Disgraced Surgeon - A One Off or A Silent Epidemic?

Would you Trust this Surgeon?

Many women did.

In fact over 5,249 women did.

This is Dr Ian Patterson who was jailed for 16 years last week after carrying out needless breast surgery operations to fulfil his 'God Complex'. 

The headlines of newspapers and newscasters across the UK were awash with his story and how he is now branded a butcher and a monster by his victims.

So you might be asking yourself, "So what has this to do with me and my Endometriosis?"

Well, Ian Patterson was said to be a charismatic, charming, kind and encouraging man to his patients at the start.  

But he operated on them for selfish motives and for money.

It is said he 'preyed on women's long term fears' and then 'carried out extensive life changing operations with no medical justifiable reason'.

How many other surgeons do the same but just haven't been caught yet?

My last Endometriosis surgeon, who carried out my 6th and final operation, was just like him.

He may not have uttered the words "this operation will cure you" but he arrogantly intimated that he had the power to remove all my Endometriosis with his scalpel, and somehow all would be well again.

I barely knew him but I put my life and my body in his hands.

Yet when I tried to explore any alternative routes with him he mocked and ridiculed me - and then promoted a hysterectomy operation if this surgery did not work.

I was one of the lucky ones for I knew that a hysterectomy did not work for Endometriosis.  

My Mother had a hysterectomy, yet her Endometriosis returned within a few weeks and flared up for years afterwards. 

Nonetheless my surgeon mocked all the women that came into see him with their "nutritional books in their hands".  

And that always bothered me...

Here was this man in a HUGE position of power and influence encouraging the quick decision of surgery and/or removal of organs and body parts.

Although when I questioned this surgeon about the male equivalent sex organs being removed, he grimaced!  

We all know that if the situation was reversed these operations would NEVER be an option for men.

Yet here he was suggesting it to me.

After I refused a hysterectomy he suggested a cystectomy and general 'clean out'. 

I was so scared and sought some form of security of what he was doing that I asked him to take a video of the surgery - and it was the best thing I ever did.

Suddenly I developed a compassion for my insides and what was going on when I viewed that video.

I was under the illusion that all would be well afterwards.

Illusion indeed; for I got progressively worse.

Of course that was then - this is now.

Little did I know back then that surgery did NOTHING to address the underlying causes of Endometriosis.

Surgery only tried to 'manage' the symptoms. 

However for me this surgery caused further complications and a new condition to emerge after my 6th and final operation.  

Adenomyosis.

Then the Surgeon got even more excited and encouraged the hysterectomy with more vigour.

I was under a lot of pressure from family and friends then but those who have read my book Heal Endometriosis Naturally Without Painkillers Drugs or Surgery know that I retrained from my bed and learned that my uterus was an essential organ required for full female health.

But this story of Dr Ian Patterson got me thinking.

Okay this story was to do with breast cancer and not Endometriosis but I regularly hear about similar pressure or charm used on women with Endometriosis. Women who are frightened, desperate and, like I was, all too trusting of a stranger in a white coat to ask important questions about side effects and success rates.

I recently tried to interview a gynaecological surgeon in USA about WHY he was encouraging all women with Endometriosis to have a hysterectomy. He never returned my calls...

After my success of finding a natural way out (I have been symptom and pain free for over 3 years now), I made a vow that I would share my success with women so they knew they had a choice.

If you have worked with me directly or in my Foundation or Advanced Programs you know that my principles and protocols have helped many women heal naturally now, and also enabled 3 beautiful baby girls to come into the world too.

But had these women listened to my gynaecological surgeon they would be without a child and a uterus and fated to a life of countless side effects and a deep sense of loss.

So as with anything today it is the QUESTIONS you ask that are all powerful.

Remember - you know your body better than any doctor, physician or surgeon - and never forget that - no matter how charming they are.

It took me 6 surgeries before it dawned on me that the 'definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results' .

I realised I had to think differently and ask other questions.

My body and the quality of my life depended on it.

So if you want to save yourself years of pain, developing order conditions and/or becoming bedridden with chronic debilitating pain (which is what happened to me for 2 years) then always be asking yourself;

"What is the underlying cause of the pain or inflammation of Endometriosois?"   

"Why, if the body is ALWAYS wanting to heal itself, is my body not healing?" 

"What can I do to take back control of my body - and Heal Endometriosis Naturally!"

Many of Ian Patterson's victims say now that they wished they had asked more questions but were too enamoured by this "charming devil that took them straight to hell".

But there are options and there is another way other than painkillers, drugs or surgery.

Help is always at hand at HealEndometriosisNaturally.com and know that healing naturally really is an option if you are prepared to educate yourself and take back control (- or read my story and step by step guide of what worked for me). 

I am living proof.

Many other women around the world are also seeing the positive effects of my 7 Steps principles and protocols on their Endometriosis too and you can check out some video testimonials here.

To your health!

Best wishes 


Wendy 
Founder
HealEndometriosisNaturally.com

Endometriosis Cysts, Surgery & Side Effects

Question:

"Hello I hope u are well! I am reading your book and was wondering if after finding out you had 8 chocolate cysts etc if u had any surgery to remove them or more scans to show if your cysts have decreased in size following the changes you have made? 

I'm supposed to be having my 2nd surgery in Sept to remove my 2nd chocolate cyst and they have told me from an MRI that I will at some point need a bowel resection due to nodules protruding into my bowel (I won't be doing this until I have any problems in that area) I'm looking at making the changes you suggest but this time round I'm lucky in that I am relatively pain free (unlike last time) so I don't know how I will know if it's working for me. 

I'm confused as until I started reading ur book I was happy to have surgery in Sept and then start IVF towards the end of the year. Now I don't know, in my head I need to remove as much endo to give me a better chance of success with IVF and my cyst can't get much bigger before it has to be removed to have IVF. I have 1 IVF miracle which was after my last surgery nearly 5 yrs ago after 4 yrs TTC) but would love to reduce my cyst (if it's even possible) and not have surgery! Sorry for the long message! Many thanks"   

C.J. from USA

Answer:

"Thank you for your message although I am so sorry to read what you are having to deal with right now in your body. 

I am pleased that my book (Heal Endometriosis Naturally Without Painkillers, Drugs or Surgery) has made you question whether you wish to proceed with another surgical procedure.  

We are all conditioned to go down the Medical Machine route of painkillers, drugs and surgery; based on this silent understanding and trust, that the treatment is going to help and remove the Endometriosis from our body. 

As I you have mentioned you have already tried the surgical route but sadly the symptoms including a 2nd cyst have returned.   

It took me to have 6 surgeries before I realised that surgery does nothing more than merely 'try' to manage the symptoms of Endometriosis.  

But surgery does nothing to address what the underlying causes of Endometriosis are. 

It is common place to hear of women having surgery after surgery (I know of one lady who has had 26 operations before she came to work with me) and only having a few weeks before the symptoms return; and in many cases the symptoms worsening. 

That is what happened with me.  I had my 6th operation, which was an abdominal ablation and cystectomy, and afterwards I developed another condition called Adenomyosis which caused further complications and distress.  

I admit that at the time I felt utterly distraught especially as no other options were being offered to me.   

At that stage I did not know a 'natural' routed existed or was even an option. 

As a result of that last 6th surgery I subsequently ended up bedridden and disabled by the chronic pain for almost 2 years.   

It was at this dismal point that I was forced to look at what the other options were and realised that if the body is 'aways wanting to heal itself' then what was stopping it. 

That was my breakthrough moment. 

That was when I re-educated myself and learnt what was causing the inflammation and excess estrogen in the body - as that was what was causing the Endometriosis pain and symptoms. 

I can understand your thinking that you need to 'remove the Endo and cysts' but as you have seen they come back with surgery.   And you may have surgical life altering side affects, complications and develop other issues.

This is where becoming a detective and addressing and swapping out the underlying causes of Endometriosis saves you years of endless pain and suffering.  

Every time the surgeon cuts your abdomen open and attempts to 'remove' Endometriosis he/she actually causes more inflammation and adhesions by the mere act of surgery alone. 

What your doctor does not tell you is surgery is a traumatic act on your body - a body that is already showing signs of inflammation, distress and pain. 

I can understand why in your head the idea of surgery 'appears' to be a quick and easy route. However, I can also hear your instincts as you are realising that surgery may be too damaging on your body. 

I am pleased to share that I have had 2 women on my Heal Endometriosis Naturally 12 Week Online Foundation Program who have fallen pregnant after being told that they would never have children and one woman would had previously suffered multiple miscarriages then went on to complete her term and gave birth to beautiful twin girls!  So that has been a joy to be part of sharing my success and being a mentor coach to them to get their bodies healthy, pain free and ready for pregnancy. <<<You can listen to Stacey's video here >>>

If you remember, any signs or symptoms in your body, are 'clues' to what needs an explorative mind to unravel the mystery of what is causing them.  

I am pleased to report, that as someone who used to suffer from endless chocolate (blood filled) cysts for over 33 years, I now have none.   

Since adopting and committing myself to my protocols and principles (laid out in my book), I have not suffered any of the pain or symptoms in over 3 years.   

Also I have no cramps, no ovulation pain, no period pain, no breast tenderness, no heavy bleeding (just a 2 day period - which used to be unheard of for me), no clots, no bladder pressure, no bloating, no constipation or dragging sensations etc.  

As I mention in my book, this is not a 'quick fix', and does require life style changes to be adapted (which are much more that just diet), but it is so worth it to have a pain-FREE and symptom-FREE body.

I do offer a FREE no obligation 15 minute Skype call if you would like to talk more about how you take back control of your body and Heal Endometriosis Naturally!

Take care - and never, ever, ever give up!"

Best wishes

Wendy

Wendy K Laidlaw, Founder, HealEndometriosisNaturally.com