Finally, two weeks after it was mailed (nice job, Canada Post), I received the complete information packet from the Centre Métropolitain de Chirurgie Plastique. Lots of reading to do, but fortunately I'm already familiar with some of it. The timing is perfect, because tomorrow I will see my doctor, and I can bring the material to him for questions.
Every development like this makes the process just a bit more real. Seeing all this information in front of me puts a huge grin on my face. It also gives me pause and makes me realize just how serious this whole thing is. I do realize it. And I still feel very, very good about it.
Just over two and a half months from now, I will be on a plane to Montreal, and a very important part of this odyssey will begin. In the meantime, life doesn't stop. Doctor appointment, Samhain, trip to San Francisco to see friends and have some fun, more tests, maybe another doctor visit or two, Yule, and my 56th birthday. And during all that, work both paid and volunteer, and all the other little things that make up my life.
I wish speedy healing for all my friends who had their genital surgery this month. Thank you and others who went before me for glimpses into your own surgical experience. My time is coming soon.
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You are lucky! In the UK the post is a mess and now they are on strike again.
can you imagine the chaos with all the appointments in limbo?
Caroline x
Veronique, I'm so excited for you, and I so look forward to reading what you'll have to write about your experience. I'll be following in your footsteps... someday. :)
Congrats Lady V!
very happy for you!
The fact that you feel very, very good about this says it all. It's very, very good to see. :o)
I wasn't sure when to comment since I have missed some of your posts, I haven't been on as much. I remember when you and I were both just starting this whole journey, you a few months before me. I'm really proud of you and happy for you. I'm a little bit at a loss for words, but seriously, congratulations!
Congrats, Veronique. Don't feel bad about the delay. The centre put the wrong postal code on my package, and it took two weeks to arrive -- and I only live 80 kilometres away.
When is your date? I plan to visit you.
Cheers
Jillian
Thank you all! I find that I'm getting more excited, even though there are still, oh, around 80 days to go. And it will get even more real as I start to buy those weird things on the prep list. :)
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