Good Afternoon All -
I am both excited, and a little nervous to be joining this thread. I'm not recovering yet, but I had my Pre-Op appointment yesterday
My surgery is scheduled for April 13th. I am getting more nervous and antsy every day. I find that my doctor's lack of interest in my medical soundness a little unnerving. My doctor assumes his patients are healthy and does zero pre-op workup! No lab work, no EKG, no Mamo, NOTHING! I even reported that I have had blood clotting issues and they didn't even ask. I have talked to a couple of local guys that have used this surgeon and all speak very highly of him, but I find it very odd and unsettling. I am 50 and have never had a Mammogram. I am actually fine with that part, but my family feels very uncomfortable that the surgeon is not requesting one. I am most unsettled with the fact that they did not even ask about my clotting issues. I was supposed to be on Coumidin for the rest of my life, but quit taking it about two years ago. I do have a filter in place, so that allows me to feel somewhat OK, but still feel like they should have asked! The surgeon does not even know that I have a filter or use to take Coumidin - only that I do not take it now. I answered all the questions on the medical forms completely and honestly so I guess I should just be grateful that he is not ordering a bunch of tests that I don't need? When I asked about lab work and mammogram at the consult I was told that 'we assume you are healthy'! I have actually only spent about 5 minutes with the surgeon (combined time of my two office visits). He seems very rushed and set in his ways to me. He just recently decided to change his preparation to include having his FTM's stop taking their Testosterone two weeks prior to surgery. I'm not thrilled about that! He admitted that he is still undecided if he will keep this policy, but is evaluating the situation now. His reasoning is that he has seen a lot of issues with hematoma's and THINKS he MIGHT see less of this problem if the T is stopped. I also wanted to talk with him about the drains, as I know there are some surgeons that do not use them and my growths are less than a B cup. I would have been a good candidate for a Peri procedure - had I had this done 30 years ago, before age and gravity started taking effect. I know that most say the drains are the worst part of recovery. Anyway, he would not even discuss it! I did not even get to present my case before he cut me off and said it was not up for discussion!
At any rate... I guess I just wanted to vent a little. Thanks for listening.
