An Amazing Experience in Germany!!
From: Deb Heimburg (debbie@cmg.net)
Mon Jun 23 07:14:30 2003
Although I’ve never posted a message on this web site before, I’ve been
a faithful follower for more than a year. During that time I’ve read
about the experiences of other adhesion sufferers, the many informative
articles and links posted by Helen Dynda, and I’ve hoped and prayed for
a solution to this painful condition for all of us. After much
consideration and soul searching, I made the decision to contact Dr.
Kruschinski. It was the best decision I’ve ever made.
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My experience in Germany was incredible. Dr. Kruschinski is a
brilliant, compassionate and highly skilled doctor, and I will never be
able to thank him enough for everything he has done for me. During my
pre-op meeting with him every question or concern I had was addressed
completely and I felt totally at ease when we were through. I KNEW he
was going to help me, so any lingering fear I may have had just
disappeared.
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Although my surgical history is limited (ruptured appendix with
peritonitis in 1973, myomectomy in Dec. 2001), I still had severe
adhesions which resulted in a five-hour surgery and eight kits of Spray
Gel. In addition to the adhesiolysis, I also had a supracervical
hysterectomy. Despite this major surgery, my recovery was remarkably
fast. I was walking into town on day four, took a boat ride on the Main
River on day five, then took the train to Heidelberg (two-hour trip) to
do some more sightseeing on day six. I couldn’t believe how great I
felt! I never dreamed it would be that easy, especially with the
hysterectomy. Most importantly, the constant pain, pulling, and
digestive problems I had been experiencing were gone. How wonderful it
is to be free of those troublesome adhesions!!
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The care we received while at the Emma Klinik was first class. The
nurses were wonderful and very attentive. If I had to ring the call
bell, a nurse was at the bedside within 10-15 seconds. The Klinik
itself was immaculate, and I was so impressed by the everything I saw
there.
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My second-look showed no adhesions at all sites of adhesiolysis and no
new adhesions on any other site. I will never forget hearing Dr.
Kruschinski say “adhesion-free” after this procedure. I wanted to get
off the stretcher and hug him!!
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I had the pleasure of going though this experience with Liz from
Washington. It was a comfort to have her there with me, and I will
always be grateful for the support and encouragement she gave me. We
also had the pleasure of meeting Margie and her daughter Kaye, James and
his mother Angela, and Laura and her friend.
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I also want to thank the wonderful staff at EndoGyn. From the moment we
arrived we were treated like family. Michaela, Dr. Kruschinski’s
nurse, is a very sweet and caring person. It was so nice getting to
know everyone while we were there, and it was very difficult to say
goodbye when it was time to return home.
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I could go on and on about this incredible experience. For anyone
considering surgery with this extraordinary doctor, please know you are
in the BEST of hands. If I ever need surgery again, my first call will
be to Dr. Kruschinski.
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If anyone has any questions, please feel free to e-mail me directly. I
promise to help in any way I can.
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In closing I want to thank Karen, Sally and Dawn for responding to my
e-mails, and a special thanks to Lisa Graven and Carolyn Meadows for
their constant support and friendship throughout this process. I also
want to thank Dr. Kruschinski again for giving me my life back. Each
day gets better and better and I owe that all to him!!
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Deborah Heimburg RN<BR>
Lebanon, New Jersey