does anyone have experience with dr james bellringer??

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u/gee891
Sun Sep 26 01:58:58 2021 UTC
(30 comments)

does anyone have experience with dr james bellringer??

i’m hoping to get srs in the next year and ideally i’d go to thailand with dr bank because i really like his aesthetics. however, the thought of flying to a country ive never been to on my own is terrifying, and the thought of flying back in a lot of pain after the operation is even more terrifying. due to this ive been exploring my options and i feel as though a uk based surgeon is going to be my only choice. i contacted bellringer and he said that i could have the surgery around 3 months from now and the price is £15,000, which is basically the same price as thailand would cost me. the thing is, ive read a lot of things about bellringer and some sound good but some sound extremely scary and i’m not sure what to think, even more so because i can hardly find any photos. i just wondered if anyone else has experience with him in the past and if so would you recommend him? or is it worth me going to thailand? i just feel very in the dark despite doing hours and hours of research.

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u/haberdasherhero
Sun Sep 26 04:43:26 2021 UTC
(1 child)

I would not go in for a doctor that I thought sounded "extremely scary" in any way period. Certainly not one for whom I cannot find many good pictures. This is too important for you to "maybe".

Hopefully someone is able to chime in with info for you. It should take a lot of very convincing info to pull you back from "scary". Good luck sis.

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u/gee891
OP
Sun Sep 26 13:33:32 2021 UTC
(0 children)

that’s the thing but idk what my other options are it’s a tough one. but thanku :)

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u/Due_Veterinarian_215
Sun Sep 26 11:01:13 2021 UTC
(1 child)

I had my surgery with him almost 3 months ago. I had a quite pleasant experience overall, and post op he and Laura the nurse has been great at answering questions. The stay at the hospital was fine, I never was in too much pain and the staff was very nice and caring. I went there alone and I would honestly go there again, also the food is great 😍 With the surgery result im somewhat happy, it could be nicer looking I guess, but the recovery has been quick and i have not had any major problems just a bit of dehiscense that is healed now. Aesthetics-wise it is quite a minimal look i would say, small inner lips and a clitoris that is small and hidden. The scars are quite prominent still, but they shoild fade nicely. I can send pictures if you want.

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u/gee891
OP
Sun Sep 26 13:32:32 2021 UTC
(0 children)

hiii thanku!! some photos would be amazing

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u/misskorra
Sun Sep 26 18:19:07 2021 UTC
(2 children)

I went to Bellringer a few months ago. Hospital stay was ok, not great but not bad either, and the food is very good. I was very happy to be able to be seen easily either by him or by the specialist nurse as needed and for minor treatments. Functionality wise, I'm very happy. Aesthetics are pretty good for me, within the normal range of variability. He has a style, as every surgeon has, so make sure his style fits with your expectations. Same goes with any surgeon you will decide to go for. The recovery has been basically trouble free, which was an important point for me when choosing a surgeon. I'd suggest to have a consultation directly with him, ask as many questions as you can and ask to see pics at different stages of recovery. There are other surgeons that are very good in UK, so check them out as well.

In my opinion he is one of the best in EU, and I'd go back to him at any time, but that's me. As always, surgery experiences and outcomes varies, so, I'd suggest you do your research before picking a surgeon. If you don't trust somebody 100%, it's going to be a problem. You do need to trust both the surgeon AND the recovery/aftercare as much as possible.

If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask

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u/gee891
OP
Sun Sep 26 18:43:43 2021 UTC
(1 child)

hey i’ll drop u a message if that’s okay? :)

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Sun Sep 26 18:44:15 2021 UTC
(0 children)

Go for it

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u/meg-trans
Sun Sep 26 10:01:44 2021 UTC
(1 child)

Yes. I had my GRS at Parkside in November 2020. My experiences below, but overall very happy with the entire process and result.

GRS Observations https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?topic=234607.0

Hospital Diary https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?topic=254710.0

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u/gee891
OP
Sun Sep 26 13:33:10 2021 UTC
(0 children)

thanku that’ll be very useful :)

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u/Icy-Yogurt-Leah
Tue Nov 23 18:33:24 2021 UTC
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(0 children)

I had a vaginoplasty with Bellringer. Suffered dehiscence, granulation and nerve damage but it looks ok, I'm still in pain 8 weeks later.

Pain wise I was in agony and feel traumatised by the days following surgery due to lack of pain relief and people not listening to me and belittling me.

Several weeks later I have been diagnosed with PTSD and Depression. I definitely wouldn't do it again. All for the lack of adequate pain relief.

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u/meg-trans
Sun Sep 26 10:04:04 2021 UTC
(2 children)

Having a surgeon I could just get in the car and drive to see was a blessing for me.

I've had several follow up consults during my recovery. X

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u/gee891
OP
Sun Sep 26 13:32:55 2021 UTC
(1 child)

that’s the thing that’s making me want to stay here but i can’t weigh up which is the better option x

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Sun Sep 26 13:40:31 2021 UTC
(0 children)

Talk with both. Discuss what your priorities are, and see what they feel would be right for you. Ask as many questions as you can and that'll help. X

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Sun Sep 26 17:38:05 2021 UTC
(2 children)

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u/gee891
OP
Sun Sep 26 17:51:28 2021 UTC
(1 child)

im so sorry that’s happened to you :( i haven’t really heard much at all about dr kamol but the only reason i want to go to thailand is because i love the work of dr suporn/bank more than any ive seen, not because it’s cheap. however i would feel a lot safer and less anxious going to the us because it feels more familiar to me than thailand, but i cant see myself being able to afford that for years and years :(

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Sun Sep 26 19:33:06 2021 UTC
(15 children)

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u/gee891
OP
Sun Sep 26 19:34:18 2021 UTC
(14 children)

would you mind explaining why it traumatised her?? & ive looked into him but he charges £27,000 i believe and i just can not afford that

Sun Sep 26 19:35:49 2021 UTC
(13 children)

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u/gee891
OP
Mon Sep 27 09:23:36 2021 UTC
(1 child)

that sounds terrifying…that’s what i’ve read about him as well on various forums. not sure what to think tbh

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Sun Sep 26 19:42:53 2021 UTC
(10 children)

I've seen an unusual number of posts over the years saying that with Bellringer.

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u/gee891
OP
Sun Sep 26 19:43:50 2021 UTC
(9 children)

me too…that’s what’s worrying me but idk what else i can do :(

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Sun Sep 26 19:47:44 2021 UTC
(8 children)

Pick a different surgeon?

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u/gee891
OP
Sun Sep 26 19:48:28 2021 UTC
(7 children)

he seems to be the best option in the uk from all the research i’ve done and i really doubt i’ll be able to go abroad

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Sun Sep 26 19:51:43 2021 UTC
(6 children)

Why can't you go abroad?

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u/gee891
OP
Sun Sep 26 19:56:47 2021 UTC
(5 children)

i’m 20 and have never been further than a 3 hour flight away from the uk. i would probably have to go alone and i’m terrified of that

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Sun Sep 26 20:09:10 2021 UTC
(4 children)

You know its an irrational fear? There's lot of others who do it alone at your age, although of course many who do have support. The need for support drops off as you get older though. You could always wait a few years, get some travel in perhaps. Surgery is for life, and give it time and you won't even remember a few years here or there from when you were 20 - trust me on that one.

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Sun Sep 26 19:37:10 2021 UTC
(5 children)

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u/gee891
OP
Sun Sep 26 19:44:51 2021 UTC
(4 children)

yeah it’s so hard to weigh up it’s really stressing me out :( i’m so scared about making the wrong decision but money is a factor. i’m 20 so don’t exactly have a load saved up lol

Sun Sep 26 21:41:21 2021 UTC
(3 children)

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u/gee891
OP
Sun Sep 26 22:05:24 2021 UTC
(2 children)

yeah he does

Mon Sep 27 08:23:45 2021 UTC
(1 child)

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u/gee891
OP
Mon Sep 27 08:47:36 2021 UTC
(0 children)

because the waiting list is ridiculous so i’m not even bothering to try

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u/jen1web
Thu Sep 8 08:40:47 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Mr Bellringer performed virginaplasty for me over 20 years ago at Charring Cross and I thank him very much for a great job.