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Regret Trusting This Dr with my Surgery - Branford, CT
UPDATED FROM Isis23
5 years post
Years later...
$9,001
I had finally saved enough money to have a revision done! I had chosen Dr Darrow in Boston and was just two weeks away from having surgery. But then, in a weird twist of fate, I found out I was pregnant just 5 minutes before I was about to request time off from work for the surgery.
I was never able to breast feed. I was robbed of this experience when Dr. Goodkind botched my augmentation AND breast lift. Here it is 6 years later and my life has never been the same since I met him. I still don’t have sex with my shirt off. Still depressed over it. Still regretting the day I trusted him with my life.
I bet he never thinks of me. I know I’m just a number to him but to me he’s the person who took away my light. The person who butchered me and took away part of my femininity and confidence. 6 years I’ve suffered with SEVERE depression over this. 6. And does he think of me? No. I was just a paycheck.
I absolutely adore my daughter and don’t regret using that money for maternity leave- but I always wonder what my life would be like right now if I had gotten the revision before getting pregnant.
I guess I’ll never know
I was never able to breast feed. I was robbed of this experience when Dr. Goodkind botched my augmentation AND breast lift. Here it is 6 years later and my life has never been the same since I met him. I still don’t have sex with my shirt off. Still depressed over it. Still regretting the day I trusted him with my life.
I bet he never thinks of me. I know I’m just a number to him but to me he’s the person who took away my light. The person who butchered me and took away part of my femininity and confidence. 6 years I’ve suffered with SEVERE depression over this. 6. And does he think of me? No. I was just a paycheck.
I absolutely adore my daughter and don’t regret using that money for maternity leave- but I always wonder what my life would be like right now if I had gotten the revision before getting pregnant.
I guess I’ll never know
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UPDATED FROM Isis23
2 years post
Depression has taken over my life
This dr has ruined me to the point that I no longer leave my home. I still have never shown my boyfriend my breasts. We've been together a couple of years now. The kicker is that no surgeon will touch his work. I've seen 8 doctors and they ALL said there is nothing they can do to correct his mess. THATS my reality now. I was just a paycheck to him but to me he is the man who haunts my dreams. I still wake up crying. I'm still devistated. Depression is now running my life. I wish I had never made the awful decision to go to Dr. Goodkind. Please do your research, people. You do NOT want to end up like me.
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Your story breaks my heart, I'm really sorry, and it's hard to even fathom a doctor saying they're happy with the results they gave based on your photo...there HAS to be something you can do??? I know after 8 doctors it seems hopeless but don't give up - keep seeing board certified plastic surgeons, specifically ones who work with a lot if revisions, until you find one you feel can help. Or, last resort, submit your story and photos to the reality show Botched - those are some of the best revision surgeons in the US. Also, with your original ps, can you at least sue him?? I know you sign all kinds of waivers going into surgery, but when there's obviously something wrong with the outcome, I would think there would at least be some sort of recourse through the courts. I'm sure you've already looked into that but just wanted to throw that out there... I would be fighting this to the end. Good luck to you.
You should contact Dr. Richard Tholen in Minneapolis, MN.
you should apply to the Botched show on E network. Dr Dubrow fixes breasts with terrible problems.
I'm trying! Lol
There are revision surgeons who can help you. Send photos via email to get opinions. I recommend Dr. Revis because of my personal experience with him, but there are qualified revision specialists across the US. I don't believe for a second that no doctor will help you. You're just not asking the right ones.
Thank you so much! Where is he out of?
I'm trying! Lol
I'm so sorry for what he did to you but do not let this man take over your life and bring you down. I see you live in Boston? I'm wondering how come you chose dr goodkind? I'm a psychotherapist and practice in Newington ct if you ever want to come in and discuss how he's impacted you. I too, had a botched surgery. I tried to fight for justice but didn't far. You would think with the obvious mess-ups, doctors could be held accountable but no.. not so much.
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patient neglected to say she did not want to go back to operating room for a revision insisted it be done in office where capabilities are limited things are not always how they are stated and one needs to hear the whole truth to understand the situation
Had it been done correctly the first time, I would not have needed a second surgery. After this emotional trauma- Dr. Goodkind wanted an ADDITIONAL $1,500 to correct a surgery he screwed up on. The fact that he feels he deserved to get paid after ruining my LIFE is beyond me. He really should have done the right thing and returned the cost of the surgery so I could get it fixed elsewhere. I'm not a guinea pig and would never opt for a third surgery. Still haven't shown anyone how awful they are. This past year has been an emotional ride that I hope no one else will have to experience. Still paying for this awful surgery so I can't afford to have it fixed. I feel as if my whole sexual side has been robbed from me. But to him? I'm sure I'm just another number. He doesn't care that he's ruined my life as long as he got paid. I could never keep the money in good conscience.
I'm sorry to hear about your experience, I had awful results from a breast reduction surgery that Dr. Goodkind refused to fix or even acknowledge. He belittles his patients and at times is downright aggressive. He's a liar and a thief and his medical license should be revoked.
I am so sorry to hear that!! I wish I had known better. I didn't do any research and had picked him based on ONE person that had a good outcome. I've been to quite a few doctors to see if anyone can fix this mess and they ALL know about his bad reputation. It's sad when even your own colleges think you are awful at your job!! Please update me if you decide to go to another Dr. I'm still searching for "the one," lol, and would certainly appreciate a nudge in the right direction!
P.S. I shouldn't have called the Dr. a thief. I did know there were risks going in. It is just very frustrating to feel like you were misled, and at times disrespected, throughout such an important process. From what he initially told me I thought he would be able to do a far better job than what he did. It's just extremely disappointing to pay such a high price for what, in my opinion, is a really bad result.
I agree! He charges more than most doctors in the state and the more I discuss my results with other women- the more I find others who have also had similar experiences. In fact- I have yet to hear from one person who has had a good outcome. I liken it to providing ANY service. If you did a job that someone paid you a premium to do and you didn't deliver the results expected- would you expect to get paid the full amount charged? It's unethical to keep something you aren't entitled to. I feel he needs to have his license revoked for ruining so many lives
I agree with you! Please see my review as well!!!
Im sorry for what your going through, thanks for sharing though..
Pay the $1500. Isn't your "life" being fixed with a sized up implant worth... $1500. I mean, $1500 to end emotional distress, destroyed sex life, and whatnot? That's 50$/ month on a cc for 2.5 yrs. Certainly, that's not too much to regain control of your life. Also, you can't tell a Dr where to perform surgery.
After the $10,000 I had already taken a loan for- I literally had no money left. He told me the results would be the same whether I did them in the office or in a hospital setting. I highly doubt, had I paid the $1,500 to have it done in a hospital setting, that the results would have been any different. He isn't offering to fix them now for $1,500- he was telling me that was the hospital fee. Believe me- if someone wanted to fix these for that much I would jump at the opportunity.
I find it funny that you know a sized up implant is what she needs and the cost is $1500. Certainly sounds like an answer from the doctor himself!
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