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BULLY, (35 years old)*8 WEEK POST OP PICTURES
I’m male,35 years old, married with 3 children living in the UK with Pectus Excavatum, this is my story:
History:
I was born normal, whatever normal may be but during a growth spurt I developed Pectus Excavatum in my early teens and it’s got gradually worse since
then.
It’s always bothered me, and I’ve always felt different. It’s stopped me from doing lots of things throughout my life. I’ve always hidden it as best
I can and only my family know, I wouldn’t dream of letting even my closest friends know the dark truth.
I avoid anything that involves removing clothing and this condition is leaving me broke as we can only go on Villa holidays with private swimming
pools so I don’t have all the embarrassment LOL!! We have turned down so many holiday offers with friends because of this condition and I feel the
children suffer because of it having to miss out on various things.
I’ve always imagined what life would be like to be dent-free and have pursued several surgical options over the years from vacuum bell’s, injectable
fillers, custom implants, Ravitch and Nuss procedures. I’ve met with several surgeons to discuss the above and was 6/7 years ago I was due to have a
solid custom implant inserted to cover up the dent in the Radcliffe hospital in Oxford. I was actually in the hospital bed, met the anesthesiologist
and then wussed out with minutes to go(admittedly my wife lost her grandmother that day and so I needed to be there for her but I still think I would
have wussed out if that hadn’t have happened). You see I’ve never had a general anesthetic before, I loath hospitals and they make me extremely
anxious and panicky. They have always had that effect on me, I see them as horrible places where bad things happen but I must remember that good
things happen there too!! Whilst in school as a teenager a girl in my year died under anesthetic having her wisdom tooth removed and that has left a
deep rooted fear of anesthetic in me, silly I know as this was a freak incident but it worries me all the same.
I had a run in with a vaccum bell a few years ago, I was doing well with it and one day I was pumping away and BANG a pop noise followed by
in-describable pain and dash to the hospital revealed I had a collapsed lung so my VB days were over.
I looked into Bio-Alcamid injectable filler which was beginning to be used quite frequently on the cosmetic surgery market and was yielding good
cosmetic results for people suffering with conditions such as PE. I knew after the consultation that this wasn’t for me, it just wouldn’t feel right
having a soft substance in that area and after reading a few stories of late infection a few years down the road it’s a decision I’m glad I took.
I then went down the Implant road again only to be brick-walled by the PCT regarding funding. Funding for NHS procedures have radically changed over
the last few years in the UK and many surgeries are now rejected if they are deemed not necessary. I appealed the decision of the PCT and I actually
got a reply from them stating I could wear a t-shirt to cover up! I must frame that, they showed such sympathy for my feelings NOT!!
I suppose I’ve always looked for the cosmetic fix over the actual big fix purely out of fear of major surgery and recovery and the impact it will have
on not only me but the people around me, namely my wife, children and work.
Unfortunately in the UK we are up against a lot of issues regarding PE surgery. I think with children things are improving with Great Ormond Street
offering the Nuss procedure but it’s left a generation of us older types untreated and there is nobody experienced enough in my mind to carry out
adult nuss operations with a good success rate, it’s a gamble which could go great or go wrong!
So I was referred to the Royal Brompton hospital in London to meet a top surgeon, I had the ravitch in mind because of my age and was told he would
only do the Nuss procedure and it was hit and miss on their success rates, basically they had very little experience in the procedure, he said even
with the bar that there was no guarantee that they would be able to place the bar correctly to lift the sternum (WTF!! that made my mind up there and
then) and I wasn’t willing to let them take a gamble on me so I declined their offer.
I’ve researched various surgeons and had spoken via email to Prof Schaar and Hans Pilegaard probably the two most experienced adult Nuss surgeons in
the world but I could never afford their expertise on a private basis.
As luck would have it I emailed Hans Pilegaard a few weeks ago regarding one of his registrars joining a thoracic team in Leicester for 6 months and I
thought this might be a good opportunity for me to have the Nuss whilst the registrar was over here due to him working with Mr Pilegaard. I got quite
excited about the prospect but it turns out the registrar is not qualified to perform the Nuss procedure. So my excitement turned to disappointment
until Mr Pilegaard revealed he was coming to the UK to train some NHS surgeons his modified Nuss technique on adults and that he would be happy to
perform the surgery on me all this would depend on GP referral.
So I went to the GP argued my case (he initially said NO to any more referrals) and I’ve now been referred to the hospital to have this surgery.
Unfortunately this hospital is a 4-5 hour(even 6 if traffic bad) drive from my home going to Denmark by plane would be way quicker LOL but at least
it’s in the UK and no language barriers etc.
I sent an email suggesting August would be good for me both work wise and the fact that my wife would be on college leave and childcare would be
easier to organise during the holidays etc etc but just had an email back saying 4-6 weeks so mid to late April.
I’m so excited about this wonderful opportunity but equally filled with dread about the recovery and how the people around me will cope (my family and
my business). Unfortunately I don’t have a large family support network for various reasons to help out with childcare etc I won’t bore you with the
details but I may end up having to make this epic journey on my own as it may prove impossible for my wife to travel with me if it’s during term time
which looks more than likely.
I will have to return to work 4 weeks post op no matter how I feel due to staff holidays etc so I’m taking a big step into the unknown. I have read
all the hellish posts of recovery and am trying to mentally prepare for the worst so that if it isn’t hell I will be pleasantly surprised. I know
this is my last opportunity as far as GP support is concerned so no wussing out!! I know Mr Pilegaard is extremely experienced and I am in very good
hands.
I will keep this journal updated regularly and post pictures of my experience on the journey to dent free.
here are some before shots, described as moderate by Mr Pilegaard and moderate/severe by thoracic surgeons i have previously seen. I think as i've
put on a little weight over the past 18 months it's not made me look so boney so helped things a little. The black markings just give you a better
visual of the dip as sometimes lighting plays tricks on the depth of it when using digital cameras. to give you an idea if i put a ruler across my
chest there is a depth of 5cm between the ruler and the deepest part of my sternum.
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What a lucky break! I hope it all goes well for you!
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Hey Bully! I'm so excited for you!  You've been through a long journey but
you're gonna be dent free so soon!
I am sure you will be ok without your family there in the hospital. Most of the time you will be sleeping anyway and the doctors and nurses will take
care of you. And of course you can talk to your wife by phone. But if you could work it out so that she can come with you, you will be very glad that
she's there. I might even consider asking if you can reschedule the surgery for when she's on her break. A few months won't make a big difference in
the long run to your surgery but you'll be very glad to have her support in the hospital.
It sounds as if you own your own business? I don't know what kind of business it is but if it's any consolation, you should be just fine to work from
home as soon as you get home for recovery. Just make yourself comfortable in your recliner (assuming you have one--DEFINITELY get one if you don't!)
and put your laptop, cell phone, and whatever else you need within reach. The only problem is getting out of the chair, but your mind will be ok.
Going back to work in 4 weeks is going to be tough but you may be able to do it. I would make a plan for what you will do if you're not able to go
back at that time, a worst case scenario. Is there someone you trust to take over in your place, or can you hire someone else temporarily?
Good luck to you!! Keep us updated!
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BullyBulldog
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thanks edgey and vanessa,
yeap, good opportunity for me cant believe i'm going to be dent free by the end of next month!!
excited  but really scared also 
time to stop being a wuss and face my demons i guess!!
Vanessa, i cant reschedule as Hans Pilegaard is flying in from denmark literally just for a couple of days and he will perform my surgery so surgeons
here can learn his modified technique. It's now or never!
He has performed hundreds of adult nuss surgeries with only a handful of problematic cases (a few reported on here) but 99% he gets excellent results
and his modification using shorter bars has from what i understand significantly shortened recovery time as less inflammation occurs during the
surgical process. From my research he is the second most experienced adult Nuss surgeon in the world after Prof Schaar this is going on number of
procedures performed.
i just had my recliner delivered, that badboy could be my bed for a while i'm guessing!
Nussed in the UK (NHS) on May 21st 2010 by Hans Pilegaard at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital.
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This is wonderful news, BB. It's been a long and very winding road for you, hasn't it. But you are finally moving towards your destination.
You have been a great support to me both before and after my surgery. You may be going to travel to the hospital alone but you will not be alone. I
will be here for you, my friend. If there is anything I can do, any advice I can give, just say the word.
I really wish you a wonderful surgery and an even better recovery. I'd say your PE is borderline severe and it looks to me like you also have a
little upper PE as well. I wonder how many bars he will use on you. One might do it but due to your age you ought really to have two.
Manage your expectations about the results, too. My expectations were very high and that led me to being very disappointed, especially with my flared
ribs. I still feel deformed after the surgery so it is not always the magic bullet it is made out to be. nearly 10 months post surgery and I have
not taken my shirt off in public once - and would not dare do so. So, psychologically, I have not really moved very far from where I was before I
started. I hope this is not the case with you - and I am sure it won't be.
God bless.
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BullyBulldog
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thanks troy, appreciate your kind words! it's nearly time for you to repay the favour and big me up when i'm feeling down and in pain! I'm a bigger
wuss than you so beware 
I will be sure to take my laptop as my forum friends maybe my main support during this as things look. I have made the decision not to tell my
friends about this surgery, i may tell them afterwards depending on how i feel about things. It's not unusual for me to dissapear for a week or two
with work so they wont be any wiser until i come back in agonising pain looking like a twig
troy if i get the results you got i would be made up, you are far too hard on yourself i'd go topless all day long if i had your results!
Nussed in the UK (NHS) on May 21st 2010 by Hans Pilegaard at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital.
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I'm so happy for you BB, I've read your posts and have understood your frustration towards the NHS.
This is exactly what you wanted
I would visit you if the hospital was close but like you said, we're all here for you anyway.
I wish you the best of luck BB, the weeks will fly-by and you'll be dent free before you know it.
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thanks Nathan, appreciate it.
I'm very excited but sooooo nervous, just fear of what lies ahead pain/recovery wise!! a normal emotion to have leading upto this i'm sure. They may
have to sedate me the day before so i dont run off LOL!! just the thought of not having PE post-surgery is mind-blowing for me!!
Nussed in the UK (NHS) on May 21st 2010 by Hans Pilegaard at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital.
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Hey BullyBulldog
This is fantastic news, this is meant to happen for you! there be no more just staying at the pool at the Villa, it will also be the Beach with the
wife and Kids! keep posative! you have not given up in battling to get this far and you will not give up on this untill you are DENT FREE!
Your fear of hospitails is real, but it is in your head with your PE which do you fear most, your PE has caused you more pain over the years than the
fear of Surgery ever will, go and Kick ass! out of your PE!
I am bricking it to mate
Andy
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hey andy, thanks for the positive post.
Yeap cant wait to hit the beach with the wife and kiddies this summer dent free!!
I've been following your posts and will be online to support you and send some positive vibes your way. Are you travelling to Berlin alone? I may
have to make my journey to dent free alone but if thats what it takes then i'll have to do it. I suppose being in Berlin will aid recovery as your
surrounded by fellow PE patients and that can only be a positive thing as you make new friends and support each other.
Were are both in for a hell of a journey to dent free land, lets HAVE IT!!!!!!!
Nussed in the UK (NHS) on May 21st 2010 by Hans Pilegaard at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital.
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Hi BullyBulldog,
i'm really excited for you, well done for persevering! I know exactly how you feel and your frustration with the NHS. I've been/going through it too
and the lack of knowledge and support for a fairly common condition is unacceptable.
Did you by any chance see George Ladas? I'm not sure what he was like with you but I found him completely useless. Really bad bedside manner, didn't
seem to care/empathise and then made something up saying it was too low to operate on. I was really gutted, I walked out of there so deflated having
found what I thought was the answer to my prayers, the Nuss procedure. Since finding this forum i've seen loads of people whom Prof. Schaarschmidt had
operated on with exactly the same positioned dent.
I think his so-called diagnosis was used to disguise his lack of experience operating on older patients (i'm 34 by the way). I thought that was really
arrogant and a bit mean. I would strongly recommend anyone in the UK over 20 to take what he says with a large pinch of salt. I emailed and even spoke
to Prof. Schaarschmidt on the phone and think if I decide to go through with it I'll definitely be paying him a visit. It's a lot of money though!
Please keep us posted.
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Quote: Originally posted by nick23  | Hi BullyBulldog,
i'm really excited for you, well done for persevering! I know exactly how you feel and your frustration with the NHS. I've been/going through it too
and the lack of knowledge and support for a fairly common condition is unacceptable.
Did you by any chance see George Laddas? I'm not sure what he was like with you but I found him completely useless. Really bad bedside manner, didn't
seem to care/empathise and then made something up saying it was too low to operate on. I was really gutted, I walked out of there so deflated having
found what I thought was the answer to my prayers, the Nuss procedure. Since finding this forum i've seen loads of people whom Prof. Schaarschmidt had
operated on with exactly the same positioned dent.
I think his so-called diagnosis was used to disguise his lack of experience operating on older patients (i'm 34 by the way). I thought that was really
arrogant and a bit mean. I would strongly recommend anyone in the UK over 20 to take what he says with a large pinch of salt. I emailed and even spoke
to Prof. Schaarschmidt on the phone and think if I decide to go through with it I'll definitely be paying him a visit. It's a lot of money though!
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Hi Nick,
Firstly welcome to the forum, and your virgin post is mine LOL
Yes i did indeed see Mr Laddas, i was assured he was one of if not the most capable thoracic surgeons in London. He said I should have surgery but he
came across quite arrogant and to be completely honest i felt like he had little knowledge on the surgical technique despite his claims that he does
lots of repairs. I'm no spring chicken and am used to speaking with people so i really quizzed him on his abilities etc and found no substance to
what he was saying. In a nutshell (and he agreed with me) it would be a gamble letting him do the surgery on me as he couldn't even say if the
sternum would lift as it sometimes doesnt? can you imagine schaar saying that? NO way. I spoke with a senior nurse after the consultation about
previous patients and he said to me ' you're never going to have a body like brad pitt' again quite rude but it made me laugh.
Yes schaar is expensive, but he is the man. You just need to view these pages to see his work. He is an artist and does hundreds of these surgeries.
If you can afford him, then go for it!
I have sturck lucky getting Mr Pilegaard, just pure chance really. Maybe you should ask Prof Schaar if he will be performing any training sessions in
the UK? i believe he trains abroad quite often so you never know your luck?
You can get the Nuss privately at the Spire in Leicester for approx £8,000 fixed cost by David Waller. A guy i speak to fairly often had his done
there but due to some late arriving pains/infection he had his bar removed a few weeks back. He already is looking at a redo at the same place so
maybe worth a consultation there? they also do 0% credit, i checked.
good luck Nick, let me know what route you take?
BB
Nussed in the UK (NHS) on May 21st 2010 by Hans Pilegaard at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital.
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Thanks mate
Ye going on my own fly tomorrow from Bristol at 4.20pm. I feel realy good about going alone, I think I would get stressed out, if family were coming
to see me, and them getting upset if im in pain and that.
About this time next month you will be packing your suitcase!!
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don't be a stranger andy, keep us all updated as regular as possible. Wishing you the best of luck mate.
so your your probably packing now i guess. Man it's amazing the things we experience in our lives! this is it man, your time!! 
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BullyBulldog,
Wow, your story is incredible and this twist of fate which is allowing you to have the surgery with Dr. Pilegaard in your home country is amazing.
I'm very happy for you!
I also relate to you a lot as I'm married, in my 30's, with 3 kids. It's hard for anyone to put their whole life on pause for the amount of time
needed for this surgery, but when you add 3 children into the mix it's extra challenging. And I'm sorry that childcare issues will require you to do
this alone. I fear I may end up in that boat as well. And with your fears of surgery to boot I sympathize with what you're facing.
As for the fear of anesthesia, I have had numerous surgeries throughout my life, starting when I was 13 (for GI issues, back problems, c-section,
thyroid cancer, etc.) and the risks are there but they are incredibly low. In my experience, it is the most relaxing feeling when they put you under.
Just to prepare you, it can be overwhelming to be wheeled into the operating room. It's pretty cold, with bright lights, lots of people milling
about speaking to each other using medical jargon (nurses, anesthesiologist, surgeon, techs). And at that moment all your nerves culminate as the
time you've been worrying about is there at last. But if you know what to expect I think it will help. And keep telling yourself you're in wonderful
hands, and that all those people are there to take excellent care of you. I would tell your doctor and nurses though about your fear of surgery
because they may be able to give you something to relax you earlier on in the process to spare you some of the anxiety. But once you're in the
operating room they'll just put the mask over your face and you will slip into the most relaxed sleep you can imagine. After that you will wake up in
the recovery room as if you just had your eyes closed for a second and the nurse will be there telling you how great you did and that the surgery went
well.
You are very brave, but you will be just fine. I'm very happy for you that at long last it's your turn to get undented, and in such great hands no
less.
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thanks for your post Jojane13,
Your right 3 kids (young kids 10,5 & 4) certainly mixes it up for making decisions regarding surgery, added to running my own business = i have to
make sure i recover quickly. I'm hoping that because i know i have to recover quicker I will have that mindset and it will help me reach my goal of
being back to work at 4 weeks. I've read so many posts and it's hit and miss at my age re recovery but many have reported being able to return to
desk jobs at 4-6 weeks although still suffering a bit, thats my aim to be one of those brave souls you fought the dent and got back to work pronto.
Not easy, but not impossible.
Thanks for your advise re surgey anxiety, it is a real issue for me as it's not something I've experienced. my youngest son had a GA for a hernia op
last year and it was a really anxious time. A minor op but i couldnt help but look at the worst case scenarios. All was fine of course and all the
anxiety was for nothing. I will be sure to speak with the hospital when i arrive to see if they can reduce these feelings for me. I've gotta do it,
i just have to stop being a wuss and just do it! I'm gonna do it even if they have to take me into the operating theatre in a straight jacket LOL.
All this is part of the journey i'm sure.
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| Quote: Originally posted by BullyBulldog | | Quote: Originally posted by nick23 |
Firstly welcome to the forum, and your virgin post is mine LOL
You can get the Nuss privately at the Spire in Leicester for approx £8,000 fixed cost by David Waller. A guy i speak to fairly often had his done
there but due to some late arriving pains/infection he had his bar removed a few weeks back. He already is looking at a redo at the same place so
maybe worth a consultation there? they also do 0% credit, i checked.
good luck Nick, let me know what route you take?
BB |
Ha ha, you're right, it's my virgin post! I guess you can tell by the tone of
it I needed a bit of a rant and it seemed like we'd experienced similar things so what the heck?
I'm from the midlands originally myself so that would have been something I may have considered before finding this forum. However, for an extra 12k
(I know that sounds like quite a lot of money!) you can get the worlds best Nuss surgeon. It's not something i'd want to go through twice so if I do
it I want to give myself the best shot of getting it fixed.
I'm going to do a lot more reading on this website to try and work out if it's worth me going through it. It's something that's bothered me for as
long as I can remember and feel it's held me back in life a bit, and that's not a great feeling. It's probably classed as mild to moderate so
technically I could 'live with it' as so many "well-meaning" doctors like to say but I don't think I want to. After reading a few of peoples journals
and some stories on here (not meaning to put you off) it sounds like quite a long road to go down to get it fixed + not everyone is completely happy
with the results. But like I said I haven't done extensive research on it.
I really would love to correct it and have as close to a normal chest as possible so maybe later this year when i've saved up a bit, got in shape and
researched it some more i'll book my consult.
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Nick , i feel you 100%. If you can afford Schaar then you would be a fool not to take that route. I unfortunately am not in that financial position.
Running a business through a recession, big mortgage, 3 kids, wifes college fees etc etc just trying to keep our heads above water if you you get my
drift. I'm not big on getting into debt as i've seen it destroy people so I dont use credit cards/loans etc.
But getting this opportunity to have my surgery done by Hans Pilegaard is like a dream come true, he is second to Schaar in number of surgeries
performed on adults and he has modified the surgery to aid quicker recovery.
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BullyBulldog
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Just had a phone call from the Mrs that a letter has arrived at home stating the hospital have received my referral and i need to book in for
appointment for pre-surgery tests etc
This is it folks, the journey to dent free is moving forward.
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Nice one Bully, I'm well happy for you.
You've made this happen and your patience has paid off, I know your going to get the outcome you've dreamed of.
All the best mate
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I would have Mr. Pilegaard do the Nuss, go solo with your wife ready to come and help you home. 2 bars are more painful than 1 bar, and recovery at 34
is easier than at 45. But it will be Pure Hell any way. I survived simply because I guess Im a gluttent for pain. I do physically hard demanding stuff
and I like it. So pain is just a part of my vocabulary. If your into a demading job with very demanding hobbies, then your recovery will be hard but
you will manage. If your a Cream-Puff with no physically demanding hobbies then your gonna experience Hell. But you will be Dent Free, so who cares
right?? Just remember this post my friend. Get ready to be dent free and for the journey of your life.
Randy
well, just taking one day at a time and Praying our Great Country "Gets Back On It's Feet"
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Thanks carl.
Randy, those words 'pure hell' ring in my ears. I know it's a tough road ahead but I'm ready mentally for the fight, well aswell ass u can be.
I'm nearly 6 weeks into a broken rib which is as good as healed now and it didn't stop me doing anything. I was told to bed rest for a week but I
Carried on regardless I didn't miss a single hour of work and only took half the recommended pain killers and discontinued after a week as they made
everything a bit 'head fuzzy'. Hopefully I can employ the same 'carry in regardless of pain' mentality a month post op.
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i just chased the hospital up this morning as they were waiting for a covering letter from my GP that should have gone over with the referral. They
said they have received it and the consultant had written a letter and cc'd it to me, i should get it in the post in a day or so.
I don't know why but just felt the conversation with the secretary was rather blunt when normally she's been very chatty which in turn has made me
worry that something is wrong. Maybe shes just having a bad day and i'm worrying over nothing.
In the meantime i have been cycling 5 miles a day for the last week now, i think it's important to ensure that i'm as fit as possible before the op as
this should aid recovery. Also i've been organising work to be in order during my recovery which hasnt been easy at all. I've also got a meeting on
Monday to ensure all my life policies/insurance are in order in case the un-imaginable happened. Wow so much to think of and prepare for this op!!
Nussed in the UK (NHS) on May 21st 2010 by Hans Pilegaard at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital.
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LKP1984
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Has Pilegaard actually said he would do the surgery on you or have you just got an appointment with him? Dont mean to kill the buzz but he has
disapointed a lot of people, myself included. He is a hard man to get to operate.
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BullyBulldog
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yeap, pilegaard is doing the surgery. He is over to train UK surgeons his modified technique on adults and i'm the man he's doing it on.
Apparently he has to register with the GMC to perform surgery in the UK so waiting on that to be processed.
Nussed in the UK (NHS) on May 21st 2010 by Hans Pilegaard at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital.
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