Might have found the surgeon that can help me

[afidz]

Last night I was doing some research on loss of domain. For the last 3 years we haven't known whether or not someone would ever be able to fix my hernia. It is very severe and is the result of a boch test in 2008. I came across a presentation by a world renowned surgeon out of the Cleveland clinic. My hernia fits the criteria if hernias that he would try fixing. I contacted his office today. I convinced the woman on the phone that I'm severe enough to use this surgeon. She is ordering all of my medical surgical medical records, my GI is ordering a CT. The surgeon will look it all over. If he thinks he can help me, I will be flung to Ohio for a consult! In the presentation, he had 3 cases that were similar to mine, at a year post op, they had functioning abdominal walls. I don't think I've ever gone a year post op without a reoccurrence. I am so nervous that he will say he can't fix it. If the best in the world can't fix it, I don't even know what I'm going to do

 

[Shanen]

What an amazing opportunity for you! Sending positive thoughts your way for a fast consult and wonderful results. :rosette1:

 

[Catherine]

Thinking positively for you.

 

[afidz]

Thanks for the positive thoughts, I am really nervous but excited.
If anyone wants to watch the presentation this is it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaS1M_emSm4
I won't post a picture of my abdomen, but if you want to see an example of what it looks like, here ya go http://www.beverlyhillsherniacenter.com/images/stories/files/gallery/complex-hernia.

That man's hernia is very similar to mine, I am just a bigger person.

Anyone else amazed that I was denied social security disability?

 

[jwfoise]

What an amazing opportunity for you! Sending positive thoughts your way for a fast consult and wonderful results. :rosette1:

Yes, yes! I hope this is the answer for you afidz.

 

[fuzzy butterfly]

Very best of luck afidz. Hope all goes well

 

[Kero]

How did I miss this! OMG! What a fantastic opportunity, I hope he can help. I will keep all my fingers and toes crossed that you are accepted

 

[afidz]

Thanks everyone
His nurse called me last week to tell me that she had started receiving all of my operative reports. I just have to get the CT (the week of thanksgiving) and then he will start to go over everything to decide if he can help me or not. If he thinks he can, I will fly to ohio for a consult.

 

[Cross-stitch gal]

Oh how I hope all goes well for you in this!!!! Please know my thoughts are with you as well...

 

[ronroush7]

I second that.

 

[jwfoise]

Thanks everyone
His nurse called me last week to tell me that she had started receiving all of my operative reports. I just have to get the CT (the week of thanksgiving) and then he will start to go over everything to decide if he can help me or not. If he thinks he can, I will fly to ohio for a consult.

I hope this turns into a very good Thanksgiving for you.

 

[Jmrogers4]

I hope this works out for you. Keeping fingers and toes crossed.