Max Lyon★★★☆☆Google
August 23, 2023
I had keyhole top surgery done by Dr. Gil Kryger in March 2022. The results are amazing, and the aftercare support was wonderful. They took my concerns seriously and supported me through all of it. I had some very minor issues with the drains and was very well instructed on how to keep the site clean and padded, although I wish the instructions on this were a bit clearer beforehand. Proper instruction on how to apply the gauze would have been appreciated, as well as knowing to have hydrogen peroxide for cleaning the site outside of the showers (warm water did wonders). My left side was swelling a bit and they did a good job informing me on how to take care of it and kept a good eye on it. Overall, my surgery was very successful and I couldn't be happier with the results. The scarring is barely visible! I went to the beach shirtless for the first time that year and it felt exhilarating. Thank you for that.
What upset me however was two things. On my way to the operating table, under the influence of medication, I was misgendered by one of the nurses walking with me. I use they/them pronouns and she/her was used. I could understand accidentally using he/him, but this just seems strange. It seems absolutely unacceptable given the type of surgery I was undergoing. I was too in shock and upset to say anything until now. Additionally, the lack of any empathy from Dr. Kryger when I asked about potentially needing to reschedule during the pre-op was very upsetting. I have no supportive family in the area, and the very little I do (two people, and even that support is shakey) I was not in contact with at the time. I do not have many people in the area who can support me. I was struggling to find someone to help me after the surgery. Not everyone is lucky enough to have people who actually support them and love them for who they are, especially trans people.
