SRS With Medical Conditions

[paulault55]

Hi, I have been seeing a therapist for some time now and will be seeing an Endo in the next few months, my therapist asks me if i want SRS when time is right and i do however i have health problems, in 2001 i had a heart attack, was told a mild one, i even drove myself to the hospital, at that time i was also diagnosed as diabetic. I had one stent and many tests to make sure the rest of my plumbing was clear and it is and my diabetes is under excellent control and i have had no problems since 2001. I exercise 5 times a week, never smoked and don't drink. Now to my question  has anyone had these types of health problems and were able or are able to have SRS, i feel i won't be able to because of my medical history. SRS won't happen for a few years and i may have more problems in the future but I'm trying to think positive.


Paula. 

[JENNIFER]

I am on the verge of starting full blown HRT ( a few more weeks hopefully ) and SRS was mentioned at my first psych appointment a year ago.  I have had 3 strokes since 2002 which has left me with some physical disabilities but I was assured that as long as I was in good general health, there would be no bar to going forward to full reassignment surgery in due course.

Oh, general good health also includes weight etc. and I know of someone that has had SRS referral delayed due to weight issues although is ready in every other way for it.

I hope this helps from a UK viewpoint.   

[JennMW]

Barriers to SRS that I was concerned about were Cancer and Lymphadema in my case.

The best thing I ever did was to ask the surgeon for advice. I was assured that in my case, neither would be a problem. And they weren't.

My surgeon did ask for an EKG/ECG within 90 days of my surgery which I understand is not unusual.

[Renate]

I know of at least one SRS surgeon who will not take your case if you are insulin dependent.
Other surgeons may.

Being HIV positive may disqualify you or merely cost a surcharge.

[Jeneva]

I know of at least one SRS surgeon who will not take your case if you are insulin dependent.

Insulin dependent is type 1 diabetes.  Given the OP is an adult it is pretty safe to assume insulin resistance (type 2).

Sorry having a child with type 1 makes me somewhat sensitive to how often they are confused.

[paulault55]

Just to clear things up yes i am a type II diabetic.

Paula.