Leif's Top Surgery

Kia ora! My name is Leif, I'm a trans musician in Te Whanganui-A-Tara and I've been putting on a series of gigs called The Chop to fundraise for my top surgery.

This surgery is a necessity for me in order to live my life to the fullest. My dysphoria impacts a lot of areas of my life, including my work sometimes (imagine playing drums in a binder bro)

I initially wanted to get my surgery here in Aotearoa, however the costs for that are anywhere between $22,500 and $35,000 which is just not feasable. So I have opted to go to Yanhee Hospital in Thailand! Here's a breakdown of the costs involved:

$8,898 - Double incision masectomy, nipple grafts, drains, hospital fees

$2,400 - approximation of the flight costs

$3,000 - approximation of food and accommodation costs

Total: $14,298

I have been talking to a surgeon in Thailand to confirm these costs, and I'll pencil in a date once I have close to/enough for the surgery. Not sure what the timeframe is looking like as of right now, so I'll definitely be doing another gig or two!