I'm with Dennis. Being judgmental doesn't help anybody.
There was another post on this site concerning the post gender thing. there is an article here that shows the female bodied born point of view.
http://www.bmezine.com/news/pubring/20070804.html I understand that RedJack (if that's his real name - [/snicker]) is male. However, I also believe that the most likely way to dissuade him in the event that he really is way of track, is to help inform him.
I did see pictures of an MtF who had their testes implanted up into the lower abdomen, however, from my experience (don't ask) that is a good way to feel like you've been kicked there when, or if, you ever fool around with another person again. The last place you would ever want your testes is in your abdomen or any other place where they may receive unwelcome and unexpected pressure. In my opinion.
Other reasons in my view that you may not want to have such severe body mod performed on your genitals is that there is the possibility that you'll lose sexual sensation and the possibility that if the wrong thing is nicked, and I'm talking about things we haven't discussed like the urethra, you could end up with lifelong discomfort or even pain.
In the case of having a vagina installed, there is also the possibility of having a nick of some kind that allows feces to leak into your body.
I am not making this up. If I'm wrong, then someone should correct me, however, these are facts that I've read about during all of my personal research.
There is also the reversibility issue where you may decide that you want to have children with someone. I guess if your testes are working, you can always have sperm taken in a lab, but how are you going to explain this to your partner? Which kind of leads up to the notion of how are you going to begin a relationship with someone? Full disclosure up front, or spring it as a surprise?
Also, is this the way you really want to live? It may sound cutting edge, but what kind of people do you hang out with? Are they going to know? At some time, if you ever have a physical relationship, it's probably going to get out. I guess there's the possibility that you'll just tell everyone who'll listen, but maybe you should go around and pretend that you are doing that when you see the people you associate with.
As for me, whatever you want is your own business and is fine with me. I just feel that this thread has been missing the point that the 'can it be done' question applies to your self esteem and mental health as much as it applies to the physical aspect.
A note for the TS crowd who are only pro TS surgery.
There happens to be a group of people here who are not TS and who desire some modification or nullification in order to truly be happy. Our situation is not so black or white as yours, however, it would be nice if you consider that we not only have feelings, but also needs that are very similar to your own and just as important.
You're not the only ones who suffer GID and have to drag yourselves through modes of suicide. At least you have a chance to receive your care. The establishment doesn't even recognize us null gendered ones. When you're all happy 70 year old women, we'll still be passing in and out of dysphoric phases of maladjustment.
You have shown me that everything is not only possible, but also achievable. Please stop blowing off the needs of rest of us. It hurts.
I really mean no one no harm,
Rebis
