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Title: Many many questions
Post by: Payson on August 30, 2015, 11:17:41 PM
Post by: Payson on August 30, 2015, 11:17:41 PM
Wow I haven't been on one of thse sites in over ten years. You see, I transitioned to where only a few people knew and just, started living my life as me. Its odd, that I never really ID'd as Trans-anything but just a woman but thats just me and to each their own. I remember when I was around 20 researching this every single day. Now, I am so far behind. Apparently there is insurance to help in some cases. How awesome is that!?
If I had the choice, and speaking financially I would go to Supporn. I remember his work and finding his website and y jaw dropped. The US surgeons and others in Canada didn't even come close to that. One of the things I don't get is -- why don't the US and other NA surgeons try to mimic Supporns method ?
Anyways If the money works out, I am going to go to Supporn. If not, then I am leaning towards Bowers. I can't bring myself to go to McGinn because I have heard one too many horror stories there. I have heard very very few from Supporn. I am nervous about the post op as I am not a fan of pain. I got my BA done a few years ago and that wasn't that bad actually.
So questions: Whats the total - or most recent up to date cost people have for Supporn ?
Also -- what if I combine a BA too. I want to get them redone anyways - so I might as well right!?
Does anyone know what the wait time is like for Supporn to plan this with work and such.
Does anyone have any links to some recent pictures of Supporn's work. The one thing that bothers me is that most of the pictures on his website are still the same from years ago.
Does anyone know of someone else is that area that is better than Supporn in your opinion ?
Just trying to keep my options open. I only get one shot at this - ya know haha
If I had the choice, and speaking financially I would go to Supporn. I remember his work and finding his website and y jaw dropped. The US surgeons and others in Canada didn't even come close to that. One of the things I don't get is -- why don't the US and other NA surgeons try to mimic Supporns method ?
Anyways If the money works out, I am going to go to Supporn. If not, then I am leaning towards Bowers. I can't bring myself to go to McGinn because I have heard one too many horror stories there. I have heard very very few from Supporn. I am nervous about the post op as I am not a fan of pain. I got my BA done a few years ago and that wasn't that bad actually.
So questions: Whats the total - or most recent up to date cost people have for Supporn ?
Also -- what if I combine a BA too. I want to get them redone anyways - so I might as well right!?
Does anyone know what the wait time is like for Supporn to plan this with work and such.
Does anyone have any links to some recent pictures of Supporn's work. The one thing that bothers me is that most of the pictures on his website are still the same from years ago.
Does anyone know of someone else is that area that is better than Supporn in your opinion ?
Just trying to keep my options open. I only get one shot at this - ya know haha
Title: Re: Many many questions
Post by: Mariah on August 30, 2015, 11:27:30 PM
Post by: Mariah on August 30, 2015, 11:27:30 PM
Hi Payson, welcome to Susan's. I don't have an answer to your questions, but I'm sure others will. I look forward to seeing you around the forums. Good luck and Hugs
Mariah
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Title: Re: Many many questions
Post by: SorchaC on August 31, 2015, 12:15:19 AM
Post by: SorchaC on August 31, 2015, 12:15:19 AM
Hi Payson :)
Firstly welcome to Susan's. Hope you get loads of answers and can get the surgeon you want.
I can't answer your Dr Suporn questions because I've not been to him. I'm pretty sure someone will have them answers for you.
Is it possible to get better than Dr Suporn? I went to Dr Chettawut and will say from my experience he is as good as anyone but rather than say he is the best I'll leave it as he did a job as good as I believe was possible given what he had to work with. So you can compare costings here's what I paid in March and as far as I'm aware these are still current prices. SRS will be 330,000 Thai Baht, Dr Chett also charges 32,000 Baht for the skin graft if needed so if you budget 9-10,000 $US plus 800-10000 for the extra graft you'll be right depending on the exchange rate. Flights depend where you are and what airline you choose but $US1000-1500 for economy return would be about right. If you can afford to fly Business Class on your return flight that would be good for comfort. Hotel is dependent on which one you choose so the Bangkok Rama is 1100 baht a night for a cottage. Dusit Princess ix 1700 Baht an night and the Vertical Suites is 1800 Baht per night. Food depends on how much you eat but is cheap compared to most places.
Hope that helps
Hugs
Sorcha ;D
Firstly welcome to Susan's. Hope you get loads of answers and can get the surgeon you want.
I can't answer your Dr Suporn questions because I've not been to him. I'm pretty sure someone will have them answers for you.
Is it possible to get better than Dr Suporn? I went to Dr Chettawut and will say from my experience he is as good as anyone but rather than say he is the best I'll leave it as he did a job as good as I believe was possible given what he had to work with. So you can compare costings here's what I paid in March and as far as I'm aware these are still current prices. SRS will be 330,000 Thai Baht, Dr Chett also charges 32,000 Baht for the skin graft if needed so if you budget 9-10,000 $US plus 800-10000 for the extra graft you'll be right depending on the exchange rate. Flights depend where you are and what airline you choose but $US1000-1500 for economy return would be about right. If you can afford to fly Business Class on your return flight that would be good for comfort. Hotel is dependent on which one you choose so the Bangkok Rama is 1100 baht a night for a cottage. Dusit Princess ix 1700 Baht an night and the Vertical Suites is 1800 Baht per night. Food depends on how much you eat but is cheap compared to most places.
Hope that helps
Hugs
Sorcha ;D