This comes up every few months. They are costly and relatively ineffective but are designed to take money from those who are really desperate. I am not sure why your first appointment is so far out if your located in the United States. If your in the UK, you might consider going private until the government takes over your care.
My suggestion is for you to save your money for something more important to your transition. If nothing else, consider facial hair removal as it takes forever and it's a big help in passing.