This is just the way that I look at it, so bear with me; I treat the normal trans shop like I would treat the plague. I stay as far away as possible. If it's something that I can't fix myself, then I'll take it to a reputable shop that is specifically DSM related.

I'll PM you the links to a couple of DSM tranny guru's. If your trans is as fucked as it sounds, then it would be in your best interest to talk to them.