srs with dr suporn

[chrissie]

after much web surfing im thinking of scheduling srs with dr suporn in chonburi,thailand and wondered if anyone out there has any info (good or bad) about him.also does anyone know what letters of referral he requires these days?hope someone reads this and can advise me.

[Leigh]

He requires exactly what the SOC recommends. 

The WIKI section here has links to the information you need.

[Sheila]

You should always follow the SOC rules and make sure that this is what you want. I just got through talking with a person who just had surgery from Meltzer and she met a couple who wanted to reverse their surgery. Now, Melzer does follow the rules and there are mistakes. Now, I have a friend who went to Suporn last year and she is very happy with her surgery. I have never asked her if she has orgasms or not. Just know that she is very happy. I went to Preecha last year and I'm extremely happy.
Sheila

[chrissie]

Thanks for the help Sheila. SRS is definetily right for me as i need to be a complete woman to be totally happy with myself. Dr S is gonna be the one for me although i considered Preecha for a long time. Glad you are happy with your outcome. Any advice on what to expect in Thailand would be great if anyone can help!

[gina_taylor]

Has anyone considered Dr. Marci Bowers? She has developed a technique so that you can get everything done in one operation so that it won't cost as much. That's something that I'm seriously thinking about. A friend had her surgery done last year and she's very pleased with it. 

Gina

[chrissie]

re:marci bowers
I considered her among other US surgeons initially. Her rep and work are undoubtedly excellent,but i believe her waiting list was longer than i wanted to wait. Therefore the Thai option was decided on with Dr Suporn looking fave.

[stephanie]

Has anyone considered Dr. Marci Bowers? She has developed a technique so that you can get everything done in one operation so that it won't cost as much. That's something that I'm seriously thinking about. A friend had her surgery done last year and she's very pleased with it. 

Gina

Could you post any info or links regarding this operation from Bowers?  Be it a separate thread or whatever, I'm just interested in comparing different surgeons and overall costs and whatnot, even though SRS is a long way off for me (never too early to start saving for it).

[gina_taylor]

I just heard that Dr. Reed here in Miami, Florida charges $12,000 for SRS.

Gina

[Sheila]

I have heard that the Drs in Florida are not so good. I have heard a lot of problems with them.

When I went to Thailand, I didn't know what to expect so I read a lot of books about the land and talked with people who have been and found that the people there are a very friendly culture. They don't believe in violence or getting mad and I believe that. They raced around town in cars, motorcycles and these things call tut tuts. No one ever flipped anyone off or even got mad, not even when they cut others off. I didn't know any language that they spoke and got by very well. We went to some malls and shopped at stores and it was amazing.
One thing that I would recommend is that you get some money exchanged, enough for cab fare or some spending money until you can get to a bank or atm there. They gouged me at the airport when I exchanged some money. They don't take american dollars, but your debit card works at atms. I used mine several times and the exchange was better.
It is hot there so take clothes that you will be comfortable in when it hot and humid. You can get most of your medical things there too. Like pads and lubricants etc. I took a bunch with me and left most of it there. It was cheaper to buy there too. There are a lot of american stores there, I was in Bangkok and there was a Mac Donalds and Starbucks and many others. I wouldn't buy anything like food off the kiosks in the street. I will let you know anything else if I can think of it. Don't worry, I had a really nice time. Oh, when you get your plane ticket, try to get one on the way back that is in first class or something with lots of room and easy to get out of your seat. I made it back but I got a little sore and wished I had done that. The pillows don't work after a while and when you have to use the rest room it is hard to get out.
Sheila

[Thundra]

I still for the life of me, cannot begin to imagine why anyone would even contemplate any kind of corrective surgery in the US of A, when the same exact services, if not superior in quality, are available overseas for a percentage of what the surgeons here gouge people for?

What is that all about?  Is it a status thing?  Can people not understand, that if everyone started to blow off the domestic surgeons in favour of their cheaper-charging kindred in Asia, that the price would have to come down here in the states?

Do people enjoy throwing away their money for no good reason?
Why would anyone wish to pay 15K for something they could have done for less than half of that cost?

I cannot fathom this!!

[Sarah Louise]

Well Thundra, you might not be able to "fathom" it, but Dr. Suporn (who has an excellent reputation) has Tripled his price in the last few years.  The first time I looked at him, he was around $5,000 now he wants over $15,500.

I am being forced to look at a couple of other doctors over there that have more reasonable prices and seem to have good reputations also.

I have looked at several doctors here in the US that are around the same price as Dr. Suporn.

If you have the surgery done here, you don't have to fly half way around the world, you have better availability of follow up (after you have come home), etc.
Sarah

[Thundra]

<<<<but Dr. Suporn (who has an excellent reputation) has Tripled his price in the last few years.  The first time I looked at him, he was around $5,000 now he wants over $15,500.>>>>

Yes, indeed.  He is definitely full of himself now.  So, why not blow him off?  There are plenty of other surgeons over there that charge half or less of what he does?

<<<< I am being forced to look at a couple of other doctors over there that have more reasonable prices and seem to have good reputations also. >>>>

Why "forced?"  Isn't looking at other options being a good consumer?  It's your money, so why not spend it wisely?

<<<< I have looked at several doctors here in the US that are around the same price as Dr. Suporn. >>>>

Which is exactly my point.....so ignore them.  If everyone began to ignore them and cut off their cash-flow, they would have to lower their prices.

<<<< If you have the surgery done here, you don't have to fly half way around the world, you have better availability of follow up (after you have come home), etc. >>>>

If you pick a good surgeon, you do not need follow up care.  There are tons of folx that have been going overseas for years for multiple procedures, and I don't know of any that have been butchered as yet.

As far as flying half way around the world.......well, most people I know would see that as the adventure of a lifetime?

I say go and have fun.

[Sarah Louise]

Thundra,

Maybe I am misunderstanding, but your reply seems rather angry or bitter?

All I did was make a statement about Dr. Suporn and SRS costs in general.  Each of us has to make a decision about who we trust with our bodies and what we are willing to pay.  I am willing to pay whatever is necessary to be sure I have an excellent surgeon working on me.

Sarah

[Thundra]

<<<< Maybe I am misunderstanding, but your reply seems rather angry or bitter? >>>>>

The former, not the latter. You are definitely mis-understanding.

<<<<  Each of us has to make a decision about who we trust with our bodies and what we are willing to pay. >>>>

OK, this will probably sound bitter than too, but "Duh!"

My only point here, was that paying more does NOT guarantee a better surgeon, or a superior recovery or outcome.  Don't get sucked in by a reputation alone.  There are plenty of good surgeons out there that are doing excellent work of all kinds.  A rep alone does not warrant a higher fee.

<<<< I am willing to pay whatever is necessary to be sure I have an excellent surgeon working on me. >>>>

Well, then I would say that you are fortunate that you have that option.  There are many more who do NOT have that option. Help me out here Leigh.  What is the percentage of folx that even make it to ANY surgery date?  Less than 10%?  The main reason is funds, or lack thereof.  Consider yourself VERY blessed.

You got the money, it being a free country (sorta), than you have the right to go anywhere you wish to do whatever you want to your body.  All I was saying, is to stop and think about it for a moment.....and then choose wisely, like in any consumer decision.

Don't spend more than you need to spend to get whatever done.

[Terri-Gene]

I just heard that Dr. Reed here in Miami, Florida charges $12,000 for SRS.

Gina

A point to consider Gina. Surgeons often advertise thier price for thier services, but always check to see what those services include, the quoted fee may just be thier share, there is also the hopital room, the operating room, the support personnel, the anasthesiaist, etc...etc... .  When checking with a surgeon on pricing, be sure to find out what he includes or is extra, as you don't want any surprises at the last minute.  I talked a while back with Dr. Gary Alter in Los Angeles.  at about that time, his advertised fee was about 12,500, but when I broke it down with him it came to $28,000 everything paid and out the door.  Keep it in mind.  Of  course he uses beverly hills hospitals though he has his own clinic for outpatient work.

Terri

Terri

[Leigh]

My only point here, was that paying more does NOT guarantee a better surgeon, or a superior recovery or outcome.  Don't get sucked in by a reputation alone.  There are plenty of good surgeons out there that are doing excellent work of all kinds.  A rep alone does not warrant a higher fee.

At the time of my surgery I lived 111 blocks from Dr. Toby Meltzers girl factory and he sure charged for it.  What he does and what I got was one third--1/3-about $12,000.00 cheaper, is identical, works as good and the warrenty is the same.  The patient care (at least where I was) was so superior to any I have had in the US.  When Toby was practicing here I visited quite a few while they were in the hospital, and being a patient there for another reason, I can tell you first hand their care sucked. 

  Help me out here Leigh.  What is the percentage of folx that even make it to ANY surgery date?  Less than 10%?  The main reason is funds, or lack thereof. 

From personal observation 10% might be on the high side.  I believe that lack of resolve to actually have surgery is equal to funds for the reason no surgery happens.  So many get to a certain point then find out they were about to take a trip they weren't prepared for.

Talk to people, preferrably in person, that have been through this or at least ones that are verifable.  Anyone can post whatever they wish online so don't believe everyone or everything you read. 

Leigh

[Leigh]

Dr Reed is a butcher.

Why do you say that?  Making allegations without some sort of why isn't very informative.

L

[Gilly]

I am about to book surgery with Dr Suporn for October - (he's also dropped his prices ) My Phychiatrist has the same problem that Chrissie mentioned - she doesn't know what to write in the refferal letter, ie the format that the letter should take, anyone got any idea's?

Gillian xx

[Gilly]

Thanks Melissa. I'll let my Dr Know.
           Gillian xx