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[brodycoyote.livejournal.com]

*Sorry for the Cross posting*

My name is Brody and I'm a FTM student and activist in Montreal, Canada.

I’m working with a variety of people with the aim to compile a comprehensive guide to FTM chest reconstruction surgeries that can be distributed within and outside of trans and genderqueer communities. There is a great deal of information available that addresses this topic, yet much of it is hard to locate. Also, while websites are great resources, the aim of this project is to make available information in print form.

We do not wish to reinvent the wheel. Instead it is a collaborative effort by many trans people and non-trans people to synthesize the information already available. Generally we plan to address types of chest reconstruction surgeries, doctors that perform them, tips for healing, etc.

Ultimately, it is our hope that this guide will offer not only technical information, but also personal insight.

In this vein we have created a questionnaire that we are hoping people will be interested in filling out. We feel that beyond anything, people's personal experiences with chest reconstruction surgery is the most valuable resource. Often times, word of mouth serves an extremely important function in helping people decide what type of surgery they want, what doctor they wish to go too, etc.

All respondents will be kept anonymous.

For more information please email me at b_giambrone@hotmail.com or you can see the questionnaire online at: www.thetransitionalmale.com/questionnaire


Thank you,

Brody Giambrone
Trans/Gender Alliance