So my surgery is just a few days away, I have started my preparation medication today and there is lots more to do before Tuesday, we walked into town this morning to get a few things, ended up in Starbucks for coffee and cake of course, very enjoyable! When we got back there was a message from the hospital to say my surgery has been brought forward to 8am from 12.30 which is excellent news, not just because it is earlier but there will be less time for the excitement of the days events to turn into nervous!
i can’t believe the number of supportive emails and messages I am receiving, I have just spent over three hours continually replying to them! I don’t know what I have ever done to deserve the love that I am receiving but it’s very greatfully received. It’s just 63 hours away now, not that I am counting or excited and as I said earlier I have already started my pre-op medication and there is lots more to do before the day. I am astounded at the lengths which the surgeon and her team go to to ensure the best possible result and the shortest recovery time, they are gorgeous people, so caring I just know I am in the best possible hands.
This brings me to something I have wanted to say for some time, I am totally overwhelmed by the way the medical profession has handled my transitioning. From my GP in Busselton, to the psychologist, the speech therapist, my specialist in Perth, the Endocrinologist and to the team here in Philadelphia, the care, empathy and professionalism have just astounded me and left me feeling humbled and loved, yes I know I have paid for it but so often you don’t get the amount of care you deserve and I guess a lot of it is to do with the people I have been recommended/referred to which goes back to 2012 when I was recommended to see my GP. I didn’t actually have a GP at the time and it was my osteopath who gave me the name of my GP and simply said “this lady will look after you” that has turned out to be the biggest understatement ever, she has been truly amazing and wonderful, has spent much more time with me than I deserve and has never shown anything but kindness to me. They say you reap what you sow, well I can’t remember sowing what I’m reaping at the moment and I will find a way to give back for all I have received!