GCS

[Mickey]

Well, it has been quite a while since I posted here. And there's been a lot of changes in my life.

 

I moved. From where I had been living for almost 20 years. I'm still not used to the new place yet, and it has been more than a year and a half since I moved here. I got my name and gender marker legally changed. All of my documents are now in my name, with my gender. Except for my birth certificate. Tennessee will not allow Trans people to change the gender marker on our birth certificates. But I now have a 10 year, passport booklet with my correct name and gender marker. A passport trumps a BC as an ID, everywhere. So I've no need, at this time, to change my BC.

 

I've also been fighting, for almost 4 years now, to get a bi-lateral Orchiectomy w/ Scrotaplasty. First it was a 10 month fight with my insurance company. Then the hospital wouldn't allow this procedure because it's GCS. So I spent several years trying to find  Dr and surgical center, that would allow me to get this procedure done. Fast forward to last month. I was speaking with someone at my insurance company, and just kinda poured my heart out to the poor woman. And it worked. After we hung up, she made some calls on my behalf. She called me back the next day to tell me that she found a Dr who was willing to treat Trans patients and was accepting new patients. I got a referral and called to make an appointment. I had that appointment last week. This Dr was super cool. When he agreed to do the surgery, he asked if I wanted him to remove some of the scrotum, for a more flat appearance. I had some happy tears, when he left the room to get his scheduling nurse. I am scheduled for this procedure on September 21.

 

I think I am still a lil shocked that this is actually happening. Finally. I can't really describe the joy that I feel. It's been a true struggle. And I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.

[Jani]

Hi Mickey, Welcome back.  That's great news that the insurance representative was able to help you out like that.   Congratulations on getting a date for the surgery.   Keep us informed! 

Jani

[Cyndee]

That's good news Mickey and welcome back 

 

I hope the procedure goes well for you

 

Cyndi -

[Charlize]

Congratulations Mickey.  I had my procedure a few years back and i know for me it was the right decision. 

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

[Raven1981]

Hey Mickey

 

Congrats on the date.  Keep us posted.  I just recently got my name legally changed with my gender markers.

 

Lots of Love

 

Amy

[Mickey]

14 hours ago, Charlize said:

Congratulations Mickey.  I had my procedure a few years back and i know for me it was the right decision. 

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

I remember that. What was the recovery time like? If'n ya don't mind me asking.