SKREEECH!!! Plastics Dr. not working! Got another!

Still having plastics...just not with local doc!

I got the paperwork, no lab orders, nothing except place, day and time of surgery, medications to avoid and then....I saw....

Anesthesia type will be: Epidural

And...They consider this OUTPATIENT surgery!

NOPE!

No way am I going to watch some guy cut away half the skin on each thigh, then get up and go home!

I called my PCP *****ferred me, threw a hissy,
e-mailed the doc, then cancelled the surgery by letter! Then, they called me and cancelled, based on what I said to them in the e-mail. I was professional, but matter of fact, and even sent a list of questions. I'm assuming my questions got me canned!

It's a good thing I had a number of consults. I will be having surgery with a lady surgeon in the same hosptial I had my DS. Not sure of the date, but has to be before 6/23, or I start the approval process all over again!

She is thoroughly vetted by my DS surgeon, and she (DS Surgeon) knows her stuff!

The lesson here for everyone who's ready for plastics, in the words of Smokey Robinson -
"My mama told me - you better shop around!!!"

It looks like you have it all worked out. Everyone has different priorities when in comes to their PS journey. But I had a epidural and loved it. I slept thru the whole thing. I had zero pain, ever! Everyone says its because I had a epidural. I was not outpatient. But I had thighs, tt,arm, bl/ba all at once. I also was very confident in my in my surgeon. You don't want to have any doubts when it comes to PS. 

Jennifer

One comment from a past patient of this doctor said " He hates questions and intelligent patients.  Worst "God Complex" in a doctor I've ever seen".

At least he stayed true to form!

I did hit another insurance roadblock with the new doctor, and it kind of smells like economic discrimination based on insurance type.  

Based on the number of patients who post here with issues and questions, it is my observation that some PS need to be more involved in their patients pre and postop care.  It sounds like you were headed for that but thankfully averted a probelm in that area.

I have no issues with an epidural but I usually reposition my patients during LBL and that makes this option less desirable. My choice is usually general anesthesia.

In my opinion abdominal surgery, and certainly an LBL, requires an overnight stay in a facility that has laboratory, xray, and an in-house doctor.  I realize this is a conservative stance, but I feel it is appropriate given the risk profile of these larger surgeries.

Best Wishes !