Before the Op

[ryan08]

Hey guys,

Just looking for some feedback here....what process did you go through before your op?

Did you book an appt with your GP initially then have a consultation with your surgeon?? or did you go straight to your surgeon??

I am looking to start the process of getting my op and would appreciate any advice!

[newlife]

Hi Ryan

I went straight to Dr. Karidis - I didn't bother with my GP. I only had a consultation with Dr K and no one else. To be honest I had made my mind up to go with him based on the results on this site before I met him provided that I felt comfortable with him.

Why not book a consultation with a surgeon and see what they say and see how you feel.

Whatever you decide, good luck. My only regret is that I didn't get this done years ago!

[garrye100]

Hi Ryan - i can only echo newlife's senitments. I pushed and pushed my GP years ago to get this done on the NHS, and good to his word, he made it happen for me, after a number of discussions and they made me visit a psychiatrist (true!) to make sure this was what i wanted!! Anyway, the result was rubbish. Hardly anything removed and certainly zero gland removed, which meant i really wasn't any further forward.

I contacted Levick after reading all the reviews and my plan was to also meet with Karidis - but like Newlife, once i had met Levick, my fears were put aside, and i felt that i could trust him - so i never went to Dr K in the end.

Just contact a surgeon or a couple of surgeons of your choice and see how you feel. You will get to know if they are right for you very quickly.

good luck.
Garry