Hysterectomy Forum - Plastic Surgeon + Gynecologist ...how to locate?

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Q: Plastic Surgeon + Gynecologist ...how to locate?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on October 25th, 2006

Hi at the age of 29 I had a total hysterectomy. However, I had noticed a couple years later having trouble with a problem known to me now is called a rectocele. I tired to live with it as long as possible yuk..well just in the past 6 months now starting to have additional problems with my bladder. Such a occasional incontinence? In the middle of the night if laying on my stomach or trying to make my way to the bathroom. Sneeze, cough, or laugh. SAD.. I believe I am in need of a bladder suspension and rectrocele repair. Not to mention even a tummy tuck from my 3 babies. now all grown adults. My question is how can I find a board certified plastic surgeon and a board cert. gyn. that will work together to carry this out in the most safest manner. Any suggestions....Live in houston tx. Northeast area. Please help me find the right doctor for these procedures. Also is a lap band out of the question while doing these other procedures? Yep..Just want to do the right thing for my physical and mental well being. Thanks for any and all info....
Looking for a dream to finally be a dream come true...I'm in good health. a young wife, mom and grandma x4.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on November 27th, 2006

Hysterectomy Answer A1733

Incontinence may be due to experiencing rectocele and cystocele. Surgical treatment may be necessary. To find a board certified plastic surgeon and a board certified gynecologist that can work together with you in Houston, you can try a keyword search in an internet search engine. Words like "medical certified gynecologist houston" can produce good results. Then, you might need to make phone calls to doctor offices, ask for recommendations from friends or relatives, and compare notes before choosing your specialists. Be very specific about what you're looking for and analyse all the options. You might also seek counsel from national certifying boards like the American Board of Medical Specialties (www.abms.org) or other such organizations. Be conscious that searching for a specialist is like any other consumer activity: the more prepared and informed you are, the more educated your decision will be.

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