My experience Dr Humayun 3000 grafts

[ZAZ]

Hi Guys,

 

Im 4 months post op and had 3000 grafts with Dr Humayun, im british but with pakistani origins i was in pakistan from early jan for 3 weeks.

 

I did my research via this forum as the dr is recommended on here and the internet in general. I spoke to Abby and a few of the Drs patients. The feedback was pretty positive and after detailed e-mail exchanges for a few months i decided to go with the Dr. I was pretty happy going into it and fully expected hed do a great job.

 

The situation for myself was pretty stable in rawalpindi where i stayed with relatives, in islamabad where doc is based there are a few security checkings but we had no problems

Everything was stable and everybody was going about their life normal. Obviously you need to be careful in certain places and try not 2 spend more time out than necessary there.

 

My experience with dr humayun and mr shahid the consultant was a bit mixed. The facilities were good, clean and modern, the dr and mr shahid seemed pleasant enough and the initial consultation went ok but i didnt get to talk to the doc as much as i wanted, he only came in for a few minutes. However i was happy enough and after a few days of thought i arranged a day for the op.

 

On the day i was a little late as there seemed to be a mix up with the times anyway after arriving late we got started. During the op i had to take it up to myself to slow the whole process down as the doc went about his business without informing me much. I had to ask him detailed questions on points like when he drew the recipient area, when he cut the donor area etc etc. It all seemed a little rushed and inexplained, maybe it was bcos i was late in arriving. However I guess this is how it works in pakistan, people turn up and get the thing done and leave it up to the doc but i had expected info during the procedure 2.

 

Anyway he has 2-3 HTS on the go at the same time and completes several per day.

The Drs part was drawing the recipient area, taking the strip out and closing the scar as well as making the incisions whilst the techs do the donkey work of disecting the grafts, putting the grafts in place and injections etc. The techs were mainly female and made conversation and were pleasant and funny

 

The operation itself was pretty straightforwrd and simple, well entertained with bollywood tv on and it lasted 5-6 hrs. They gave me a sandwich and also some apple juice. No pizza or burger kings as some have suggested.

 

After the op Mr shahid gave me a detailed letter and instructions as to what to do for the next few days as well as a list of pain killers which i obtained from the pharmacy on the floor below

 

There was no pain, just a bit of discomfort for a couple of days post op as well a lot of tiredness and a bit of excess gas bcos of the pain killers. There was also no swelling as some may experience.

 

The major problem i had was getting comfortable trying to sleep as i had to make sure i slept on my back and kept my head stable at night.

It was painstakingly difficult

 

During the post 10 day period i didnt receive a phone call from the Dr or the consultant and took it upon myself to ring them a couple of times

 

After 10 days i went back and had the stitches taken out, there was a bit of pain involved as some of the scabs got pulled.

 

Things look ok so far with some small root growth being noticed here and there but its still early days.

 

The after care since post 10 days again has been poor with no phone call, e-mail as to how i was doing.

 

My overall experience was satisfactory, i mean for price they were pretty good but the centre lacks the level of customer care that a person from the west would expect. I believe the Dr just takes on a little too much and doesnt give the personal care a patient deserves, its something that they really need 2 work on.

 

The op though went well and im happy with that aspect but im still waiting for the results!!!!!

[ZAZ]

Im 5 months at mo, there has been some growth but im expecting a lot more over the next few months

 

I ll keep u posted!!!!!!

[musica7]

Hello ZAZ,

 

Not sure if you'll read this message since it's been a while since you logged in, but I'll give it a shot anyway

 

What are your thoughts many years down the line about the procedure you had with Dr. Humayun?

 

In restrospect, how satisfied are you?

 

Would you recommend Dr Humayun to me? Please be absolutely honest since this is obviously a HUGE decision.

 

Thanks!

[kbarnes]

Can you please posts pictures of before and after

[voxman]

ZAZ has been MIA fo 6 years now - go look at his profile and posts for the follow up.