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SRS The Transgender Center near Philidelphia, Pennsylvania Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Sherman N. Leis, 19 Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-2601, www.thetransgendercenter.com; www.drshermanleis.com. (610) 667-1888. Total cost was quoted at $20,175.00 plus round trip air fare. I would encourage everyone to check out the entire web site www/thetransgendercenter.com. Check out the local Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau of Pennsylvania. Google it. I received a free map, magazine, and other information about the area. You can stay at the clinic apartment and have an appointment with Dr. Leis on the afternoon of arrival, or the next afternoon. The surgery would be scheduled at Buck's County Hospital. SRS (Taken from his web site www.supornclinic.com). Dr. Suporn Watanyusakul M.D. Sex Reassignment Surgery (
SRS ) or Gender Reassignment Surgery ( GRS ) and Facial Feminizing Surgery (
FFS ) are the two major surgical operations frequently sought by male-to-female
( MtF, or M2F ) transsexual ( TS ) patients suffering from gender dysphoria.
These represent key elements in their life-changing transition. |
August 01, 2009 Transitioning from Male to Female is/has an exciting and very pleasurable sensation. Discussions by and with members of Trans-e-motion can be found on our blog: http://blog.trans -e-motion.org Please help us to help others. Submit articles, videos, and/or experiences for this page. Tell us your story and the problems and successes of starting/completing transition. |
| Set Up: For our member, Ms. Rachel Joy
Bowman, the initial discovery was around 8 years old. The actual beginning of my transition was
much, much later – when American Society has had a little relaxing of discrimination,
bigotry, and hatred. I was in adamant
denial. About 5 or so years ago, my mom
(at age 92) and I had a conversation about her knowing about me even before I
was born, but terrified of the hate and violence that would be launched against
me. But now it was time I
faced my true inside self. It took all
of about 4 days for me to change from the world of a male to the world of a
female. I started with going to some adult novelty stores where I found a reference to “Only For You” – a gay boutique on Maroa off Shields. There I met and eventually befriended one of the owners, Shannon. I found the local gay newspaper, “The News Link”. I noticed the adds for some of the bars and tried out the “Red Lantern”. There I met a person that introduced herself as Karina. I eventually took her up on her suggestion to car pool with her and her friend to visit with Dr. John O’Day, Endrocronoligist, of L. A. First Medical Doctor: The Doctor is a specialist, not a general practitioner. He took us in as patients. I was impressed by his initial interview appointment. He specializes in using pellets that are implanted (in one’s rear). They deliver more of the hormones, more efficiently, directly, and completely, to the bodies cells. Start: After he was finished explaining about starting out, comprehending the Harry Benjamin rules, and what could be accomplished, I jumped at the chance to “try it out”. I started with 6 pellets (to see how my body responded). Each pellet was $60.00. They are supplemented with a booster shot every other week. The next appointment comes after 4 months. A cocktail of hormones is given at that appointment (Depovera). I was hooked. I went to 12 pellets every 4 months. There are several pellet sizes and provide different time releases. I also opted for double booster shots every 2 weeks. The doctor’s office supplies an envelope with the shots pre-packed. I was doing this therapy for about 2 and � years. Each appointment cost me $1,425.00. I decided this was what I was supposed to be doing. All the appointments were met at the right times and I actually had the cash for each appointment. Second Medical Doctor: In January of 2007, Dr. Jennifer A. Burnett, M. D. arrived in the Prescription: The ESTRADIOL VALERATE hormone is obtained with a prescription from Dr. Jen or other clinic. The prescription is for 40 MG/ML in mineral oil. It comes in a 10ML vial for injection in the rear end; alternate cheeks, every other week. The cost is $29.00 plus $8.00 shipping. $37.00 total. The prescription comes from AnazaoHealth, Corp., Trans Clinic: As of July the 1st, 2009, there is a Trans clinic at Planned Parenthood Mar Monte (also listed). There is also a family clinic. The Trans clinic only handles hormones, testing, and follow up. The family clinic does other concerns like ear aches and other minor medical needs. Mothers Milk Tea: For encouraging breast health. I buy a discounted case of “Mother’s Milk” herbal tea (by Tradional Medicinals) from Julie at Tower Health (listed on the services/referrals page of this web site.) I usually buy 12 boxes of 16 tea bags each (192 total tea bags = about .30 cents each) at a time. $57.43. You can get a deal at the Traditional Medicinals website, but not as local or as good a deal. Sometimes shipping is free. Please consider sticking with Tower Health. I brew the tea as recommended. I also boil filtered water in a stainless steel sauce pan with 6 tea bags, let steep 15 minutes (with a glass lid), put about 20 or so ice cubes in, and pour into a two (2) quart glass pitcher for iced tea I keep in the refrigerator. I fill up the pitcher with the filtered water first, up to almost the top. I consider the vaporizing of some of the water after a roiling boil and then the additional water put in by the ice cubes. The ice cubes cool the tea enough to put into the glass pitcher (so it doesn’t break) and then into the refrigerator. I love the taste of the licorice flavor of the anise. There is no caffeine and no tanic acid so I can drink a lot and frequently – about 4 or 5 liquid cups. I use a 2 liquid cup cup with a big handle (for my big fingers). Flat 2 Fem: I found out about Lucille Sorella’s flat2fem herbal program about 2 years ago. I have found her breast cream recommendations work very well for me. I have improved my bust by a cup size, so far, after about 3 to 4 months. I buy the herbal blend extract from greenbush.net. Lucille Sorella’s herbal treatment program is a good supplement to/for transitioning. I have been on the breast cream routine for about 6 to 8 months (part of the routine is to stop for a few weeks) and I have gained a cup and a half in my breast size. Before I started, I had stalled in the breast growth area. Be sure and sign up for her free e-zine. They are pages from her program (last I saw was $77.00). I will gladly share a copy at one of the Trans-e-motion social networking meetings. Breast Cream: For the breast cream, I use it in the morning after washing (or shower). I do all this in our apartments main bathroom. I take about an hour. I use a cut glass pudding cup (good for ice cream, too), and a � teaspoon measure (25ml). FILL up the � teaspoon measure with your favorite body lotion – use a thick cream. I like to use Avena palm. It has NO alcohol! Put the cream in the cup. Fill the � teaspoon to about � full of the blend extract. I have used a bottle of each of the 3 separate extracts. Mix all very well with the measure. Use your finger(s) to clean the measure and to apply the cream to each of the breasts. This cream is to be absorbed through the skin. It works better than taking internally. Rub the cream in for 360 revolutions of massage. The right side clockwise, the left side counter-clockwise. Reverse. Change hands (cross arms). I count 1 to 100, 3 times, then to 60. This way I am not so liable to lose count (although it matters not) and my arms don’t get too tired. Then, I wipe my hands on my bare behind and legs. I don’t like wasting the cream. Clean the measure and the cup (rinse) under hot running water for next time. Place a piece of cloth or plastic over the breasts (I use a plastic grocery bag). Place a "set to high", preheated heating pad (I bought one a Walmart), on top of the cloth or plastic protector. I use an old elastic 3” wide belt to hold the pad against my chest. Turn the pad down to medium and set a timer for 20 minutes. I set my timer (a cheapie from Walmart) to 21 or 22 minutes. You can use the wait time to do your hair, makeup, jewelry, ect., that is why I use an elastic belt to hold the pad in place to free up my arms and hands. When the timer goes off, I pull the pad plug from the wall, take off the elastic belt (hold the pad with an arm), then place my heating pad and elastic belt in a canvass beach bag for storage. I have the bag hanging by a strap from one end of my towel rack. Take the protector off and discard. I fold the plastic inward and trash it. I then use a washcloth I started with. It is still wet and now chilled. Wipe the excess off your breasts. I like the way the plastic protector keeps the cream in and heats the skin absorption. The coolness of the wash cloth closes the pores. You will notice a smell like pancake syrup. I find it stimulating for before breakfast mealtime. I have had no real notice of any strong smell. Lucille Sorella recommends using the cream both morning and night. I have just been using the cream in the morning. Vitamins: I like to take a vitamin. I am presently taking Hair, Skin & Nails by One Source. Any brand will do. My hair and nails do seem to benefit. One capsule in the morning and one capsule in the evening. I buy them at “The Grocery Outlet” in Herbs: For Women’s herbal health enhancement, GreenBush Co. has some selected fresh, dried, and extract herbs. Go to the magazine page and check to see if there is free shipping available. www.greenbush.net Another web site to check out is Real Age. It is a dietary reference site for foods benefitting a healthy Male and Female of all ages. www.realage.com Hair: For my hair, I have been using Baume Hair Shampoo by Verseo and the Baume Hair Conditioner by Verseo. I buy them together through the Harriet Carter mail order catalogue. They list for $19.98 each or both shampoo and conditioner for $38.50. The shipping is $8.98. The price has not changed for the last year. I am going to try the “Grow Fast” shampoo and conditioner found in the “Healthy Living” mail order catalogue. Listed for $14.99 each or both shampoo and conditioner for $24.99. Shipping is free. $1.25 for lost/damage charge. www.amerimark.com Sun Screen: I also use NO AD Sport 50 sun screen/blocker. It has NO ALCOHOL! Dental: I use the Crest Pro-Health toothpaste with whitener. Soy Protein: The human breast cells need building material. I am not full of very much fat. I make up a drink of Soy Protein 95 Muscle builder. The soy I get at the bulk foods area of Winco Foods grocery store. 1/3rd cup of soy in a glass that holds at least 8 oz. The recommended mix is 6 oz. of liquid. I pour in some Cranberry juice cocktail, some homestyle orange juice, and about 3 or 4 tablespoons of Shasta brand ZAZZ (grapefruit soda) with a large ice cube. Mix well. By the way, I store all of the ingredients in the refrigerator. |
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