Recently, I received a gender dysphoria diagnosis. I have been on hormones for five years and my therapist has provided a letter that states gender-affirming surgery is medically necessary. My primary care physician has co-signed the letter. I have a new insurance plan that takes effect on 1/1/25 and covers gender dysphoria treatments (including medically necessary GAS surgeries). The plan has an out-of-pocket max that removes any financial obstacles.
After the new year, I am scheduling a consultation with Dr Gabriel Del Corral in Washington DC to discuss a vaginoplasty using the Peritoneal Pull-Through method. I know someone who has had this surgery with him and have seen the impressive results of Dr. Del Corral's work.
While a final decision to move forward with this surgery has not been made yet, I have accepted that I need to make this decision. It is both terrifying and exhilarating but feels less scary as each day passes. I can't wait any longer. The time to decide is now.
Good luck in making your decision. I made my choice and have been thrilled with the results.
Good luck. That is fantastic news that your insurance covers surgeries. Hugs
Mariah
Congratulations Zoey,
Good luck on your decision. I'm sure you will find the right doctor. I had the fortune of talking with others, who had used the same doctor, (Jonathan Keith) to help my decision. Strange, I felt so confident with him I never had a consult with any others. He also used peritoneal tissue for some of the lining which works great for lubercation. Coming up on 6 months post op now. No big 'O' yet but very sensate. I have had 2 other surgeries since then which puts my mind on healing rather than self exploration. A rhynoplasty and a total hip replacement. Good luck.
Hugs Gina
Thank you for well wishes Nadine, Mariah and Gina.
I just finished my initial phone call and emailed all required documentation to Dr Del Corral. I hope to have a confirmed date for my consultation soon. I'm feeling less anxious and more excited.
I hope all goes well... and quickly. :)
Good luck and best wishes for a surgery date. Be sure to ask any questions during the consult that you might have.
Thanks Gina - I plan to write them down while I'm waiting for the appointment and bring the list so I don't forget anything.
Quote from: Lori Dee on December 30, 2024, 08:23:44 PMI hope all goes well... and quickly. :)
Hoping for this to happen quickly but I'm guessing it will be a few months.
Just wanted to drop an update...
The process for getting consultations scheduled has been slow and tedious but there is finally some progress.
I'm schedule to do a video consult with Dr Del Corral on 6/9. I was originally scheduled for an in-person consult on 8/25 but after asking a ton of questions I was able to get this moved up by offering to do a virtual consult.
After three weeks, I was finally able to get a consult scheduled with Dr Stranix at the University of Virginia on 5/21. Even though my insurance only requires one therapy letter, they required two before scheduling a consult. Luckily, I started with another therapist this year and they quickly provided the 2nd letter required by UVA.
I have already met with one other surgeon from DC who will remain nameless. Lots of red flags and he is not even on the list for consideration.