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I still don't wholly buy the "I was born in the wrong body" thing.... and until as recently as 2002 nor did the British medical establishment: it was regarded as a mental health issue.

However, Lauren did pay for her own surgery, so she was not a drain on the NHS. The same can't be said for other transsexuals I've met. I understand these operations can cost the taxpayer in the region of £10-15k.