So I had prepared the receptionist that I would be coming to my appointment as my true self and my insurance card would not match my presentation. I also have her my female name. When I got there I told her, Allison, that I was the doctor's 2:00 patient and when she asked my name I gave her my female first and last name. My last name is the same of course. She looked into her drawer with her files and pulled mine out, "here you are"she said. My first visit so of course there was paperwork to fill out. Any place they asked my name I added Laura to my legal (for now) name. Well the whole staff was great, including the doctor. The most embarrassing part was exposing my boy parts for his examination. I was embarrassed that I had them. Of course that was why I was there, a consult about an Orchiectomy. I have to pay out of pocket because my insurance won't pay so their office manager was able to give me his costs and a phone number to call at the hospital to get their costs and info about the anesthesiologist. The hospital is looking up the info as we speak. She will give me a phone number to anesthesia so I can ask them. Money is the only barrier. My endocrinologist wanted me to get it done for health reasons. I can stop the spiro and cut back on estrogen which will reduce the health risks associated with the hormones. Let's see what the cost it.
I am sincerely,
Laura Catherine
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