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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Gender Correction Surgery => Topic started by: katgirl74 on May 08, 2010, 09:32:43 PM

Title: In PA awaiting surgery in 2 days
Post by: katgirl74 on May 08, 2010, 09:32:43 PM
Well, I arrived safe and sound in PA today. Can't believe I am only two days away from my surgery with Dr. McGinn! This was a day that I once didn't know was possible and for years wasn't sure if it would ever probable. It's amazing to be here realizing that on Monday, a physical scar will be healed. By no means will this mark the end of my transition, there is still a long road to go. There are other scars that are still be healed or worked on. I look forward to finally being able to feel comfortable getting involved in a relationship, not worried about becoming physically involved with someone. Not having to be ashamed of my body. When the physical healing is done, my body be right.

Title: Re: In PA awaiting surgery in 2 days
Post by: lpfix2009 on May 08, 2010, 10:13:42 PM
OOooouuu nice, congrats, soon youll feel like you never had it.

You get to be with one of the hottest GRS surgeons on the planet! Even though I like guys, shes nice, very nice. looking good urself as well

;)
Title: Re: In PA awaiting surgery in 2 days
Post by: Janet_Girl on May 08, 2010, 10:22:27 PM
K A T G I R L 7 4   Ok you name is no my list.

Congratulations and heal well.
Title: Re: In PA awaiting surgery in 2 days
Post by: Kristyn on May 08, 2010, 10:51:41 PM
Congrats Kat!  Good luck and keep us updated!
Title: Re: In PA awaiting surgery in 2 days
Post by: V M on May 08, 2010, 11:50:44 PM
Congrats and best wishes for all to go well and you heal quickly

              {{{HUGS}}}
Title: Re: In PA awaiting surgery in 2 days
Post by: Jessica.C on May 09, 2010, 06:28:47 AM
Congrats & Best wishes!!!
Title: Re: In PA awaiting surgery in 2 days
Post by: katgirl74 on May 09, 2010, 08:07:12 AM
Thank you for all the good wishes! Can't believe all the months and days are down to hours. For those of you with time to go, it will be here before you know it!
Title: Re: In PA awaiting surgery in 2 days
Post by: Dana Lane on May 09, 2010, 09:24:26 AM
Congratulations! I live in Philly myself and am going to likely use Dr. McGinn as well. I wish you a speedy recovery!
Title: Re: In PA awaiting surgery in 2 days
Post by: Flan on May 09, 2010, 02:17:28 PM
rawr
stay frosty and enjoy the ride :)
Title: Re: In PA awaiting surgery in 2 days
Post by: FairyGirl on May 09, 2010, 02:22:41 PM
Quote from: katgirl74 on May 09, 2010, 08:07:12 AM
Thank you for all the good wishes! Can't believe all the months and days are down to hours. For those of you with time to go, it will be here before you know it!

Congratulations! Yeah, I'll be right where you are in PA in just a few short weeks and it's going by very fast. Are you planning to stick around there for a while? I'm so happy for you and really can't wait to hear about your experience with Dr. Mcginn!

*big hugs!*
Title: Re: In PA awaiting surgery in 2 days
Post by: FairyGirl on May 09, 2010, 03:17:26 PM
Quote from: katgirl74 on May 08, 2010, 09:32:43 PM
Well, I arrived safe and sound in PA today. Can't believe I am only two days away from my surgery with Dr. McGinn! This was a day that I once didn't know was possible and for years wasn't sure if it would ever probable. It's amazing to be here realizing that on Monday, a physical scar will be healed. By no means will this mark the end of my transition, there is still a long road to go. There are other scars that are still be healed or worked on. I look forward to finally being able to feel comfortable getting involved in a relationship, not worried about becoming physically involved with someone. Not having to be ashamed of my body. When the physical healing is done, my body be right.

btw thank you for posting this, it's such an emotional thing to realize healing is finally at hand and I fully understand. I truly wish you lots of good energy and the very best of everything. You deserve it for making it this far. *more hugs*
Title: Re: In PA awaiting surgery in 2 days
Post by: mmelny on May 09, 2010, 06:54:46 PM
Congrats on your safe arrival, and best wishes for an easy recovery and happy healing!!!!!   I'm so happy for you!  ;D   

Life's a long road, and it's nice to tick this item off the list!

*huggs*,
Melan
Title: Re: In PA awaiting surgery in 2 days
Post by: Jasmine.m on May 10, 2010, 09:15:24 AM
yay, katgirl74!!! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!! :D
Title: Re: In PA awaiting surgery in 2 days
Post by: Suzy on May 10, 2010, 02:02:04 PM
Congrats!  Hope the healing is going well now.

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Title: Re: In PA awaiting surgery in 2 days
Post by: jaymie on May 10, 2010, 04:20:49 PM
Congrats! How wonderful it must be to have the correct body!
Title: Re: In PA awaiting surgery in 2 days
Post by: katgirl74 on May 16, 2010, 09:14:50 AM
Out of the hospital and recovering!! I'll post more in the post op page soon. Yesterday was a big day with the walking and the leaving the hospital, so I am beat today! Need to keep moving but rest as well.
Title: Re: In PA awaiting surgery in 2 days
Post by: Kristyn on May 16, 2010, 09:20:12 AM
Quote from: katgirl74 on May 16, 2010, 09:14:50 AM
Out of the hospital and recovering!! I'll post more in the post op page soon. Yesterday was a big day with the walking and the leaving the hospital, so I am beat today! Need to keep moving but rest as well.

Congrats!  Stay well!  Can't wait for your next update :)
Title: Re: In PA awaiting surgery in 2 days
Post by: FairyGirl on May 16, 2010, 09:40:35 AM
wow congratulations on your successful surgery! I'm looking forward to hearing all about it now  ;)
Title: Re: In PA awaiting surgery in 2 days
Post by: Julie Marie on May 16, 2010, 09:49:29 AM
Congrats Kat!  I think you'll be amazed, once the physical healing stops taking up all your thoughts, how much mental healing will take place.  Over a year since my GRS and I'm still learning things about myself I had bottled up. 

Welcome to the club!
Title: Re: In PA awaiting surgery in 2 days
Post by: Jessica.C on May 16, 2010, 10:17:10 AM
Congrats!!! Wishing you the best in your recovery.
Title: Re: In PA awaiting surgery in 2 days
Post by: V M on May 16, 2010, 12:58:41 PM
Congrats and best wishes for a swift recovery  :icon_chick:
Title: Re: In PA awaiting surgery in 2 days
Post by: Sandy on May 16, 2010, 07:03:48 PM
Congratulations, Kat!

Take it easy, healing does take a while, but everyday you will become stronger.

-Sandy
Title: Re: In PA awaiting surgery in 2 days
Post by: SusanKG on May 16, 2010, 07:24:50 PM
Many, many congratulations Kat on your graduation!

SusanKG
Title: Re: In PA awaiting surgery in 2 days
Post by: K8 on May 18, 2010, 07:41:33 AM
Yay Kat! :eusa_dance:  I wish you speedy recovery. :icon_bunch:

As Julie Marie said, as the physical healing takes less of your energy you will find the mental/emotional healing can at last begin in earnest.

Happy days.

- Kate