You or the Thailand Doctor
Dear Dr. Reed,
I wrote to you awhile back regarding SRS…..You mentioned a “Grant subsidary” and I was wondering if that is still available. I don’t know if you will remember me but I’ve contacted you several times…..the last time I mentioned contemplating having the surgery with a Dr. _ _ in Thailand. I am still greatly contemplating whether or not I should go to him or go to you. My main issue is being able to afford the SRS. I get SSI,about $800 a month indefinitely. If there is a way to have it done with you I would much prefer it. My reasons for choosing Dr.Pichet at the moment are based on the fact that he only charges $6500 USD for the SRS. The only thing at the moment that is slowing my process to go to Thailand is my great fear of flying. I don’t like the feeling of taking a huge risk with this….I want to be sure I will be alive after the SRS and that my neo vagina will be orgasmic and functioning properly. Not that I don’t really trust him,it’s just that my gut instinct tells me I should wait and have my SRS with you Dr.Reed. It’s already April and I have’nt wired my full amount to Dr. (so and so) yet because of my contemplating.
If there is a way to get my SRS from you this year,I would….I will definitely refund my deposit from the Dr. and much rather go with you if it feels right. One because you are closer by and I would much prefer not having to fly such a great distance. Two there is’nt much of communication barrier because you are also American.Three I’ll be closer to relatives ( I have family who live in Orlando ).
Anyways I am venting you my feelings. I’ve only got around $4 k to my name at the moment. Wiring all this money overseas also puts a huge stressor on my part.
I spoke to you on the phone once before…. Dr.Reed I need your help and advice.
Sincerely,
Irela
April 4, 2010
Good morning Irela,
Thank you ever so much for your heartfelt letter and your candor.
You will own many cars in a lifetime, possibly a few homes or condos, but a cosmetically and functioning below the waist result, you should only have to invest in once. And in all honesty, it is a lot less expensive than any of the above, regardless of where your surgery is done.
When you are given a discount, our working staff continues to work at full wages. All our operating expenses remain the same. There are no clocks in our operating room and no price tags on our patients. Also please be advised you will need some contingency funds to cover the possibility of a return visit for a touch up or continuity of care with a local doctor.
Patients having had surgery abroad and coming to us for a revision is not at all unusual. Our policy for our established patients is not to charge unless a general anesthetic is required which is 600. A lot less expensive than a plane fare back to Thailand.
Please don’t read that book, “Europe on 8 Dollars a Day” and think for 56 dollars you can vacation in Europe for a week. There are always out of pocket expenses which you need to factor into your cost, such as travel for you and perhaps a companion or loved one, food, medications, some medical supplies and stents, hotel lodging for about 8 days, although if you have a friend in Miami you could stay there and save about 4 days.
We will work with you to make your dreams come true, and we will offer a vastly discounted fee, for a substantial deposit, good for 1 year. Please also recognize that a deposit up to 50% of the negotiated price is non refundable.
This past week I the honor of being asked to write an article for ?Sex reassignment surgery: Male to Female? for Seminars in Plastic Surgery edition on: “Aesthetic and Functional Genital and Perineal Surgery: Male and Female”.
This May, I will be delivering a talk to the Aqua Transsexual Society in North Miami. My patient Jessica had appeared on Larry King Live last year.
If you have not submitted a 250 consultation fee to our office, really that is step number one as we need to be sure you are a surgical candidate. Review once again our attached letter.
Please call Anna in the office on Monday as she is the brains behind pa and the maker of deals.
Let’s hope we can make it happen for you,
Have a blessed Easter Sunday,
Harold M. Reed, M.D.
305-865-2000
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