NothingUpMySleeve

I am cankle-free.

Yes, I had read about the staple expense thing, so I did ask about the brand, etc. and asked about it locally (I work in healthcare consulting.) My surgery was $4500, which yes, was cheap. My local quote was over 18k. I'm no groupie and definitely am not looking to add any more drama to the fire, I just wanted to know if you had specific examples of cut corners so that I could talk to dr illan and my pcp to see if I should be worried.

Howdy. I am a long-time team illan poster, and I've referred two other people to him. For what it's worth, Omar was helpful to us, though I do think these stories are gross.
At any rate, I am concerned about the post saying that Dr. Illan cuts corners for surgery. I am not being snarky at all; I would genuinely like to know if this is true and if I should be concerned. He seemed very thorough in discussing his technique, supplies, etc., but are you aware of anything different?

I am cankle-free.

He has kids. Think it was 3 girls and a boy. They live in the US. Husband and I saw pics.

This isn't directed toward anyone in particular, nor to any "side" in this discussion.
If you have never had serious interactions with a serious con man or a con woman (most of them are sociopaths), you may not believe that a person could or would act as they do.
A couple of their attributes are that they are astonishingly charming, intelligent and manipulative. One thing they do very well is to strike up rapport immediately by showing you that they share your own interests and values.
For instance, a sociopath might carry with them photographs of "their children, wife, home, dogs, cats, etc." and show them to people whom they hoped to impress with their family stability. In fact, he or she would have a variety of photographs (and a variety of stories to tell about them) to strike ready rapport with a wide array of people he or she was trying to impress.
Here's a surprising attribute sociopaths tend to share: They give intense, uninterrupted eye contact. For some of their targets, these long gazes seem soulful and romantic. Other targets feel uncomfortable and do or give the con man/woman what they want, just to get rid of them.
Here's a link to an unacademic, but nonetheless good description of sociopaths' easily recognized attributes:
http://www.wikihow.com/Spot-a-Sociopath

I had a good experience with the team, but I am sorry to hear your story. I'm sure this isn't fun to hear about a long-term relationship. Best wishes to you and your family.

The Flying Spaghetti Monster says, "Be cautious with thine colander, lest you lose thine pasta."

I am not a key player in the Pantygate scandal, but my incisions did heal nicely and I am happy with my loss this far.

I am not a key player in the Pantygate scandal, but my incisions did heal nicely and I am happy with my loss this far.

I am not a key player in the Pantygate scandal, but my incisions did heal nicely and I am happy with my loss this far.

I am not a key player in the Pantygate scandal, but my incisions did heal nicely and I am happy with my loss this far.

I am not a key player in the Pantygate scandal, but my incisions did heal nicely and I am happy with my loss this far.

I am not a key player in the Pantygate scandal, but my incisions did heal nicely and I am happy with my loss this far.

Yeah that was unnecessary too. I don't think anyone's name needed to be given. Just seems to agitate hate.

Milk duds, oh man. Yum. popcorn. Arghh, sliders.

If you can't find true love during a 3-day surgical trip in a Tijuana Hospital, then where the hell can you find true love?

Well, those compression thigh-highs are pretty enticing. And the drains really add a certain je ne sais quoi.

Nonetheless it seemed unnecessary to post them here. It only serves to further incite hostility.

Nonetheless it seemed unnecessary to post them here. It only serves to further incite hostility.

Are our personal names not protected here? That is really uncomfortable given the nature of the site. .

Many, many, many Americans wanted proof of WMDs prior to invasion. I mean, I know that's not really the main point of your post, but hey.

Many, many, many Americans wanted proof of WMDs prior to invasion. I mean, I know that's not really the main point of your post, but hey.

The Flying Spaghetti Monster says, "Be cautious with thine colander, lest you lose thine pasta."

If you can't find true love during a 3-day surgical trip in a Tijuana Hospital, then where the hell can you find true love?