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Title: FINALLY getting bottom surgery!
Post by: Rose City Rose on March 13, 2019, 04:26:10 AM
Post by: Rose City Rose on March 13, 2019, 04:26:10 AM
Well, I balked and I second-guessed myself a lot, but I saw my way through all the gatekeepers. I finally have no more gatekeepers to face but myself. I'm greenlit for Dr. Dugi this April. Just had my preop yesterday morning.
So what do I have to say when there are no gatekeepers but myself?
I tell myself what everyone else said to me, after many long therapy sessions baring my soul, getting to know my pain, making amends with the absurd, acknowledging myself as a whole being: yes.
I internalized a lot of doubt from people trying to manipulate me and change my mind, or begging me not to "make a huge mistake," but when I've trusted my doctors, they were never wrong about me. I ignored the doubters and I'm better for that.
Dr. Dugi seems to have gained confidence too, since we last met 3 1/2 years ago. He's done almost 200 surgeries since then, he says. He's really made the grade, as surgeons go. When I was assigned to him he was an unknown; now people come from out of state to see him. A friend of mine from Washington went to him and she LOVES what he did for her! In terms of function and sensation it's pretty remarkable what he can do.
So I've survived this journey, just about. One last big chance to take. No different than the day I sat on a bench in the park behind the Rite Aid and took my first Spiro with an Arizona ice tea thinking, "Here goes nothing." I've gained so much since then, learned so much.
Here goes nothing. Let's do this.
So what do I have to say when there are no gatekeepers but myself?
I tell myself what everyone else said to me, after many long therapy sessions baring my soul, getting to know my pain, making amends with the absurd, acknowledging myself as a whole being: yes.
I internalized a lot of doubt from people trying to manipulate me and change my mind, or begging me not to "make a huge mistake," but when I've trusted my doctors, they were never wrong about me. I ignored the doubters and I'm better for that.
Dr. Dugi seems to have gained confidence too, since we last met 3 1/2 years ago. He's done almost 200 surgeries since then, he says. He's really made the grade, as surgeons go. When I was assigned to him he was an unknown; now people come from out of state to see him. A friend of mine from Washington went to him and she LOVES what he did for her! In terms of function and sensation it's pretty remarkable what he can do.
So I've survived this journey, just about. One last big chance to take. No different than the day I sat on a bench in the park behind the Rite Aid and took my first Spiro with an Arizona ice tea thinking, "Here goes nothing." I've gained so much since then, learned so much.
Here goes nothing. Let's do this.
Title: Re: FINALLY getting bottom surgery!
Post by: Maid Marion on March 13, 2019, 05:47:27 AM
Post by: Maid Marion on March 13, 2019, 05:47:27 AM
Good Luck!
Title: Re: FINALLY getting bottom surgery!
Post by: KathyLauren on March 13, 2019, 06:50:43 AM
Post by: KathyLauren on March 13, 2019, 06:50:43 AM
Congratulations on getting this far. Good luck with your surgery!
Title: Re: FINALLY getting bottom surgery!
Post by: CynthiaAnn on March 14, 2019, 03:00:58 PM
Post by: CynthiaAnn on March 14, 2019, 03:00:58 PM
It's quite the journey to get to this point !
Best wishes on your upcoming surgery
Cynthia -
Best wishes on your upcoming surgery
Cynthia -
Title: Re: FINALLY getting bottom surgery!
Post by: Rachel on March 14, 2019, 07:16:33 PM
Post by: Rachel on March 14, 2019, 07:16:33 PM
Good luck.
Title: Re: FINALLY getting bottom surgery!
Post by: Harley Quinn on March 14, 2019, 08:11:01 PM
Post by: Harley Quinn on March 14, 2019, 08:11:01 PM
Congratulations and best of luck!
Title: Re: FINALLY getting bottom surgery!
Post by: tgirlamg on March 14, 2019, 09:01:45 PM
Post by: tgirlamg on March 14, 2019, 09:01:45 PM
Hey Rose!!!
Congrats on another brave step forward on your journey...All good things to you in the days ahead!!!... All shall be well 💕🙏🌺
We changed of name and gender in the same month and year!!!! 🤗
Onward we go brave sister!!!
Ashley 🙋♀️💕🌻
Congrats on another brave step forward on your journey...All good things to you in the days ahead!!!... All shall be well 💕🙏🌺
We changed of name and gender in the same month and year!!!! 🤗
Onward we go brave sister!!!
Ashley 🙋♀️💕🌻
Title: Re: FINALLY getting bottom surgery!
Post by: LizK on March 14, 2019, 09:15:44 PM
Post by: LizK on March 14, 2019, 09:15:44 PM
Congratulations on making the decision, battling your way through the gate keeping and finally being close to having your surgery. It can be a very long road and for some it is very difficult due to the things you have already expressed on your post. I hope all goes well and you have a great recovery.
Liz
Liz
Title: Re: FINALLY getting bottom surgery!
Post by: Violet on April 11, 2019, 12:15:48 AM
Post by: Violet on April 11, 2019, 12:15:48 AM
I am at nine months post-op with Dr. Dugi and I highly recommend him. He is legendary here in southern Oregon. Everyone at OHSU was very kind and helpful to me. I am 100% satisfied with Dr. Dugi's work and yes, I am orgasmic! Pictures of my neo-vagina are available on my website. Best wishes and please give Dr. Dugi a big hug for me!