I'm sorry you're feeling down and this is a big cause. Might I suggest something.
GCS/SRS is not a one time event. It is the culmination of many little events leading up to the "big event". Some are free, some unfortunately are not.
Here are just a couple things you probably must do before surgery day and they take time.
* Letters. There hypocritic oath, at least in the US, says "do no harm". To an outsider SRS is harming a perfectly working appendage. That's why surgeon's require letters. It's kinda like an insurance policy against a lawsuit. I'm not saying get them today, but talk to your therapist about writing one.
* Choose a Dr. Do your research. Learn what you can, find information on multiple doctor's policies and practices and costs. All of that varies wildly from one doctor to the next. Some surgeon's charge on a sliding scale. Surgeons in different regions have totally different charges.
* Electrolysis. Not every doctor requires it but from what I've read, removing all the hair from the surgical region reduces surgery time. That's important! Electrolysis is not free but spread out over a year or more can reduce the burden.
SRS takes time to get done. A friend of mine did everything in about 6-12 months and another took the slower path of many years. But like transition it's many steps and it's up to you how fast you do it.
Think about the bright side that you are closed today than you were when it was not on the table.
It's hard to see the positive sometimes.
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