Influencer Spends $17K on Rib Removal, Plans to Craft Bones into a Crown

Emily James, a 27-year-old influencer, recently turned heads when she underwent elective surgery to remove several of her ribs, aiming for a narrower waistline at a cost of $17,000. Now, she has made another surprising decision regarding the fate of her removed ribs.

James revealed to Caters News, “I’m planning to have someone craft a crown from them. Initially, I thought about giving them as a present to my best friend.”

She continued, “Others have suggested turning them into a chew toy or even boiling them to make broth. Personally, I think my flesh would taste great.”

“Removing My Ribs Doesn’t Alter My Identity as a Compassionate Trans Woman”

James shared her surgical journey and recovery on social platforms, including a somewhat graphic image of the bones she had removed. She emphasized, however, that she would not ingest the bones in any form due to health concerns.

Three months post-operation, James confessed in a video on social media that she was not entirely certain the surgery had been worth it. She described the recovery as painful and mentioned experiencing several complications.

Nevertheless, the influencer expressed excitement about beginning to see some of the desired physical changes.

Despite receiving mixed responses and facing criticism for her decision to undergo the surgery, James remains defiant. She stated, “Removing my ribs doesn’t change the fact that I’m a kind, loving trans girl. It’s my money, my body, and I will do as I please with it.”

She also addressed the critics by comparing her situation to other cosmetic procedures, “I know some of your moms have Brazilian butt lifts; how is this any different?”

When confronted with an offensive comment asking if the surgery enabled her to “suck your own rod,” James responded simply, “So what if I can?”

James is familiar with gender-affirming procedures, having previously undergone breast augmentation. She also shared her enthusiasm for an upcoming facial feminization surgery on her social media channels.