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The end so close that I can taste and smell it and now that the last hurdles are out of the way I can now finish the final preparations for my SRS. Due to my preexisting health conditions of Epilepsy, Chronic kidney disease and a history coming into transition of high blood pressure I was required to get 3 clearance letters. Now I knew that these letters wouldn't be any issue since I knew all my doctor's were on board and knew SRS was essential for my wellbeing. However, it doesn't mean I didn't sweat it out as they had to be written. In May of 2015, I was told I would just need one from the Nephrologist but when it came time to do the call with the nurse to make the final health requirements for surgery I was told of the other two that I would need. I would end up also needing them from my primary care physician and my neurologist. Now the neurologist flat out said he would sign it, but only because it was medically necessary. He then went on with when he said a seizure could likely occur thanks to this wha . The end result is my seizure medication is being adjust coming into surgery to try and prevent that from occurring along with close monitoring and preparation to ensure no problems arise.

Now the nephrologist, I always knew basically what he was going to say.His restrictions will be about dosing and the fact that NSAID's are out along with what to watch for. The primary care doctor was by far the one which turned out to be the easiest minus the fact she took a much closer listen to parts of my body that normally don't get checked to ensure everything was safe for surgery.

In the end, I was finally confidently able to order my plane tickets for when I have SRS and focus on the other tasks at hand like figuring out where the family I live with will be when I'm away. Hugs
Mariah


I should have mentioned this before. The surgeon is Dr. Meltzer.

Wow, it's hard enough without all those added complications. You've done really well though, best of luck!

Definitely a "hurdle". Congratulations on your perseverance and efforts paying off! Best of luck and warm wishes for a speedy recovery! I hope that you get everything in spades. :)

Love,

Tori

Best of luck.

Congratulations and good luck. I wish you a speedy recovery :) I am glad they all cleared you and gave you special attention for your best possible outcome.

OMG, am so happy for you!  The best to you and yours as you enter in to this phase.

good luck

Congratz... We gonna be srs sisters :) I'm an October girl as well this year but with dr brassard!

Count me in.. Oct 26, Dr.Rumer... group hugs all around..

Everyone Thank you and wow look at all of us having it in October. Hugs
Mariah

Good luck Mariah I do hope it goes well for you.

Hugs

Liz

Quote from: Mariah on August 08, 2016, 03:15:00 AM
Everyone Thank you and wow look at all of us having it in October. Hugs
Mariah

YAY

That's great Mariah that you were cleared. 

Looks like October has quite a few folks.  I'm in September just a short bit earlier.  In fact, I also just bought my plane tickets yesterday.  Just 30 days away now for SRS.

Thanks and Yay congrats for you too. Hugs
Mariah

Quote from: CrysC on August 08, 2016, 10:37:19 AM
That's great Mariah that you were cleared. 

Looks like October has quite a few folks.  I'm in September just a short bit earlier.  In fact, I also just bought my plane tickets yesterday.  Just 30 days away now for SRS.

Sincere congratulations Mariah !

What is the name of the surgeon who will do your SRS (I missed it) ?

Thanks. Meltzer. Hugs
Mariah

Quote from: Lucie on August 08, 2016, 11:35:56 AM
Sincere congratulations Mariah !

What is the name of the surgeon who will do your SRS (I missed it) ?

Thanks, and all the best of luck to you !

Wishing you a successful surgery and a quick recovery Mariah. I'm not to far behind you 114 days to go for me, yes, I'm counting!

Dear Mariah,
   It's funny but when talking about most surgeries, most people worry about the actual surgery. For transgender people, (at least for this one) it is almost more stress about getting to the surgery. With your extenuating circumstances, I'm sure you have been through the wringer with worry about getting to the surgery. I am very happy that a good person like you is realizing your dream. Congratulations!
Moni

Awesome news, glad everything was looked at + checked out + approved "in triplicate"!

And now....the wait.

Trust me, the time goes by fast the last 3 months. Tip: Don't dwell on the surgery, the stay, the recovery...have a plan in case Anxiety or Fear comes around for a sneak visit.

And don't read any "bad outcomes" on the Interwebz.  ;)

Thanks Beth Andrea. A couple of friends will be keeping a close eye on me and I think I have seen enough about bad outcomes from SRS to last a life time, but I'm not going to let those things that have a slim chance of occurring get in my way of getting SRS. Almost to the 2 and half month point already which just shows you how quickly it goes by. By all accounts I have heard considering my body and situation that Meltzer is the right surgeon in my situation. I will be staying down there to recover for a bit even after being discharged from the hospital. Hugs
Mariah

Quote from: Beth Andrea on August 08, 2016, 02:28:15 PM
Awesome news, glad everything was looked at + checked out + approved "in triplicate"!

And now....the wait.

Trust me, the time goes by fast the last 3 months. Tip: Don't dwell on the surgery, the stay, the recovery...have a plan in case Anxiety or Fear comes around for a sneak visit.

And don't read any "bad outcomes" on the Interwebz.  ;)

I had my Nephrologist appointment this morning and they sent the letter of to Meltzer's office while I was there. As expected it focused on medication dosages and excludes due to my Chronic Kidney disease. Then before I left the office he tacked on one reminder to me. The other kidney related issue I have is Cystinuria which results in kidney stones. He reminded me that I need to make sure they don't allow the amount of fluid going through my kidney's to drop after the procedure because one of the key pieces to avoiding those stones is that we flush my kidney's out pretty much all the time. So it will be my duty to educate Meltzer and his team when I meet with them the day before my surgery. Wow now only 77 days tell my SRS. I can't wait. I know people have asked if I will keep people informed in regards to my SRS and I will. When the time gets much closer I will create a thread in regards to it. So I no longer have any hurdles left. Now just have to wait for the date to get here. Hugs
Mariah

Quote from: Mariah on August 11, 2016, 08:55:54 PM
I had my Nephrologist appointment this morning and they sent the letter of to Meltzer's office while I was there. As expected it focused on medication dosages and excludes due to my Chronic Kidney disease. Then before I left the office he tacked on one reminder to me. The other kidney related issue I have is Cystinuria which results in kidney stones. He reminded me that I need to make sure they don't allow the amount of fluid going through my kidney's to drop after the procedure because one of the key pieces to avoiding those stones is that we flush my kidney's out pretty much all the time. So it will be my duty to educate Meltzer and his team when I meet with them the day before my surgery. Wow now only 77 days tell my SRS. I can't wait. I know people have asked if I will keep people informed in regards to my SRS and I will. When the time gets much closer I will create a thread in regards to it. So I no longer have any hurdles left. Now just have to wait for the date to get here. Hugs
Mariah

Yay I'm excited for the both of us :) it's so near yet so far away :)

Quote from: jujubes1986 on August 12, 2016, 01:51:57 PM
Yay I'm excited for the both of us :) it's so near yet so far away :)

Me too and congrats to you too.


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