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Everything is set! Although, I want everyone to know (whoever is having surgery with Dr Chettawut) that info@chet-plasticsurgery.com is down temporarily which explains why Ms Som haven't been receiving some of my emails. So if you're trying to contact them, either call between 10am - 4pm (Thailand Local Time) or send an email to chettawut@gmail.com.

I have spoken to Ms Som yesterday over the phone and everything is paid for and set. My surgery is on Nov. 1st, I'll be the first patient that they'll operate on, and I'm quite ecstatic! This was a journey! Considering I had to get my passport and before that, I had to get a replacement for my lost U.S Citizenship documents which took about 6 months then about 2 weeks for my passport to come in mail. Other than those two documents, all referrals should address directly to Dr. Chettawut: one referral must come from either psychiatrist or licensed psychologist and the other referral can be issued from many sources which are psychiatrist or licensed psychologist or sexologist or gender therapist with the WPATH guidelines. Lots of money had to be spent on that as well.

Once those signed recommendation letters were made, scanned and sent them to Ms Som then I had to do 5 types of blood test CBC, Anti-HIV, BUN & CR, PT & PTT, and FBS. Once that was done, Ms Som and Dr Chettawut approved me as healthy with no underlying diseases or illnesses. Then I had to send in my Chest X-Ray results as well as the images.

Before all those were sent, I paid the full amount of the surgery then prior to 2 weeks after getting the surgery date from Ms Som, I bought my ticket ahead of time since flight tickets were cheaper. I chose to stay at the bangkok rama hotel and also brought extra money just in case for skin graft and other things like food.

Ms. Som and a few friends have recommended that I do not bathe or shower while Im in Thailand because the water there is unsafe and it'll be too risky as an infection might occur.

I want to thank the women here and some chat sites for useful information about what I have to be aware of after surgery and what type of clothes to wear and what to eat and not eat after surgery. I will also be making a testimony and the things I have experienced throughout this journey. It wasn't an easy task. Being on HRT for 16 years and now Im almost 30 and going through the ups and downs in life. But I have no regrets! It was all worth it. Through psychological evaluations, this surgery was not something I could just do, it's something that was thoroughly thought of and what consequences I have to partake in for the rest of my life.

There will be pain and I haven't been taking hormones since last month. Haven't taken any pills or having any sugar consumption because the fact I'm trying my best to not screw or delay this surgery due to any type of sickness or illness that may occur.

Well this is it for now. If anyone has any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Thanks!

Quote from: jojo702 on October 17, 2014, 10:59:32 PM


Ms. Som and a few friends have recommended that I do not bathe or shower while Im in Thailand because the water there is unsafe and it'll be too risky as an infection might occur.

Hi Jojo,
Unless something has changed drastically since September, I'm very surprised by this recommendation. By the time you get your cathether removed, you'll by dying for a shower, especially since you are also doing BA surgery. For me, from that point onwards, there was a long shower every morning and, depending on what I was doing, very often a couple more during the day. No infections and I didn't hear of anyone else getting  infected either.

Apart from that, if you have any questions now or when you are there or if you simply feel like a chat, please feel free to contact me.
Wishing you all the best.
Donna

Hi Donna, I have to make sure I speak with Ms Som again because I don't want to feel gross for the time I'm in Thailand without showering! Lol. It's a necessity for me but if I can take a shower that'd be great.

Just be guided by the nurses. Showers are definitely possible and very welcome after a week without. Baths and bathing in the other hand are very different! Warm water baths at home are allowed after 10 weeks or so - salt and soapy baths after 4 months - and swimming probably also allowed at that point assuming no infection or complications.

You are in for an amazing experience so enjoy it!

Thank you Mel! I'm so excited!

Huge hugs and lots of luck next week Jojo...!!!

I'll be visiting Dr Chet in July for my BA and SRS, so I'll be following your progress  :)

Go girl, go!

Julia

I wish you safe trip and speed in recovery.

It's a great moment in your life, try and find the enjoyment in the trip and moment.

Hugs

Thank you Mrs Izzy and Julia! I'm so anxious and excited! And good luck on your BA and SRS in July Julia! I'm getting things prepared as we speak. Need to bring hygiene and a few other things like loose clothing and vitamins to take after surgery.

Another Chet girl here! Well to-be at least. I'm scheduled for December.

I wish you all the best! You've come so far and I'm really happy for you :)

Congratulations, and best wishes  :)

Thank you for all the support! :)

Quote from: blackponyx on October 19, 2014, 09:27:37 AM
Another Chet girl here! Well to-be at least. I'm scheduled for December.

I wish you all the best! You've come so far and I'm really happy for you :)

Hello Blackponyx ,

I'll  be having SRS with Dr. Chet in December also.  My flight gets into Bangkok on December 13th and I leave on January 7th.

Kendra

Hi Jojo.
Hope you got through today OK and that yersterday you managed to find everything you need to insure that you can survive the first few days of confinement when you get back from the clinic next week.
Otherwise, I just wanted to wish you all the very best for tomorrow.I'm sure you'll be fine but I'll be thinking of you and looking forward to hearing from you when you come out the other side.
Hugs
Donna

Quote from: BWgirl_1114 on October 30, 2014, 04:31:53 PM
Hello Blackponyx ,

I'll  be having SRS with Dr. Chet in December also.  My flight gets into Bangkok on December 13th and I leave on January 7th.

Kendra

Hi BWgirl_1114, when is your surgery date exactly?

I had issues with my visa (long story) so I'm cutting short my stay, leaving BKK 31 December 2014.

Staying at the cottages. :)

Hello.. I believe my surgery is on December 15th and I'll be staying in the Dusit..

BWgirl_1114

You 'think'? Has it been confirmed babe?

I'm pretty sure it's not 15th......haha cos that's my date :)

Quote from: BWgirl_1114 on November 01, 2014, 12:45:31 AM
Hello.. I believe my surgery is on December 15th and I'll be staying in the Dusit..

I stayed at the Dusit, and it was nice. They offer complimentary breakfast, and your nurse can arrange room service for you at no additional cost.

Thank you for the information, greatly appreciate it!

Quote from: blackponyx on November 01, 2014, 08:01:26 AM
BWgirl_1114

You 'think'? Has it been confirmed babe?

I'm pretty sure it's not 15th......haha cos that's my date :)

Ha ha.. Som changed my date from the 19th to "week of" the 15th.