So i read...

[hiddengirlsheila]

I was surfing the web on growing breasts and found out about something called Overian Glandular, you can even buy this stuff at wal mart but is it safe to take? Either way, i think i need implants and surgery for breasts. Definitely HRT also...dont even care if my breasts would be that huge i just want some breasts. They don't have to be DD lol

[Bari Jo]

From my experience while doing herbals OR other methods like this, it is possible for 'some' results.  However, its way cheaper for actual hrt and do it the right way for better results.  My advice is don't waste your money on gladulars and herbals.

Bari Jo

[hiddengirlsheila]

Okay thank you for the advice, i'll just simply skip doing that and do something better...eventually. How much does all that cost like HRT and transition surgery? I have heard a couple thousand dollars in the the range of 5k to 7k or maybe even more. Does any type of insurance help cover it?

[Dena]

GCS prices are all over the place but I have heard $23,000 in the US. HRT with labs, somewhere around $1,000 a year or more depending on how the hormones are delivered. Facial hair removal could go over $10,000 depending on what needs to be removed. Then there is therapy and other assorted costs that you may decide to add to the package. The good news is you don't need all the money at once so you can pay as you go. You can get some of these things cheaper but your results may suffer so shop wisely.

Insurance coverage will vary. Some policies cover it while others don't. Read your policy and if it's excluded, normally the policy will say so. If you are getting a policy, read it before buying it.

[Roll]

Just to be clear. the basic pill forms of HRT meds themselves are really cheap all things considered. The $1000 would be more about any labs or appointments depending on insurance and individual provider cost. (I found out that my medicaid will cover all labs if done through the hospital here, regardless of reason, for instance.)

[hiddengirlsheila]

In time, i can pull this off with transitioning. Become a graphics designer, quit my old poor job at the convenience store. Yes it should be feasible and if i had my dad's support, and he does not deny me, then he could perhaps maybe pitch in on some of the costs. He is an over the road truck driver and makes even more money than i would as a graphics designer but i can't rely on him that would be asking for too much probably. I also have medicaid, what all medicaid covers Roll? Also is mediCARE better? I think it is and i will probably try to get on that. I'm also on disability insurance, does that cover anything?

[DawnOday]

Okay thank you for the advice, i'll just simply skip doing that and do something better...eventually. How much does all that cost like HRT and transition surgery? I have heard a couple thousand dollars in the the range of 5k to 7k or maybe even more. Does any type of insurance help cover it?

It depends on where you want to go with it. A total makeover with breast, butt, genitals, vocal cords, FFS the costs can range from $40k to $70k. HRT itself will give you breasts in most cases. Re arrange the fat and deposit it in your butt, thighs and breasts. But the two area's it has helped the most. My mind and coming clean. Since I started 15 months ago coming out to my loved ones has made my stress of hiding disappear. Actually appearing in public enfemme was a real confidence builder and since I was among 1700 other transgender individuals, for the first time I did not feel alone.
Here is a price list. It is not an endorsement just an example of what you might expect.
http://www.thetransgendercenter.com/index.php/mtf-price-list.html

[Roll]

I also have medicaid, what all medicaid covers Roll? Also is mediCARE better? I think it is and i will probably try to get on that. I'm also on disability insurance, does that cover anything?

Just posted this in another thread, some of it is redundant with what I said above but just leaving it in:

I think it varies state by state for medicaid, I know nothing about medicare. In GA where I am, and I imagine most states, medicaid does not cover costs at all as far as anyone will tell me(no one will come out and say it outright, they just give me the run around when I call people), but some things get caught under more general charges. For instance, if your GP does your hormones and it is also your primary general health checkup, it would definitely cover those appointments, so that will depend heavily on your doctor. (I personally chose to go with a group experienced with HRT over my GP and pay out of pocket.) I also found out that my bloodwork is covered if I do it through the hospital here and not a private lab, but that is just according to the hospital and I am a littttttttttttle leery about if medicaid is going to fight me on it. (But I have to also get bloodwork in general for other issues, so if I can get the timing lined up I should be able to get everything done no questions asked as part of a big package. They make me do a lot of extraneous bloodwork anyway.)