Top Surgery Guidebook
The Top Surgery Guidebook is a 40-page zine for people of all genders. The experiences of Disabled, Fat, BIPOC, & neurodivergent bodyminds are centered in this resource.It includes:
Augmentations, mastectomies, & reductions
Checklists, timelines, & shopping lists
How to: pick the procedure you want, avoid surgical complications, find insurance coverage, get supporting letters, choose a surgeon, & prepare for doctor appointments
What to expect: leading up to surgery, day of surgery, week 1 post-op, weeks 2-6, & beyond
Hot tips from hot trans who’ve had top surgery
Post-op gender euphoria tips
The PDF is free for personal use. If you print copies to distribute for free at your library, community resource center, etc., I'd love to know about it! Please inquire beforehand about any other uses.
You can also pick it up in-store at the following places:
Seattle area
Elliott Bay Book Company // Capitol Hill
Charlie’s Queer Books // Fremont
Phoenix Comics & Games // Capitol Hill
Elemental Roots Bodywork // downtown Tacoma
Other states
Quimby's Bookstore // Chicago, IL
Quimby's Bookstore NYC // Brooklyn, NY
Atomic Books // Baltimore, MD
If you're having trouble accessing the bit.ly shortlinks in the Top Surgery Guidebook, they're linked here.
Last updated 4/6/24 by Stevie Linn Springs