Psychiatrist SRS/GRS

[Carrie]

Hi everyone

Yesterday I saw my psychiatrist for the first time. When I asked when he would like to see me again he said he did not need to see me again.  He gave me a letter of support for SRS surgery. For a Dr Chettawut  in Bangkok, Thailand.

I think one of the reasons that this happened on my first visit to him is because I have lived as Carrie for the last 29 years.

Has anyone used this doctor in Thailand before. Would love to here back from you.

Many thanks

Carrie ??

[SaraAW]

Congrats on the referral. Well that's a nice change from the usual gatekeeping. No feedback on the doc in Thailand.

[Carrie]

Thanks Sara

It surprised me as well.  I thought I would have to see him a few times at least.  

[Dinaki]

Chettawut is a plastic surgeon that started 1995 only, that tells you that he is young and is not having a good experience.

In general, in Bangkok, all surgeries are truly not expensive but there is a price to pay if everything goes correctly. In this case dear Carrie, you do not want to gamble, stay way from him.

 

I would not let someone that has no experience, not even pulling my tooth.

 

I am certain that in Sydney, you have some experienced doctors in the field. 

Visit this website, it is near you somewhere in Sydney Gender Reassignment Surgery

[Carrie]

Hi Dinaki

In Sydney it would cost $52,000 and that is without the hospital fees. Health insurance does not cover surgery in Australia.  I would not see any surgeon until I have spoken to someone who has already been to him.  I need to know his work is good before I make any commitments.

I have already spoken to the Gender Centre about meeting ladies who have been to Thailand and hearing from their experiences and how happy they were with what was done. ?

I have waited this long a little longer hurts no one. 

I do not expect anything until the middle or end of next year. 

Thank you

Carrie 

[Dinaki]

As long as you talked with ladies that have been under Chettaut's knife, what can I say. You know better than me.

 

Remember you will have to add to the expenses, airplane tickets (round trip), hotel accomodation there.

I hope NOT, but what if something wrong happens to you while you recuperate back in Sydney? Tailand is way too far from Sydney dear.

 

Do very well your homework Carrie!

[Carrie]

I have already spoken to someone who  had been over there. She was quite happy.

The visit over there is about four weeks.  There are rooms attached to the hospital that I looked at before and that was part of the cost.  Still a lot of research to be done before I take any sort of action of any kind.  I am not rushing in just because I have permission to do something does not me I need to act now. There is time and I will do my homework first. ?

 

[Carrie]

This was on the doctors web.

Professional Organizations

Member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)

 

Member of the Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Thailand

Member of the Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons of Thailand

Member of the Royal college of Surgeons of Thailand

 

And this is his link please let me know what you think.  I will be talking to my doctor and see what she can find out for me as well as talking to the Gender Centre for their feedback.

http://www.chet-plasticsurgery.com/dr-chettawut-srs-surgeon-bangkok-thailand/

 

All thoughts concerns and ideas would be welcome.

Sincerely 

Carrie ?

 

 

[Carrie]

I have spoken to my Dad last night and my Mum this morning and they are both very supportive.

So I would like to say thank you for listening to me and what ever views you might give me.\

Thank you so very much

Carrie ?

[Carrie]

Hi everyone

Dr Ives is the surgeon that I contacted in Australia about 18 months ago.  He practices in the state next to NSW.  He is in Melbourne Victoria. And this is his link.

https://transsurgeryaustralia.com.au/index.php

The surgery in Thailand with Dr Dr Chettawut  costs about 18 hundred dollars more than in Melbourne Australia. Both the surgeons appear to be very good at what they do.  In both places I would need to find costs for accommodation.

With no insurance Thailand seems cheaper because that includes all fees from the operation while in Melbourne I would need to all or most of the hospital costs. 

I will probably spend most of the rest of this year doing research to find out as much as possible. Then I will decide which is better for me.

I would really appreciate any thoughts or suggestions any one can give me.  Especially from those who have already been through this procedure. 

Many Many thanks

Carrie

[Jani]

Carrie, as you do your research remember that cost alone should not the primary determinant of who you select to do this procedure.  While the financial aspect is very important, for a few hundred or even thousand dollars over a life time is insignificant. Find a doctor you are totally comfortable with, that you are assured of giving the best results, and aftercare (as needed).  There are many surgeons that have excellent results but remember that our bodies are all unique and no one can guaranteed what the results will be with 100% certainty.  Remember too that when you read reviews online that a dissatisfied customer is 10 times more prevalent to write a review than a satisfied patient.   So take your time, review all possible resources and include doctors that may not advertise much. There are hidden gems everywhere.  In the end you'll be comfortable with your decision. All my best to you! 

Cheers, 
Jani

[Carrie]

Thanks Jani

The psychiatrist that I spoke to said that he knew many of t he doctors in Thailand and he gave me that name but until I actually speak to women who have been to that surgeon I will not be able to come to a proper conclusion. As you say anything can be written online so it is the people that have experience with those doctors that I need to get a better idea from. 

Again Many thanks

Carrie