I went to a ladyboy show when I was in Thailand. It was really entertaining and well done.
I think its lame they are denying people this operation just b/c it's cheaper than a sex change. What kind of logic is that? "Oh, you don't want to pay full price for a bigger operation and life-long drug therapy? Well screw you, I am not going to cut your balls off."
Uh, thanks doc.