questions about Dr. Garramore

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Well hello again everybody. Since I last wrote, I told my mom that I wanted to go through with top surgery. I had been wondering about the financial aspect of everything, but after talking to my mom both one on one and in my therapy session, its clear that money is not so much the concern, its that she needs to hear/see for herself that the doctor I am choosing is the right one. She doesn't believe me that there are few well renowned doctors for top surg on the east coast (at least in my searches, and what I've been told, there's one in FL, MD, OH, and MA...with a couple lesser known in between--please correct me if I'm wrong). I think it's that she doesn't feel comfortable with me traveling so far (I live in NJ). So I'm really posting this for people who have already had this surgery, or know someone directly who has. I'm leaning heavily towards Dr. Garramore because after reading the info on his website, it makes me feel confident and comfortable to work with him. If you or anyone you know has used him, I would love to know your experiences and if you would or wouldn't recommend him. Even if you've gone to another doctor, I wouldn't mind hearing from you either. I want my mom (and eventually when I get around to telling him, my dad) to be on board with the doctor I choose.

I'm still a little new to this livejournal thing, but if anyone would like to message me directly (I think that's possible?) instead of posting on this thread, that is totally welcome. I appreciate any feedback. Thanks so much.

Forney