These ppl are far more interested in making others comply w/their Oppression-Olympics dogma than actual health of the FTM in question. One person in the thread notes that abdominal fat would put pressure on blood vessels supplying the neophallus & likely increase risk of failure.
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Someone has posted this, "We have to advocate to stop this kind of forced trajectory. Stomach amputation has life-long consequences and potentially fatal risks. Trans people should be able to get procedures they need without putting money in the pockets of the bariatric industry
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and signing themselves up for a lifetime of complications." It seems to be a quite serious comment. So *close*.
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Bizarre the level of denial...
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I had to look up 47 BMI. This woman weighs nearly 300 lbs. This poor woman looks at herself in the mirror, wants to alter her breasts and genitals, not her overall physique. But the worst part is that these abusive doctors went along with it. Note use of *needs* bottom surgery.
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How can anyone doubt the potential risks of such excessive size on circulation and healing? (Both for neo-"phallus" that needs to establish blood supply to not fall off, and for graft donor site.) Skin folds can also be an issue for hygiene and infection control.pic.twitter.com/M3Ib67ZOeh
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For people who want to read more on the subject, this looks like a good overview: https://www.o-wm.com/article/providing-quality-skin-and-wound-care-bariatric-patient-overview-clinical-challenges …
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"Why do to assume he has fat v. muscle or a gut? The only evidence we have is a BMI of 47. That is by no means conclusive of fat or a gut." These folks live in a fantasy land.
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Is this how reputable therapists do medical referrals? A random shout out on Facebook?
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