Stoongal??
I had a wonderful experience with Almanza, however, something has changed and I'm very worried for you. Stoongal is one of the most reliable sources I have heard on this board. You, like, like all adults will do what you want to do, however, all I advise you is this...take a love or close friend with good common sense and if you sense or see something wrong be willing to run like hell. Your life is worth more than any money or discounts.....take care of you....!!!
Hugs
Kira
Hugs
Kira
I don't think that anyone doubts Stoongal's story and it is hearbreaking to know what their family must be going through. Both Stoongal and her daughter went to Dr. Almanza and they were absolutely thrilled with their results. She then referred her sister to Dr. Almanza as well. Unfortunately, her sister did have complications and it is still unknown what the exact cir****tances were. I have read both that the Dr. wanted her to stay, but she did not want to pay more money to change her flight. Maybe had she stayed, the Dr.'s may have been able to stabalize her condition before it worsened while on her way to the states. I really don't know the true details of this story because I was not there. These are just things that I have read from different posts on here.
I do know that there is always a risk of complications with any surgery and no surgeon is exempt from this fact. While it is awful to hear that anyone suffers from a complication it is a fact that we must all take into consideration before deciding to have surgery.
This is ultimately your decision and have faith in whichever decision you choose to make will be the right one.
XOXOXO,
Christi
I do know that there is always a risk of complications with any surgery and no surgeon is exempt from this fact. While it is awful to hear that anyone suffers from a complication it is a fact that we must all take into consideration before deciding to have surgery.
This is ultimately your decision and have faith in whichever decision you choose to make will be the right one.
XOXOXO,
Christi
On April 20, 2010 at 1:19 AM Pacific Time, LifeLover wrote:
I don't think that anyone doubts Stoongal's story and it is hearbreaking to know what their family must be going through. Both Stoongal and her daughter went to Dr. Almanza and they were absolutely thrilled with their results. She then referred her sister to Dr. Almanza as well. Unfortunately, her sister did have complications and it is still unknown what the exact cir****tances were. I have read both that the Dr. wanted her to stay, but she did not want to pay more money to change her flight. Maybe had she stayed, the Dr.'s may have been able to stabalize her condition before it worsened while on her way to the states. I really don't know the true details of this story because I was not there. These are just things that I have read from different posts on here. I do know that there is always a risk of complications with any surgery and no surgeon is exempt from this fact. While it is awful to hear that anyone suffers from a complication it is a fact that we must all take into consideration before deciding to have surgery.
This is ultimately your decision and have faith in whichever decision you choose to make will be the right one.
XOXOXO,
Christi
The Dr's definitely did NOT want her to stay, we had already missed our Friday flight home. We paid dearly for the flight changes for Saturday. Me, $408, and Linda's was close to $100 I believe.
All they did to stabilize her at the clinic was to put one of those little oxygen nose things in her nose, and gave her a saline solution to rehydrate her. The Dr's were baffled, so much for emergency care there! The rest of the staff have no medical certification so they too were clueless. NO, TAKING HER HOME SAVED HER LIFE!
Just wanted to explain what followed on her 4th day post-op (Friday)
Donna
I'm sorry if you were offended by my post Donna, I had no intention of doing so. As I said these were things that I had read on other posts and I did not know the true details of what happened to Linda.
I do however, know that reading your posts previous to having had surgery with Dr. Almanza that you were one of the people that was extremely happy with your surgery experience. So I'm sure you understand that is why those of us that have great experiences like to let others know about them as well. I understand that your opinion has changed now and I completely understand why.
Again, I am truly sorry for all that your family is going through.
XOXOXO,
Christi
I do however, know that reading your posts previous to having had surgery with Dr. Almanza that you were one of the people that was extremely happy with your surgery experience. So I'm sure you understand that is why those of us that have great experiences like to let others know about them as well. I understand that your opinion has changed now and I completely understand why.
Again, I am truly sorry for all that your family is going through.
XOXOXO,
Christi
Hi Donna
Just found this thread and heard what happened to Linda. I'm glad you were able to get her home and sorry she still has a leak.
Best wishes for her continued recovery!
Jackie
Just found this thread and heard what happened to Linda. I'm glad you were able to get her home and sorry she still has a leak.
Best wishes for her continued recovery!
Jackie
once upon a time I had a group to talk about Binge Eating Disorder, and later one about Clean Eating.
PM me if you are interested in either of these.
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Glad to talk to anyone! I babysit this afternoon tho...
Donna
Glad to talk to anyone! I babysit this afternoon tho...
Donna