Posts by Douglas King62

Kimberly Stewart89 said:So, what's the verdict on that medical clinic and the doctor there?

Hey,

I'm honestly super happy with the medical clinic, the doctor, and everyone on staff. If you're dealing with stuff, I'd definitely recommend them.

Later.

Sophia Brooks50 said:Look, honey, let me bug you for a sec—which doctor did you actually see, and how fast did they rush through the whole procedure?

I went to the Medical Clinic and Dr. Peric handled my surgery.

Hey,

So, I went to see a specialist at a private medical clinic in New York City this past Friday because of this anal fissure that was absolutely killing me. They just did the procedure right then and there, and I’m actually headed back to work tomorrow. Once the anesthesia wore off, the first day was pretty rough—definitely painful, especially with the tampons—but I already managed to grab coffee out today. Honestly, the anesthesia was the worst part of the whole thing; after that, I barely felt a thing.

dustysailor13 said:I have a bicornuate uterus, and during my first pregnancy, they told me it was high risk and there was a huge chance of miscarriage. But everything went fine—actually, it was a perfect pregnancy... and now I have a healthy 6.5-year-old little boy. I’d love to have a second child soon, but honestly, I'm terrified. The first time, I didn't even think twice and wasn't scared at all, but if I got pregnant now and had a miscarriage, I think it would just crush me. Plus, I'm seven years older now. Please write back if you've dealt with this or something similar... thanks.

Hey dustysailor13, hi from me too. I've got a bicornuate uterus and a fibroid, but I was wondering if there's anywhere online where I can actually learn more about the bicornuate thing, if you happen to know.

Dee, don't even worry about being in the suburbs. Whoever performs your surgery is a total pro. I haven't heard of this specific doctor, but honestly, that's the top Maxillofacial Surgery department in the whole country, so I highly doubt some amateur would be working there. And look, if they aren't 100% sure about your case—kind of like what happened to me—the doctors actually talk to each other and consult. So, just stop stressing. I was reading up on hemangiomas online too, and apparently, they show up in babies all the time and get cleared out without any issues.

I mean, I think it’s just happening because you're exhausted. It's super possible that your brain is just reacting that way when you're under this much stress.

StZubar, I guess you're right that they should nail down a diagnosis before jumping into surgery, but honestly, that’s basically impossible at the STu. I mean, I heard their CT scanner is busted, and you’re stuck waiting days just for basic lab results before they'll even consider operating. Not to mention how much they lack specialists—most of them are totally unprofessional, with maybe a few exceptions. Anyway, you can see prof. Uglešić for an initial consult without a referral, but if you actually need surgery, I think you're going to be waiting. I was seriously lucky that he didn't just leave me in the hospital immediately after my exam, which, frankly, shocked me.
I agree that you have to prepare for the worst. It’s the only way people actually snap out of it. That’s what happened to me—once I heard how dangerous this could get, I finally decided to head to Washington, D.C., otherwise I would've just kept dragging my feet.
So, prof. Uglešić did a puncture on my parotid gland because he and Dr. Gregurević agreed right away that the thing on my palate looked super weird. Dr. Gregurević cleared up that swelling for me. They punctured the gland because, along with the swelling around my mouth, my neck was swollen too. But what really eats at me is that if you're just an average person without deep pockets and you're sick, you're basically left completely at the mercy of whoever is in charge.

Angela Wright, I swear, they should just build you from scratch—you’re such a huge help on this forum. Thank God everything turned out okay for me, but seriously, I felt even a tiny fraction of that terror when someone mentions a possible malignancy. Believe me, everything I used to think was actually important in my life just... vanished in a second. It’s hard to keep it that way, though, because life just keeps moving and new problems pop up, making you more selfish, I guess. It's sad, but maybe we only realize what matters when something truly hits us. Anyway, thanks again everyone.

Thanks so much, everyone. I finally got a hold of prof. Uglešić—thanks to a recommendation, obviously—and he is seriously amazing. He performed my surgery with help from Dr. Gregurević, who’s an oral surgeon, and honestly, those guys are total pros. All credit to them.
Anyway, I got my results back today and turns out it wasn't a tumor or a cyst at all, just some inflammation. I still get chills thinking about how they tried to twist my entire palate in San Francisco under general anesthesia just to make a diagnosis by sight without even doing a biopsy... meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., it was done under local anesthesia with just a tiny incision and barely any pain. Seriously, I have nothing but praise for the staff at the hospital in the suburb. Even Dr. Gregurević told me there wasn't even a visible cyst on my X-rays, yet in San Francisco, they were positive right away. Thank God I had so many good people helping me get my treatment in the suburb.
Bottom line, folks, if you can or have the chance, please go to Washington, D.C. for medical care.

Thanks, Angela Wright. I’m still hanging in there, I guess, but honestly, getting hit with a different diagnosis every single time is just killing me. It keeps getting worse and worse, and the worst part? I feel like I've heard it all now. I was already thinking about heading up to Washington, D.C. no matter what, so I’ll probably call the suburb again to get some info and then make the trip up there this Wednesday since I saw online that prof. Uglešić is working then. What really gets me is people telling me this might be from my braces—but I wore both fixed and removable ones for almost ten years! I don't get why nobody warns you about potential complications. At the end of the day, I’d much rather have my health than perfect teeth. 😕

Thanks for the advice. I'm actually from San Francisco, and there isn't a real maxillofacial surgeon around here. I went to get two different opinions and they were totally different. The last one, Dr. Hodžić, recommended prof. Uglešić. He said he'd try to get in touch with him, though he warned me right away that it might be pretty hard to make that happen. Anyway, at the first exam, they found a palatal cyst in my oral cavity near tooth 7 on the upper left. They told me it needs to be surgically removed and that it’s benign. But then the second doctor said he couldn't tell if it was benign or malignant and insisted I should get a biopsy and just head to Washington, D.C. Honestly, I'm terrified that if he can't reach prof. Uglešić, I'll be stuck on my own. I'm only 24, and I really don't want some inexperienced person messing with this. Please, any info helps.

Can someone please point me toward a good maxillofacial surgeon? I’ve heard some things about the local suburb and prof. Uglešić, but I’m wondering if I need to book a specific appointment or if I can just show up during his regular hours? I don't live in Washington, D.C., so traveling is a bit of a hassle. Also, if anyone here has dealt with cysts or tumors in the upper jaw area, please let me know!