Jeka’s Top Surgery

My medical story started with an awkward conversation with my general physician. Not yet feeling comfortable enough to say transgender, I stumbled around my words and finally got it out. She linked me up with the transgender care unit in LA. From there, I attended a transgender orientation and had monthly sessions with a physiologist until they cleared me to meet with a surgeon. The amount of happiness when I got that phone call is unexplainable. 

It’s been months since my surgery. Although my insurance covered majority of the cost, I was hit with an unexpected medical bill and I had to go back in for another revision surgery.

I’m not the type of person who likes to ask for help but like we all know, money doesn’t grow on trees. I write this today feeling very vulnerable and a little stressed. Knowing this isn’t the end of my journey and not the last of my surgeries is disheartening. 

Hoping for little helping hand. 

Much love. 
-Jeka