I mean no offence to anyone by saying this, but I personally think that getting transgendered is the worst thing someone who feels like the opposite sex can do.
My cousin commited suicide not long ago, she was a transgender and had severe issues as a result of both the feeling she should be the other sex and a depression at the whole situation.
Before anyone gets me wrong, I'm an extremely liberal guy and I have no problem with anyone doing what they want as long as it doesn't effect anyone else negatively. I just feel that from the research I have done, that in many respects the desire to be transgendered isn't much different to severe depression. I don't deny anyone and thr right to do it and I'm sure there are plenty of transgenders out there who now lead extremely good lives, but I remain to be convinced that changing gender can do as much for some people as they want.
Being comfortable with what you are is in my opinion the first step to leading the best possible life, regardless of circumstances.
As I said, I really hope I haven't offended anyone, but I'm sure I must have done at least partially.