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Rebecca M. Ireland |
I started thinking about having Blepharoplasty completed since everyone had started to comment on how tired I looked. I began to scan the Internet ads and became more confused day by day until I found Linda Briggs web site. I contacted her and asked did she have any contacts in Budapest and she put me onto Dr. Randy Simor who meticulously organizes all of the medical visits to Budapest for cosmetic surgery/general medical etc. He organized a consultation with Dr. P for me during an earlier stay for dental in 2006 and from that day on I never looked back. I arranged the surgery approximately 9 months after my consultation as I knew I had holidays due then. I have to say I was so impressed with the way the visit was organized through Dr. Randy and then my meeting with the surgeon Dr. P, his manner and knowledge on the subject impressed me even more, so that I knew there was no need for a second consultation as I came out with no doubts. I went to consultation with Dr. P to enquire about lower Blepharoplasty and just on my way out the door I decided to ask Dr. P did he think I should have the uppers done also. He said it would be much better but did not push at all and would not have suggested same only that I mentioned it. It proved to me that it was not just the fee he was interested in, and if I had known then what I know now - the uppers were the most important ones for me personally to have had completed...
I flew into Budapest alone on March 19th. Dr. Simor had a taxi waiting to collect me and take me to my apartment. I decided I would prefer stay in an apartment rather than a hotel as I wanted a private setting for my recuperation. Dr Simor had sent me several photographs of the apartment before I flew out, so I knew what to expect but I was even more impressed when I got there as the apartment was so big, clean and modern with all commodities available, i.e. washing machine, hairdryer, towels, adjustable central heating, toaster, kettle microwave, oven and hob and all pots and pans for cooking. I was well impressed and Dr. Simor was waiting at the apartment to meet me.
March 20, 2007
Dr Simor arrived to take me down to the clinic to have bloods and e.c.g done. I have to say I was so impressed with the way things were organized. I thought I would have to organize all of this myself. Once the bloods and e.c.g were done I was free for the day to head off shopping and of course to get some food in for my recuperation time.
THE DAY OF THE OPERATION March 21, 2007
Dr. Simor sent a taxi to pick me up for the clinic, as usual the taxi arrived before time which put me at ease. I met with Dr. P. He examined my eyes and took some photographs. When he walked into the room I must confess to having a secret panic attack thinking what am I doing here and what kind of a job will he do. He made me feel at ease straight away and acknowledged the fact that he knew what I was thinking and understood how nervous I was and instantly I became more confident and at ease. He is such a kind compassionate doctor. I really appreciated so much his understanding and ability to empathise with me at the time as I don’t think I could have felt any more nervous, especially since I had traveled alone. No doubt he is well used to seeing this with his patients and I am sure I was not the first or last nervous patient he was going to meet.
The nurse from theatre collected me at 11.00am. The operation was preformed while I was awake for more accuracy with the end result. In total it took four hours (I think the normal time is three or less but I had to be awkward). Local anesthetic was used and he advised me to let him know immediately if I felt any discomfort. I have to say I was relieved when I heard him say that he was finished the procedure as it would have been much simpler if I was fast asleep for the operation, but at the same time I preferred a little discomfort knowing that everything was checked at all times for accuracy.
When I got back to my temporary room in the clinic the nurse put ice packs on my eyes, and also inserted drops so I just lay still. She was so kind and caring also. The first thing I noticed was that I had an unmerciful headache as I guess it was four of the most stressful hours I had ever spent, that’s just me, I am one of those people that could not relax until it was all over, nothing at all to do with the doctor, he was so considerate right through the whole procedure. The nurse got me a tablet for the headache and it eased straight away. Dr Simor came down personally to collect me after two hours rest and accompanied me back to the apartment. I think it is clear to be seen that these people really went out of there way for me and done everything they possibly could to put me at ease. It’s the same service they provide to all visitors traveling for medical. They understand how people are feeling and want to make the experience as pleasant and successful as they possibly can. It was one of the most impressive trips I have ever been on as far as competent and well organized people are concerned. When leaving the clinic after the surgery Dr. P assured me if I had any problems at all I could ring him at any hour day or night but I did not have to call him.
There were lots of stitches around my eyes after the procedure so sterile strips were put on the top and bottom eyelids to stop the ends of the stitches dangling into my eyes. I did not ask for any pain killers when leaving and did not notice any pain during the first week. I was given some instructions to follow i.e. (1 ) not to wash my hair as it would irritate the wounds (2) put in the drops every three hours (3) rest my eyes as much as possible, with very little reading or watching of TV. I kept a cool ice pack on my eyes any time I thought of it and slept on my back for most of my stay in Budapest which took some getting used to.
It was lovely to get back to my nice quite private apartment to chill out and relax after the procedure.
Dr. Simor rang on the Saturday morning to make sure everything was ok and had left his number the day I arrived just in case I had any questions or needed anything. I had a small concern on the Saturday morning he rang and he arranged to see Dr. P the day before I was due to leave just in case it needed attention.
Dr. Simor accompanied me back to the clinic to see Dr. P and to assure himself that everything was ok. Dr. P was well impressed with his work and took out the stitches himself that Tuesday which was the 27th March. Removing the stitches around the corners of my eyes made me cringe a bit and my eyes watered but that had been the only pain I experienced for a few seconds during my entire stay in Budapest (apart from the headache of course which was self inflicted). I could not believe how clean the wound looked and no one would ever know I had lower Blepharoplasty as there was not even a mark not to mention a scar where the stitches were. I had absolutely no bruising what so ever on my face. I did have swelling which was almost gone on that Tuesday the stitches were removed. The upper scarring was quite pronounced (and still is, but can be concealed by makeup) but it was such a brilliant feeling to have the stitches out and be able to wash my hair with shampoo. Dr. P told me not to use make up for ten days and when I was flying home the next day I just looked like someone that had had a good cry.
Last day in Budapest.
Picked up at my apartment by a taxi which was organised by Dr. Simor. The taxis were absolutely brilliant and so punctual. They were never late and were normally there fifteen minutes or more before the time. Dr. Simor had given me an estimate before I went to Budapest on what the taxis may cost and it worked out almost exact to his estimate. This left me knowing exactly how much money I needed to bring with me, (but you can always use your bank link pass card to get more money out if you run low on cash) what the doctor would cost and what the taxis would cost. Again I have to say the organization here was brilliant as knowing all costs involved left me feeling really secure re the money side of things. Dr Simor answered my e mails straight away re any queries I had before going to Budapest so everything was clear to me. I have to reiterate here how impressed I was with the way the whole trip was organized...
I am so glad I had the procedure and to add to the experience I totally enjoyed Budapest as it is a magnificent city. I will go back one day as there was so much to see and do in this Beautiful city...
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Rebecca M. Ireland
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