My GCS has been rescheduled

[Amanda Amethyst]

The hospital that my GCS was supposed to be in called the doctor's office yesterday and said that they are no longer allowing that sort of operation to be done there.  I was waiting on my appointment to see the doctor when they did so.

 

The doctor's office has rescheduled me for April 10th at a different hospital. 

 

So this trip to Houston that I just got back from was not necessary.   I went ahead and had my appointment with the doctor while I was there,  but that could have been done when I go back in April. 

 

I have been on an emotional roller coaster from mad to sad and back to mad.

[Jani]

I'm sorry to read this Amanda.  <hugs>  I hope the reschedule goes well and there are no more issues.  

 

Jani

[ShawnaLeigh]

Omg talk about messing with your mojo.  I’m sorry this happened too.  It must of made your heart drop right out to hear that news.  I’m glad they rescheduled it for you.  April isn’t super far off.  It’s what I’m telling myself for my Orchi also scheduled in April so agree with me.  Lol

Keep the faith and it will be here soon. 
Good Luck.  

[Belle]

That's super frustrating! I'm so sorry you're having to go through that I hope that is not a trend for hospitals!

 

I hope your trip to Houston was still fun in some ways.

 

Belle ❤

[TommieAnne]

Amanda I'm sorry to read of your disappointment and sorry that youve had to be rescheduled. Perhaps it's just as well if that hospital isn't going to be welcoming, you certainly wouldn't want to spend any time there. Or perhaps it's a technical issue, who knows? At any rate, you'll get there!

《《《 hug 》》》

TA

[Cyndee]

Catholic affiliated hospital by chance ?

[Jackie C.]

How rude.

 

However I know that hospitals have licensing requirements that govern what sort of procedures can be done under their care. For example, a local hospital kept my father in law for a week before they admitted they couldn't perform the heart surgery they said he needed.

 

Personally, I had mine done at a teaching hospital. I sort of assumed that was the norm from my limited experience (the local guy works out of U of M).

 

Hopefully your surgeon will get this straightened out and find another place to practice. Deep breath. Everything is moving along. This is just a minor bump in the road. Best to have a bump in the road now. You'll appreciate bumpy roads less after your surgery. Trust me on this one.

 

Hugs!

[Jackie C.]

Well, from my totally non-representative sample of two. I get HRT from UofM. They have a full gender transition team including one surgeon who does GCS. Unfortunately, my alopecia had me shopping for more options. 

Methodist Hospital in Philly is also a teaching hospital. Part of my waiver was signing away rights to whatever tissue Doctor Rumer decided she didn't need to keep.

 

Hugs!

[Amanda Amethyst]

It was a Catholic affiliated Hospital.  But they are also under a larger medical group which has a non-discrimination policy which includes gender identity.  So I have reported what happened to that larger group what happened and they are looking into it.

 

If I am not satisfied with the resolution, I will probably contact the ACLU and see what they say.

 

[Lexi C]

Hey Amanda don't let this ruin yr day. You got a reschedule which at the your be getting GS and that want you wanted..So you have to wait a bit longer but will get done and live amazing life..Just focus on the Big Picture..Hugs..Be Safe, Be Proud and Kick Ass

[Amanda Amethyst]

The hospital that my GCS was rescheduled to has announced that they are cancelling all non-urgent surgeries.  I haven't talked to my surgeon yet, but I am certain that this includes my GCS.

 

I know that they need to reserve supplies and space for possible patients with COVID-19.  I don't blame them at all.

 

 

It is just super irritating that if the first hospital hadn't cancelled my GCS, I would have had it before the disease got so bad in the US.

 

[TommieAnne]

1 hour ago, Amanda Amethyst said:

The hospital that my GCS was rescheduled to has announced that they are cancelling all non-urgent surgeries.  I haven't talked to my surgeon yet, but I am certain that this includes my GCS.

 

I know that they need to reserve supplies and space for possible patients with COVID-19.  I don't blame them at all.

 

 

It is just super irritating that if the first hospital hadn't cancelled my GCS, I would have had it before the disease got so bad in the US.

 

My commencement of HRT got postponed because a doctor retired, now I'm told that "it may be a while" since the VA is pushing appointments out 90+ days.

Sorry for your issues with this. It certainly comes at a difficult time for the healthcare system. Hopefully there will be light at the end of the tunnel.

TA

[Michelle F]

I've been put on hold as well...

 

Stupid virus...