history: 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! My best friend just told me that they are planning to get a sex change. I had no idea! Wow_comma_ when is she/he planning to do that?
current: 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.
next: I understand. Good for him if that will making him feel better