<div>Hi, I'm Rhys (they/he)! I'm 36-year-old non-binary trans man trying to raise money for gender affirming medical care. I have already located a clinic, a letter for surgery, and surgeon, but need help affording the procedure itself. My goal amount is to cover the insurance deductible, uncovered costs (such as anesthesia), transportation, prescriptions, and post-surgery recovery needs.

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<div><strong>Why top surgery and why now?</strong>

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<div>I've known I wasn't a girl since I was four years old, even before I had the words to explain it. Though I wasn't able to begin transitioning until well into my adulthood, I've dreamed of having this procedure for quite some time. I have significant dysphoria and discomfort related to my chest, and how people perceive me as a woman because of it. I am also unable to comfortably bind because of the size of my chest and wearing binders and even many bras causes physical discomfort and impacts my breathing.

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<div>Getting top surgery is something that's been years in the making, and due to the current state of the country, getting it now while I have the chance is more important than ever. Everything is set up and ready to go, I just need this financial help to make it to the finish line and live the life I deserve, comfortable in my own skin.

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<div><strong>What does top surgery entail?</strong>

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<div>'Top surgery' for trans men refers to a double mastectomy with masculinizing chest reconstruction. The specific procedure I will be undergoing is a double incision with free nipple graft, which involves removing most of the breast tissue and reshaping the patient's chest contour to appear masculine. This surgery will be performed at a clinic in Houston, TX that is part of the UT Physicians network. 

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<div>Full recovery takes about six weeks, and in the beginning, I will require a lot of accommodations due to mobility issues. Part of the goal amount will be used towards items to aid in this process, such as a wedge pillow for support in bed, scar care products to aid in healing and prevent complications, and surgical drain holders to name a few. 

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<div><strong>Thank-you for taking the time to read this, and any help you are able to give. Getting this done will be life-changing done, and greatly improve my emotional well-being, my self-confidence, and my physical comfort. If you cannot help monetarily, I would be more than happy if you can at least share this around to raise awareness.</strong>

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<div><strong>Much love, Rhys P. </strong>

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Kathleen Gillespie

Anonymous

Raymond Chua

Alicia Green

Thomas Faust

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