Testimonials

I am a happy woman thanks to Dr. Bowers and her team for making this happen. I am forever grateful! (September 2020)

I commend your effort, the opportunity you gave in dignity restoration has been a great self esteem boost.

My healing was quick and I had no complications. I resumed my duties the next week and continued doing my 2.5 km walk every day as a form of exercise.

I definitely feel different down there and the sensation is there. I have not resumed my sex life since I am not in a relationship at the moment. When that happens I will definitely give you an update. (May 2017)

My life changed on 12^th May 2017 at 4.00pm when the surgery was done to me. Immediately after the procedure I felt the nicest feeling that I have never felt in my entire life. Nowadays at my house or at workplace my self-esteem is just so high until some workmate have notice a change. I am even more positive with life and I have now the ability to face any challenge that may come my way.

I have not yet engaged into sexual activities since am still healing but I am almost 100% it will be one of a kind when it happens. Once i engaged I will definitely share with you. Since the procedure I feel that am alive once again and more positive in life. I feel complete and happier than before. This was something that I wanted for so long now that I have gotten it my mind is at peace.

As I am writing this E-mail i want to take this opportunity to thank the entire medics who have made it happen .Thank you for serving us.

May our almighty God bless you all.  (May 2017)

Am well and feel really excited about the whole experience. The healing is going on well and haven’t had any issues i thank God.
Its now exactly 3 weeks since i had the surgery and the feeling is amazing both mentally and physically. Looking at myself i feel complete , beautiful and to crown it all my dignity has been restored. Am looking forward to having my first sex experience as a complete WOMAN and i just can’t imagine how its gonna be like but am hopeful its gonna be exciting.

I really want to thank your organization for liasing with Clitoraid and the team of Doctors to make this happen.
For the girls and women who are suffering and can’t afford the small charges, some of us will be willing to give our small donations to put a smile on someone’s face.
Once again thanks so much and God bless. (May 2017)

I would like begin by expressing my sincere gratitude and admiration to Dr Bowers,her staff and entire Garana team.Thanks to Dr Bowers’ surgical expert skills,my life has changed dramatically .I’m thrilled beyond words that I have been given a new life .
Before I had the surgery, I had no self esteem, I felt uncomfortable around everyone and always depressed, I was living a hopeless life, and always complaining about everything. Not only did those witches in my grandparents village take away my genitals without my consent ,but also they tried to take my whole life to the grave. I got tired of living this sort of life and in 2015 ,I started searching on Google about clitoris corrective surgery and instantly found out about Dr Bowers. I really was very excited to read about her and the surgeries she’s performed.I immediately wrote an email to clitoraid.org inquiring about it and asked when they would come to Kenya, I got a reply few days later with all the details I had asked for and what was exciting most is the fact that they were planning to come to Kenya in 2017 but had no specific dates, this was very convincing.Well I was in my second year at the university then so incase they wouldn’t come to Kenya I definitely had no money to travel all the way to San Francisco to have the surgery done but I was happy that It was possible to have it done even if it’ll take me decades to get it done. I went on to read about the clitoraid and followed them on social media just to be updated incase anything close would shows up.

I got a very interesting email March this year from Nadine Gary telling me about the mission in Kenya. Even though I had moved to a different country, I jumped up and down when I was reading the mail, and I started organizing my travel arrangements immediately.Every time I saw an email from Nadine I would go”oh my God” I hope they are not cancelling the surgery in Kenya, I would open the email and it’s all about the details and filling out a form, then I would say”thank goodness “.

Now ,three weeks post-surgery and I already have a completely different outlook on life,I have never been happier to this extent,I have developed a positive outlook on everything and I’m 100% more confident with everyone. Today I am at peace,peace of being the one that I deserved.For the very first time in my life I’m going to celebrate my birthday ,I never did because I never thought there was something good to celebrate about it .
I am greatly thankful to Dr Bowers who made me,gave me another life,a life of a satisfied girl.This is my small effort to make people know about your good work.

I wanted to talk about the recovery process since so far it’s the most exciting thing, at first my movement was limited, as lying down hurts far less than sitting, but it does at least provide quiet time to read and watch films. Sometimes I felt sharp pains as nerve endings reconnect; a dull, throbbing ache and an unbearable pushing sensation at my new clitoris, which was constant for two weeks; This was alleviated by regular baths, which were pleasant but boring since the clitoris was too sensitive to stay in the bath for long . An infection is delaying my recovery but eventually pain gives way to pleasure. I talk to my clitoris as if it could hear me. I tell it how much I love it that’s why I went all the to Nairobi to get it.i look after it the same way as a mother would look after her newborn baby. And I promise it that no one will ever ever take it away from me again like they did before.

Just as importantly,I have started to familiarize myself with my changed genitals, getting used to the sight of it in the mirror, and the feeling of having a very natural look of a vagina is just so impressive.

As I’m writing this now ,the dilation has stopped being painful and it is slowly becoming pleasurable, at least at times-the discovery of sexual sensation is another huge landmark, and I’m really excited!

To those women out there who are victims of this cruel society especially in Kenya, you are very lucky, the surgeons are quite handy ,they are right there in Nairobi . I recommend you to them .make the decision to have the surgery ,it is worth it and it’ll be the best decision you can ever make in your life.Think of it this way, you see that car and that house you ever dreamed of owning some day, once you finally own them ,the feeling you get inside you is the same feeling you get when you have a clitoris, you feel as if you are in paradise😀. Not only will you have a clitoris but also a very beautiful and natural genitals that will leave you smiling all through. I would call it “a life changing experience “.so come on, get your life’s back ladies. (May 2017)

When I was asked to fill out the form in the office, I was still a little off due to the anesthetic. Now, I can give a broader look at how it went with me. I have already written that the office staff couldn’t have been better.

Robin was ALWAYS THERE to talk with me about my questions I had over the past 8 months. She was interested and real about the process. I so appreciated that! She gave me hope I did not have about my condition.

Surgery was absolutely the best it could have been! Again, staff was so warm and comforting, funny, and efficient at the same time.

I am 12 hours out of surgery. The minor bleeding has stopped, the pain left about 4 hours ago, and I never felt like I needed the Vicodin, so liked not taking it was a real plus.

Marci was personable, clear about expectations, procedures, and aftercare. I believe she understood my personal struggle and by her work, her suggestions and her touch she helped me attain a healthy body and a peaceful mind. I am thrilled with the results and ……………

WILL EVER BE THANKFUL

THANK YOU ALL

-N.S. (2017)

I healed well even though the first week I felt awkward with that part of my body with stitches. The medication that Dr Bowers prescribed me helped me a lot with the pain.  Intercourses with my husband are better than before the surgery.

-C.M. (2014)

“It is hardly a month since Dr. Marci Bowers performed a clitoral reconstruction, clitoroplasty, following the FGM that I underwent at nine years old. The surgeon’s empathy for victims of FGM is unmistaken. My first encounter with her during a pre-surgery assessment revealed her relentless efforts to restore wholeness to us. She does not only offer you a hand shake, but she hugs you, a gesture that she cares. This made me at ease during the consultation.