After my GRS , I had the good fortune to become afflicted with extensive arthritis. This led to hip replacement plus the continuing need for aquatic exercises. Being Post-op, I can:
1) Join a swimming club where my ID passed the test to join.
2) No paranoia in the locker room
3) No cognitive dissonance at a medical exam not involving extensive medical history.
4) Getting an artificial joint guarantees a body pat down everytime I fly. This includes breasts and between the legs.
I had GRS because I got sick and tired of fighting against gender tyranny. The correct plan is for younger people to integrate themselves into society as non=op if that is their choice. The goal should be to create a cultural change where there is no stigma about being any combination of genders
Post Merge: May 13, 2009, 07:57:41 AM
This may not sit well with those who believe "in being whole", but I saw GRS as only a political decision just to make dealing with "The Man" less complicated .With different laws and rules , I woulda been fine staying non-op.
Post Merge: May 13, 2009, 09:04:55 AM
Just to add, I had an orchie in 2004. It may have solved hormone issues, but not legal issues. In 2005, non-ops who lost their homes after Katrina could not find shelter in the great state of Texgas. I did want not ever to be in that situation as I live in a Gulf state. Sorry to bring a heavy political note to this, but that is my view
