HELP NEL GET GENDER AFFIRMING TOP SURGERY
I am raising money for gender affirming top surgery (Mastectomy)
Wellington
Kia Ora
I started my medical transition in October 2020 via hormone therapy. Now I'm taking the next step in my transition, I'm hoping to raise some money for gender affirming surgery. Which in my case would be top surgery (removal of breasts).
I have tried on multiple different occasions to get on the public waitlist and have this surgery funded and have been denied due to capacity issues as these life changing procedures are underfunded. This has been a very frustrating process for me as this is something I have wanted and struggled with for years.
I have been told by multiple different Doctors that it's best that I go privately and try to fund this myself.
I have emailed multiple different surgeons in New Zealand and have been told that the price varies from $20k to $30k.
I feel like I have no choice but to reach out, to be as more visible as I have ever been, face reality head on, and make a change for myself. This is the most important thing I've ever had to do. I need your help and any of it means so much to me.
This is something I've wanted for a long time. I can't express how important this is for me, my overall quality of life, my mental health, and my relationship with my body.
While I am trying to save as much as I can for this surgery all money that is donated will go towards saving for surgery, and any extra costs such as support while I recover.
If you're able to donate no matter how small I want to say thank you, and sharing this around would be a massive help!
Use of funds
All money that is donated will go toward my top surgery, as well as consultations, follow up appointments, and the surgery itself.
If the goal is not reached the money will be saved and used for top surgery in the future.
Latest update
Update 28/03/24 - Change of Plans ✈️ 🇹🇭🏳️⚧️ 28 March 2024
End of 2023 I contacted surgeons again & to my surprise the price of this surgery had gone up from what was an estimate of $25-$30K, to now being $30-$35K. Hearing this news was devastating & knowing that Aotearoa’s public waitlist was no better, I felt like giving up.
However, being determined to achieve this surgery, I looked into the possibility of travelling overseas. After doing research & talking to others who have had this procedure done overseas, I’ve decided to get my top surgery done by my preferred surgeon in Thailand.
The surgery & post-op care itself is $9K NZD. This is much more achievable than it is here in Aotearoa.
To have this surgery done as well as lab tests, flights & accommodation for myself, I’ve estimated that this will cost approx $16K NZD.
I want to save as much of this total as I can, but I still need to ask for everyone’s help as this is a lot of money for me to save on my own. However, with the help & support of others I can achieve this.
Knowing now that the financial goal is now $16K NZD gives me hope that I can one day have the top surgery I need to feel comfortable in my body.
However, the urgency for this has grown more as the years have gone by & it's been taking a toll on my mental health. My goal is to save as much money as I can between now & 2026. So I can have this life changing surgery in 2026.
Funding & planning this surgery is one of my main priorities in life right now & is necessary to improve my health and wellbeing.
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This is the sweetest! Thank you guys! Im gonna miss all of you so much! It’s you guys that make work tolerable 💕 I’ll make sure to message you all individually to say thanks too ✨
Yoooooo thank you so much!!! I really appreciate your help! This is so generous 💕🏳️⚧️
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