Quote from: spacial on January 16, 2011, 12:23:55 PM
I could make a comparison with circumscision. It's permanent, virtually impossible to reverse and involves removal of a healthy, functioning organ, for aesthetic reasons.

For some, circumcision is among the most deeply held of religious traditions.

Quote from: spacial on January 16, 2011, 01:21:54 PMI have other issues. I thought I'd make that clear. As much as I would like to move forward in my own way and at my own pace, there are a number of factors making his impossible at this time, sadly.

Quite frankly, if all other things were equal, I would do almost anything to have my ugly bits removed. If the conventional route were the only possible option I would do that.

Standards of Care need to be flexible enough that they do not force sane patients, who have given serious consideration to the options, to lie.

S

Quote from: Simone Louise on January 16, 2011, 02:54:53 PM
For some, circumcision is among the most deeply held of religious traditions.

S

True but it is still elective and aesthetic. Moreover, my need for surgical intervention is based upon a personal and deepy held belief.

I think the comparison is valid.

have you ever wondered what that one leaf left on the branch in the middle of november feels like? you want to hold on with

all your might to stay in the one place you feel comfortable in. But you know if you let go their is a whole new exciting world

beyond.

I have seen many differing matters of opinion on this topic and i think the overwhelming consensus is to follow my dr. advise and go through the RLE.  I will need help along away as i posses no where near the self confidence i will need to accomplish this goal. But with every journey you have to begin somewhere to reach the destination.

thanks all -jessi




"It is not the Ending but the journey that defines us." -Tasselhoff Burrfoot