Hi everyone. I'm new here but really wanted to connect with people who have had or will be having S/GRS since that's what I get to do this May 9, with Dr. Brassard in Montreal.

I live near Vancouver BC, in my early 50's (feels like early 20's lol), and have a female partner of 28 years who has been my best friend and mate all through this journey to true self. I started living fulltime as myself in mid 2009, and life changed for me. Really, life finally began for me. I actually tried to convince myself I didn't need GRS because I don't like the idea of surgery and have never had any surgery, and it just seemed like such an ordeal. But when I realized all that was stopping me was fear, I knew I could do what I need to do for myself because I know I can push through fear. I have done it before.

I just got my documents in the mail on Friday so getting excited, and a little nervous, as this is coming up soon now!
Where I live is a small town, and my work precludes me going into Van for t-support groups so I am feeling a bit isolated right now and full of questions. I figured it was time to finally get active on this site, which I have been aware of for many years. It looks like a great group of people here and I look forward to getting to know you.
I did do an intro in the Intro section but wanted to do a separate one here as this is likely where I will mainly be.

Oh, I have been doing a personal blog on Wordpress if you are interested. It's been dormant since Sept because my personal life hit a very interesting and unexpected speed bump, and being offline for awhile was a part of me getting the car back under control. I think I was driving too fast lol.

http://transpacificgirl.wordpress.com/

May 22.  You might be gone by the time I'm there, unless I get a date a few days sooner.  PM if you like, we can chat.

Hi Rebekah.
Yes, if all goes well I should be leaving the 18th?
But would love to connect with you. I can't PM yet or anything cuz I need... how many posts?

I've just sent you a PM, kerianne.  I'm pretty sure you can READ them, even if you can't send them.

Hi Kerrianne,
That's just fabulous news. I'm so excited for you. You can see the winning post now, and things are starting to feel real good. Don't be surprised if your gurney is ambushed on the way to OR. Sandy has promised to steal one for me.     Hopefully I'll be done while you're sorting out the mess. ... (Don't worry about me, I'm just getting a bit toe-y) I'd just like to bring 2014 a bit closer.

Glad you have chosen to stay a while and get the good news about it all. I, and many other wish you all the very best. You're family now, by choice, so just let us know how you are coping and feeling. We are here for you.

Now would be a good time to think about who may be available to go with you. That person to person support is just soooo essential, if not almost imperative. However, if that's not possible, just take your laptop with you and a whole heap of Skype numbers. One of the girls in our Thursday night restaurant group did that over Christmas. As soon as she was conscious, she was Skyping us all in Oz. Made her feel real good.

I'm so pleased everything you've really wanted is coming together for you. Keep in touch, let us know how you are feeling/coping.

Be safe, well and happy
Lotsa huggs
Catherine

Greetings Girls!  My partner and I will arrive on the 21st of May at Gite du Marigot and I will move over to the hospital all the 22nd.  Looking forward to meeting who is there.
I'm another one finally stopping hiding - 50 years was long enough so at 59, I will finally be me!

See you soon
Mistique

Congratulations Kerrianne! I'm so excited and happy for you!

Best Wishes,

Marcy

Congradulations Kerrianne.

I will be arriving as you are leaving but it would have been nice to have met you.

All the best to you

Mistique

Congratulations and well wishes for your surgery tomorrow.  I hope it goes smoothly and your healing is quick.