The op

[amdee]

Hi, i am getting toward the end of my 2 years RLE i have been out living as a female for 3 years, but i feel scared of the op, i will go ahead with it as it is what i want and need, but is it ok to feel scared, i have a phobia when it comes to needles and hospitals any ideas how i should address this as the gender clinic think i may pull out at the last min  x

[AbraCadabra]

It's normal to feel scared of ANY op - so long you not scared of being a female also in your sex assignment.

That might be something else, and no one, nobody, aught to know better what it is you are scared of.

BA e.g. is ~reversible, SRS is not, but then you know that.

Axélle

[justmeinoz]

Having worked in the Pathology Lab of a large regional hospital for nearly 10 years, I am probably over-concerned about the risks of surgery of any kind.  I am also extremely needle phobic too.  Still I will go ahead with SRS unless something unforeseen stops me proceeding.

Realistically though, I am more concerned with the difficulties of coping with life immediately post-op though. I should be able to call on a couple of friends to help if needed though, and will probably stay in a hotel in the vicinity of the hospital for a few days after release, rather than flying back home immediately.

Karen

[amdee]

It's normal to feel scared of ANY op - so long you not scared of being a female also in your sex assignment.

That might be something else, and no one, nobody, aught to know better what it is you are scared of.

BA e.g. is ~reversible, SRS is not, but then you know that.

Axélle                   Thanks

[amdee]

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Thanks Karen, i to am realy worried for post-op life due to the situation i find myself in, but its the route i shall follow and the worst part for me is knowing i have to rely on luck to pull me through.