February 14, 2008 4:25 PM GMT
Funnily enough this series was first shown on Channel 4 in the few weeks leading up to my departure to Thailand last year. Without wishing to sound blasé it didn’t tell me much I didn’t already know, but I did enjoy watching it with some degree of excitement and anticipation. There was one point when one of the girls the first time she got out of bed decided she felt fine and as if to prove it to the cameras she walked about a bit, had a shave, and then proceeded to clean around the sink! Not surprising perhaps, after all this exertion she started feeling quite queasy and had to lie down again. The point was made to me time and time again before and during my stay in Thailand – you may feel fine after your surgery, but you don’t try and do too much, certainly you don’t start cleaning things! The pain once you get out of hospital is surprisingly minimal and walking is not too difficult at all, but you really must do as little as possible. Regardless of how you may be feeling, you are in a very delicate physical state. Anyway, probably no use to anyone, but that’s the best tip I got regarding recovery.
As to Rachel’s question, I can see why she asks, given that some guys may well be coming home from the pub at that time and watching it for a bit of a laugh or just out of curiosity, but I think the program is well made and not really “freak show” television. I quite agree with Alina that once you’ve seen one you’ve pretty much seen them all, but it’s nice to see the support from family members who accompany the girls during their surgery and recovery (they are there to help – let them!) and I think Marcie Bowers comes across as a lovely person who considers her patients’ best interests. Some of the patients I have to say are not particularly feminine in manner or appearance, but they all come across as genuine enough, and Marcie is a great role model for us and a shining example of a TS success story.
I would have been happy to entrust my body to Marcie, but I do believe that there is now a better alternative to the penile inversion technique, hence I chose Dr Suporn.
I’m glad these things are shown on TV, and I believe they are more educational than prejudice promoting.
xx
February 14, 2008 6:12 PM GMT
Speaking of Dr Marcie Bowers, I'm hoping to do an interview with her tomorrow, for the Tranny Tribune.
Hugs,
Katie x