Questions for GCS/SRS Surgeon?

[Denise]

On Monday the 15th I have a Q/A appointment with my GCS Surgeon, Loren Schechter, Chicago.  I have a few questions to ask but I'm sure after I walk out I'll think - whoops, forgot to ask....  So to help prevent that what questions should I or would you ask?  I'm not going to ask "will I be able to orgasism etc" because he can't guarantee that.  (Although I know people who have used him and are able to.)

Here are the questions I have on my list now
* Which procedure(s) are you most comfortable in doing and which are options for me?
     (Inversion, Colovaginoplasty, Anthony's procedure using Peritoneum...)
* Hospital stay duration?  (I was discharged ('kicked out') 14 hours after almost 12 hours of FFS)
* immediate post-op procedures I'll need to follow
* Long term post-op procedures
* Restrictions once home (I assume lifting more than a specific weight)
* Expected follow up appointments
* What other appointments should be setup PRE surgery (GP physical, blood work, other tests)
expected return to work and with what restrictions
* Stopping HRT (E, Spiro)
* Restarting HRT (E, hummmm no Spiro any more)
* Exercising
    a) bike riding
    b) rollerblading
    c) walking/hiking
* dietary restrictions

[AnonyMs]

I'd have a look at his previous work and reviews. You can find some if you search for TransSurgeriesWiki.

[josie76]

Denise, I'm not familiar with the Anthony's Method. Can you explain it?

I'm looking for/at a modified laproscopic Davydov Method using the peritoneal tissue for the entire vaginal canal.

[Denise]

Denise, I'm not familiar with the Anthony's Method. Can you explain it?

I'm looking for/at a modified laproscopic Davydov Method using the peritoneal tissue for the entire vaginal canal.

That's it.  I have a friend who is thinking of waiting for it.  But for me that would be into my 60s and I don't think that's a smart move.  At least for me.

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[AnonyMs]

Why are you choosing Dr Schechter?

[Denise]

Why are you choosing Dr Schechter?

A few reasons
1) I know people who are very happy with his work
2) he works closely with my GP
3) my therapist recommended him
4) he's local (this is HUGE for me as the hospital is 2 miles from my place and all my 'post surgery' help is located here.)
5) He's skilled at what he does.
6) works with my insurance (BCBS)

cons: 
1) not the most responsive office staff but they are not doing the surgery
2) his bedside manner is, let's say, not the most warm and fuzzy