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Another thing I really liked - this surgeon took time to listen to my concerns. I have a latex allergy, which means many kinds of tape and bandages cause a reaction with my skin.

In fact, my scars from a gallbladder removal are puffy and weird because that surgeon told me there ( Read more... )

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So all that led me to arrive at the office. Luckily for me, they are super organized and keep good records - they pulled out my whole original chart, including all my previous documentation of physical therapy, and doctor’s notes and suggestions!

That means this time I shouldn’t ( Read more... )

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Wednesday was my initial consult with Dr. Bishop, who is a surgeon I actually first visited 6 years ago to get a breast reduction. My insurance at the time made me wait so long for an answer, after over 6 months of waiting, I assumed my claim was denied.

So I decided to move on ( Read more... )

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So, my husband and I were talking about our ideas to make this surgery happen for me. He would like to hold a black tie dinner event, with all proceeds beyond my surgical costs going to breast cancer research…

But I think that sort of thing is well out of my abilities. I am ( Read more... )

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For over a decade I have had constant and overwhelming back pain. I suffer from scoliosis, and have shrunk an inch over the last 6 years. I have gone through physical therapy, chiropractor’s visits, massage therapy, drugs, and more to try and resolve my back pain.

Every doctor ( ( Read more... )