I had my appointment. Very nice doctor. She answered every question and had answered some before I had even asked (e.g., drains, nipple reconstruction, etc.) She was very professional and admitted she hadn't done this surgery before, at least not for FTM. She has done gynecomastia and has done female breast surgery. She has said that breast surgery and reconstruction is her specialty. She also said whatever revisions that would need to be done she'd do. She talked about recovery time as well as post-care (vis-a-vis reducing scarring and such).
I was surprised that she said it was out patient surgery and that it would be 4 hours (not the 4 hours but the out patient part of it). She did say there would be no need for overnight unless there are complications. Does that sound right?
Anyways, I did mention that I would be seeking other doctors to get an idea of what fits best for me and what I'm most comfortable with. They did say that they would help with insurance filing and such if I decided to go with them and if the insurance approved or if I paid out of pocket I'd be looking at a date somewhere between 4-6 weeks from doing the "security deposit".
On Monday I'm going to try to book an app't with Dr. Voloshin (someone a friend recommended and I know a few FTMs who have gone to him) to get a different look at things. The one somewhat huge downside is the cost to get there. I don't have a license (and even if I did, we only have one car which car uses to get to and from work). I'll be plunking down about $200-240 just in cab ride fare to and from. UGH
I so wish this city had a decent train system.
