How long...

[CR]

I was curious what people had to say about this.

I'm over 5 years on T with two surgeries out of the way.  I'm looking into bottom surgery and am going to start trying to get the 3 letters.  How long does it take to get the letters, usually?

[FTMax]

I've only ever seen reference to two letters?

[CR]

I thought it was two, as well.  I guess maybe it's this particular surgeon that I've talked to.

[Arch]

I think you haven't given us enough to go on. Where are you, what are your letter requirements, and what system are you working with?

Did you see a therapist (or more than one) to get referred for T or your other surgeries? If so, can you simply request a letter (or more than one) that way?

Ah, and who is the surgeon?

[CR]

I do not remember if I used a letter for the first surgery.  The second one I was referred through my hormone doctor and didn't use any letters.  This is Schechter in Chicago.  I'm thinking I can get the 3 from the same place in Chicago.

[Arch]

If it's Dr. Loren Schechter, his site says one letter.

[CR]

Oh.  Well, I talked to him personally and he told me three.  Maybe the site needs to be updated.

[Arch]

Actually, it's his page in another site. So maybe you are right (that the page needs updating). But I have never heard of a three-letter requirement. That's insane.

[CR]

I want to get them done fast, and I would think I could since I've had other irreversible surgery and on hormones for a long time.  Not sure, though.

[mrs izzy]

Just in reference Dr Brassard was 2 letters therapist plus on letter from Endo. 3 total.

Guess 3 could be needed?

[CR]

Just in reference Dr Brassard was 2 letters therapist plus on letter from Endo. 3 total.

Guess 3 could be needed?

Pretty much.  I was told therapist, psychologist, and your doctor.

[Arch]

I had to be cleared for top surgery by my doctor, but I didn't need a letter--just a presurgical check-up. He had to fill out a form and sign it, I believe.

Maybe that's what the doc means.

[Arch]

Here's the page. Two psych letters (one from an MD or PhD) and a letter from your doc about your hormone history.

http://www.uplasticsurgery.com/gender-confirmation/overview/

Still seems excessive to me, but I guess he's covering his ass.

[CR]

I'm thinking it might also make it harder for insurance to deny.

But I wouldn't be too surprised if they did anyway

[Arch]

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