Transsexual, 44, elects to die by euthanasia after botched sex-change operation

goldframedoor · 02/10/13 - 03:35

Transsexual, 44, elects to die by euthanasia after botched sex-change operation turned him into a 'monster'.

Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2440086/Belgian-elects-die-euthanasia-botched-sex-change-operation-left-monster.html

Electra · 02/10/13 - 03:37

That's horrific. The poor man should have been helped, not killed

Addisonian · 02/10/13 - 03:38

Sounds like his expectations were far too high. What was he hoping for? Completely scarless surgery?

His psychological issues clearly weren't dealt with properly.

[Deleted User] · 02/10/13 - 03:48

Absolutely devastating story. My heart goes out to this poor soul and I wish there had been a way to help them.

Justicar · 02/10/13 - 04:03

Hello again, Mailbot.

[Deleted User] · 02/10/13 - 04:03

They forgot to mention how much his house was worth and if he had a job.

RogerBailey · 02/10/13 - 04:05

Poor bloke.

I wish these operations could be made illegal. People like him need psychological help, not mutilation.

jesaya · 02/10/13 - 04:09

RogerBailey wrote: »

Poor bloke.

I wish these operations could be made illegal. People like him need psychological help, not mutilation.

It went wrong and he could not cope with that - many trans people consider that surgery saves their lives. Making that illegal and forcing them to have psychological help that has been shown, over and over again to have no effect, is not the answer.

Keiō Line · 02/10/13 - 04:11

Electra wrote: »

That's horrific. The poor man should have been helped, not killed

Perhaps he was helped?

Justicar · 02/10/13 - 04:11

lol, here we go...

LaceyLouelle3 · 02/10/13 - 04:16

Whats more shocking is nearly 1 in 50 die by this method!

Keiō Line · 02/10/13 - 04:21

LaceyLouelle3 wrote: »

Whats more shocking is nearly 1 in 50 die by this method!

Not really. It demonstrates that a lot of people wish to die with dignity.

Flat Matt · 02/10/13 - 04:21

Am I missing something?

He must have had some very serious underlying mental health issues to want to terminate his life based on that.

Frankly, I am astounded that he was allowed to die in these circumstances.

Bex_123 · 02/10/13 - 04:21

Horrific. Both how he must have felt and the fact that Euthanasia was seen to be the best option.

Unrelated note, why is the OP inactive they only posted this under an hour ago...

Gordie1 · 02/10/13 - 04:21

Justicar wrote: »

Hello again, Mailbot.

Well spotted;)

Si_Crewe · 02/10/13 - 04:34

Must say, it seems like an awful lot of transsexuals seem to have mental health issues.

I dunno if they start off that way and are coached to get through the psychological screenings prior to the op' but then left to their own devices afterwards or whether they develop these issues afterwards as a result of dissatisfaction with the results or due to having second thoughts about their actions.

Green Thing · 02/10/13 - 04:38

you get one life and he blew it!...

Pete Callan · 02/10/13 - 04:42

I think the most shocking piece of this article is that legislation is being passed to give under 18's the right to euthanasia. That is horrifying.

RogerBailey · 02/10/13 - 04:49

Pete Callan wrote: »

I think the most shocking piece of this article is that legislation is being passed to give under 18's the right to euthanasia. That is horrifying.

That is truly shocking. And evil.

FMKK · 02/10/13 - 05:15

RogerBailey wrote: »

Poor bloke.

I wish these operations could be made illegal. People like him need psychological help, not mutilation.

That would absolutely be a nonsensical thing to do.

[Deleted User] · 02/10/13 - 05:17

RogerBailey wrote: »

Poor bloke.

I wish these operations could be made illegal. People like him need psychological help, not mutilation.

Really? You think that without the op he'd have a happy and long life?

rfonzo · 02/10/13 - 05:18

Extremely sad story, sorry for his family and friends.

RogerBailey · 02/10/13 - 05:21

Odd Socks wrote: »

Really? You think that without the op he'd have a happy and long life?

Nobody is guaranteed a happy life. This seems to be an expectation for many people for some reason.

Imo people should not be given this kind of operation. They should work with a psychiatrist to resolve their problems.

NightFox_Dancer · 02/10/13 - 05:35

RogerBailey wrote: »

Nobody is guaranteed a happy life. This seems to be an expectation for many people for some reason.

Imo people should not be given this kind of operation. They should work with a psychiatrist to resolve their problems.

Forget it, it wouldn't work.

BastardBeaver · 02/10/13 - 05:47

I'm not sure I fully understand the story

He was allowed to have a doctor kill him why?

[Deleted User] · 02/10/13 - 06:01

Addisonian wrote: »

Sounds like his expectations were far too high. What was he hoping for? Completely scarless surgery?

His psychological issues clearly weren't dealt with properly.

The harsh truth is that sometimes 'psychological issues' can't be dealt with.

RogerBailey wrote: »

Poor bloke.

I wish these operations could be made illegal. People like him need psychological help, not mutilation.

Why on earth would you wish that an operation that gives enormous relief to people who get it should be made illegal because the papers have demonstrated that in one case it didn't?

Si_Crewe wrote: »

Must say, it seems like an awful lot of transsexuals seem to have mental health issues.

I dunno if they start off that way and are coached to get through the psychological screenings prior to the op'

People are surely likely to suffer depression if they feel that their bodies are fundamentally wrong, and this will be hugely compounded if they suffer prejudice and rejection. The suicide rate among transgender people who are rejected by their families is terribly high.

RogerBailey wrote: »

Nobody is guaranteed a happy life. This seems to be an expectation for many people for some reason.

Imo people should not be given this kind of operation. They should work with a psychiatrist to resolve their problems.

Who on earth are you to lay down the law about how people should address their problems? If people can feel relieved and stabilised via medical treatment, then that is what they should be offered. How insulting to suggest that they should 'resolve' their needs by denying them when they could be offered a solution instead. Do you say the same about gay people - that if they 'worked to resolve their problems' with a psychiatrist, they would be nice and straight afterwards?

I notice that in the comments underneath, some sensible and some moronic, someone posted

Two truly colossal assumptions are at work here. 1) Your life is your own to do with as you please & not the gift of your Creator. 2) Death represents the end of your suffering. How blind we have become!

To which another person, speaking on behalf of the entire world, posted:

Oh be quiet.

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Hey there!

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