Let down again...????

Just had an e mail from my surgeon, due to replace my ruptured PIPS on 26th April....he may not be operating on me - lack of compliance with my company, so he hopes someone as competent as he is can carry out my surgery. FABULOUS!!!! Just whatI needed to hear from my surgeon, who Ive built a rappor with - and THG havent let me know!!! Am I to trust a surgeon Ive not met yet to do this complex procedure , with whom Ive never met, or do I cancel the op, childcare, time from work etc and ask to meet another surgeon ...ANOTHER...my FIFTH since first augmentation and wait for more weeks/months and consultations and risks with these pips in me? **naughty word** off. Low. Angry. :(

I'm afraid you're probably not going to like what I'm going to say sweetie, but I'd postone your op, find out the name of the allocated surgeon, reseach him/her, only then if you're happy agree to a consultation, if you're not happy, then demand another!

I know this is a real pain in the backside for you hun and you probably want the PIPs out and surgery done ASAP, but you really want to have the best for yourself hunni, so don't rush, be 100% sure you're happy and confident to proceed.

Sending a MASSIVE hug babe

Aw hun, I can only agree with what cookie has said, it will be a pain, but you really need to see the surgeon first.

Good advise. I know youre right. Havent been able to get it sorted today - will be on the phone first thing in the morning. . Another night of worry ahead. Thanks girls xx

Well, just had a phone call...THG say that my surgery will go ahead with my surgeon on 26th....although they are still in negotiations with him. Just guna have to keep my fingers crossed. He didnt sound hopeful in his email, wishing me luck with another surgeon! Its getting so close. Dont want it all to change now. More negotiations today, and THG are to phone me back to confirm it again this afternoon.

Hoping all can go as planned with the surgeon you've seen and are happy with sweetness. If not, don't be pressurised just to go with any surgeon just to fill the slot, stand your ground and refuse the op till you've seen and are happy with another surgeon. Good luck sweetie. xx

Thank you honey. This is guna be the death of me!!! Hope I have some good news in a couple of weeks time and I can come on smiling! xx

Just make sure you print out and keep copies of every email they send to you in case you need to take things further in the future.

Terrible how they're dealing with this.

Fingers crossed lovely

I have all the e mails - havent got round to printing them off yet - should probably do that, shouldnt I . Thanx Rox xx

Another phone call this avo - surgery to go ahead on the 26th..although negotiations are still happening with my surgeon and THG. Thank goodness , though, that its finally going to happen...8 days to go. Trying to buy presents for friends birthdays for the next couple of weeks and get them wrapped, write cards for birthdays, anniversarys, etc, get the ironing up to date, stick up the cupboards and freezer for the family now..and silently praying that on the 27th I come home with new, safe boobaloobas. . that arent saggy or rippled!! x

Tamz wrote:Another phone call this avo - surgery to go ahead on the 26th..although negotiations are still happening with my surgeon and THG.

I always feel like the voice of doom, but as you haven't had your named surgeon set in stone don't commit to anything yet hun!

Honestly babe, if they want to fill that slot they'll tell you anything! Be sure the surgeon you want is the surgeon operating and although you're anxious for this to be over, if someone else is thrown in last minute, do refuse the op hun, for your own sake sweetness.

I'm telling you this from experience hun.

I had to have a re-op from a large company, as my surgeon had retired I was allocated another, not my choice, they chose for me, I saw him and he didn't even have the good grace as a surgeon to give me an examination, after I asked through tears about my concerns, I was made to feel like nothing as he had me stand before him, fully clothed and squeezed both my breasts and that was enough for him to decide me surgery plan... had I gone ahead with this surgeon, the distortion too my breast would have left me with severe assymetry due to him just wanting to replace the implant.

I thank god I saw this surgeon BEFORE I allowed him to operate on me, I fought a long battle for another surgeon and I then found one who understood the problems and concerns and took 'time' to not only fix my boobs but to reassure me.

If you don't SEE your surgeon if you're allocated another, you could end up with someone like the first guy I saw and after all you've already been through sweetness, you don't want someone who doesn't give a toss what you end up with operating on you, it really is worth taking the time to ensure you're getting a surgeon that's right for you, no matter if that mean postponing for a little while and having your surgery with the confidence that your surgeon will do right by you babe. xx

Thank you so much cookie, I dont have confirmation for my pick up time until Thursday. Ive opted for the shofer to take me to the hospital and bring me home so as not to disturb the kids too much. I will email my surgeon today going on what you have said - he seems to be being more honest with me than THG. My stomachs is nin knots this morning - only a week to go, and I know four of those days are bank holiday, so I wont be able to get hold of anyone.

Fingers, toes, legs and eyes crossed! I didnt want this surgeon in the first place as he is based in Italy - wanted someone who was accessible, but after meeting him and he was so reassuring, have agreed. Just know though that if I have problems in the future, because I am now under him, its guna be hard to get fixed AGAIN, but I feel I had no choice than to go ahead really.

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Aww good luck Tamz. I hope it works out for you. x

Oh Bless you hun , but still take on board everything Cookie has said and at any point if you do not feel comfortable with any part then pull out!!! You won't regret the decision for long however if they bodge the job you could regret it forever! Or at least until you get a reop.

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Ok, THG have assured me my surgery is all to go ahead with my surgeon as planned....3 days on the trot I ve had communication with them, saying not to worry. Why then, has my surgeon e mailed me to say he is confused that I think he is still operating as he has , after sendiing lots of emails, had no confirmation of this ?? I am SSSSOOOOOOOO confused . Who should I believe? Am I ever going to get there? This is hopeless. How can I trust them if they cant be honest with me? I dont understand :(

Tell them you've had correspondance from your surgeon telling you he knows nothing of the your planned surery sweetness!

Infact. do one better and forward the Email from your surgeon to them! Then get them to the confirm your surgery details, ask them to respond to your Email confirming the surgery plan and confirming the surgeon named is the surgeon is who will be performing your BA.

If they can't do that. or you get no further correspondance, cancel your surgery and demand you speak with the clinic manager!

This is absolutely disgusting!... Right now you haven't got a clue who could be putting a scapel to your body!, this is far too important to ignore and 'hope for the best' hun.

You wan confirmation! If they don't give you this by Email as theres no way you'll recieve a letter on time, but at least an Email is proof of correspondance and a detailed plan for your surgery. Make sure you get that hun... it really is THAT important sweetie. xx

I did all that, Cookie. Sent the e mail to THG asked my co-ordinator for a detailed plan of surgery, as you suggested. Phoned head of customer services and head of scheduling. Its taken me all morning, but finally, I have something positive to report- They have confirmed with my surgeon this morning, and he himself has just emailed me to let me know. Havent had anything back from my co-ordinator, though, except an email saying she is now on holiday until 26th. Im guessing they cant do a detailed plan of my surgery as my surgeon has already said he wont know until he opens me up what damage has been done by my pips, so if its bad, I cant have my implants, if its good news, he will replace. Im just releived that its FINALLY been confirmed that its to go ahead on 26th with the surgeon who knows my situation. I am first on the list , due for surgery at 8am, which means I am being picked up at 4am. At least I wont have time to worry, or have to say a teary goodbye to my hub/kids that way too. Now to wait, and hope the sick feeling in the pit of my stomach subsides. Please let it be good news when I am in theatre, and these PIPs havent damaged me too much. THANK YOU for your continued support and advice, xx

Bloody patient co-ordinators! Funny how they always see to be on holiday or something just when you need them! Very convenient, she 'could' have taken the time to detail a plan hun regardless that things might change when you're on the table, things change for many women, but if they didn't have PIPs, I bet it wouldn't be a problem!

That aside though lovely I am thrilled for you that you have had confirmation from your 'surgeon' I have no trust in the large clinics now and it's fantastic that HE will be performing your op, that must have been most reassuring for you Now you can comfortably start you 5 day countdown! Surgery on the 26th! so not long now!

Try not to worry too much about leakage hun, I didn't have PIPs, I had CUIs, but my rupture left my breast in a mess! It had completely torn and I was in surgery for over 4 hours, The silicone had spread beyond the capsule and my surgeon performed a full capsulectomy to clear the breast - I was then able to have a new implant and all is fine lovely.

Please let us know how you get on, sending all the luck I can muster up for you and hoping to have you back here smiling and happy with the new boobies... you're gonna be fine and there's really no need for thanks sweetie, I was glad to be here to help in any way I could.

Really, there is need for thanks, at times you girls are all that has got me through...and Im sure, it will continue to be that way as my story unfolds. My surgeon has asked me to consider anatomicals instead of rounds this time - more natural,and i am small framed - 5 foot 3, size 6-8 , and 7 and a half stone. Im really doubtful about changing to teardrop now after being so used to rounds, but need to make a decision before 26th so if he is able to implant natrelles as time of explanting pips, he knows what to go for.
What is your opinion?
I agree with you, I wouldnt recommend my clinic now - although my initial experience wasnt too bad, it could have been so much better, and theyve made me feel quite insignificant since having problems. If I could turn back time I would go with a local surgeon at a local private hospital.
Hindsight is a wonderful thing.
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