Leif's Top Surgery

Kia ora! My name is Leif, I'm a trans man and I am trying to save for gender affirming top surgery.

I'm currently studying music at university, and the impact that my chest dysphoria has on my ability to perform to my best standards is incredibly difficult to deal with. As a drummer, I have to use a lot of physical energy to play my instrument - which is incredibly difficult for me while I'm binding. Any amount of performance anxiety I have is entirely attributed to my discomfort with my body. On some days I can't even shower or leave the house because of how dysphoric I feel.

I need to feel confident and in my element when I'm doing music, the thing I'm most passionate about. I want to feel good in my body - I'm tired of living like this. Top surgery is the only way I'm going to be able to live my life and do what I love without the detrimental impact of chest dysphoria.

The current wait time for publicly funded top surgery in Wellington is around 10 years, and I've been told by a few doctors that it's near impossible to get it publicly anyway. Regardless, I can't live like this for another decade. I can't stress the urgency of this enough.

The estimated cost of the surgery is $22,500 NZD. I plan on getting the surgery as soon as I have close to enough for it.

Any donations are greatly appreciated - and if you can't donate, I would so appreciate it if you could share this page around :)