HELP NEL GET GENDER AFFIRMING TOP SURGERY

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.