My best friend just told me they were planning to get a sex change. I had no idea, they seemed to be pretty comfortable the way they were until recently. 
My best friend just told me that they are planning to get a sex change. I had no idea!
user
My best friend just told me that they are planning to get a sex change. I had no idea!
assistant
Wow, when is she/he planning to do that?
user
He is planning to be a she as soon as she can get the operation scheduled with the doctor. I think I will take at least a few months.
assistant
I understand. Good for him if that will making him feel better
user