I didn't get my donor area examined at my consultation. Normal?

[jimbrann]

If anybody could share their experiences, it would help.

 

I had a consultation the other week, however during the consultation I was told that the clinic examines/confirms the donor area on the day of operation.

 

Is this normal?

I was ideally hoping to have my donor area thoroughly examined before committing to a transplant via a microscopic device (the apparatus all surgeons use to check your donor), in order to determine just how many grafts I have, and the quality of those grafts and quality of my donor area in general.

 

What do you think, can anybody offer me some advice?

[TrixGlendevon]

I'd want it doing in the consultation! If it is a weak donor then maybe it is not worth doing the procedure. They are taking your money without knowing if you're a good candidate or not. Which doctor was it? I would avoid.

[Coach]

You definitely want to get the doctors opinion of the donor supply. As stated above if the donor area isn't that great a procedure might not be worth it. And a good doctor will give you a honest opinion. Also if th doctor is honest about your donor supply, it can give you a realistic expectation of what you can expect should you be a candidate for a HT.

[gillenator]

It sounds like you met with the sales representative (consultant) and not the doctor? Is that correct?

 

Otherwise if the doctor was there at the appointment, it seems bizarre that he/she would not have examined your donor region.

 

I mean what better time or opportunity than the consultation appointment to examine and assess your donor and candidacy for the procedure?