article_snippet.sent: The twice-married 61-year-old was expected to stay in hospital for 10 days, but has been released four days early.
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article_snippet.sent: The gruelling transition process has included hormone therapy, electrolysis to remove excess body hair, counselling and voice coaching.
article_snippet.sent: I was always concerned about my chin but they tell me it's within the female parameters and the gender doctor can do the full operation, hopefully, and breasts in January.'
article_snippet.sent: a final four-hour operation will be the final piece of the jigsaw, then I can start living my life properly. '
article_snippet.sent: Most of my friends are retiring but I am living life all over again.'