Kaiya's Gender Confirming Surgery
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In a Nutshell:
This isn't easy for me to post because I am so scared, but I just wanted to let you all know that I will be having surgery next month over Christmas. Not every trans person opts to have gender surgery, but I have done a lot of soul searching and have decided to do it. I am lined up and have a date but I can't afford to pay for my surgery deductibles. I am so grateful for this opportunity, for my Kaiser coverage, and for all the amazing support I've already received. Thank you! ❤❤❤
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For those who don't know me, my name is Kaiya Kramer, I run a radio show called The Queer Life - LGBT news, modern perspectives, roundtable discussions and interviews. I'm also a transgender woman and have been out full time since 2010. For me, coming out has been an experience of learning to love myself. Over these past 5-6 years I have grown so much not only as a person, but learning about myself as a woman.
As I stated above I am having gender reassignment surgery in the form of a vaginoplasty + labiaplasty on December 23, 2015. The surgery will take place in Scottsdale, Arizona with Dr. Meltzer and I will be in hospital for 9 nights. I'll then board an airplane and come home for the remainder of my recovery which is 1-3 months.
I do have coverage through Kaiser and Covered CA but my deductibles are $2500 for each surgery (both required). I will use this money raised to pay for my expenses and to have a healthy and stress-free recovery for the greatest change in my life.
I will need the funds by December 18th, 2 days before I board an airplane to Scottsdale, Arizona for my pre-op appointment.
As you may know, this surgery has been something that has been on my mind my entire life. I always wished that I had a vagina, but I say that without hate for my male-born body or my penis. I love my body, I love what it has given me, and I love what it's changed into. I go into this surgery with a renewed outlook on my life and a willingness to see what the future and my body may bring me.
The question I asked myself was, could I be happy without the surgery? Yes. But would I be happier if I have the surgery? The answer to that question is, I know I would be happier with the surgery.
Having this surgery doesn't make me any more or less of a woman than I already am, but it allows me to move closer to my own mental image of how I always envisioned myself.
By contributing to my surgery, you would be helping me achieve one of the greatest changes in my life. I would be beyond grateful to you for realizing that this is what's necessary for me.
Thank you for your consideration!
(Please don't hesitate to message me if you'd like to chat or have questions!)
This isn't easy for me to post because I am so scared, but I just wanted to let you all know that I will be having surgery next month over Christmas. Not every trans person opts to have gender surgery, but I have done a lot of soul searching and have decided to do it. I am lined up and have a date but I can't afford to pay for my surgery deductibles. I am so grateful for this opportunity, for my Kaiser coverage, and for all the amazing support I've already received. Thank you! ❤❤❤
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For those who don't know me, my name is Kaiya Kramer, I run a radio show called The Queer Life - LGBT news, modern perspectives, roundtable discussions and interviews. I'm also a transgender woman and have been out full time since 2010. For me, coming out has been an experience of learning to love myself. Over these past 5-6 years I have grown so much not only as a person, but learning about myself as a woman.
As I stated above I am having gender reassignment surgery in the form of a vaginoplasty + labiaplasty on December 23, 2015. The surgery will take place in Scottsdale, Arizona with Dr. Meltzer and I will be in hospital for 9 nights. I'll then board an airplane and come home for the remainder of my recovery which is 1-3 months.
I do have coverage through Kaiser and Covered CA but my deductibles are $2500 for each surgery (both required). I will use this money raised to pay for my expenses and to have a healthy and stress-free recovery for the greatest change in my life.
I will need the funds by December 18th, 2 days before I board an airplane to Scottsdale, Arizona for my pre-op appointment.
As you may know, this surgery has been something that has been on my mind my entire life. I always wished that I had a vagina, but I say that without hate for my male-born body or my penis. I love my body, I love what it has given me, and I love what it's changed into. I go into this surgery with a renewed outlook on my life and a willingness to see what the future and my body may bring me.
The question I asked myself was, could I be happy without the surgery? Yes. But would I be happier if I have the surgery? The answer to that question is, I know I would be happier with the surgery.
Having this surgery doesn't make me any more or less of a woman than I already am, but it allows me to move closer to my own mental image of how I always envisioned myself.
By contributing to my surgery, you would be helping me achieve one of the greatest changes in my life. I would be beyond grateful to you for realizing that this is what's necessary for me.
Thank you for your consideration!
(Please don't hesitate to message me if you'd like to chat or have questions!)
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Kaiya Kramer
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Santa Rosa, CA
