As Nilesh prepares to metamorphose into Bijal...

Rajkot: A 34-year-old deputy mamlatdar of Ranavav taluka in Porbandar district, is set to undergo Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS) in the next couple of years. Nilesh Mehta, who is already in the preliminary stage of SRS will be rechristened as Bijal Mehta, once the procedure gets over.
Talking to TOI. Mehta said “My SRS will take two to three years. Currently I am getting various treatments in Ahmedabad that require pre-SRS.”
Mehta further said that he was suffering from gender dysphoria in which he had feminine behaviour trapped in a male body. His family was initially fighting his line of thoughts, though later they decided to support his feelings and help him start treatment in Ahmedabad.
At present Mehta is undergoing psychiatrist counselling and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) besides cosmetic procedure including hair removal, hair transplant, arm lifting among others. Once the body converts into female, doctors will begin gender change surgery on Mehta, who continues with his job and takes leave only whenever it is required of him for treatment.
...Khushbu becomes Aditya
In a reversal of gender, 29-year-old accountant of Porbandar, Khushbu Kakkad, who wants to become Aditya is undergoing SRS treatment in Delhi. She has already completed chest treatment and is now on hormone treatment, which she claims will take at least one year. Kakkad told TOI, “I have full support from my family. Since my childhood I have always behaved like a boy and also helped deliver tiffins prepared by my mother. I always played with boys and liked boys’ games.” Khushbu saved money for the costly surgery and said, “I wanted to undergo this surgery and so, saved money from my salary. I also have friends who are extending financial support to me.”