r/transvancouver

Hi all, I'm a trans man living in Victoria.

I currently have a consult with a surgeon through the transcare route in Abbotsford in September (I was only given options on the mainland).

Given a few things:

1. I will have to pay for my partner and I to travel/stay on the mainland for a few days (or even a couple weeks) until I get my drains out. This means meals, ferry cost, car rental, accommodation, doggy daycare while my partner and I are away, ect.
2. I'd really rather recover at home, and have easy access to go back to my surgeon if something goes wrong.
3. I want to also pursue loose skin removal/body masculinization during the same surgery which I'll have to pay for out of pocket.
4. I can somewhat comfortably afford it.
5. I'm a pretty vain person, and I think my current surgeon's results (from pictures that I've seen, anyway) are just okay. I wasn't super stoked on the results of any of the surgeon options I was given, for that matter.

I'm curious what the process of switching to private pay with a doctor here on the island would be?

If anyone has any insights, I'd really appreciate it, thanks!

Past posts mention various discord groups. Any still running?

Hi.

I am a trans man living in Vancouver. I'm from Russia. I've been in Canada for the majority of my life, but many of my relatives and family are back home.

I can't go back. It's not legal in Russia. They banned name and gender changes in 2023, and even if it was legal, it wouldn't be safe.

I am beyond lucky to have a safe queer community here, friends who see me, and people who understand me.

But I've been struggling with the feeling of never being able to go home again. I visited once in 2019, before I knew who I was, and I didn't enjoy it as much as I wanted to.

If anyone else is in the same or a similar boat, can you please PM me. It's a crushing feeling and I need to please speak to somebody who actually understands, and isn't just saying that they do.

Thank you.

Hello I am looking for recommendations for lgbt friendly doctors in Maple Ridge area. Main for PrEP and estrogen presciption

My daughter (22, transitioned at 17) has a good friend group but they’re all cis-men. She’s wanting to make some friends in the queer community but isn’t sure where to start. Looking for casual community events etc.

She said I could post this as she doesn’t have a Reddit account.

I came out to my parents in January and still haven't started. Back in May I met with a doctor who recommended presenting more femininely so I bought a kilt and it feels pretty nice. I went back a few days ago and she kind of said the same thing, her advice was to socially transition beforehand and also make an appointment at Three Bridges. The problem is that I really don't feel comfortable enough with my body and appearance to present femininely and I also live an hour away from Three Bridges. If you have any advice that would be greatly appreciated

Hi, I'm looking for a trans friendly place to get my eyebrows done for the first time, thanks for the help.

What the title says. Just moved here with my girlfriend and we both are longtime kickboxers. Not competitive, not into the macho guy attitude of the sport at large, just doing it for hobby and wellbeing. And any recs or leads for a place with good, welcoming vibes, where a couple gay girls can train without weirdos interfering, would be highly appreciated.

Hey all,

Did anyone attend the phallo webinar today for those cleared for surgery "GSPBC - Preparing for Phalloplasty Information Session"?

I got caught up at work and couldn't attend, if anyone is able to share a recording or their notes that would be much appreciated!