If someone could provide input on Dr. Guichet as well, I would appreciate hearing about him, as I am considering researching him too since his videos seem less like a sales pitch compared to both Betz and Paley.
People who mention “on a scale from 0 to 10” are totally overlooking the pain aspect of this surgical procedure. The most challenging part is not the occasional sharp pain but its predictability, irregularity, and persistence. Every time someone describes the pain as “8/10” or “9/10, but only occasionally,” I tend to dismiss those comments to some degree.
Currently, I am 5 weeks post-operation. The intensity of my pain varies, making it hard to identify its exact source and trigger. The pain can last for up to 10 hours, regardless of the amount of medication I take. It’s not that the meds are ineffective; it’s just that when the pain peaks, it leads to an endless suffering. Predicting when it will strike next is almost impossible. What makes it even worse is that this has been going on for the past 5 weeks without respite. It’s not just a simple “8/10” situation. At present, I can manage it quite well overall. However, I’d be dishonest if I claimed it’s not affecting me psychologically. This type of pain significantly depletes one’s mental strength. Even a trip to the nearby pharmacy for medication feels like a challenging journey. Conducting studies demands double the effort. If the pain persists while studying, it constantly interferes with the focus. I feel like I’m in a state of uncertainty, not excellent, not terrible. I’m unsure whether I should exert myself more to finish it quickly or spread out the treatment sessions over time.
