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How on earth do I start trying for top surgery in general? I moved states so I’ve just got my insurance figured out and literally have no doctors yet (not even a PCP). Where can I find resources about the whole process?
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Anonymous 1w

i would call around to assorted plastic surgeons' offices that are in network with your insurance. your insurance will (should) provide a list of them, either by calling the phone number on the back of your insurance card or on their website under a "find a provider" function. i know the two big hospital systems near me took my insurance, so i just called the offices and told them i was looking for a consultation for top surgery so i got an appointment as soon as possible.i made sure to say that

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Anonymous 1w

I think depends on the state, but planned parenthood is wicked helpful if you don’t have a PCP

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 1w

my BMI is over 35 (i think it was 40 at the time) bc that's usually where surgeons will say you have to lose weight before getting surgery, so the dr i went with has no BMI limit (loved her).

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 1w

surgeons and insurance will also typically have a policy that requires at least one letter of support from a mental health provider. what that requires varies, but generally it's a letter that says "i as the provider have seen this client who has described these symptoms and i attest that i believe surgery would be the correct choice for them". my insurance has a webpage that i found by googling "[name of insurance company] policy gender affirming surgery mastectomy" that lists their requirement

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