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Old 03-09-2015, 02:45 PM   #1
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Thank you for sharing this with us! I always enjoy reading/hearing about someone elses journey in their transition. Dr. Crane is an excellent doctor and actually who I am hoping to go to here in San Francisco for my top surgery.
Thanks, man. I'd love to hear your story as well!

Depending on when you are getting it done, he may be in Austin full time. I know that is when he is opening his satellite practice down there in October and I believe plans to move there.

It seems as though Satterwhite is doing all of his top surgeries. I saw a guy on youtube who had Crane do one side while Satterwhite did the other when he was training him. They were identical. I think that was insane of the youtube guy to agree to that, but whatever.

Anyway, I think Crane is pretty much doing only lower surgery now, but i am sure if you requested him and he is still in San Fran you could get him to do it.

Do you live close enough that you could stay at home during recovery?

When do you think you will get it done? CA requires all insurance companies to cover trans health, but of course they do the bare minimum in order to meet the requirements of the law.

I was out of pocket with Garramone.
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Thanks, man. I'd love to hear your story as well!

Depending on when you are getting it done, he may be in Austin full time. I know that is when he is opening his satellite practice down there in October and I believe plans to move there.

It seems as though Satterwhite is doing all of his top surgeries. I saw a guy on youtube who had Crane do one side while Satterwhite did the other when he was training him. They were identical. I think that was insane of the youtube guy to agree to that, but whatever.

Anyway, I think Crane is pretty much doing only lower surgery now, but i am sure if you requested him and he is still in San Fran you could get him to do it.

Do you live close enough that you could stay at home during recovery?

When do you think you will get it done? CA requires all insurance companies to cover trans health, but of course they do the bare minimum in order to meet the requirements of the law.

I was out of pocket with Garramone.
I am hoping to perhaps at the end of next year be ready to have my surgery. The only thing really holding me up is financials. My insurance doesn't cover it because it is out of network. I originally wanted Brownstein, but he obviously retired, and so I had my hopes on Crane, and well, it seems like I might miss out on that opportunity as well. I just want to make sure that I have the best results possible. I do live here in San Francisco, at least in a suburb of it, so it would be extremely close to home which is certainly a nice perk.

Do you happen to have the link for the surgery where they both did it handy? I have not seen any results from the other doctor, but I love that Crane doesn't use drains.

I have been on T for wow, maybe 6 years now. I will have to type up my story to share, its nothing amazing, but its been a great journey for me, and one that I have learned on and evolved through during the years.
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Do you happen to have the link for the surgery where they both did it handy? I have not seen any results from the other doctor, but I love that Crane doesn't use drains.
Finally .... I have debated people for a long time about drains. I believe there are times they need to be used but not always ... so glad to see more drs coming around to this. If the dr. I had, had used drains it would have been absurd because I didn't have much fluid build up. So again nice to see this!
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Dr. Peter Raphael in Plano, TX doesn't use drains either.
This is where I want to go if still living in NM.
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I am hoping to perhaps at the end of next year be ready to have my surgery. The only thing really holding me up is financials. My insurance doesn't cover it because it is out of network. I originally wanted Brownstein, but he obviously retired, and so I had my hopes on Crane, and well, it seems like I might miss out on that opportunity as well. I just want to make sure that I have the best results possible. I do live here in San Francisco, at least in a suburb of it, so it would be extremely close to home which is certainly a nice perk.

Do you happen to have the link for the surgery where they both did it handy? I have not seen any results from the other doctor, but I love that Crane doesn't use drains.

I have been on T for wow, maybe 6 years now. I will have to type up my story to share, its nothing amazing, but its been a great journey for me, and one that I have learned on and evolved through during the years.
I understand the attraction to no drains. They didn't bother me though. I actually think I would feel creeped out at the idea of my body absorbing all that blood and stuff. But, that is just me.

Do you know why Crane isn't in network?

It would be great to hear your transition journey.

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Our 18 yr old son (ftm)is really having a hard time right now. We are trying to find a therapist for him, but not having much luck. it hurts my heart so much to see him struggle. Ethan helps when He can, but, He came out many years ago and did not have the same road our son is travelling on..
Our son wants to take T, get top surgery, get a hysterectomy,.. but doesn't know how to begin.
He has such dysphoria, that when he has to take his shirt and binder off, he cries.
Any ideas?
He is 18, but, he is still in high school and we are still 100 % supporting him in everything
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I just wanted to mention that when Logic and I looked at Cranes site last night, it said his office in TX won't be opened until 2016. Not sure if it's a typo, but it offers some more hope if it is indeed in 2016 :-)
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I just wanted to mention that when Logic and I looked at Cranes site last night, it said his office in TX won't be opened until 2016. Not sure if it's a typo, but it offers some more hope if it is indeed in 2016 :-)
Hey, thanks for the information. I had learned about the 10/2015 from word of mouth, he did not have that information on his site. I'm sure 2016 is correct.

Regardless, it says that he will be back "several times a quarter", so I wonder if it was planed well enough it could still work out that Logicaly could get it done when Crane is in town.

It really depends on how important that one surgeon is for you. I knew I didn't want anyone but Garramone and would have waited for as long as I had to to see him.
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Our 18 yr old son (ftm)is really having a hard time right now. We are trying to find a therapist for him, but not having much luck. it hurts my heart so much to see him struggle. Ethan helps when He can, but, He came out many years ago and did not have the same road our son is travelling on..
Our son wants to take T, get top surgery, get a hysterectomy,.. but doesn't know how to begin.
He has such dysphoria, that when he has to take his shirt and binder off, he cries.
Any ideas?
He is 18, but, he is still in high school and we are still 100 % supporting him in everything
Here is a list of gender therapists who work in Georgia. Some of them work online and/or also use skype, and the telephone, in their practice. Its really important that he not wear his binder all of the time, for physical health reasons. A good therapist will assist all of you in implementing a plan that will help your son be comfortable in his own skin.

I do not know or have any experience with the individuals on this list. It was obtained from a website called Laura's Playground.

B.E. Budd, Ph.D.
699 B Piedmont Ave, NE
Atlanta, Ga. 30324
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2nd office at :
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1216 Mars Hill Road, #C,
Watkinsville, GA. 30677
Phone : (404) 873-5517
Email : bebudd@bebuddphd.com
Website : http://www.bebuddphd.com/
Online Therapy Info : http://www.bebuddphd.com/contact.html
Online Therapy via Skype Web Cam and in office therapy.
"I am a clinical psychologist in private practice in Atlanta, Ga. I’ve been in practice since 1981. I am currently trying to make my services available to the trans community in my area. My primary office is in Atlanta, but I am in my new Watkinsville office one day per week. The same phone is used for both offices."

Joel Bagby
7193 Douglas Blvd, Suite 205
Douglasville, GA. 30135
Phone : (404) 920-0551
Very professional. In his office in Douglasville on Mondays.

Montgomery Medical & Psychological Institute, Inc.
Montgomery Institute
P.O. Box 33311
Decatur, GA. 30033
Contact: Jerry or Lynn Montgomery.
Phone : (404) 603-9426
TS support group and professional services. Information distribution center for the southeast region. Monthly meetings, free professional referrals, speakers, training seminars, hot line, and an annual TS convention. Screening required of clients. Local professionals working with our members are screened.
Publishes: Monthly newsletter and Insight, a quarterly magazine for and about TSs.

James L. Powell, Ph.D.
Accord Psychological Associates
2333 Windy Hill Road
Marietta, GA. 30067
Phone : (770) 980-9323

Relationship Enrichment Center
1640 Powers Faeery Road
Building 28, Suite 350
Marietta, GA. 30067
Also run by Joel Bagby (see reference above).
Phone : (404) 955-7715
Fax : (404) 956-9325

Erin K. Swenson, Th.M., Ph.D.
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1708 Peachtree Street, NW., Suite 505
Atlanta, GA. 30309
Phone : (404) 312-5677
Email : erin@erinswen.com
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2470 Windy Hill Road, Suite 217
Marietta, GA. 30067
Phone : (770) 952-4503
Fax : (770) 951-8930
Email : RHolcombeW@aol.com
Licensed psychologist. Short-term therapy / evaluation. Works with adults & adolescents covering gay issues, gender issues, and survival of sexual abuse.

Alan Yorker, M.A.
1708 Peachtree St.
Atlanta, GA. 30309
Phone : (404) 874-1708

Michael S. McGarry, Ph.D, P.C.
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4015 South Cobb Drive
Smyrna, GA. 30080
Phone : (770) 435-5453
Website : http://www.atlantatherapist.com

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11285 Elkins Road, Suite D-4
Roswell, GA. 30076
Phone : (678) 431-3901
Fax : (770) 521-0512
Email : annalisaderenthal@gmail.com
Website : http://www.annalisaderenthal.com
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Renelle "Ren" Massey, Ph.D.
1244 Clairmont Road, Suite 101
Decatur, GA. 30030
Phone : (404) 292-3400
Email : drrenelle@comcast.net
Website : http://www.drrenelle.com
"I'm a licensed psychologist practicing over 20 years in the Atlanta area. I work with mtfs, ftms, genderqueer, crossdressers, and other clients in exploring gender issues. I'm a WPATH member and have presented at Southern Comfort several times."

Tana Hall, M.Ed., LPC
204 Church Sreet
Decatur, GA. 30030
Phone : (404) 496-8262
Website : http://www.tanahall.com

H. William Martin, Jr., M.D.
5605 Glenridge Drive, Suite 605
Atlanta, GA. 30342
Phone : (404) 252-3001
Fax : (404) 303-8008

Jayson Peterson, MEd, MFT
2215 Cheshire Bridge Road NE
Atlanta, GA. 30324
Phone : (404) 816-7171, extension 14
Email : jayson.peterson@ccccp.org

Diane Solursh, Ph.D.
Augusta, GA
Phone : (706) 733-7029

Ana Adelstein, Ph.D.
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675 Seminole Avenue NE, Suite 307
Atlanta, GA. 30307
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"I'm a Canadian transplant living in Atlanta whose been in practice almost 20 years. I'm a professional member of WPATH and have worked with TransYouth and Family Allies (TYFA). I specialize in helping people imagine and create richer, more fulfilling lives, and deeper, more satisfying relationships. If we team up, I will work with you flexibly and even playfully, incorporating techniques and approaches that have proven effective. I will encourage you to couple your insight with action so you can work out creative solutions. I will respect your right to decide what is good for you, based on your truths. I work with trans-identified/gender non-conforming youth (I've worked with kids as young as 3) as well as adults. I am available to work with clients remotely by using a HIPAA-compliant video service, But current Georgia psychology licensing laws restrict me to working only with individuals living in Georgia where I am licensed. Find answers I've penned relating to gender identity, among other things, online at HeathTap (http://www.healthtap.com). Also, please find me on Twitter @DrAnaATL"
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Hey, folks, I wanted to share that things went really, really well today coming out at work. I had two groups to share with and my supervisor also had two groups to meet with. I now work in two departments, so lots of people to tell. I needed them all told at the same time so that people didn't hear it from others. I do have two coworkers that weren't there today that I will tell myself in the morning.

I had no negative responses. Who knows what people are thinking deep down but at least where I work it is politically incorrect to bash trans people. , so I won't have to hear the comments.

Tomorrow my preferred name will be my email address and throughout most of our system.

I feel very fortunate to have the support at work, you all here, and of course tantalizingfemme.

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