[bee]

As other members have posted, I see no need for a broker to become involved with any planned surgery in Thailand. Air Flights can be booked online by you, and as other members have posted, most Thai Surgeons arrange Airport pickup and all transportation and accommodation. I really cant see any advantages in paying for such a broker ‘service’.

If members are concerned with language differences, I suggest when writing to Thai surgeons, check that your e-mails are simple and easily understood. Perhaps don’t ask ‘negative questions” for example “I don’t have to arrange transportation to/from the airport do I?”. In the west if you do not have to arrange your own transportation the answer would be ‘no”, but in the east the answer may be “Yes” (you do not have to arrange your own transportation). So its best to ask directly like “Do I need to arrange transportation to/from the airport?”.

Using simple English in your e-mails can help with the communication I suggest.

I can only relate my Experience with Doctor Chettawut’s Plastic Surgery Center…

It is run on a personal basis. The Doctor replies personally to all correspondence (e-mails etc.). His nursing staff consists of a team of selected dedicated professionals that have worked together well for a long time.

This personal attention starts when you arrive at the Airport and are met and driven to your hotel with Doctor Chettawuts personal driver. All transportation between the Airport, Hotel, his Surgery Center and the Hospital is included in most Surgery Packages. (Surgery costing USD$2,000 or more)

The Doctors method is to use his Surgery Center for all surgeries. Doctor Werra is the anesthesiologist. The Doctor and his surgical Nurses will visit you during recovery on a (2 hourly) basis, while you are in the Surgery Center.

The personal care continues when you have returned to your hotel.
The same surgical nurses that assisted with your operations will visit you daily (except Sundays) at your hotel during the recovery period. They will attend to your needs; SRS Dilation techniques, AM Massage techniques, cleaning and bandaging and general replacement of medications and other things. Doctor Chettawut is informed of your status on a daily basis through his surgical staff.

This attention to detail and personal involvement by the nursing team is all part of Doctor Chettawut’s method of assisting you with your surgery and making your time in Bangkok, Thailand as relaxed and as worry-free as possible.

Again I just cant see what advantages a surgery broker could offer.

[bee]

As one usually only has experience for a particular surgery with one surgeon, to get a good research pool you need to talk to many patients 1st hand who have had surgeries with different surgeons. Do be aware that some patients may feel ‘their surgeon is the best’ and even state so, but in actual fact they have only had one experience with one surgeon, and cannot make any comparison. Also be aware that some patients seem to have had a ‘spiritual’ experience after having surgery and may express feelings for their chosen surgeon in spiritual terms.

Asking for ‘a recommendation” or Who is the best?” are perhaps not the best questions, for the reason stated above. Perhaps asking “What were the determining factors in choosing your surgeon; How many other Surgeons did you research; How did your surgery go; where there any complications; how were any complications sorted; were you happy with your outcome, if so why, if not why; what would you do differently (if anything) if you had it to do again, and why?”… may get the replies that will help you come to a decision.

So I would suggest canvass 1st person experiences, not 2nd or 3rd etc. and use this data to help you in your Surgeon Selection.

Thailand-Regarding Accommodation: Usually the Surgeon has preferred recommended Accommodation. This is so their nurses can visit you daily during your recovery when you have left the hospital. So after Surgery your accommodation choice may be made for you. Normally the Surgeon has a deal and the accommodation is a cheaper than the usual price.

There are some Yahoo Groups that may be of assistance to you:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/DrChettawutSRSandFFS/?yguid=279586151

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GRSinThailand/?yguid=279586151

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ffs-support/?yguid=279586151

I would also suggest if you can – consider spacing out your planned surgeries. I did this leaving 3 months between 3 surgeries. As you have no doubt read- many patients say afterwords that if they had it to do again, they would not have had so much done at one time. No complications, but its just a BIG recovery for the body if you have a lot done at once I feel. I was happy with my decision to split up everything.

Bambi’s Guide – is a 36 page PDF file containing a 1st hand guide that may assist patients with their stay in Bangkok. It features general details about Arrival, Bangkok Rama Hotel, Dusit Princess Srinakarin Hotel, close by Shopping Centers and the Chettawut Plastic Surgery Center. It is available in English, French and Japanese.

http://bambi.site88.net/guide.html

[bee]

The Scene:
At the Clothes Department of Target…

Your daughter shouts to you over the aisles

“Hey Dad! Come here! I think this dress will really suit you!”…

*smiles*

[bee]

I suggest getting a hand made wig made to measure.

There are professional wig makers here in Australia (main work is for the Television and film Industry). Getting one made here well, will not be a cheap option…

You can also try overseas if you are happy with choosing the color and style via the Internet. One place I know is Bangkok Wigs pdf file here
http://host-a.net/bambi/BangkokWigs-01.pdf

Whoever you go to you will need your 5 head measurements:

1. Circumference of head.
2. Ear to ear across top of head.
3. Hairline to nape of neck
4. Temple peak to temple peak around head
5. Width of nape.

The best of luck

[bee]

Re the previous post:

The link is here

http://www.glamourboutique.com/

[bee]

I think another plausible reason for some non-replies, is that recipients don’t actually read the instructions in the e-mail and just hit reply, send it and when it gets bounced back, they give up.

[bee]

1. I agree, the word ‘tranny’ has well passed its use-by date.
2. I am not sure keeping ‘radio’ is actually that suitable either. The word sort of looses its ‘connection’ when ‘tranny’ is removed. As we use the internet and use the site to network er perhaps “Trans-Net” may be another more appropriate possibility?
3. But keeping TR as initials only might be a solution too. (similar to DVD which basically has become a ‘name’ itself (Rather than the original Digital Versatile Disk).

TR can be the first two letters of TRans of course *smiles* “TR NET”?
TR NET is an interactive network not a (radio) broadcaster.

4. If the name changes I hope the color palette of the web site may change too? It seems so 70’s

[bee]

Re This topic:

Opening up TR to FTM’s (was it ever closed?) is fine but there are quite a number of resources already available in Australia such as the one listed below.

FTM Australia (link)

[bee]

Here is a booklet that was produced in 2008 by Queensland Health.
It is made for Companies and Service Providers who may encounter people from our community and offers advice on to how to serve them.

Some members may find it an interesting read…

Supporting Transgender and Sistergirl Clients (25 page pdf, 741KB) link

A quote…

“Who are trans people?
The term trans is used in this resource to represent people whose
gender identity is outside or crosses the social norms of ‘man’
or ‘woman’, including people who identify as transsexual and
transgender. We all have a gender identity. It is an individual’s
sense of being male or female. However a trans person’s gender
identity is different to their biological sex (the categories of male
and female defined by an individual’s reproductive organs or sex
chromosomes).
Definitions of five different trans identities are provided in this
resource. However there is a much larger diversity of identities and
terminology within trans communities, including many who do not
identify as trans but simply as male or female…”

[bee]

I am not sure that “bringing girls and guys together’ is actually one of the aims of trannyradio.com ?

The question that comes to my mind is “what would be the point for such a statement?” and what or who would benefit from such a statement.

Maybe I am missing something…?

[bee]

I think most posters are just concerned with the useful length of use for the product.

I am not sure that freezing makeup products in consumer freezers (-18°C) will “kill most bacteria”. It may actually damage some products (lipstick etc as well?) If your concern is contamination of the products I suggest you decant liquid products (foundation, concealer etc.) onto say a ceramic tile and use the product from there. Then the remainder in the bottle or tube remains contamination free. Wash your brushes frequently. This is what professional makeup-artists do as they use the same products on many people. Using brushes to apply lipsticks and lip gloss will also help if you are concerned about cross-contamination as well.

[bee]

You may like to consider joining the Yahoo Group voicets

They hold bi-weekly voice chats using Yahoo Messenger where members chat in female voices using the voice conference feature.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/voicets/?yguid=279586151

There are voice files on the Yahoo Group where members post their former and current voices, so you can hear the changes and get an idea of what can be achieved

[bee]

I was also prescribed this drug and yes I am still alive. It is a stronger form of contraceptive pill (35 being the ‘norm’).

I suggest you read the makers Consumer Medical Information for this drug. You can find a pdf file here

http://www.bayer.com.au/html/images/upload/CMIs/Microgynon_50ED_CMI_Apr08.pdf

It is wise to be aware of the possible side effects so you know when/if they happen. HRT is a bit of a ‘hit and miss’ science I feel – as everyone is different. If this drug is not having the desired effect, or the side effects are too much for the patient there are many other drugs your health professional can suggest.

DVT can be a concern for all on HRT, and when flying the use of leg stocking is one way to help prevent it. Also you will normally be advised to stop HRT a few weeks before and after if you have any planned surgeries. This again is to reduce the risk.

You can read what drugs I have taken here
http://bambi.freeo.net/hormones.html

~bambi~

Moderator

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WARNING
TrannyRadio is not a medical forum and any comments you may read in TR forums are only the opinions of the member posting. You should not assume that a posting on TR implies any verification or independent review and whilst the advice is honestly offered it is made without knowledge of your particular medical conditions. You should always seek professional medical advice before taking any action that might affect your health.

[bee]

We plan a few more events like the flag waving on May 5th 2010 in the Chat Room. And yes there will be a notification ahead of time next time. (Thanks Chee) Thank you all for your interest.
~bambi~

[bee]

Sarah:

This pamphlet may assist you. It explains the dermabrasion process.

Also I suggest you contact a surgeon/clinic and send them photos of the damaged areas- then they will be able to advise what type or procedure may assist you most. I did that and the dermabrasion was suggested the best for me.

Of course there is no point in doing any of these skin smoothing things until after the electrolysis skin damaging procedure is completed.

http://host-a.net/bambi/DermabrasionYoskarnClinic.pdf

~bambi~