Two days ago, I finally got a call from my new Kaiser "Transgender Coordinator" and things are kind of back on tract.
Because of the change over from the old coordinator to the new one, and that both were on vacation (One, the last part of Dec. and the other, the first two weeks of the new year). There were no support services available, which put everything back about a month.
Though I was not told that visits with my PCP, Endocrainologist and Therapist were required to be done within three months prior to my surgery on 02/14/17, I went ahead and scheduled them all for this week, just in case. All I was told was that I needed to see my Mental Health Provider within 30 days of my surgery, and to keep current with all my other providers. Not told what current meant.
For months leading up to today, I had been periodically contacted my providers to ask if I needed to come in for a consult/evaluation. All told me that it was not necessary, but now it is. Wow, I just wish someone would have said something. Then I would have had all these things done months ago.
Now everything is a rush to the finish line.
Moral of the story, You need to do most things yourself, anticipate what they want, and never assume they will do what they say they will. Instead of asking them if you need to come in for an evaluation, make an appointment and insist that they do it.
Katie
