I can't believe its next week that I will be seeing my surgeon about my SRS. So what do I need to ask? What sort of questions did you girls ask when you first saw your surgeon?


Stardust

Hi Stardust.  During my consult with Dr Brassard, I basically asked him to explain his procedure to me as I was unsure as to how it all came together.  As well, I asked about the risks that I was concerned about and verification of things that I had heard other post ops talk about.  He explained everything quite nicely and proved to be very professional

During my first op I was so in awe of the whole thing that I omitted to ask anything.

The second time around I made sure that I asked the surgeon to explain how he was going to fashion the new clitoris and hood - whether I would have any labia minora, how he could ensure that my urethra ended up in a normal position. What could be done to ensure that things remained sensate (as a major risk with second ops is that you can lose sensation) etc etc.

As it's your first op I would suggest also asking about depth, about the advisability of prior pubic hair removal from the tissue that is going to be used, and indeed anything else which concerns you.

well I asked about 1-stage vs. 2-stage because Sandy suggested it. I asked about healing times and such. Also I was given a package with a lot of the information I needed to know already in that. Seems like it ended up being Dr. McGinn asking me more questions than I asked her. Then she examined the raw materials, so to speak, said she could work with that, and explained a bit about what would end up where. The consultation actually lasted a long time but I don't remember much else, except that when I left I was well satisfied with the choice I had made. I paid my deposit and got my surgery date set and that was it!

This is your chance to get to know your surgeon a little better so don't be afraid to ask about any concerns you have at all. I'm sure it will go fine. Best of luck to you dear.

Thanks everyone,

I will write things down I think as I'm likely to forget things if I don't. I only realised today its a 6/7 hour drive to the hospital so I will be a little stressed I think when I get there. Got two days off work to go and see the surgeon so that's good and means I don't have to rush back home.

Hugs

Stardust

Good Luck..

....6/7 hours...that is a long way



Chrissty

For me it was a case of when can I have my surgery.  I was given a date and I asked if I could have it 3 days later, so that I could have it on my birthday however that was not possible.  I was totally ignorant of the process and what was going to be done to me.

I had seen some pictures at the time of completed surgery and maybe reading some information on the subject.

However, with the information that is available and the knowledge that I have today I would do things a little bit more different.

I have no regrets and my surgeon did a wonderful job, considering that the operation tool place over 19 years ago.  I will always be grateful to my surgeon.

Kind regards
Sarah B

OMG, its only two days time to see my surgeon. I'm excited and yet also worried. My car has just began to play up with an engine emission light staying on and I have not got the time to sort it out at the garage who are closed until Monday. I looked on the net and came across a page that said I could still drive the car until I get it sorted out as its an emission control light.

I just can't believe it, I have a 600 mile round trip to see the surgeon and I am so stressed at the moment.

Stardust

Stardust

I know that drive well. Use the Motorway as much as you can - but make sure you allow PLENTY of time. Some parts of the route are cross country and even though they are on A roads they can get VERY congested at this time of year and one or two hour traffic jams are NOT uncommon - so make sure you allow at LEAST 2 hours longer than you need. I reckon if I was doing that drive I would allow at least 8 hours to get there and possibly more because you have to allow for decent breaks from driving too.

Hove is a reasonably nice place and there are plenty of places that you can go to kill some time if you get there super early. I went to two posh boarding schools just outside Brighton so I know the area well.

If was me I would go down the night before and stay one night in a cheap B&B or Hotel, and thats without a car whose emission light is on. Just remember this is one appointment you really don't want to miss because you are stuck in a traffic jam on the road or are broken down!

It is actually also possible to do the journey by train - but probably rather expensive.

Anyway wishing you lots of luck and a successful consult!

J.

I hate the way modern cars are full of sensors, and that are usually less reliable than the item their supposed to be checking..

Jenny's idea of staying-over is a good one if you can find somewhere in time.

I'll keep my fingers crossed that everything goes well for you.



Chrissty

Thanks all, keep you posted,

Stardust