In the latest Woman’s Day, groundbreaking politician Georgina Beyer reveals her devastation at missing out on a kidney transplant that would transform her life.
The world’s first transsexual mayor and MP, who suffers from chronic kidney disease, had a live donor all ready to go, but a heart condition has seen the operation shelved – because she might not survive the surgery.
Watch Georgina’s heartfelt message to her supporters in the video below. Story continues after the video.
“We had everything all lined up, but suddenly it was brought to a grinding halt,” Georgina, 58, tells us. “I didn’t deal with the news well. It means we’re running out of options. We’re now grasping at straws.”
In our exclusive story, the former Dancing with the Stars contestant also speaks frankly about her future, revealing that she has considered going off dialysis, the treatment that’s keeping her alive.
For the full emotional story and new pictures of the outspoken star, see the new issue of Woman’s Day.
