GRS Wales Blog

Had a bit of a mad day today, went into work as usually and then rushed home got changed and then had my monthly journey down to Cristianos for my four o’clock appointment, which is roughly about sixty miles or so, about an hour or there abouts.

It was my ninth visit today, I can’t believe how quick it gone, but the results are certainly worth it, OK so it’s expensive, but, it has to be done.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, any girls out there wishing to have laser hair removal, then I do highly recommend paying a visit to one the many Cristianos around as they are fantastic.

It’s hard to believe that this time last year I was recovering from my Gender Surgery in Leicester Nuffield Hospital, so today is my 1st “re-birthday” and I would like take this opportunity to thank all those I know for the wonderful cards I’ve received today, thanks everyone, you know who you are

So i’m off now, as I’ve not long got home from work, to enjoy myself, ciao for now

Synopsis

S/He: Changing Sex and Changing Clothes (Dress, Body, Culture) (Paperback)

Through an examination of the experience of transsexuals, this book enhances understanding of how gender can and does function in powerful, complex and subtle ways. The author, who has herself been surgically reassigned, has conducted extensive interviews with transsexuals from many walks of life. Her personal experiences, which inform this book, have given her an access to her subjects that others would likely be denied. While highlighting how the gender identity of transsexuals relates to hormonal and surgical changes in the body as well as to changes in dress, the book investigates the pressures and motivations to conform to expected gender roles, and the ways in which these are affected by social, educational, and professional status. Differences in the experiences of those who change from male to female and those who change from female to male are also examined. Sex reassignment has been the focus of considerable media attention recently, as increasing numbers of people feel able to talk frankly about their personal experiences with gender dysphoria. Strides with medical technology have given transsexuals new opportunities in their lives.

This book provides unique insights into how these changes are seen by those people most affected them.

Came across this usuful list today, while searching the net:

Transgender Practitioners in the United Kingdom | UK | Mental Health and SRS Surgeons
Do you need a surgeon, psychiatrist, psychologist, counsellor or mental health practitioner who specialises in transgender care needs?

The Following Practitioner Guide is a useful tool to help you find a practitioner. Where possible we have followed up on recommendations, however, as always we rely on your recommendations do let us know. This is a free listings so no-one here has been listed by payment - unless it clearly says advertisement! Individuals are advised to make their own enquiries regarding qualifications and fees.

BBC - Radio 4 - Gender Dysphoria
In 1934 Bernadette was diagnosed with Gender Dysphoria a condition which in those days was barely heard of never mind understood.

Her parents were advised by medical professionals to “make a man of him” or he would become homosexual.

For those who are looking for a surgeon to perform GRS and for those that are interested here’s some information on Mr Terry the Consultant Urological Surgeon who performed my surgery in April last year at the Leicester Nuffield Hospital.

Mr Tim Terry

Tim Terry is a Consultant Urological Surgeon based at Leicester General and Leicester Nuffield Hospitals . His undergraduate training was at King’s College and St George’s Hospital Medical School , London qualifying in 1975.His post-graduate training was at Southampton, London and Leeds University Hospitals and his qualifications include BSc., MB BS., MRCS LRCP., FRCS (Eng)., MS (London ).He is a recipient of the Hallett Prize (RCS England), Patey Prize (Surgical Research Society) and the Alan Edwards Prize (Royal Society of Medicine). He was appointed as a Consultant Urological Surgeon to Leicester University Hospitals in 1990 with a main interest in reconstructive urology.

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