Dr Searles did my surgery and he was wonderful. He can seem very abrupt but he really does know his stuff. The nurses in his office are also wonderful and are always willing to answer my questions...even now. I was so thankful to have my husband to help me after surgery. I did a lot of research before my surgery and spoke with my husband about it all so he was prepared.  I did not have any complications but it was painful for about two weeks and I don't know what I would have done with out my husband. The worst side effect I would say is the gas and the burping. But, I'm learning that if I eat/drink slowly then it's not bad. I also learned very quickly what I could and could not eat. My biggest advice is listen to your body. Right now the hardest side effect is the hair loss. My doctor told me it was going to happen and that it'll stop and grow back but it's been very hard to deal with. I feel like I'm going bald! :)

Dr. Todd is AWESOME!! He has an amazing before and after surgery "routine"! He is very kind, sweet, down to earth and caring, Most of all he is Christian, and there is something about a man of God as a surgeon, it gives you a little bit of peace! He also said a prayer over him and I right before the surgery! I love most of his staff! I had Dr. Todd do my surgery almost a year ago, and would not of had it any other way! My mother had Dr Searls and there is like no follow up with him! To my mother and I it was like "ok here is your surgery, have a nice life" whether it is like that I don't know, but thats the impression we got from him!! Just go see him, and ask him ANYTHING he is very knowledgeable on anything that you are looking for answers too!! Good luck!!

we will be having a support group meeting on june 9th and 23rd, 7:00 pm at the Fairbanks Cancer Treatment Center. come on down and say Hi.


Andrew

I love Dr. Todd.  He did my surgery 7.5 years ago.  I'm 20lbs below his goal weight for me.

Yes, We are having a meeting on wed, the 26, at the Fairbanks Cancer Treatment Center - 7:00