top surgery

[The Oopster]

Originally Posted by ahk

I have been planning on getting Top Surgery for a few years now and finally started really saving for it. I am stuck though-- on 2 MDs. Dr. Peter Raphael (Texas) or Dr. G (Florida) -- I guess my issue is really about the distance -- how did you figure out which MD you went with?

Thanks in advance.

I initially went to the Dr. that did my surgery, Dr. Voloshin, just for a consultation. It was free so I thought I would just go and see what was up. I was so pleased with the visit that I didn't go see anyone else. I was open to it but for me he was the only person local that I was interested in and I have/had health issues that made staying near home a plus. I had also seen pictures and knew some people that had gone to him. One of those friends is in the medical field and the fact he was very well pleased with my dr and staff also sealed the deal. He was about the same amount as berstein however I didn't have as much in travel costs for either that visit or follow up visits and the next day I was able to be home in the comfort of my house.

To me this is different then buying a car, a house, etc., or changing ones hair color. Although revisions can be made to me it's something I wanted done once and wanted to be pleased with the results. So first I would settle on drs that you feel you will get what you want from. Then I would start to factor in the other things. I wouldn't settle just because someone is cheaper, closer, can get you in sooner, etc. This is your body and you've been unhappy with it for a long time, so don't cut corners. (my 2 cents)