Milo's Top Surgery
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Hi there!
For those of you who don't know me, my name is Milo - I'm a 21 year old FTM trans guy living in Eugene, OR. I have set up this page in hopes that it will help me to pay for my upcoming gender confirmation surgery, which will involve a double mastectomy and reconstruction of my chest. I am planning on having the surgery with Dr. Mangubat in Seattle, and the cost of the procedure is $8500. My plans of being a 21 year old billionaire didn’t quite pan out as I had hoped, so I can’t afford this life-changing surgery on my own.
So what's the big deal about my chest, anyway? Why am I so excited and desperate for my torso to be cut open? Well, let me explain:
First, Body Dysphoria hinders me every day. I am never not thinking about how I look; how flat my chest looks, how masculine I look, if I am passing or not... My insecurities cripple me, and the thought of someone noticing my chest has stopped me from leaving the house at times. I spend a long time in front of the mirror, making sure things are just right, checking my chest from every angle, and switching outfits to ensure that I feel comfortable. Actively hiding a part of your body every day is exhausting. It ruins my posture, it kills my mood, and it occupies my mind.
The worst part is binding my chest every single day. It is tight, uncomfortable, and oh my god is it sweaty. I really don’t want to go through another summer of binding. It also limits my wardrobe to baggy and loose fitting clothing, unless I want everyone to see the outline of my binder. Breathing is difficult; the compression of my chest makes deep breaths painful. I have had bruised ribs, rashes and sores from where it cuts into the skin under my arms, and sore mornings after accidentally falling asleep while wearing it. But going out of the house without wearing one is out of the question because of the reasons above.
In general, I feel trapped in my own skin. I look in the mirror every day and wish that things were different. I avoid activities that I used to love; swimming, boating, hot tubbing, going to the beach… all because of my chest. I have dreamed of the day I will be able to go shirtless with pride; when I will be able to wear whatever tops I like; when I will take countless numbers of selfies because I finally love what I see :D
My goal is to raise $9,000 to cover the procedure, travel costs, and follow up care. Every spare penny of my own is going toward this surgery, and I would be overjoyed to receive any and all donations from my friends, family, loved ones, or anyone who happens to stumble across this page. Every donation, regardless of size, will help me achieve this very big dream of mine.
If you’ve gotten this far, I appreciate that you have taken the time to read my story. If you want to know more about me or have any questions, please feel free to reach out! I am proud of who I am, and I am excited to move forward with becoming more comfortable in my body.
Thank you so much for your kindness and support,
Milo
For those of you who don't know me, my name is Milo - I'm a 21 year old FTM trans guy living in Eugene, OR. I have set up this page in hopes that it will help me to pay for my upcoming gender confirmation surgery, which will involve a double mastectomy and reconstruction of my chest. I am planning on having the surgery with Dr. Mangubat in Seattle, and the cost of the procedure is $8500. My plans of being a 21 year old billionaire didn’t quite pan out as I had hoped, so I can’t afford this life-changing surgery on my own.
So what's the big deal about my chest, anyway? Why am I so excited and desperate for my torso to be cut open? Well, let me explain:
First, Body Dysphoria hinders me every day. I am never not thinking about how I look; how flat my chest looks, how masculine I look, if I am passing or not... My insecurities cripple me, and the thought of someone noticing my chest has stopped me from leaving the house at times. I spend a long time in front of the mirror, making sure things are just right, checking my chest from every angle, and switching outfits to ensure that I feel comfortable. Actively hiding a part of your body every day is exhausting. It ruins my posture, it kills my mood, and it occupies my mind.
The worst part is binding my chest every single day. It is tight, uncomfortable, and oh my god is it sweaty. I really don’t want to go through another summer of binding. It also limits my wardrobe to baggy and loose fitting clothing, unless I want everyone to see the outline of my binder. Breathing is difficult; the compression of my chest makes deep breaths painful. I have had bruised ribs, rashes and sores from where it cuts into the skin under my arms, and sore mornings after accidentally falling asleep while wearing it. But going out of the house without wearing one is out of the question because of the reasons above.
In general, I feel trapped in my own skin. I look in the mirror every day and wish that things were different. I avoid activities that I used to love; swimming, boating, hot tubbing, going to the beach… all because of my chest. I have dreamed of the day I will be able to go shirtless with pride; when I will be able to wear whatever tops I like; when I will take countless numbers of selfies because I finally love what I see :D
My goal is to raise $9,000 to cover the procedure, travel costs, and follow up care. Every spare penny of my own is going toward this surgery, and I would be overjoyed to receive any and all donations from my friends, family, loved ones, or anyone who happens to stumble across this page. Every donation, regardless of size, will help me achieve this very big dream of mine.
If you’ve gotten this far, I appreciate that you have taken the time to read my story. If you want to know more about me or have any questions, please feel free to reach out! I am proud of who I am, and I am excited to move forward with becoming more comfortable in my body.
Thank you so much for your kindness and support,
Milo
Organizer
Milo Michael
Organizer
Eugene, OR
