First link is one person's personal journey and their opinion, second link I can't read without subscribing, 3rd link I believe is the one I was talking about above, the debunked myth (I remember it being out of Sweden) but on my phone and no wifi I can't really find that link about it for you. If this thread is still up when I get back to civilization Monday, I'll send it over along with some better links from (gasp) professionals who specialize in helping trans people. In the meantime, I personally know a few dozen trans people, including myself, who have lived much more happily after undergoing surgery.