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Life Changing for Me!
I never thought I would be a plastic surgery patient, I always had it in my head that plastic surgery was for vain people...not me. I had been in pain with arthritis in my hips, back and knees for the longest time. I have two little ones at home, I am a "stay-at-home Mom" who runs two businesses - so I'm hardly ever at home! I couldn't keep up, I was missing out on having fun with my babies, and my husband.
After talking to my orthopedists (5 of them!), they all agreed that I needed to lose weight to ease the pain. However, weight loss is nearly impossible when you can't exercise! The thought popped into my head, large-volume liposuction, (Dr. Franks calls it "Lipoabdominalplasty" (sp)). And there he was, Dr. Dale Franks, with his soft voice, re-assuring manner, and honest answers. Just meeting with him and his nurse gave me hope. This was it, I had to go for it. My only alternatives were waiting another 10 years until I was old enough for a hip replacement, or a laparoscopic surgery that couldn't even promise a 20% reduction in pain. I'm not going to tell you that I wasn't scared, of course I was! But when you live with pain so bad that you can't even grocery shop for your family - you'll muster your strength and do what needs to be done.
When I think of Dr. Franks the word "sweet" always comes to mind. He picked me up the day of the surgery, and then came to see me every day while I recovered in a hotel room in North Carolina. He cares deeply for his patients and it shows. A gentle soul with an amazing talent! I can't say I'm pleased with my results - I'M THRILLED!! And now that I have recovered; I am shopping, playing at the park, mowing, and taking care of my family, everything I couldn't do before --- with no pain! One of his nurses wanted to see a picture of me and how I am recovering, I sent her a picture of my grass-stained shoes! I'm proud that I am back in control of my life, and able to exercise again to lose even more weight. My husband can't keep up with me now!
I had a post surgical check-up not too long ago. Dr. Franks mentioned that the surgery that I had wasn't life saving...the only time I was able to tell Dr. that he was WRONG!! My life needed saving even if my heart was still beating.
If you'd like to speak with me personally please contact Dr. Franks, I would be glad to answer any questions I can from a patient's view.
After talking to my orthopedists (5 of them!), they all agreed that I needed to lose weight to ease the pain. However, weight loss is nearly impossible when you can't exercise! The thought popped into my head, large-volume liposuction, (Dr. Franks calls it "Lipoabdominalplasty" (sp)). And there he was, Dr. Dale Franks, with his soft voice, re-assuring manner, and honest answers. Just meeting with him and his nurse gave me hope. This was it, I had to go for it. My only alternatives were waiting another 10 years until I was old enough for a hip replacement, or a laparoscopic surgery that couldn't even promise a 20% reduction in pain. I'm not going to tell you that I wasn't scared, of course I was! But when you live with pain so bad that you can't even grocery shop for your family - you'll muster your strength and do what needs to be done.
When I think of Dr. Franks the word "sweet" always comes to mind. He picked me up the day of the surgery, and then came to see me every day while I recovered in a hotel room in North Carolina. He cares deeply for his patients and it shows. A gentle soul with an amazing talent! I can't say I'm pleased with my results - I'M THRILLED!! And now that I have recovered; I am shopping, playing at the park, mowing, and taking care of my family, everything I couldn't do before --- with no pain! One of his nurses wanted to see a picture of me and how I am recovering, I sent her a picture of my grass-stained shoes! I'm proud that I am back in control of my life, and able to exercise again to lose even more weight. My husband can't keep up with me now!
I had a post surgical check-up not too long ago. Dr. Franks mentioned that the surgery that I had wasn't life saving...the only time I was able to tell Dr. that he was WRONG!! My life needed saving even if my heart was still beating.
If you'd like to speak with me personally please contact Dr. Franks, I would be glad to answer any questions I can from a patient's view.
Provider Review
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
1366 Broadcloth St., Fort Mill, South Carolina