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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Gender Correction Surgery => Topic started by: Terra on October 14, 2008, 12:02:45 AM

Title: Any bad stories about Marci Bowers?
Post by: Terra on October 14, 2008, 12:02:45 AM
Pretty much the topic, has anyone had any bad experiences with their treatment or surgery through Marci Bowers?

Posted on: October 10, 2008, 09:05:23 am
So noone has had any problems with her? Guess i'm making a good decision then! ^^
Title: Re: Any bad stories about Marci Bowers?
Post by: sarahb on October 14, 2008, 01:09:23 AM
Well, all I can say is that I've heard good things. But then again, I haven't done much research yet, but I'm thinking hard about going with Marci just from what I've heard so far.
Title: Re: Any bad stories about Marci Bowers?
Post by: cindybc on October 14, 2008, 01:17:36 AM
Hi I have not heard anything negative come from Marci Bowers. over 500 MTF surgeries through March 2008.

Cindy 
Title: Re: Any bad stories about Marci Bowers?
Post by: Kate Thomas on October 14, 2008, 01:28:14 AM
you can find information and reviews of surgeons
on the Main Page (https://www.susans.org)


Marci Bowers shows up here.
https://www.susans.org/Sex_Reassignment_Surgery/MTF_Surgeons/more2.html (https://www.susans.org/Sex_Reassignment_Surgery/MTF_Surgeons/more2.html)

click the "More Info" button to read the reviews.  or to add your own.
Title: Re: Any bad stories about Marci Bowers?
Post by: Purple Pimp on October 14, 2008, 03:03:08 PM
Well, yes; there are "bad stories" about every surgeon, since no one performs perfectly 100% of the time.  You pretty much just have to find the most consistent surgeons, the ones with the least amount of mishaps.  I personally can't speak for Bowers in this area since I didn't do much research into American surgeons.

Lia
Title: Re: Any bad stories about Marci Bowers?
Post by: Jeannette on October 15, 2008, 12:12:00 AM
Quote from: Terra on October 14, 2008, 12:02:45 AM
Pretty much the topic, has anyone had any bad experiences with their treatment or surgery through Marci Bowers?

Posted on: October 10, 2008, 09:05:23 am
So noone has had any problems with her? Guess i'm making a good decision then! ^^

Shouldn't you have done plenty of research before making your decision? Every surgeon has his mishaps but I havent heard any 'bad stories' about her. That's why I chose her.
Title: Re: Any bad stories about Marci Bowers?
Post by: Terra on October 15, 2008, 02:54:28 AM
Quote from: Jeannette on October 15, 2008, 12:12:00 AM
Quote from: Terra on October 14, 2008, 12:02:45 AM
Pretty much the topic, has anyone had any bad experiences with their treatment or surgery through Marci Bowers?

Posted on: October 10, 2008, 09:05:23 am
So noone has had any problems with her? Guess i'm making a good decision then! ^^

Shouldn't you have done plenty of research before making your decision? Every surgeon has his mishaps but I havent heard any 'bad stories' about her. That's why I chose her.

I have done my research, I was pretty set on Dr. Bowers to begin with. However, one never can be to careful with a one shot deal like SRS.
Title: Re: Any bad stories about Marci Bowers?
Post by: Sarah on October 15, 2008, 03:24:22 AM
Hmm...
Interesting..
I read the review on Bowers as well as Piere whats'his name in Montreal.
They both seem good but look like they have both had some patients who didn't turn out well.
It's not entirely the fault of the  surgeon, I wouldn't think, as every person's body is different and there can always be complications to a surgery...
interesting reading though....
-Sara
Title: Re: Any bad stories about Marci Bowers?
Post by: Ms.Behavin on October 18, 2008, 03:05:06 PM
Very good point Sarah!!!

You have to remember that people are different and the internal spacing, size, structure, etc.  Varies quite a bit from person to person.  That perhaps has more to do with problems, unless the surgeon is a hack.  Marcy's very good as are the guys in Canada and the other major US GRS surgeons. 

Beni
Title: Re: Any bad stories about Marci Bowers?
Post by: pennyjane on October 18, 2008, 05:15:50 PM
i can think of nothing negative to say about my "gender fairy".  everything from being a brilliant surgeon to a beautiful person...she's at the top of my list.
Title: Re: Any bad stories about Marci Bowers?
Post by: goingdown on October 18, 2008, 07:03:13 PM
In case I would be an American I would seriously consider her.