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Started by Qwueencj, September 16, 2018, 11:33:07 AM

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Qwueencj

September 16, 2018, 11:33:07 AM
Well I live in lovely San Diego CA. And I have Kaiser for insurance. I'm getting closer to getting approved . I have my 2nd consult with a psych next Monday. I meet all the requirements minus needeing to do laser in the southern region lol. I wanna know is there anything I should prepare for before hand . Like I know I'm hnna be off work so Ive been saving up for that. But is there anything you ladies experienced that you wished u knew about before hand . And has any other lady had their procedure done through Kaiser .I know they have in house surgeons but I haven't seen much in it . Any info would be greatly appreciated thank ♥️
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Donica

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September 16, 2018, 11:46:08 AM
Hi Qwueencj!
I'm roughly at the same point you are for GRS. I don't really have any help for you as yet. I will let the other ladies from the forum chime in. There is most certainly many here that will help you.

If I may? I would like to ask if you had to wait for 1 year in RLE before you get approval for GRS laser prep?

Donica.
Rebirth 06/09/2017. HRT 08/22/2017. RLE 07/14/2018. Name and Gender change 10/19/2018. FFS 09/06/2019. GCS 05/26/2021.
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Denise

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September 16, 2018, 01:30:05 PM
My surgeon required electrolysis not laser.  If you have a surgeon selected, I suggest you ask if they have a preference.

Electrolysis, for me, in Chicago is costing:
Blocker injections so I feel nothing: $300-500/session.
Electrolysis is $130/hour for 4 hours: $520

Usually you need 6 sessions but I only have calendar time for only 4.

Fingers crossed.  Surgery scheduled for mid December.



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Donica

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September 16, 2018, 01:41:35 PM
Quote from: Denise on September 16, 2018, 01:30:05 PM
My surgeon required electrolysis not laser.  If you have a surgeon selected, I suggest you ask if they have a preference.

Electrolysis, for me, in Chicago is costing:
Blocker injections so I feel nothing: $300-500/session.
Electrolysis is $130/hour for 4 hours: $520

Usually you need 6 sessions but I only have calendar time for only 4.

Fingers crossed.  Surgery scheduled for mid December.



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Yes, I would of thought that too as electrolysis is more permanent. Congratulations on your mid December GRS appointment Denise.

Hugs,
Donica.
Rebirth 06/09/2017. HRT 08/22/2017. RLE 07/14/2018. Name and Gender change 10/19/2018. FFS 09/06/2019. GCS 05/26/2021.
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AnonyMs

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September 16, 2018, 06:00:21 PM
I'd try to find out more about the surgeons they have available. I know some women wish they had.
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