Reconstruction Surgery

Aug 07, 2009

On July 27th I had 2 surgery's done at Methodist Hospital in Phila. What a great group of Doctors, Nurses and staff. I had 1. Uvulopalatopharynogoplasty (I'll explain) and 2. a neck lift. Dr. Tasos did both surgeries . The Uvulopala... surgery entailed removal of both tonsils, uvula and thinning the pallet, by the back of the throat.  This will help with sleep apnea (I hope). It leaves you with a sore throat for about 2-3 weeksand the neck lift left me bruised a bit.  I took 6 days vacation , really should have taken 2 weeks but not much time left in vacation due to unexpected gallbladder surgery last month done by Dr. Neff. The neck although bruised is looking good and tightening up a little everyday, swelling occasionally. The throat remains sore, but I was told this would happen. 

I won't know about the sleep apnea until I get retested in October. But if you need a good/great Facial Reconstruction doctor then Dr. Tasos Alsanidis is the one for you. He is also and Ear Nose and Throat Doctor who has office in Turnersville, NJ, Phila and Marlton. Dr. A and I go back quite a few years as he did the reconstruction on my L nasal area because I had basal cell carcinoma which was extensive and needed the left nare/nasal area reconstructed, he did a great job then and a great job on my neck left. I am feeling good and my new look and loss of a few more punds is agreeing with me.

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