Join the battle to defeat my final Boss; The Bosom of all Evil

I'm a trans masc disabled person loving in Naarm and I'm in urgent need of top surgery.

These bastardous bazoookas disrupt me throughout the day and prevent me from enjoying being in my body.

I avoid and cover the mirrors in my house due to how awful & dysphoric my chest makes me feel. But there's no escaping them. Maxxing out at 12HH I sometimes feel like Atlas fighting a pair of shoulder boulders uphill throughout the day. (Yes, I also have shoulder, neck and back pain.) My binders are doing their very best but uphill battle really is the right phrasing; these meandering melons won't be concealed, repressed or ignored. I must battle them, medically. ⚔

This decision is backed by my family, my queer family, my friends, healthcare professionals, my mental healthcare providers, my community and supports.

So, I've finally deferred to the will of the people who care for me and agreed to make a fundraiser.

I envision a future for myself where I can freely dance, ride my bike, swim, wear the clothes I want, and sometimes just be naked and happy while feeling free and at peace in my body. Now that I've been on testosterone for a while and have experienced hope I believe it actually is possible to achieve a future I want to be present in, and actively enjoy!

I've found the surgeon I want to go with (Yay!! ) so here's a rough break down of the costs I've been told to expect.

Consult fee: $400

Surgeon: $8,000 - $10,000

Anaesthetist: $2,500

Hospital stay for 1 night: $5,000 - $6,000

In the event I need to stay for an extra day I've been told this is another $5,000 - $6,000

Additional to these will be my care post surgery, including accessible meals & support items to recover from my first ever major surgery with minimal risk. I already have chronic pain and a myriad of other conditions, so im doing my best to plan ahead thoughtfully. I'm currently also organising a report from my cardiologist at the request of my surgeon, as I have POTS & hypermobility so my anaesthetist will need extra information to proceed safely.

Tl;dr Summary by my Mum: My real self has NOT got these !@#% boobs on my chest and it is truly struggling to get out. I'm ASD, ADHD, have lipodema and fibromyalgia and am desperate to get this stuff off my chest, but it costs more than I can muster alone. Please help!

Thank you for visiting ❤ I am deeply grateful for any contributions to arm me for the upcoming battle!