Would you see a transgendered doctor?

[FreshTressa]

First off I have to admit that I've only reay the OPs post and not all of the others. I noticed right away that you're from the Seattle area and I'm assuming you're talking about our local OB? But that was years ago he turned into a she, 7 or 8 years ago at least. Or is it happening again to another OB/Gyn here in the area? Our friends were just weeks from their due date when they got the letter saying their OB would start wearing women's clothes, etc as part of the transformation. It really didn't bother them at all and the husband of the couple is very, very conservative. The loved the Dr. and respected the Dr. so what's the big deal? Wouldn't be a big deal to me and it hasn't really hurt the guys/gals practice much from what I understand. Folks here in town loved the Dr before so no reason to run screaming after the change

No, this happened recently in Florida...and not an OB. I just mentioned the OB/GYN part cuz I remember that.
She is an online friend.

 

[Zippa D Doodah]

But if I were going through the process of being transformed into a dolphin would you trust me to be your doctor? Mind you, I could have graduated at the top of my med school class.

 

[SyracuseWolvrine]

If someone is a good doctor, then I'd trust them to keep their pants on while performing a procedure. As to what plumbing is under the pants, well, quite frankly, that's none of my business. There are competent people of all genders.

To me, this question is like asking "Would you switch doctors if your doctor changed from wearing white lab coats to wearing green polka dotted lab coats?" Nothing about the doctor's skills have changed, just appearances.

(I'd also like to add that I would not have any use for an Ob/Gyn)

 

[Mad4Mickey]

it depends on if I liked the Doctor and trusted him . If my Doctor that I have had for the last 5 years had a "change" I would have to wonder why but I wouldnt stop going to him

 

[goofygirl]

I'd go just to see what he/she looked like after the change. Would I keep going? I don't know for sure. I have been going to the same Dr. for years, (who is man) and I don't know if I could get used to him being a "her".


How come in the bulk of sex changes, its mostly men who want to become women, and not vice versa? That's something that always puzzled me.

 

[LadyBears]

And even as far as we've come medically and scientifically, transgenders are very easy to pick out, and so I would still feel uncomfortable.

I would have to disagree with that. I used to work in a hospital, so I have met a LOT of people in my day. Have I met crossdressers who obviously looked like they were cross dressing? Yes. However, I have met people who unless you knew their medical history, you would never know. Actually, I can think of a old co-worker in particular who could be a great candidate for the transgender operation. One Halloween he was dressed up as a female. You know what? He was one of the most gorgeous women I have ever met. He was so comfortable dressed this way. Everyone noticed he had a MAJOR increase in confidence. Guaranteed, he thought about it. I have since switched jobs, so I don't know if he acted on it.

I must say, in all my personal & professional experiences, I have NEVER met anyone that our first conversation went "Hi, I am Bambi, I used to be Brian. Nice to meet you". I have NEVER met anyone that walks around with a neon sign above their head that says "I had transgender surgery done in 2003" either. Just as a lot of us know men who are efeminate & women who are masculine, not everything is just as it seems.

What would you do, if next year you switched to this doctor - not knowing that surgery was involved. Over the next 5 years, you grow to admire the Dr's bedside manor, trust her in everyway, & you love her staff, etc.... One day you are having a conversation with the Dr & she tells you she used to be a he. What are you going to do then? She has already proven herself professionally.

Who knows - maybe everyone on this board has already met 1 person who has had the surgery. Just because we weren't told doesn't mean it didn't happen. I have never asked anyone in my personal life (such as doctors, mail people, policepeople, tax preparer, my daughters teachers & coaches, etc.. ) if they have either.

 

[LadyBears]

If someone is a good doctor, then I'd trust them to keep their pants on while performing a procedure. As to what plumbing is under the pants, well, quite frankly, that's none of my business. There are competent people of all genders.

To me, this question is like asking "Would you switch doctors if your doctor changed from wearing white lab coats to wearing green polka dotted lab coats?" Nothing about the doctor's skills have changed, just appearances.

(I'd also like to add that I would not have any use for an Ob/Gyn)

You phrased that alot better & in a much shorter way than I just tried to do!

 

[Robindianne]

I truly do not wish to take the thread off the tracks here, but your last sentence contains some shaky biblical interpretation. "Not judging" does not mean "anything goes". It does not mean we swallow every bit of pablum that comes our way.

You are correct. It means God will judge and we can trust him and not waste our own energy trying to determine with our human brains how to judge. Instead we can use our energy doing good.

 

[Mercy]

What would you do, if next year you switched to this doctor - not knowing that surgery was involved. Over the next 5 years, you grow to admire the Dr's bedside manor, trust her in everyway, & you love her staff, etc.... One day you are having a conversation with the Dr & she tells you she used to be a he. What are you going to do then? She has already proven herself professionally.

If that were the case, and their surgery was so good, it was hard to detect (doubt that however) and I found out somehow, I would switch. As I stated in an earlier post, I am particular where and to whom my money goes. Sorry if that bothers you.

 

[Puffy2]

Honestly, it depends on how well I know the doctor to begin with. If I trust my physcian and know that they are capable then I'd probably stay with the practice. If I felt that they were "unstable" then probably not. It really just depends on the person.

Heck, I stopped going to a pediatrican because he was having marriage problems (NOT because of the problems, but because of how he was POORLY handeling the problems - when they let their personal lives interfer with the quality of care or attention to patients then that is the time to find another doc. So it really doesn't matter WHAT the issue is, it's more how they handle it.Having said that, the guy (dentist) in my town who murdered his wife - no way would I go to him again....

 

[Obi-Wan Pinobi]

I apologize if I have missed a post but it seems that people that are claiming that God makes people perfect and they should not change or alter their bodies haven't responded to how they feel about the situations that both Chobie and I presented.

All people are NOT born perfect and it happens more than people care to realize. Babies can be born with the characteristics and the "parts" of both females and males. Parents of babies born like this are faced with making a huge life altering decision for their child. Do they decide that their baby will be a son or a daughter. Lets face it, not everyone may make the right decision. How is the parent to know which of the genders the child will exhibit more as an adult? Why is it so wrong that as an adult, these children decide to change this mistake??

If you believe strongly that God made people "perfect", then how do you feel about Plastic Surgery? Do you have the same feelings towards a woman who is basically flat chested and goes and gets a breast augmentation and comes out a D-cup? Under your definintion, God made them perfect as they were and they altered their body. Same with nose jobs, cheek implants and many off the wall surgeries done in order to change one's appearance.

 

[mickeyfan2]

Yep, cause she'd have had her own gyn by now and she'd know how to be gentle (in theory).

Why would a man who became a women need a GYN? What female problems would you be checking for?

 

[VSL]

I apologize if I have missed a post but it seems that people that are claiming that God makes people perfect and they should not change or alter their bodies haven't responded to how they feel about the situations that both Chobie and I presented. . . .

. . . If you believe strongly that God made people "perfect", then how do you feel about Plastic Surgery? Do you have the same feelings towards a woman who is basically flat chested and goes and gets a breast augmentation and comes out a D-cup? Under your definintion, God made them perfect as they were and they altered their body. Same with nose jobs, cheek implants and many off the wall surgeries done in order to change one's appearance.

*is pretty small breast-wise and am actually glad I don't have bigger ones!*

 

[OceanAnnie]

It is odd to have that kind of drastic surgery. I'd be distracted and curious during an office visit. I'd feel like I was on an episode of Jerry Seinfield. Like there would be a pink elephant in the room and no one would want to talk about it. I just wouldn't feel comfortable.

As an aside, every OB-GYN I've ever been to has been male. They have all been gentle. I wouldn't attribute having a "rough" exam to gender. I think it has to do with the person. But that's just me and my experience.

 

[chell]

I apologize if I have missed a post but it seems that people that are claiming that God makes people perfect and they should not change or alter their bodies haven't responded to how they feel about the situations that both Chobie and I presented.

All people are NOT born perfect and it happens more than people care to realize. Babies can be born with the characteristics and the "parts" of both females and males. Parents of babies born like this are faced with making a huge life altering decision for their child. Do they decide that their baby will be a son or a daughter. Lets face it, not everyone may make the right decision. How is the parent to know which of the genders the child will exhibit more as an adult? Why is it so wrong that as an adult, these children decide to change this mistake??

If you believe strongly that God made people "perfect", then how do you feel about Plastic Surgery? Do you have the same feelings towards a woman who is basically flat chested and goes and gets a breast augmentation and comes out a D-cup? Under your definintion, God made them perfect as they were and they altered their body. Same with nose jobs, cheek implants and many off the wall surgeries done in order to change one's appearance.

Very well said Matt. Thanks!

 

[mickeyfan2]

I apologize if I have missed a post but it seems that people that are claiming that God makes people perfect and they should not change or alter their bodies haven't responded to how they feel about the situations that both Chobie and I presented.

I do not believe God made us perfect. We are made in God's image but we are not perfect like God is. God did make us just the way God wanted, so nobody is a mistake and all are imperfect in the way God wanted us to be. God gave us medicine to help with out imperfect bodies. We are all here to learn lesson's about love and our imperfection is the only way for us to learn these lessons.

 

[SeattleRedBear]

I do not believe God made us perfect. We are made in God's image but we are not perfect like God is. God did make us just the way God wanted, so nobody is a mistake and all are imperfect in the way God wanted us to be. God gave us medicine to help with out imperfect bodies. We are all here to learn lesson's about love and our imperfection is the only way for us to learn these lessons.

Click.

 

[mickeyfan2]

Click.

 

[SeattleRedBear]

Sorry I was so obtuse. Just a light bulb going off.

BTW. There was a great editorial in this morning's paper by Leonard Pitts of the Miami Herald that might be of interest to those who are contributing and lurking.

 

[Robindianne]

Why would a man who became a women need a GYN? What female problems would you be checking for?

Can't get graphic here, but my friend, now physically a woman, had yearly gyn checkups as well as exams w/her initial surgeon. If you pm me I can tell more but not here. Suffice it to say, they DO have gyns once they have women's annatomy.