Thank you for your honesty. More and more trans people(male and female) have been speaking out about the problems they've had with bottom surgery and their doctors post-op. I am starting to think that we are pushing these surgeries before we really have perfected them. These doctors should be more honest about the side effects and limitations.
I’m not trans, but it seems these docs want the money and hang the patients out to dry when they get it. This is seen at all levels/types of healthcare, but I imagine is particularly devastating in this scenario, where the patient may need a higher level of support both physically and emotionally. Doctors who do this to patients should be held criminally liable.
People shouldn’t even want these surgeries to begin with being so naive in thinking it’s safe no surgery is technically safe especially altering one’s like this.
@@bobbiross272 3yrs post and mine is literally as if I was born with it. People just need to do their research and not jump the gun, I think the thought of getting rid of dysphoria gets to people strong enough that they try and get whatever they can as fast as they can.
Or maybe just stop what you was intended to be at birth at this rate more little kids are getting pushed into changing gender before they even decide what they want for tea how can they decide at that
It is such a shame that UA-cam punishes people like her, who would be more honest about what it actually means to transition if they were allowed to do so. Mostly we see only the positive, but the negative side of these surgeries is actually more important for someone considering undergoing penile inversion to hear and understand! Not to try to prevent them from transitioning, but to save them so much physical and mental pain that could have been prevented if they just knew how difficult it was going to be!
I am going to get minimal depth vaginoplasty to avoid as many complications as possible and requires minimal care. I am tired of tucking and having parts I don't want. It's a very strong feeling and always has been.
New viewer here!! I'm a retired mental health therapist and I'm very impressed with your presentation of YOU!! Your confidence shows so don't let the negative people make you question yourself. Good luck sweet lady, you will do well in life.
I genuinely appreciate your transparency about this. It can't be easy speaking about something so personal but it is SO needed right now, so thank you for your message and thank you for your strength.
it’s so crazy you just posted this update i just watched all your other videos last night 😮 as a trans woman i just want to thank you for being so open and honest about your experience it helps to have the extra perspective
I'm an old geezer with a wife & 3 kids, and I am not entirely sure why youtube put one of your vid's in my recommended list, but one thing I can say after watching several of them is: *You Are Tough As Nails!* Your descriptions of the medical issues you've gone thru make me want to curl into a ball & whimper and cry. Oh my God.. I cannot imagine going thru this. I stubbed my toe this morning, and I will probably complain & whine about it until 2028. My only suggestion for these great videos: Don't address trolls, f|_|ck those f|_|ckers..
Nah.. Maya thinks it's ok to kiss other men etc. and not admit they're trans first, to avoid rejection. That's why people like him go so far to pass. Troll is just what he calls people who tell him the truth because he can't handle it because of his ego. And yeah right he medically healed himself.
Loving the discussion on transparency and taking responsibility for our own health, I swear critical thinking is getting lost these days. I’m glad you’re healing well now!
This is the first video I’ve seen of yours. I think your approach to this very complicated subject feels genuine and caring. You look super classy not over the top with tons of makeup, the off one shoulder top, and gigantic boobs. You look like a regular classy lady. Very pretty and put together.
Maya, I happened on your video via Twitter and just felt I needed to comment. I have always loved being a girl and saddened about people who don't feel happy with their body. I thought your video was very informative. I think you look beautiful and very classy. Thank you for your openness and honesty. I wish you a lifetime of happiness and good health in the new Maya. 🥰
Thanks for speaking honestly and openly about the reality of your experience. This is the first video of you I've ever seen, but my opinion is that you are genuine. I appreciate you not trying to look happy for the camera and just being and speaking normally. It doesn't look like you're putting on a show, just talking about what you've seen, felt and learned along the way. Thanks for that :)
Your class and honesty is like no other. I am really happy you decided to make this video and even more happy that things are going well regarding your GRS. I've wanted to get my GRS for awhile now and appreciate your candidness in this regard. Although it's scarry and knowing it might be a couple years of hell on many fronts before the healing is complete, seeing you reach it and being so happy gives me such great relief. Thank you for your honesty and positive vibes 💜
I’m so glad you’ve used this as an opportunity to educated and be REAL about the surgery. I’ve watched you years ago when I thought I wanted to transitioned and loved your personality! Thank god for trans people who are truthful about their experiences and actually want other trans people to be better educated and researched about srs ❤ so glad you’re back x
@peterplotts1238 that's not what she said. She said she wouldn't recommend it because it's too personal a decision and, not that people shouldn't do it ever.
Whatever. What is it with you people and your compulsion to go around correcting, policing, and coercing other people? Indulge in whatever delusions you like, but don't tell me I must adopt them. It makes me think your convictions are less firm than you let on.@@mh2289
Your authenticity is literally the most attractive thing about you. It is hard to find people who are prepared to be so vulnerable. Thank you for your honesty and openness. It is valued and I know that you will keep living your truth and I for one will be happy to see your videos on food , fun and travel as you roll along thru this crazy life.
@@kathleencastle8631 Is Maya sending you unwanted advances? Is she impacting your life in any way at all? If not, just let her be happy being who she wants to be. Someone you know may be trans- would you treat them the same way? If so, the version of Jesus I grew up learning about and the version you follow aren't the same...
you give such a nuanced and realistic perspective to this surgery and i appreciate that so much! i had my surgery 1,5 months ago and it's been such an emotional rollercoaster so far. i'm so happy to hear you're doing well now, thank you for being so vulnerable and open about this topic ❤
I love your honest and realistic approach to telling your story, you don't sugarcoat anything but still highlight the good as well as the bad. I truly hope you continue to find contentment and security in yourself.
I watched a Blair White video with a detransitioner because I wanted to hear what they had to say. It was a new take for me as a trans ally. It took me down a rabbit hole of Blair videos until I really was so scared for every trans person ever. Thank you for sharing a story with both ups and downs instead of just one side of the story. I think your stance on not recommending the surgery makes the most sense of anything Ive heard. You are gorgeous and I wish you all the best!
Channels like Blaire's address the lies and propaganda spread by the activists of the community, that's why her channel exists and that's what she uses her platform for. But she, herself, is trans and is very happy with herself. It's about watching more than one channel and perspective. Buck Angela and Marcus Dib are fantastic trans content creators. I like Blaire but prefer their channels.
Her channel is a right wing one and she featured Alex Jones who just lost a lawsuit because of defamation. He said a mass shooting in an elementary school didn't happen and harrased grieving families. So she was fine talking to him.
@@kezzokav5905 yes, I love her! She is so smart and I LOVE her humor troughout her videos! I just watched one yesterday from two weeks ago that had me literally so engaged the entire video!
@@ProdavackaDivu if someone is unlikable, it makes it harder to trust them, wouldn't you agree? Sometimes they are disliked simply because they spread LIES and crazy fascist ideas.
@@Mayavhenry you make public videos so I watch the morbid content. I supported you, never the surgery, but then you said you don't tell men unless you have sex. But you still kiss and go on dates. That is messed up. How dare you, sir
OMG giving up on doctors and just finally learning how to treat yourself: the hallmark of Canadian healthcare. By the way, Maya Henry, I love your style.
Your honesty is amazing and the fact that you are willing to be so open in the face of so much resistance to your frank discussion speaks to your courage. You are beautiful.
Maya If I had passed you on a city street somewhere I would have noticed you because you are very attractive, but I would have never guessed in a million years that you had gone through the transition from male to female. I appreciated hearing your story. Best of luck to you in your new life.
@@theonlyravae6846 what is a Pleb? The process of cosmetic surgery is getting better. How does a person know since secrecy and deception is a cornerstone of who and what they are?
Thank you for some of your insights on this part of your transition process. Surgery is such a personal decision to make. Also I have followed you for a couple of years already prior to coming out myself. You are truly inspiring to me.
The surgery will one day be seen as the lunacy it is. Doctors who do this are criminals. They want money and they don't care. They dropped him as soon as they got paid. If I wanted my leg amputated they'd tell me no, yet they'll cut off sex organs. That's deranged.
I find it incredibly saddening that so many intrusive misfits feel, for whatever reasons, so threatened by your experience and journey. Like I've often heard said in the past, "Don't go away mad. Just go away!"
Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing your story with us. Sorry to hear that the medical system failed you, but you have become far more resilient than most. Wishing you the best on your life journey!
Retired MD here. I've seen lots of complications with these surgeries. It all depends on the surgeon you had. Lots of incompetent doctors out there. You look nice and seem sensible and a good person. Just go and live your best life.
You are a lovely person dear. I’m sorry you aren’t 100% happy with your outcome…everyone deserves to be happy and healthy. It seems you have done a great job. ❤️
I really worry about a lot of folks who are transitioning but I think you are an example of how taking your time before making a huge surgery and passing before hand is the right way to go about it. And I think u look fabulous. And more importantly you sound very grounded which allows me to be happy for you rather than being concerned which I often feel with other peoples videos. Sounds like you’re finally hitting the rewards of all your work and effort to transform into the woman you want to be. Thanks for your honesty and frankness. Definitely learned some things I’d never heard before. Stay well and best wishes for your continued happiness.
Great outfit! So classy 😊 You're so right about the healthcare system's shortcomings. I had a surgery in Quebec just before the pandemic (not a gender reassignment) and to this day I was never able to have a follow up with my doctor and went through a rough recovery with no help from the system. So sorry you had to go through that :-(. Thanks so much for sharing your story. You're Awesome 😊
@@Mayavhenry Loved the video, but I think you're a bit rough on the health system. In many places of the world, trans people would love to sit on your conveyor belt instead of being chased by angry people not caring whether they are healed or not. Glad you found a way to treat it properly.
@@benoittissier58 I think we should strive for a bit more than not being chased away in anger. I’m aware the fortune I have of living in Canada, but improvements must be made. It’s not exclusive to trans healthcare.
@@Mayavhenry You are on a conveyor belt. You made the doctors a lot of money and so will the next person and the next. The doctors know there will be complications and they don't care. Only psychopaths would do an unnecessary surgery on such vital organs.
@Simon Marcotte Most men pretending to be women select their wardrobe with great care. They are far less apt to dress casual or carelessly, as a REAL woman often does. You also rarely see them without a full makeup job too.
I am a woman and a mother. I would never tell that you were born a man not only because you are stunning beautifull but also because you talk and behave like a woman. No histerical voices or gestures. You are very intelligent and clever and that makes all the difference. You deserve the utmost respect ❤
Like some women don't have hysterical voices and gestures 😅 Both men and women can have hysterical voices and gestures, it's not reserved for one sex 😂
Hey Maya, I have been watching your journey for the past few weeks now and you have been by far the most honest and most open about everything. I found you because I've recently been trying to find myself since I've been very uncomfortable with my male body since very non legal things happen to me as a kid (trying to keep everything youtube safe, don't want my comment to be deleted). I'm still researching before I make any rushed decisions as I'm turning 30 as well, lots of therapy hours to go through before I even get into the whole becoming a woman situation. Not trying to diminish anyone that has been trying to transition just giving my two cents on the situation and why I'm here. Anyway, I thank you for being so open about everything, you've been very helpful in answering a lot of questions.
Don’t worry about what the trolls say, you had the surgery for yourself. You look beautiful,& I bet you are comfortable now! THANKYOU for sharing your experiences, and be open to talk about things. It really helps other people!😍
You are very beautiful Maya. I've followed you for about 6 or seven years. I am very happy to see you again, and even more so to know that you are ok. I wish only the best for you. 🌹
I took a very long time to have surgery, about seven years into HRT, and definitely after fully understanding myself as a woman socially and feeling out whether I could function/be comfortable in the world in the way I want to without it or not. Today I am, as of tomorrow, one week post-op and so far it has been absolutely brutal. I had a complication very shortly after surgery which resulted in a very traumatic night of bleeding etc and a revision surgery the very day after the initial procedure. I can't bring myself to describe it more thoroughly. It's funny I was scared of completely different things, it's like God tried to trump by biggest fear. The following days I was absolutely wrecked and depressed and am just now starting to become more positive again (as things have been very stable since), though it is still scary. Luckily, I'm in another country where this procedure is part of socialised health-care, and my entire transition they have been quite reliable. Hoping they'll stay that way now that I need it most. I love your sharing your experiences, as it did help me set some realistic expectations pre-surgery, though nothing could really prepare me for what went down in the end (what will go down I'm sure). In the aftermath of being traumatised and in pain, and unable to move, I did have to face my choice to commit to surgery in a way I wasn't prepared to. I'd never been through something so scary or physically taxing, and the trauma I was going over all the time made me feel like it would last forever. It was like I was in purgatory. It's a lot better now - the longest week of my life. Agree with all your advice! I'm so glad I've had reliable medical staff this past week, and friends and family surrounding me through it. And at this point, when I'm not actively scared of dying or just of being in hospital in general (where I still am), I'm really happy about my choice and looking forward to recovering in the best way possible. Will also be in touch with my therapist soon to set up some help with all that mental anguish. Sorry if this is a messy comment, I think I needed to write a bit about it. Wish you all the best!!
Thank you for sharing. We are in this journey together. Finding what is right, sifting through what is difficult, and learning that the eternal flame of our spirit burns brighter than the physical form. I obsessed over recovery and what it would mean for my life, but now I am much more at peace, level-headed, and grounded in my own personal resilience and love for my energy beyond what is physical!
About a week ago UA-cam, for reasons unknown to me, put your video in my algorithm, but I’m very impressed with the topics and your honesty about them. So impressed that I subscribed and am educating myself. As I have several customers that are trans and frequent my shop I do want to be educated and not do or say things that would offend. You provide a platform for many questions I have and I’m grateful to have a reference like your channel. I’m sorry that there are those people with small minds who seek to tear down and hurt with their hateful words, but from reading the comments you definitely inspire and help so many more. Bless you and stay strong
I think a lot of the detransitioners have expressed how the medical system drops them after surgery. It’s so common and I’m glad you brought that up. Doctors know the high risk and they bounce after cashing in. A lot of people have to remember that you are now a life long patient so finding a doctor who is invested long term is key.
@@tula1433 that’s beyond untrue. If seeing a doctor for a checkup once a year means a life long patient to you then your idea of patient is skewed. I rarely know anyone under 50 who needs medication regularly. My own mother is as healthy as an ox and she’s almost 60.
@@geegee_509 actual homosexual transsexuals are about 1% of the population. Once this “gender mania trend” slows down only actual TS will be transitioning. We’ve assimilated for decades without issues.
So glad to hear that you’ve healed nicely Maya! You have been one of the key people who has given me the courage to move forward with my own transition. (Totally mean that:) Thank You!
Thank you for your honesty Maya. ❤I watched you in the beginning when you had surgery. I’m a psychotherapist and wanted to learn more about your feelings relating to being trans gender.
Your honestly is so refreshing to hear… To many sugar coat this very brutally painful dangerous surgery, others make it out to be so simple as a root canal. Anyway you look beautiful and glad you are finally healed.
Good points: what is in your mind and heart has to come first. A woman is more than just body parts. Really appreciate your point of view. Plus your home/wardrobe/self-presentation is really lovely.
You look fabulous and so glad you have spoken on this and about the pitfalls of the sugery , people always think it's going to be perfect once they have all the surgery. I have a niece now nephew so am aware of what you went through. Excellent video.❤
Hi Maya I’m a 63yr old woman and honestly until watching your video thought this kind of thing was a bit unnatural etc etc, but I want to say you articulate in a understanding and personal way that I can only say Im really happy for you. I think you very pretty and feminine and I wish you a happy contented life. You go girl. Joan ❤️🇬🇧
Maya is beautiful cannot take that away from her but, choosing to have various surgeries is not brave, fireman, solders that fight to protect and loosing limbs and trying to adjust is brave, doctors that help to save lives on the front line is brave.
This video!!! You went in on us. Thank you for your honesty and being so informative. Bottom surgery is a must for me and hearing all of this is something I really need even if it’s scary. It’s better to hear the truth. Thank you.
Please listen to some videos from 'Isle of Ex' before getting surgery. She talks about the ever so likely complications of SRS surgery for both men and women and she has a medical background. Be prepared for the high possibility of life long issues with UTI's, kidney infections, kidney stones, inability to urinate, cathaters, fistulas, sespis, loss of sexual function, lose of libido, etc etc. You will regret it. Everyone does.
I like that you don't make a mockery of women hood. If there were more trans women like you I could wrap my head about this. By the way you are very pretty.
Of course she's not mocking other women. She is a woman herself and always has been. She was born male. She didn't turn into a woman, she became female to match her mind.
Funny thing is, the ones that don’t make a big circus act about being trans, are actually the most believable. Like they pass as cis women/men and if they didn’t say anything, most of society wouldn’t even know that they were trans. I think personally that if most trans were like her, our society would be a much safer and kinder place for the trans community in general. (I’m not at all condoning mistreating others who are doing their trans journey differently, I just think that this is the case unfortunately in the world we live in).
Finally someone who's honest about their bottom surgery thank you so very very much I think you are helping so many more trans women who need to know this before they have their surgeries God bless you I hope you have a wonderful life💜
Thank you, Maya, for your video, blog. This is my experience. Like all of us (almost) I always wanted to be a girl. I hid it from everyone. In 1969, age 26, I began my transition. In the mid 1970’s I made a huge mistake and had a thyroid cartilage shave by a doctor who told me he was experienced in doing ‘those’. He wasn’t. He took off too much and it ruined me. I could not talk for years, I was in constant pain, and I couldn’t swallow anything without contorting my neck. About 18 months later when I realized it would never get better, I attempted suicide. I missed. I went back to being a man. About 25 years later, the cartilage began to grow and everything started getting better. I began contemplating transitioning again. My voice was improving, still low and gruff, though. I didn’t have to contort my neck quite as much to swallow. But it was getting better and I had hope, I transitioned 2008, had GRS 2009. And my life has never been as good. I questioned myself about getting the surgery right up to the point where they put the IV in my arm and I went out. I tried to tell them that I didn’t want it, but I couldn’t. I hated myself for six months after. Then I began loving myself… I still do. Again, my life has reached it apex. I’m very happy. By the way, I’ll be 80 next month. I was fortunate that I passed effortlessly. It made all the difference in passing and getting through life smoothly. My advice to anyone who plans to transition is: 1) get a good job and trade you can do as woman and get paid well for. 2) For God’s, get your beard removed. Best regards to everyone, Vivian
You are so brave! I'm so sorry you went through all this. I am not even trans, but I could really relate to a lot of what you are sharing in my own health journey. I've been failed by doctors too. I also had to be my own health advocate to truly heal despite doctor incompetence. Thanks for being honest and vulnerable. You are amazing.
When a person chooses to have various surgeries it is not classed as brave, the meaning is: ready to face and endure danger pain via lose of limbs, showing courage firemen, soldiers, doctors that help in a war zone and so forth.
I’m only seeing your video till now. If I walk past you I wouldn’t have known you have transitioned, WOW this is definitely your destiny. Apart from all the pain you go through, physically and mentally to transition is the downsize, but through it all it was worth it in the end. Trolls are people that are very unhappy with their lives, and have to try to put others down, to made them feel happy, which is very disgusting. Maya You look are so beautiful, and A Amazing woman.
Maya, you are absolutely lovely! I am not a part of your community, but your perspective and your truth are fascinating to me. You are a strong beautiful person and your honesty is refreshing. Congrats on your success and happiness in this life and all the ones going forward!
I am an Israeli trans woman who had her SRS four years ago at 71😲! I whole heartily agree with everything you have spoken here, I see you as a very gifted and courageous woman who is an incredible asset to the world. I myself need a surgical revision that was finally done two years later. I can say with you that for me too this was entirely the right decision and I am delighted that I did it. I will post a link to this video on one of the Israeli trans forums, most of us understand English quite well. Gosh, I would love to meet you in person some day!🥰🥰
Maya, sorry to hear your undesirable experience. hope you can get over it soon and stay healthy. I admire your courage facing the difficulties and unselfishly sharing them out for the goods of others. I bless you coming out 100 percent the way you always want to be.👏👏👏
Good for you taking control of your own healthcare. Healthcare is definitely on the decline in Ontario. I'm starting my application for GRS in January (waiting on doctor's appointments as usual :^). I really appreciate your sharing your experiences as I'll be going to Montreal as well.
Thank you for being honest. Blair White said she wouldn’t have bottom surgery. It seriously sounds like a nightmare. Good for you for healing yourself.
I'm just a crossdresser who, as I've grown older, become much more active in my dressing. Over my many years around the CD/TG community, I've met, become friends with, and have been intimate with a number of women who have had no real choice in their lives but to physically change their "wrong", or male, bodies to become their true selves. Maya couldn't be more correct in not recommending GRS surgery except in extraordinary circumstances. And changing one's body and mental state from one gender is truly extraordinary! None of my many friends who have taken this radical step to become their true selves have had it "easy". This entire process is lengthy, grueling, and painful. Is/was it worth the effort to my friends? All of them have told me, "Yes", but they were exhausted, mentally more than physically. It took a while after the "final" surgery for them to fully realize their true selves. They all "needed" to become their true selves, but they all told me the journey was more difficult by orders of magnitude than they thought it would be. Would they do it again? They still said, "Yes". Maya, in addition to being a complete and beautiful woman, is one strong and tough woman!
Yes time the trans community starts separating agp transvestites and crossdressers who transition due to transvestic fetishism. Actual HSTS like Maya need to transition.
My friend Shay died as a result of GRS complications. She was loved by many. This surgery, like any other, has risks. In death her family buried her under her male name. It was so sad. I hope that no one else goes through that so please don’t anyone take this lightly.
Sad fact: the online community is deliberately heavily targeting young lesbians, claiming there's no such thing-that if a woman is attracted to women she's transsexual. So then you and your friends don't either-you aren't queens, you need to get sugery. Much respect. I've never had a problem with all kinds of people, but this new multiple sexual "identity" stuff and especially what is being done to our children.💔😭 Keep dressing and feel good about it!
EXCELLENT VIDEO, you are so authenticity feminine with your beauty and more importantly with your truth…You touched on those 3 important issues so well, it highlights your self worth and self respect, something you definitely have, unlike other people, sis or trans! Sending you good thoughts from Montreal❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I just happened upon your video and found it so refreshing to hear a trans woman being so open and honest. Thank you for such an honest and raw look into transitioning. And definitely everyone needs to be their own medical advocate and personal “nurse” to survive w/how the government is controlling what a doctor can and can’t do these days, like w/controlling a doctor’s care of one’s physical, not mental, pain from injuries & surgeries. Much respect to you. 💜✌🏼🦋
I’m so impressed with your intelligence and beauty. It is amazing what modern medicine can accomplish. Watching you, I find it hard to believe you weren’t born a woman. I’m glad you are happy and were able cure the problem you had from surgery.
I'm just a regular cis woman but I had some autoimmune issues and had a lot of trouble getting good healthcare for my chronic inflammation in Australia and in the states. I also had to become my own doctor. I'm just so glad that we have the internet and e-commerce to enable us to help ourselves!
I had granulation after my tear repair delivering my first son. Cauterized at 6mons but I can’t imagine years of it going on. Thank you for sharing your journey.
You seem pretty well-adjusted, authentic and rational about everything. Honestly, I probably wouldn't be comfortable dating a trans-woman, but I'm glad it is working out for you. As a human being, you deserve some happiness. I do agree that surgery should really be a last resort and all the pros and cons need to be honestly communicated, as you say...
Good video, we need more honest and nuanced conversations about this. I think it gets so overly glamorized and pushed as the “norm” that a lot of people think they have to have this major surgery to be validated and that’s a harmful idea. I think the reason some people become so depressed after this surgery is that they thought it would be the final piece and all their problems would end, and realizing afterwards that it hasn’t is rough. Or even worse, the people who have bad outcomes or complications that seriously affect their health. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows and people need realistic expectations before making a decision like this.
Who knows how you landed on my feed... Massive respect for your serene, truthful, and positively balanced attitude. The argumented and open sharing of experiences like yours, devoid of cultural agenda and intellectual perversion, I'm sure is really needed and helpful for many who might otherwise feel very isolated with similar personal struggles. Looks to me like you are doing great as a person and as a mind, I wish you all the best on your journey.
wow .. I'm speechless .. there is so much courage in you .. I like the details, the psychological layered depth in the way described you things ..... I like the sincerity .. I'm speechless ..
I think your amazing and truthful to the max. In the end it's only you that has to be happy I think your doing your home work and based in reality! Proud of your journey!!!!
Thank you so much for sharing this, Maya. There is a massive amount of negative publicity about SRS that is being pushed in certain circles, along with the usual suspects voicing their regrets about it on public and social media at every opportunity. I was fortunate enough to undergo SRS with Dr Bluebond-Langner at NYU-Langone and very fortunate to have no post-surgical complications. For those for whom the surgery is necessary for happiness and a sense of completion, I think it is appropriate, as it was for me.
A lot of those so called " De Transitioners " are paid stooges of right wing hate groups like the Heritage Foundation. I've met a lot of Transwomen over the years and not met any that had a deep seated regret. SRS isn't the magic solution to all life's problems but it's not the cause either.
@@zelda1966 I know that I am fortunate, although I credit the surgical success to the skills of Dr Bluebond-Langner. On my 1 month post-op visit there was some granulation that she treated with silver nitrate. There have been no other issues. I see her once a year and have regular visits with my gynaecologist, and everything is reported to me to be normal.
You said, you would recommend this surgery to no one. If you’d be able to turn back time, would you go through it again, if you knew what you know today ?
Maya, I just happen to notice your channel and have watched several of your videos. I think you look great! Really like what you have said on this video concerning trolls etc... All in all, I fully support your decisions and your honesty concerning the outcome of your surgery. Thumbs up to you, always keep your head up no matter who throws bad remarks towards you. Again, you look really amazing.
Maya, I came across your video and I must say you speak the truth. I am a 59 yo male, straight, married, but I applaud you in your directness, and frank comments… keep it up, keep being you
Maya you are so brave - hugs for all the hard stuff - you keep being real because real is truth and truth ultimately is beautiful ❤️ Your poodle is beautiful - dogs are love on four legs ☺️ I wish you all good stuff ❤️
Thank you for your honesty. More and more trans people(male and female) have been speaking out about the problems they've had with bottom surgery and their doctors post-op. I am starting to think that we are pushing these surgeries before we really have perfected them. These doctors should be more honest about the side effects and limitations.
I’m not trans, but it seems these docs want the money and hang the patients out to dry when they get it. This is seen at all levels/types of healthcare, but I imagine is particularly devastating in this scenario, where the patient may need a higher level of support both physically and emotionally. Doctors who do this to patients should be held criminally liable.
People shouldn’t even want these surgeries to begin with being so naive in thinking it’s safe no surgery is technically safe especially altering one’s like this.
@@bobbiross272 3yrs post and mine is literally as if I was born with it. People just need to do their research and not jump the gun, I think the thought of getting rid of dysphoria gets to people strong enough that they try and get whatever they can as fast as they can.
Or maybe just stop what you was intended to be at birth at this rate more little kids are getting pushed into changing gender before they even decide what they want for tea how can they decide at that
how do you think these surgeons 'perfect' their surgeries? BY EXPERIMENTING ON DUMB PEOPLE WHO DON'T KNOW ANY BETTER
I have respect for you. Some people glamourize the surgery and don't receive enough info. Your channel, your words, your honesty.
It is your life and your choises.
It is such a shame that UA-cam punishes people like her, who would be more honest about what it actually means to transition if they were allowed to do so. Mostly we see only the positive, but the negative side of these surgeries is actually more important for someone considering undergoing penile inversion to hear and understand! Not to try to prevent them from transitioning, but to save them so much physical and mental pain that could have been prevented if they just knew how difficult it was going to be!
I am going to get minimal depth vaginoplasty to avoid as many complications as possible and requires minimal care.
I am tired of tucking and having parts I don't want. It's a very strong feeling and always has been.
New viewer here!! I'm a retired mental health therapist and I'm very impressed with your presentation of YOU!! Your confidence shows so don't let the negative people make you question yourself. Good luck sweet lady, you will do well in life.
I genuinely appreciate your transparency about this. It can't be easy speaking about something so personal but it is SO needed right now, so thank you for your message and thank you for your strength.
You are an inspiration for bravery and candid honesty. You contribute SO much to teaching everyone about what this journey is about. Thank you !
it’s so crazy you just posted this update i just watched all your other videos last night 😮 as a trans woman i just want to thank you for being so open and honest about your experience it helps to have the extra perspective
July! What a wonderful name! 😊😊😊😊
I'm an old geezer with a wife & 3 kids, and I am not entirely sure why youtube put one of your vid's in my recommended list, but one thing I can say after watching several of them is:
*You Are Tough As Nails!* Your descriptions of the medical issues you've gone thru make me want to curl into a ball & whimper and cry. Oh my God.. I cannot imagine going thru this. I stubbed my toe this morning, and I will probably complain & whine about it until 2028.
My only suggestion for these great videos: Don't address trolls, f|_|ck those f|_|ckers..
'I am not entirely sure why youtube put one of your vid's in my recommended list'
Riiiiiiiightttt.....
@@llambert6951 Haha! Yes.. somehow they knew I'd click 🙂
It’s really great to see straight men learning about the trans community and how to support trans women!!
Nah.. Maya thinks it's ok to kiss other men etc. and not admit they're trans first, to avoid rejection. That's why people like him go so far to pass. Troll is just what he calls people who tell him the truth because he can't handle it because of his ego. And yeah right he medically healed himself.
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Loving the discussion on transparency and taking responsibility for our own health, I swear critical thinking is getting lost these days. I’m glad you’re healing well now!
"Maya" is a man!!!
This is the first video I’ve seen of yours. I think your approach to this very complicated subject feels genuine and caring. You look super classy not over the top with tons of makeup, the off one shoulder top, and gigantic boobs. You look like a regular classy lady. Very pretty and put together.
Maya, I happened on your video via Twitter and just felt I needed to comment. I have always loved being a girl and saddened about people who don't feel happy with their body. I thought your video was very informative. I think you look beautiful and very classy. Thank you for your openness and honesty. I wish you a lifetime of happiness and good health in the new Maya. 🥰
Thanks for speaking honestly and openly about the reality of your experience. This is the first video of you I've ever seen, but my opinion is that you are genuine. I appreciate you not trying to look happy for the camera and just being and speaking normally. It doesn't look like you're putting on a show, just talking about what you've seen, felt and learned along the way. Thanks for that :)
Yes! She’s dressed reasonably as well.
Your class and honesty is like no other. I am really happy you decided to make this video and even more happy that things are going well regarding your GRS. I've wanted to get my GRS for awhile now and appreciate your candidness in this regard. Although it's scarry and knowing it might be a couple years of hell on many fronts before the healing is complete, seeing you reach it and being so happy gives me such great relief. Thank you for your honesty and positive vibes 💜
I came out as bigender not long after I became a fan of Maya Henry.
I’m so glad you’ve used this as an opportunity to educated and be REAL about the surgery. I’ve watched you years ago when I thought I wanted to transitioned and loved your personality! Thank god for trans people who are truthful about their experiences and actually want other trans people to be better educated and researched about srs ❤ so glad you’re back x
This is the most sensible approach that I have ever seen on this subject.
Kudos to you young lady.
You are literally what we need in the trans conversation online
We don't need any trans conversation online! They should be in hospital getting the treatment they need.
That's right. Those who have undergone the surgery and say unequivocally you shouldn't do it. I don't think that's what you mean, though.
@peterplotts1238 that's not what she said. She said she wouldn't recommend it because it's too personal a decision and, not that people shouldn't do it ever.
Whatever. What is it with you people and your compulsion to go around correcting, policing, and coercing other people? Indulge in whatever delusions you like, but don't tell me I must adopt them. It makes me think your convictions are less firm than you let on.@@mh2289
I’m so glad you kept it real and told your true experience without glamourising it. You’re brave and appreciate that.
Your authenticity is literally the most attractive thing about you. It is hard to find people who are prepared to be so vulnerable. Thank you for your honesty and openness. It is valued and I know that you will keep living your truth and I for one will be happy to see your videos on food , fun and travel as you roll along thru this crazy life.
He's not authentic. He's rejected his authentic self and he's living a lie
@@kathleencastle8631 Is Maya sending you unwanted advances? Is she impacting your life in any way at all? If not, just let her be happy being who she wants to be. Someone you know may be trans- would you treat them the same way? If so, the version of Jesus I grew up learning about and the version you follow aren't the same...
Amen. I couldn't agree more. Authentic is the adjective I would most apply to Maya!
@@captainnibby He's a man. Men shouldn't invade female spaces. And he admits to dating men and not telling them. He's a predator
@@captainnibby Well said 👍💗
you give such a nuanced and realistic perspective to this surgery and i appreciate that so much! i had my surgery 1,5 months ago and it's been such an emotional rollercoaster so far. i'm so happy to hear you're doing well now, thank you for being so vulnerable and open about this topic ❤
I love when my favorite youtubers comment on each others video's🥰
@@eve7018 hey sis!
You should both do a video together!
I love your honest and realistic approach to telling your story, you don't sugarcoat anything but still highlight the good as well as the bad. I truly hope you continue to find contentment and security in yourself.
A big thank you to whoever posted this to me. Congratulations Maya. You truly are amazing!!..
I watched a Blair White video with a detransitioner because I wanted to hear what they had to say. It was a new take for me as a trans ally. It took me down a rabbit hole of Blair videos until I really was so scared for every trans person ever. Thank you for sharing a story with both ups and downs instead of just one side of the story. I think your stance on not recommending the surgery makes the most sense of anything Ive heard. You are gorgeous and I wish you all the best!
Channels like Blaire's address the lies and propaganda spread by the activists of the community, that's why her channel exists and that's what she uses her platform for. But she, herself, is trans and is very happy with herself. It's about watching more than one channel and perspective. Buck Angela and Marcus Dib are fantastic trans content creators. I like Blaire but prefer their channels.
Her channel is a right wing one and she featured Alex Jones who just lost a lawsuit because of defamation. He said a mass shooting in an elementary school didn't happen and harrased grieving families. So she was fine talking to him.
@@fabialvarez13 you don’t have to like someone to get valuable information from them.
@@kezzokav5905 yes, I love her! She is so smart and I LOVE her humor troughout her videos! I just watched one yesterday from two weeks ago that had me literally so engaged the entire video!
@@ProdavackaDivu if someone is unlikable, it makes it harder to trust them, wouldn't you agree? Sometimes they are disliked simply because they spread LIES and crazy fascist ideas.
I love your honesty and your frankness and your description of everything there is nothing fake or covered up with you. Thank you
I'm happy the authenticity isn't missed :)
Is that a joke lol
@@kathleencastle8631 obsessed
@@Mayavhenry disgusted you're a predator
@@Mayavhenry you make public videos so I watch the morbid content. I supported you, never the surgery, but then you said you don't tell men unless you have sex. But you still kiss and go on dates. That is messed up. How dare you, sir
OMG giving up on doctors and just finally learning how to treat yourself: the hallmark of Canadian healthcare. By the way, Maya Henry, I love your style.
Your honesty is amazing and the fact that you are willing to be so open in the face of so much resistance to your frank discussion speaks to your courage. You are beautiful.
Maya If I had passed you on a city street somewhere I would have noticed you because you are very attractive, but I would have never guessed in a million years that you had gone through the transition from male to female. I appreciated hearing your story. Best of luck to you in your new life.
SHE IS STILL A HE BY DNA.
This is a problem. What if a guy doesn't want to date a fake female?
@michaelteeter8721 Then he dosent have to date a trans female. Don't be a pleb.
Very true, she doesn't look like one
@@theonlyravae6846 what is a Pleb? The process of cosmetic surgery is getting better. How does a person know since secrecy and deception is a cornerstone of who and what they are?
Thank you for some of your insights on this part of your transition process. Surgery is such a personal decision to make. Also I have followed you for a couple of years already prior to coming out myself. You are truly inspiring to me.
The surgery will one day be seen as the lunacy it is. Doctors who do this are criminals. They want money and they don't care. They dropped him as soon as they got paid. If I wanted my leg amputated they'd tell me no, yet they'll cut off sex organs. That's deranged.
Well spoken, personal, pretty, just overall wholesome vibes from you!!!!!!
I find it incredibly saddening that so many intrusive misfits feel, for whatever reasons, so threatened by your experience and journey. Like I've often heard said in the past, "Don't go away mad. Just go away!"
Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing your story with us. Sorry to hear that the medical system failed you, but you have become far more resilient than most. Wishing you the best on your life journey!
You're inspirational and it's great to see you happy and confident. You've got fans that cherish you and want to see you happy and loved.
Thank you Victoria, means so much 💗
Retired MD here. I've seen lots of complications with these surgeries. It all depends on the surgeon you had. Lots of incompetent doctors out there. You look nice and seem sensible and a good person. Just go and live your best life.
You are a lovely person dear. I’m sorry you aren’t 100% happy with your outcome…everyone deserves to be happy and healthy. It seems you have done a great job. ❤️
Congrats on you being able to connect with who you are in your heart! Good luck with your journey!
I really worry about a lot of folks who are transitioning but I think you are an example of how taking your time before making a huge surgery and passing before hand is the right way to go about it. And I think u look fabulous. And more importantly you sound very grounded which allows me to be happy for you rather than being concerned which I often feel with other peoples videos. Sounds like you’re finally hitting the rewards of all your work and effort to transform into the woman you want to be. Thanks for your honesty and frankness. Definitely learned some things I’d never heard before. Stay well and best wishes for your continued happiness.
And this is why I follow you! Real, honest, integrity, educational and of course downright beautiful! ❤️👍
Thank you so much 🤗
You forgot a narcissistic bully
@@isaacm1280 how so? Do tell. 🤔
Great outfit! So classy 😊 You're so right about the healthcare system's shortcomings. I had a surgery in Quebec just before the pandemic (not a gender reassignment) and to this day I was never able to have a follow up with my doctor and went through a rough recovery with no help from the system. So sorry you had to go through that :-(. Thanks so much for sharing your story. You're Awesome 😊
It's so wild to me that Dr. don't care to keep up with their patients. It's so impersonal. You feel like you're on a conveyor belt sometimes!
@@Mayavhenry Loved the video, but I think you're a bit rough on the health system. In many places of the world, trans people would love to sit on your conveyor belt instead of being chased by angry people not caring whether they are healed or not. Glad you found a way to treat it properly.
@@benoittissier58 I think we should strive for a bit more than not being chased away in anger. I’m aware the fortune I have of living in Canada, but improvements must be made. It’s not exclusive to trans healthcare.
@@Mayavhenry You are on a conveyor belt. You made the doctors a lot of money and so will the next person and the next. The doctors know there will be complications and they don't care. Only psychopaths would do an unnecessary surgery on such vital organs.
@Simon Marcotte Most men pretending to be women select their wardrobe with great care. They are far less apt to dress casual or carelessly, as a REAL woman often does. You also rarely see them without a full makeup job too.
We genuinely like and love you, Maya. Your purpose on this planet is greater than you, perhaps might imagine. And we love you for THAT.
I am a woman and a mother. I would never tell that you were born a man not only because you are stunning beautifull but also because you talk and behave like a woman. No histerical voices or gestures. You are very intelligent and clever and that makes all the difference. You deserve the utmost respect ❤
Not really, looks like a woman but the gestures are of a gay not woman. Just being honest
Nah u can tell he a man lmao
I agree with Kara Woolfe
Like some women don't have hysterical voices and gestures 😅 Both men and women can have hysterical voices and gestures, it's not reserved for one sex 😂
💯 agree there are hysterical gestures and voice. I can always tell when I am speaking to a trans either make or female.
Hey Maya, I have been watching your journey for the past few weeks now and you have been by far the most honest and most open about everything. I found you because I've recently been trying to find myself since I've been very uncomfortable with my male body since very non legal things happen to me as a kid (trying to keep everything youtube safe, don't want my comment to be deleted). I'm still researching before I make any rushed decisions as I'm turning 30 as well, lots of therapy hours to go through before I even get into the whole becoming a woman situation. Not trying to diminish anyone that has been trying to transition just giving my two cents on the situation and why I'm here.
Anyway, I thank you for being so open about everything, you've been very helpful in answering a lot of questions.
Don’t worry about what the trolls say, you had the surgery for yourself. You look beautiful,& I bet you are comfortable now! THANKYOU for sharing your experiences, and be open to talk about things. It really helps other people!😍
You are very beautiful Maya. I've followed you for about 6 or seven years. I am very happy to see you again, and even more so to know that you are ok. I wish only the best for you. 🌹
I took a very long time to have surgery, about seven years into HRT, and definitely after fully understanding myself as a woman socially and feeling out whether I could function/be comfortable in the world in the way I want to without it or not.
Today I am, as of tomorrow, one week post-op and so far it has been absolutely brutal. I had a complication very shortly after surgery which resulted in a very traumatic night of bleeding etc and a revision surgery the very day after the initial procedure. I can't bring myself to describe it more thoroughly. It's funny I was scared of completely different things, it's like God tried to trump by biggest fear.
The following days I was absolutely wrecked and depressed and am just now starting to become more positive again (as things have been very stable since), though it is still scary. Luckily, I'm in another country where this procedure is part of socialised health-care, and my entire transition they have been quite reliable. Hoping they'll stay that way now that I need it most.
I love your sharing your experiences, as it did help me set some realistic expectations pre-surgery, though nothing could really prepare me for what went down in the end (what will go down I'm sure). In the aftermath of being traumatised and in pain, and unable to move, I did have to face my choice to commit to surgery in a way I wasn't prepared to. I'd never been through something so scary or physically taxing, and the trauma I was going over all the time made me feel like it would last forever. It was like I was in purgatory. It's a lot better now - the longest week of my life.
Agree with all your advice! I'm so glad I've had reliable medical staff this past week, and friends and family surrounding me through it. And at this point, when I'm not actively scared of dying or just of being in hospital in general (where I still am), I'm really happy about my choice and looking forward to recovering in the best way possible. Will also be in touch with my therapist soon to set up some help with all that mental anguish.
Sorry if this is a messy comment, I think I needed to write a bit about it. Wish you all the best!!
Thank you for sharing. We are in this journey together. Finding what is right, sifting through what is difficult, and learning that the eternal flame of our spirit burns brighter than the physical form. I obsessed over recovery and what it would mean for my life, but now I am much more at peace, level-headed, and grounded in my own personal resilience and love for my energy beyond what is physical!
@@Mayavhenry you are still a dude that trick straight men
What is a woman?
Just ignore these unhappy people. Maybe even pity them. Dont let a single one get to you. Thanks for this episode, as usual!
I’m really happy that you have found happiness in yourself. I know my femaleness is such an important part of myself. You look lovely.
About a week ago UA-cam, for reasons unknown to me, put your video in my algorithm, but I’m very impressed with the topics and your honesty about them. So impressed that I subscribed and am educating myself. As I have several customers that are trans and frequent my shop I do want to be educated and not do or say things that would offend. You provide a platform for many questions I have and I’m grateful to have a reference like your channel. I’m sorry that there are those people with small minds who seek to tear down and hurt with their hateful words, but from reading the comments you definitely inspire and help so many more. Bless you and stay strong
I think a lot of the detransitioners have expressed how the medical system drops them after surgery. It’s so common and I’m glad you brought that up. Doctors know the high risk and they bounce after cashing in. A lot of people have to remember that you are now a life long patient so finding a doctor who is invested long term is key.
Doctors know it's a con act. It's not cool to unnecessarily turn perfectly healthy people into lifetime medical patients.
Technically everyone is a “life long patient” everyone I know is on some form of medication.
@@tula1433 that’s beyond untrue. If seeing a doctor for a checkup once a year means a life long patient to you then your idea of patient is skewed. I rarely know anyone under 50 who needs medication regularly. My own mother is as healthy as an ox and she’s almost 60.
@@geegee_509 actual homosexual transsexuals are about 1% of the population. Once this “gender mania trend” slows down only actual TS will be transitioning. We’ve assimilated for decades without issues.
@@tula1433 yeah not true
So glad to hear that you’ve healed nicely Maya! You have been one of the key people who has given me the courage to move forward with my own transition. (Totally mean that:) Thank You!
Thank you so much!
I'm glad I'm not the only one who likes her aesthetic choices!
I really feel the same.
Thank you for your honesty Maya. ❤I watched you in the beginning when you had surgery. I’m a psychotherapist and wanted to learn more about your feelings relating to being trans gender.
I am very impressed and proud to know you. You show great bravery in making the transition. You have become who you were meant to be.
Your honestly is so refreshing to hear… To many sugar coat this very brutally painful dangerous surgery, others make it out to be so simple as a root canal. Anyway you look beautiful and glad you are finally healed.
Good points: what is in your mind and heart has to come first. A woman is more than just body parts. Really appreciate your point of view. Plus your home/wardrobe/self-presentation is really lovely.
a woman is not more than her body parts.
Your recovery was rough no doubt but been seeing you on 3 platforms and you never seamed as happy as the last 6 months. Happy days Maya ❤.
You look fabulous and so glad you have spoken on this and about the pitfalls of the sugery , people always think it's going to be perfect once they have all the surgery. I have a niece now nephew so am aware of what you went through. Excellent video.❤
To me you are confident with stated elegance. May you have joy and peace the rest of your journey here on earth!
Hi Maya I’m a 63yr old woman and honestly until watching your video thought this kind of thing was a bit unnatural etc etc, but I want to say you articulate in a understanding and personal way that I can only say Im really happy for you. I think you very pretty and feminine and I wish you a happy contented life. You go girl. Joan ❤️🇬🇧
You are helping so many people in so many ways, brave, bight and beautiful Maya. I adore your little pup, too. So glad you are doing better. Hugs.
Maya is beautiful cannot take that away from her but, choosing to have various surgeries is not brave, fireman, solders that fight to protect and loosing limbs and trying to adjust is brave, doctors that help to save lives on the front line is brave.
This video!!! You went in on us. Thank you for your honesty and being so informative. Bottom surgery is a must for me and hearing all of this is something I really need even if it’s scary. It’s better to hear the truth. Thank you.
Please listen to some videos from 'Isle of Ex' before getting surgery. She talks about the ever so likely complications of SRS surgery for both men and women and she has a medical background. Be prepared for the high possibility of life long issues with UTI's, kidney infections, kidney stones, inability to urinate, cathaters, fistulas, sespis, loss of sexual function, lose of libido, etc etc. You will regret it. Everyone does.
@@kezzokav5905 Kidney?
I like that you don't make a mockery of women hood. If there were more trans women like you I could wrap my head about this. By the way you are very pretty.
Of course she's not mocking other women. She is a woman herself and always has been. She was born male. She didn't turn into a woman, she became female to match her mind.
Yes! Mya is very reasonable in her views.
I think most are like her, just they aren’t in the media.
Insider perspective
@@hp51877 correct
Funny thing is, the ones that don’t make a big circus act about being trans, are actually the most believable. Like they pass as cis women/men and if they didn’t say anything, most of society wouldn’t even know that they were trans. I think personally that if most trans were like her, our society would be a much safer and kinder place for the trans community in general. (I’m not at all condoning mistreating others who are doing their trans journey differently, I just think that this is the case unfortunately in the world we live in).
Finally someone who's honest about their bottom surgery thank you so very very much I think you are helping so many more trans women who need to know this before they have their surgeries God bless you I hope you have a wonderful life💜
You are so beautiful. Block those negative people.
Thank you, Maya, for your video, blog. This is my experience.
Like all of us (almost) I always wanted to be a girl. I hid it from everyone. In 1969, age 26, I began my transition. In the mid 1970’s I made a huge mistake and had a thyroid cartilage shave by a doctor who told me he was experienced in doing ‘those’. He wasn’t. He took off too much and it ruined me. I could not talk for years, I was in constant pain, and I couldn’t swallow anything without contorting my neck. About 18 months later when I realized it would never get better, I attempted suicide. I missed. I went back to being a man.
About 25 years later, the cartilage began to grow and everything started getting better. I began contemplating transitioning again. My voice was improving, still low and gruff, though. I didn’t have to contort my neck quite as much to swallow. But it was getting better and I had hope,
I transitioned 2008, had GRS 2009. And my life has never been as good.
I questioned myself about getting the surgery right up to the point where they put the IV in my arm and I went out. I tried to tell them that I didn’t want it, but I couldn’t. I hated myself for six months after. Then I began loving myself… I still do. Again, my life has reached it apex. I’m very happy. By the way, I’ll be 80 next month.
I was fortunate that I passed effortlessly. It made all the difference in passing and getting through life smoothly.
My advice to anyone who plans to transition is: 1) get a good job and trade you can do as woman and get paid well for. 2) For God’s, get your beard removed.
Best regards to everyone, Vivian
At that age why would u even bother?
@@Starae336 ???
@@Starae336 who asked you sir?
@vivitay72865 ....Bless you Vivian💕
Absolutely loved you shared this story…a testament to it’s never too late to reach for happiness …much love to you.
i wasn’t ready to stan this woman this hard after watching her talk the way she did here?!?! I’m happy to see you feel better. ❤️
You are so brave! I'm so sorry you went through all this. I am not even trans, but I could really relate to a lot of what you are sharing in my own health journey. I've been failed by doctors too. I also had to be my own health advocate to truly heal despite doctor incompetence. Thanks for being honest and vulnerable. You are amazing.
When a person chooses to have various surgeries it is not classed as brave, the meaning is: ready to face and endure danger pain via lose of limbs, showing courage firemen, soldiers, doctors that help in a war zone and so forth.
I’m only seeing your video till now. If I walk past you I wouldn’t have known you have transitioned, WOW this is definitely your destiny. Apart from all the pain you go through, physically and mentally to transition is the downsize, but through it all it was worth it in the end. Trolls are people that are very unhappy with their lives, and have to try to put others down, to made them feel happy, which is very disgusting. Maya You look are so beautiful, and A Amazing woman.
I actually almost want to cry from how thankful I am for your honesty. Thank you thank you THANK YOU for for teaching me all of this.
Thank you for your honesty. ❤
We appreciate it greatly!!
You look so classy and beautiful too.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey! People need to know the truth about this issue!
You are probably the classiest transwoman I have seen on the internet! You are so honest and so real and so extremely lovely!
Seems like it helps to be canadian. 😆 average intelligence up there is a lil higher.
You are clearly controlling your own destiny with courage and determination. Awesome. Thank you for your honesty and clarity.
Maya, you are absolutely lovely! I am not a part of your community, but your perspective and your truth are fascinating to me. You are a strong beautiful person and your honesty is refreshing. Congrats on your success and happiness in this life and all the ones going forward!
I am an Israeli trans woman who had her SRS four years ago at 71😲! I whole heartily agree with everything you have spoken here, I see you as a very gifted and courageous woman who is an incredible asset to the world. I myself need a surgical revision that was finally done two years later. I can say with you that for me too this was entirely the right decision and I am delighted that I did it. I will post a link to this video on one of the Israeli trans forums, most of us understand English quite well. Gosh, I would love to meet you in person some day!🥰🥰
You miss-spelled "colonizer".
@@PhilipPetrunak trans colonizer you bigot!!
@@PhilipPetrunak in your name, you misspelled "an idiot".
@@PhilipPetrunak W👑
@@PhilipPetrunak I’m curious where you live PHILIP???
Maya, sorry to hear your undesirable experience. hope you can get over it soon and stay healthy. I admire your courage facing the difficulties and unselfishly sharing them out for the goods of others. I bless you coming out 100 percent the way you always want to be.👏👏👏
Good for you taking control of your own healthcare. Healthcare is definitely on the decline in Ontario. I'm starting my application for GRS in January (waiting on doctor's appointments as usual :^). I really appreciate your sharing your experiences as I'll be going to Montreal as well.
Best wishes on your journey
Don't do it
@@kathleencastle8631 you’d prefer trans women to keep their p3nis3s then, huh? Weird for you
Thank you for making the video. I’m so glad you’re doing well. It’s great to have honest information and truthful comments
Thank you for being honest. Blair White said she wouldn’t have bottom surgery. It seriously sounds like a nightmare. Good for you for healing yourself.
I'm just a crossdresser who, as I've grown older, become much more active in my dressing. Over my many years around the CD/TG community, I've met, become friends with, and have been intimate with a number of women who have had no real choice in their lives but to physically change their "wrong", or male, bodies to become their true selves. Maya couldn't be more correct in not recommending GRS surgery except in extraordinary circumstances. And changing one's body and mental state from one gender is truly extraordinary! None of my many friends who have taken this radical step to become their true selves have had it "easy". This entire process is lengthy, grueling, and painful. Is/was it worth the effort to my friends? All of them have told me, "Yes", but they were exhausted, mentally more than physically. It took a while after the "final" surgery for them to fully realize their true selves. They all "needed" to become their true selves, but they all told me the journey was more difficult by orders of magnitude than they thought it would be. Would they do it again? They still said, "Yes". Maya, in addition to being a complete and beautiful woman, is one strong and tough woman!
Yes time the trans community starts separating agp transvestites and crossdressers who transition due to transvestic fetishism. Actual HSTS like Maya need to transition.
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My friend Shay died as a result of GRS complications. She was loved by many. This surgery, like any other, has risks. In death her family buried her under her male name. It was so sad. I hope that no one else goes through that so please don’t anyone take this lightly.
Sad fact: the online community is deliberately heavily targeting young lesbians, claiming there's no such thing-that if a woman is attracted to women she's transsexual. So then you and your friends don't either-you aren't queens, you need to get sugery. Much respect. I've never had a problem with all kinds of people, but this new multiple sexual "identity" stuff and especially what is being done to our children.💔😭
Keep dressing and feel good about it!
Good for you, Mikki. I appreciate your comment. Transitioning is all those things you said it was... It's hard! Best regards to you, Vivian
God bless you and thank you for your honesty!! It’s so needed!
Speaking of honesty- did "she" tell the man that slept with "her" that she is trans? Did I miss that part?
@@deniseclaeys8295 interesting thought!
EXCELLENT VIDEO, you are so authenticity feminine with your beauty and more importantly with your truth…You touched on those 3 important issues so well, it highlights your self worth and self respect, something you definitely have, unlike other people, sis or trans!
Sending you good thoughts from Montreal❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I just happened upon your video and found it so refreshing to hear a trans woman being so open and honest.
Thank you for such an honest and raw look into transitioning. And definitely everyone needs to be their own medical advocate and personal “nurse” to survive w/how the government is controlling what a doctor can and can’t do these days, like w/controlling a doctor’s care of one’s physical, not mental, pain from injuries & surgeries.
Much respect to you.
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I’m so impressed with your intelligence and beauty. It is amazing what modern medicine can accomplish. Watching you, I find it hard to believe you weren’t born a woman. I’m glad you are happy and were able cure the problem you had from surgery.
Thank you Maya! You’re absolutely incredible for this. Being honest and raw is the most important thing. I’ll always be a subscriber!
I'm just a regular cis woman but I had some autoimmune issues and had a lot of trouble getting good healthcare for my chronic inflammation in Australia and in the states. I also had to become my own doctor. I'm just so glad that we have the internet and e-commerce to enable us to help ourselves!
Stop calling yourself cis ! Don’t give into this insanity you are. Straight woman.
I had granulation after my tear repair delivering my first son. Cauterized at 6mons but I can’t imagine years of it going on. Thank you for sharing your journey.
You’re very pretty & the most natural-looking transitioner I have ever seen!! Keep up the good work looming great!!
You seem pretty well-adjusted, authentic and rational about everything. Honestly, I probably wouldn't be comfortable dating a trans-woman, but I'm glad it is working out for you. As a human being, you deserve some happiness. I do agree that surgery should really be a last resort and all the pros and cons need to be honestly communicated, as you say...
Good video, we need more honest and nuanced conversations about this. I think it gets so overly glamorized and pushed as the “norm” that a lot of people think they have to have this major surgery to be validated and that’s a harmful idea. I think the reason some people become so depressed after this surgery is that they thought it would be the final piece and all their problems would end, and realizing afterwards that it hasn’t is rough. Or even worse, the people who have bad outcomes or complications that seriously affect their health. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows and people need realistic expectations before making a decision like this.
Who knows how you landed on my feed... Massive respect for your serene, truthful, and positively balanced attitude. The argumented and open sharing of experiences like yours, devoid of cultural agenda and intellectual perversion, I'm sure is really needed and helpful for many who might otherwise feel very isolated with similar personal struggles. Looks to me like you are doing great as a person and as a mind, I wish you all the best on your journey.
wow .. I'm speechless .. there is so much courage in you .. I like the details, the psychological layered depth in the way described you things ..... I like the sincerity .. I'm speechless ..
I think your amazing and truthful to the max. In the end it's only you that has to be happy I think your doing your home work and based in reality! Proud of your journey!!!!
I"m glad to see how well you're doing. Love from Oklahoma.
Love your honest assessment. Keep up your work
I'm glad I stumbled on this post. Not trans. You speak your truth really well and come across as very reasonable. Wish you all the best😇🙏
I think you are a very brave person I can’t imagine the pain of dialating a open wound stay safe 🙏
You Are Like A Teacher, Thank You For Being Unbiased, Informed And Being a Teacher To all Of Us To Make Informed Decisions ❤
Thank you so much for sharing this, Maya. There is a massive amount of negative publicity about SRS that is being pushed in certain circles, along with the usual suspects voicing their regrets about it on public and social media at every opportunity. I was fortunate enough to undergo SRS with Dr Bluebond-Langner at NYU-Langone and very fortunate to have no post-surgical complications. For those for whom the surgery is necessary for happiness and a sense of completion, I think it is appropriate, as it was for me.
A lot of those so called " De Transitioners " are paid stooges of right wing hate groups like the Heritage Foundation. I've met a lot of Transwomen over the years and not met any that had a deep seated regret. SRS isn't the magic solution to all life's problems but it's not the cause either.
Wow you're the first person I've ever heard from who had SRS with no complications. Thanks for sharing your story
Yes my friend had srs and her results are porn star like lol no issues. Beware of those with a political agenda behind their views!
@@zelda1966 I know that I am fortunate, although I credit the surgical success to the skills of Dr Bluebond-Langner. On my 1 month post-op visit there was some granulation that she treated with silver nitrate. There have been no other issues. I see her once a year and have regular visits with my gynaecologist, and everything is reported to me to be normal.
Hahah suuurrree no complications.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us Maya! 🙇♀️
You said, you would recommend this surgery to no one. If you’d be able to turn back time, would you go through it again, if you knew what you know today ?
Excellent question
Maya, I just happen to notice your channel and have watched several of your videos. I think you look great! Really like what you have said on this video concerning trolls etc... All in all, I fully support your decisions and your honesty concerning the outcome of your surgery. Thumbs up to you, always keep your head up no matter who throws bad remarks towards you. Again, you look really amazing.
Maya, I came across your video and I must say you speak the truth. I am a 59 yo male, straight, married, but I applaud you in your directness, and frank comments… keep it up, keep being you
Maya you are so brave - hugs for all the hard stuff - you keep being real because real is truth and truth ultimately is beautiful ❤️
Your poodle is beautiful - dogs are love on four legs ☺️
I wish you all good stuff ❤️