, stay away from the bar scene.  Nothing good ever happens to trans folk at bars, unless its LGBT-friendly.

 

Carolyn Marie