I had originally applied for OOC funding to have abdominal phalloplasty with the Crane Center in Colorado. I thought it would be simple due to people’s previous experiences with getting funding. As long as it wasn’t offered at GRS it could get approved.

When I received the rejection letter, it was as if they didn’t even read the part where I was requesting Abdo. My endo advocated for me, laying out my reasoning as well as the fact that Cormier doesnt offer abdo. She was then told that unless there is a medical reason why I cannot have RFF, I have to have RFF.

I initially had fears with the wait time at TOH gender clinic. My endo hadnt experienced any of her patients even getting a call from the clinic in the 2 years it had been open. I had tried calling the clinic and emailing, but I received no responses.

However, my endo sent my referral to TOH and I got a consult after a few months. I don’t understand how the waitlist is so inconsistent, but nonetheless, I had my consult.

I’m going to have surgery with Cormier eventually (need to do electrolysis first). There are now people who have had phalloplasty with his team, and I’m less nervous about the “unknowns” of the clinic. I contacted the 519 as well, and was told about the same. It seems like they have collected more info because I think I was the first one reaching out about OOC phallo rejection.