This blog is dedicated to standing up for the truth about a wonderful Plastic Surgeon. For over seven years, Doctor Brian West has been a target and victim, suffering attack after unwarranted attack from those with neither shame nor conscience. Dr. Brian West is a great man, a wonderful and talented doctor, father, husband and friend. The stress and pressure he has endured and continues to withstand would crush most other men.
BRIAN WEST, MD - PLASTIC SURGEON - THE TRUTH!
Doctor Brian West was sued for malpractice over seven years ago by patient Tina Minasian. Her attorney discovered that Dr. West had two DUIs, the most recent was in 2000, after the California Diversion Program illegally released Dr. Brian West's "confidential" Diversion file to the public. Having no evidence of malpractice, Ms. Minasian and her attorney made their entire case about character assassination, attempting to portray Dr. West as a dangerous drunk doctor with a “dirty little secret.” Their goal was to embarrass and blackmail Dr. West into settling out of court. He refused, and at trial in 2005, judgment was found in favor of Dr. West. Winning the case did not end to the personal ad hominem attacks; it was only the beginning of a living in Hell. Subsequently, this sad, defeated, angry, depressed and bitter woman, in collaboration with her attorney, sought revenge against Dr. West. They have done everything in their power and control, legally and illegally, ethically and unethically, to harm and destroy Doctor Brian West professionally, personally, and financially for over 6 years. This spiteful patient, Tina Minasian, lost her appeal November 2007 as well as her second appeal petition on January 7, 2008. On March 12, 2008 the California Supreme Court denied Ms. Minasian's petition for review. Justice has prevailed! July 2008, Tina Minasian's sixth complaint to the California Medical Board was tossed out, as were the first five.
Ms. Minasian refuses to take responsibility for her poor lifestyle choices, her obesity and her nicotine addiction. She lied to Dr. West and smoked against doctors orders. She attempted to hide deception but the damage to her initial excellent surgical results was obvious. Her smoking led to poor incision healing and killed her belly button. Additionally, her ponderous weight gain (over 40 pounds) strained surgical closures and ruptured sutures. Imagine taking a pair of pants to the seamstress to be taken in. What happens when you gain a bunch of weight and force the pants back on? The seams rip open. Drop some hot ashes onto the strained material and observe the damage. Dr. West put neither the nicotine laced cancer sticks in Tina's mouth nor the excessive calories around her waist. She now wants to blame her doctor for her choices to smoke, eat to excess, gain a bunch of weight, for not fixing her marital problems with her husband, Jeff Minasian (see "family law" case #99FL04431 in 1999 when Tina's husband filed for divorce), for not making her a super model, for not making her rich, and on and on.
For revenge and out of malice, Tina Minasian has spent over seven years soliciting patients to file complaints with the medical board and sue Dr. West. Upon her disgrace of losing her lawsuit, Tina Minasian started a slanderous blog/website full of partial truths and falsehoods, and outright lies about this doctor. This lady knows no shame; her website is riddled with outrageous and patently false allegations and accusations portraying him as a doctor who operates while drunk, and who butchers and kills people. Ms. Minasian (and Consumer Reporter Kurtis Ming) sent mailers to every patient of Dr. West's in Northern California portraying him as an impaired physician and soliciting them in her vendetta. She has violated and repeatedly invaded every patient’s privacy by contacting them at their homes. She had a sponsored link directing people to her blog of lies. In 2003, Tina attempted to put an illegal lien on Dr. West’s home. In a Sacramento Court Room in 2005, Tina even threatened to physically harm Dr. West's wife. Tina and her posse have resorted to “anonymously” bad mouthing Mrs. West on the internet. Purely for misdirected rage and revenge Tina and those who have joined in her attacks will do anything, and say anything, in an attempt to hurt and destroy this fine doctor and his innocent family. Solicited complaint made by Laura Contreras to the California Medical Board was tossed out July 2008. T.M. (not Tina Minasian) solicited complaint to the Medical Board about the surgery she claimed Dr. West performed was thrown out because Dr. West was never her surgeon!
Several former patients of Dr. West joined Tina Minasian in her attacks via the Medical Board, but only after being repeatedly contacted and harangued by Tina. Several also filed law suits against Dr. West. The cases have all been dismissed with prejudice for lack of evidence of harm, damage, or malpractice. The Courts, Boards, Monitors, etc have repeatedly and consistently determined Dr. West practiced excellent and appropriate medicine, and was NEVER impaired while treating any patient, ever. Every doctor, nurse, and colleague that ever worked with Dr. West at his office, the clinics and the many hospitals where he operated, testified that they never smelled alcohol and absolutely never suspected he was under the influence at any time. They all supported and respected Dr. Brian West, and all who were asked, freely testified on his behalf. Most of these patients had cancer and went to Dr. West for reconstructive surgery. One lady died of her cancer, yet her family claims it was the plastic surgeon’s fault. Simply not true! They claim that because Dr. West got two DUI citations, that must be why they had complications! Every patient does not heal perfectly, especially if one is obese, smokes, has additional cancers, has hepatitis, or doesn’t follow the doctor’s instructions and directions. It is easy to blame the doctor. All want money for their problems. Nothing is mentioned about how the instigating crazy lady lost her malpractice case against Dr. Brian West; nothing is mentioned about how she smoked against doctors orders (along with many of the other complainants); nothing was mentioned about how she unsuccessfully solicited Dr. Brian West's staff to lie on her behalf in court; nothing is mentioned about the police report that proves Dr. West was NOT going to treat any patient when he got a DUI; nothing is mentioned about how there was appropriate consent for surgery on each and every patient and procedure; never mentioned is the name of the doctor who actually created the hernia, etc, etc, etc…... Dr. West's medical license was NEVER suspended. Dr. West was never charged with Medi-Cal Fraud, nor did he have to pay back any money to Medi-Cal. Dr. West is NOT going to lose his medical license. There is NO MALPRACTICE with any patient! Dr. West regretfully settled the case with the lady with the hernia. After 5 years of successful practice, it was the first lawsuit ever filed against him and he didn’t realize that settling it would haunt him forever. He didn’t feel he was at fault for her outcome because she was almost healed when she left his care. The grotesque hernia of this patient is the work of another surgeon, NOT Dr. West. Her surgeries were ALL appropriately consented. All cases that are settled by any Physician are reported to the Medical Board for review by Physicians to determine if there was negligence. This case was reviewed and closed many years ago because they determined there was NO NEGLIGENCE and NO MALPRACTICE! This case was included in the original accusation illegally, that is why the Judge threw it out. The AG broke the law. Those patients denigrating Dr. Brian West are protected by the 1st Amendment’s guarantee of freedom of speech. Starting websites attacking doctors is the newest trend. A doctor’s ability to defend himself is limited due to patient confidentiality and HIPPA laws.
Linda Starr-Mills filed a suit against this doctor; it was dropped when the evidence showed NO MALPRACTICE. Her complaint to the California Medical Board was also thrown out. Ken Mikulecky and his wife filed a law suit against this doctor; it was dropped when the evidence showed NO MALPRACTICE. For the same reason, Ken Mikulecky's complaint to the California Medical Board was tossed out in July 2008. Ken Mikulecky “claims” his wife told him she smelled alcohol on the doctors breath.....excuse me but if my loved one was about to have surgery, I would check for myself before I would let that doctor do surgery. Nobody else smelled alcohol on Dr. West. In his deposition, Mr. Mikulecky stated otherwise. Mr. Mikulecky is making it up! Sharon and Ken Mikulecky, Sharon's sister Fern, Becky Anderson, Becky Anderson's sister Sherry Bural, Tina Minasian, Jeffrey Minasian, Linda Starr, and Judy McDonald all testified at their depositions that they never smelled alcohol on Dr. West or suspected impairment. Funny how their stories repeatedly change. These patients had surgeries between 1998 and 2002. These patients will do and say anything now to attempt to destroy this good Doctor. This is their mission in life. If you read every story starting back to 2005, it's coming from the same people and it's the same story. They are like a pack of rabid dogs.
After Tina Minasian lost her malpractice case, she found a Bottom Feeding Consumer Reporter from the lowest rated TV news station in her area and together they aired several news stories portraying Dr. West as a “drunk doctor” who butchers patients. The stores were sensationalized and full of falsehoods. This “Consumer Reporter,” who has been stalking and harassing Dr. West for several years, has never mentioned anything about Tina repeatedly losing at trial, on appeal and in complaint . The "Reporter" declined to speak to Dr. West's representatives for the other side of the story before airing his first report. Nothing that could be considered to shine any positive light on Dr. Brian West has been mentioned by him or anyone else in the media. True investigative reporting is giving both sides of an issue, not airing a biased report. This is creating news, not reporting it.
These stories are the same, tired, slanted, manufactured story masquerading as news from the same dysfunctional, bitter, dishonest and resentful people that we've been hearing from for over five years. Give it up, you gluttons for punishment. Doctor West's representatives have spoken to the media many times over the past several years, most recently January 2008. The media continues to only report "allegations" by those attacking Dr. West and ignore any and all evidence that proves these claims to be false. Because of this biased and repetitive coverage, it is a waste of time and money for Dr. West's representatives to continue this ignored dialogue with the media. Hence, this blog was published to give voice to the truth!
Doctor West never treated a patient under the influence of any mind altering chemical. If he had, he would not have a medical license. The Medical Board would have yanked it in a heart beat! If Dr. West ever butchered, killed, or harmed anyone, the Medical Board would have immediately yanked his license. His life has been gone through with a fine tooth comb. NEVER has Dr. West been impaired while treating patients or while at work and he has never smelled of alcohol while at work or treating patients. Dr. West has NEVER butchered, killed, or harmed anyone! Dr. West's office manager volunteered to sign two signatures on an AA card that wasn't even for the Diversion Program- that's it! We live in a sue-happy society and the actions of these crazy patients are proof of same. Dr. West NEVER lied about his credentials. Dr. West NEVER diluted any urine tests. It's unbelievable the lies Tina Minasian and company continue to spew! Rather than being an innocent unbiased arbiter, the California Medical Board is actively holding Dr. Brian West down on the ground so Tina Minasian, Linda Starr-Mills, Julie Fellmeth, David Thornton, Judy McDonald, Kurtis Ming, et al can rape him repeatedly. The Medical Board has repeatedly abused its authority by making Dr. Brian West their political football.
No doctor should have to go through what Dr. Brian West has endured! Dr. Brian West is a kind, talented, honest and generous man, doctor, husband, father and friend. Dr. Brian West is an outstanding Plastic Surgeon! Look into those attacking him and you will find EVIL and dishonesty. Their motives are to seek revenge, destruction and personal gain.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tina Minasian's attempt to put a illegal lien on Dr. West's home that he was in the process of selling back in 2003
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MBC vs. West
http://nodishonestyorlies.blogspot.com/
Given these four years of the MBC wasting limited financial, legal and judicial resources on this one case, it is little wonder the State of California is in a budget crisis. With neither fear of consequences nor rebuke, Brian West MD’s case is a perfect example of how employees of the State of California can perpetually waste tax payer’s money while attempting to destroy respected professionals such as Dr. West who refuse to surrender to the bureaucrats’ illegal demands. It has taken nearly two years for all the original complaints to be removed from the current accusation against Brian West. During that time, the MBC sat back and gave Tina Minasian, Linda Starr, Julie Fellmeth, Consumer Reporter Kurtis Ming and company political cover to denigrate Dr. West throughout the press and internet while concomitantly perpetuating their false accusations. Two years later, the MBC throws out the complaints. They knew all along they had no case. They knew these "complaints" were manufactured and solicited by Tina Minasian and her co-conspiractor, Kurtis Ming of Channel 13. They knew Kurtis Ming put those who enquired to his sensationalized reports in contact with Tina Minasian so she could solicit them to make complaints. They also knew these complaints were actually written by Tina Minasian, not the person making the "false" complaint. The current accusation against Dr. West is a political response to the contrived hysteria created by Kurtis Mings manufactured complaints. But the damage has been done and it continues. Just as in the Duke La Crosse “rape” case, it took the direct involvement of legislators to derail the demented and criminal actions of A.G. Mike Nifong......who was disbarred!!!!!......hmmmmm.......Mara Faust.....hmmmmmm.....
The MBC is on their 4th amended complaint. They keep dismissing charges and adding new ones. Their latest attempt was to file a 5th amended complaint 72 hours before the trial began. The judge denied their request. Dr. West should not have to defend himself repeatedly against these baseless attacks.
In February 2008, Assistant Attorney General Mara Faust offered to settle the current accusations against Dr. West, DISMISSING ALL charges with NO ADMISSIONS by Dr. West, subject to approval by the Medical Board of California. For publically stated political reasons, the Board declined to accept the agreement. For fear of media pressure surrounding this case, the MBC did not want to come across as “soft on doctors;” justice and fairness be damned. The political careers of the Board members trumped the safety and financial responsibility due the citizens of the people of California. Dr. West does not deserve to be a political football, again. The citizens of California deserve better, more honest and dedicated public servants. The subpoena power of the Department of Justice of the State of California should be able to uncover the conspiracy and deceit of the MBC’s members, past and present. All those who have participated in this witch hunt should all be sued for libel, slander, defamation of character, harassment, cyber harassment, cyber stalking, criminal conspiracy, malicious prosecution, etc…... That will be the next chapter..... EVERYONE who has participated in these attacks against Dr. West can just sign the check and Dr. West can fill in the amount! This is NOT over!!!
The abuse of Brian West MD, is unwarranted, unprecedented and should be swiftly, severely and publically punished. All those involved should be held accountable both civilly and criminally. The unbiased and impartial application of California Law and Rules is essential for maintenance of order and public confidence in the government.
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ALL evidence and testimony support Dr. Brian West was honest and truthful at ALL times with MBC Investigator Elizabeth Schlie. For more information: http://nodishonestyorlies.blogspot.com/
Given these four years of the MBC wasting limited financial, legal and judicial resources on this one case, it is little wonder the State of California is in a budget crisis. With neither fear of consequences nor rebuke, Brian West MD’s case is a perfect example of how employees of the State of California can perpetually waste tax payer’s money while attempting to destroy respected professionals such as Dr. West who refuse to surrender to the bureaucrats’ illegal demands. It has taken nearly two years for all the original complaints to be removed from the current accusation against Brian West. During that time, the MBC sat back and gave Tina Minasian, Linda Starr, Julie Fellmeth, Consumer Reporter Kurtis Ming and company political cover to denigrate Dr. West throughout the press and internet while concomitantly perpetuating their false accusations. Two years later, the MBC throws out the complaints. They knew all along they had no case. They knew these "complaints" were manufactured and solicited by Tina Minasian and her co-conspiractor, Kurtis Ming of Channel 13. They knew Kurtis Ming put those who enquired to his sensationalized reports in contact with Tina Minasian so she could solicit them to make complaints. They also knew these complaints were actually written by Tina Minasian, not the person making the "false" complaint. The current accusation against Dr. West is a political response to the contrived hysteria created by Kurtis Mings manufactured complaints. But the damage has been done and it continues. Just as in the Duke La Crosse “rape” case, it took the direct involvement of legislators to derail the demented and criminal actions of A.G. Mike Nifong......who was disbarred!!!!!......hmmmmm.......Mara Faust.....hmmmmmm.....
The MBC is on their 4th amended complaint. They keep dismissing charges and adding new ones. Their latest attempt was to file a 5th amended complaint 72 hours before the trial began. The judge denied their request. Dr. West should not have to defend himself repeatedly against these baseless attacks.
In February 2008, Assistant Attorney General Mara Faust offered to settle the current accusations against Dr. West, DISMISSING ALL charges with NO ADMISSIONS by Dr. West, subject to approval by the Medical Board of California. For publically stated political reasons, the Board declined to accept the agreement. For fear of media pressure surrounding this case, the MBC did not want to come across as “soft on doctors;” justice and fairness be damned. The political careers of the Board members trumped the safety and financial responsibility due the citizens of the people of California. Dr. West does not deserve to be a political football, again. The citizens of California deserve better, more honest and dedicated public servants. The subpoena power of the Department of Justice of the State of California should be able to uncover the conspiracy and deceit of the MBC’s members, past and present. All those who have participated in this witch hunt should all be sued for libel, slander, defamation of character, harassment, cyber harassment, cyber stalking, criminal conspiracy, malicious prosecution, etc…... That will be the next chapter..... EVERYONE who has participated in these attacks against Dr. West can just sign the check and Dr. West can fill in the amount! This is NOT over!!!
The abuse of Brian West MD, is unwarranted, unprecedented and should be swiftly, severely and publically punished. All those involved should be held accountable both civilly and criminally. The unbiased and impartial application of California Law and Rules is essential for maintenance of order and public confidence in the government.
_______________________________________
ALL evidence and testimony support Dr. Brian West was honest and truthful at ALL times with MBC Investigator Elizabeth Schlie. For more information: http://nodishonestyorlies.blogspot.com/
Dr. West's request for a restraining order against Tina Minasian
The restraining order was requested after receiving death threats generated by Tina Minasian's lies in the media and on the internet. It had nothing to do with her "freedom of speech." It was about Dr. West protecting his family from the lunatics Tina Minasian had incited. Most recently she participated in a fake MySpace page that directed people to Dr. West's home. When Dr. West filed a police report about the fake MySpace page, the officers recommended that Dr. West file for a restraining order against Tina. The original Judge obviously saw enough evidence because he granted a restraining order. Yes, Dr. West did have a restraining order against Tina Minasian. It just didn't become permanent by the second Judge. The Judge who denied the permanent restraining order encouraged Dr. West to file a civil lawsuit to achieve his goal. It will be converted to a permanent restraining order after Ms. Minasian physically harms Dr. West or his family. This Judge dismissed Dr. West's request without prejudice. Dr. West would probably have had a different outcome with a Judge who was younger and more computer/technologically informed. This grumpy Judge who denied it confessed his ignorance about the use of the internet and its dangers, MySpace specifically. It’s no surprise that he did not grant the Doctor’s request for a restraining order when he doesn’t understand the threats from the internet. An example of the dangers of the internet is the Laurie Drew case. She is currently being prosecuted for internet stalking after her teenage victim committed suicide.
Tina likes to hide behind what she calls her “freedom of speech.” What Tina and company consider to be “freedom of speech” is considered defamation, slander, libel, stalking, cyber stalking, cyber harassment, conspiracy, harassment, etc…..to the rest of the world.
Tina likes to hide behind what she calls her “freedom of speech.” What Tina and company consider to be “freedom of speech” is considered defamation, slander, libel, stalking, cyber stalking, cyber harassment, conspiracy, harassment, etc…..to the rest of the world.
Statement made by Anonymous:
After meeting Tina Minasian in December 2007, my conclusion is that Tina needs a scapegoat for her inadequacies and Dr. West was convenient. She blamed someone else before Dr. West came along, and she would likely blame someone else in the future. Tina will never find the courage nor strength to blame herself. This is all about Tina Minasian getting revenge on a Doctor that didn’t make her beautiful, happy, fix her marriage, make her rich, etc. It’s everyone elses fault. It’s all about Revenge!
Tina Minasian vs Dr. West
Straight from the appellate court documents: Super. Ct. No. SCV15876 Tina Minasian vs Dr. Brian West :
"plaintiff testified in her deposition that during defendant's treatment of her, she never smelled alcohol, never thought he was drunk, and never thought he was under the influence of alcohol."
"the Medical Board ultimately found no evidence was presented that defendant harmed any patient as a result of his alcoholism."
"plaintiff testified in her deposition that during defendant's treatment of her, she never smelled alcohol, never thought he was drunk, and never thought he was under the influence of alcohol."
"the Medical Board ultimately found no evidence was presented that defendant harmed any patient as a result of his alcoholism."
Martha's Story: (Dr. West's former Nurse - she has known Dr. West since 1996/1997)
I am making this statement on the behalf of Doctor Brian R. West. I was an employee of Doctor West. I find all the statements, blogs, and media's sensationalized reports to be appalling and a defamation to the character and professional integrity of Doctor West.
I particularly find the personal vendetta brought about by Tina Minasian to be disgusting! She has personally sought out patients to stand up with her on a very small soapbox of very large lies. Is this not a federal violation of doctor / patient confidentiality? Many of these cases brought to your attention five years after her initial complaints and accusations. I believe these patients had no complaints until manipulated by Tina Minasian and her attorney in subliminal process that they had. Tina Minasian has lied about contacting Doctor's previous employees to testify on her behalf at the malpractice case she brought against doctor West. Tina Minasian has failed to mention she lied about this in court. Tina Minasian has failed to mention that 12 jurors found there was NO malpractice. This case was entirely based on the fact the Doctor had 2 DUI's. I did testify at this trial on behalf of Doctor West. She has filed 2 appeals, which have been dismissed.
I know the accusations of patients claiming Doctor West to be under the influence while performing surgery to be false. Investigations of his peers and colleagues have been proof of these false allegations. I, myself have assisted in several surgeries with Doctor West and never was he under the influence. I also have never seen Doctor West treat open wounds with ungloved hands. This would not only be a danger to the patient but the Doctor himself.
Plastic Surgeon's don't cause cancer nor can they cure cancer. They can't keep you from smoking cigarettes no matter how much they tell you not to smoke. They can't make you listen to the risks of surgery, infections and scars no matter how many times you are told pre operatively and you placed your signature on the consents.
I have also been a patient of Doctor West. I had a fully tummy tuck. Of the many thousands of patients Doctor West had, you should also be considering those of us that are happy with the results provided. On a final note, I believe the Medical Board should look into their own department for an employee involved in the investigative and decision-making powers of ones license. A Medical Board employee drinking before and during work hours. Not to mention the discussion of investigation matters in public.
Thank you for hearing me today,
Martha
I particularly find the personal vendetta brought about by Tina Minasian to be disgusting! She has personally sought out patients to stand up with her on a very small soapbox of very large lies. Is this not a federal violation of doctor / patient confidentiality? Many of these cases brought to your attention five years after her initial complaints and accusations. I believe these patients had no complaints until manipulated by Tina Minasian and her attorney in subliminal process that they had. Tina Minasian has lied about contacting Doctor's previous employees to testify on her behalf at the malpractice case she brought against doctor West. Tina Minasian has failed to mention she lied about this in court. Tina Minasian has failed to mention that 12 jurors found there was NO malpractice. This case was entirely based on the fact the Doctor had 2 DUI's. I did testify at this trial on behalf of Doctor West. She has filed 2 appeals, which have been dismissed.
I know the accusations of patients claiming Doctor West to be under the influence while performing surgery to be false. Investigations of his peers and colleagues have been proof of these false allegations. I, myself have assisted in several surgeries with Doctor West and never was he under the influence. I also have never seen Doctor West treat open wounds with ungloved hands. This would not only be a danger to the patient but the Doctor himself.
Plastic Surgeon's don't cause cancer nor can they cure cancer. They can't keep you from smoking cigarettes no matter how much they tell you not to smoke. They can't make you listen to the risks of surgery, infections and scars no matter how many times you are told pre operatively and you placed your signature on the consents.
I have also been a patient of Doctor West. I had a fully tummy tuck. Of the many thousands of patients Doctor West had, you should also be considering those of us that are happy with the results provided. On a final note, I believe the Medical Board should look into their own department for an employee involved in the investigative and decision-making powers of ones license. A Medical Board employee drinking before and during work hours. Not to mention the discussion of investigation matters in public.
Thank you for hearing me today,
Martha
Information and Risks associated with Breast Reconstruction
Found on American Cancer Society Website:
www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_6X_Breast_Reconstruction_After_Mastectomy_5.asp">
"Your body image and self-esteem may improve after your reconstruction surgery, but this is not always the case. Breast reconstruction does not fix things you were unhappy about before your surgery. Also, you may be disappointed with how your breast looks after surgery. You and those close to you must be realistic about what to expect from reconstruction."
"Your ability to heal may be hindered by previous surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, smoking, alcohol, diabetes, various medicines, and other factors."
"Not all surgery is completely successful, and you may not be pleased with your cosmetic result."
"Tissue Flap Procedures
Tissue flap procedures use tissue from your tummy, back, thighs, or buttocks to reconstruct the breast. The 2 most common types of tissue flap surgeries are the TRAM flap (transverse rectus abdominis muscle flap), which uses tissue from the tummy area, and the latissimus dorsi flap, which uses tissue from the upper back. These operations leave 2 surgical sites and scars, both from where the tissue was taken and on the reconstructed breast. The scars fade over time, but they will never go away completely. There can also be complications at the donor sites, such as abdominal hernias and muscle damage or weakness. There can also be differences in the size and shape of the 2 breasts. Because blood vessels are involved, these procedures usually cannot be offered to women with diabetes, connective tissue or vascular disease, or to smokers."
"Possible Risks:
Almost any woman who must have her breast removed because of cancer can have reconstructive surgery. Certain risks go along with any surgery, and reconstruction may have certain unique problems associated with it.
Some risks of reconstruction surgery are:
bleeding
fluid collection with swelling and pain
excessive scar tissue
infection
tissue necrosis (death) of all or part of the flap
problems at the donor site (immediate and long-term)
changes in nipple and breast sensation
fatigue
the need for additional surgeries to correct problems
changes in the affected arm
problems with anesthesia"
"Risks of smoking
The use of tobacco causes constriction of the blood vessels and reduces the supply of nutrients and oxygen to tissues. As with any surgery, smoking can delay healing. This can result in scars that are more noticeable and a longer recovery time. Sometimes these complications are severe enough to require a second operation. You may be asked to quit smoking before surgery."
"Risks of infection
Infection can develop with any surgery. This usually happens within the first 2 weeks after surgery. If an implant has been used, it may need to be removed until the infection clears. A new implant can be inserted later. If you have a tissue flap, surgical cleaning of the wound is usually done."
www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_6X_Breast_Reconstruction_After_Mastectomy_5.asp">
"Your body image and self-esteem may improve after your reconstruction surgery, but this is not always the case. Breast reconstruction does not fix things you were unhappy about before your surgery. Also, you may be disappointed with how your breast looks after surgery. You and those close to you must be realistic about what to expect from reconstruction."
"Your ability to heal may be hindered by previous surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, smoking, alcohol, diabetes, various medicines, and other factors."
"Not all surgery is completely successful, and you may not be pleased with your cosmetic result."
"Tissue Flap Procedures
Tissue flap procedures use tissue from your tummy, back, thighs, or buttocks to reconstruct the breast. The 2 most common types of tissue flap surgeries are the TRAM flap (transverse rectus abdominis muscle flap), which uses tissue from the tummy area, and the latissimus dorsi flap, which uses tissue from the upper back. These operations leave 2 surgical sites and scars, both from where the tissue was taken and on the reconstructed breast. The scars fade over time, but they will never go away completely. There can also be complications at the donor sites, such as abdominal hernias and muscle damage or weakness. There can also be differences in the size and shape of the 2 breasts. Because blood vessels are involved, these procedures usually cannot be offered to women with diabetes, connective tissue or vascular disease, or to smokers."
"Possible Risks:
Almost any woman who must have her breast removed because of cancer can have reconstructive surgery. Certain risks go along with any surgery, and reconstruction may have certain unique problems associated with it.
Some risks of reconstruction surgery are:
bleeding
fluid collection with swelling and pain
excessive scar tissue
infection
tissue necrosis (death) of all or part of the flap
problems at the donor site (immediate and long-term)
changes in nipple and breast sensation
fatigue
the need for additional surgeries to correct problems
changes in the affected arm
problems with anesthesia"
"Risks of smoking
The use of tobacco causes constriction of the blood vessels and reduces the supply of nutrients and oxygen to tissues. As with any surgery, smoking can delay healing. This can result in scars that are more noticeable and a longer recovery time. Sometimes these complications are severe enough to require a second operation. You may be asked to quit smoking before surgery."
"Risks of infection
Infection can develop with any surgery. This usually happens within the first 2 weeks after surgery. If an implant has been used, it may need to be removed until the infection clears. A new implant can be inserted later. If you have a tissue flap, surgical cleaning of the wound is usually done."
FOR 7 YEARS DR. WEST AND HIS FAMILY HAVE LIVED A NIGHTMARE VERY SIMILAR TO THE DUKE LACROSSE PLAYERS
This is much like the Duke Lacrosse case. Some girl at a party made the allegation that three boys raped her. The media and many viewers convicted these boys the second it hit the news. That story was plastered all over the media. Come to find out, this girl lied and the District Attorney, Mike Nifong, hid the evidence that proved these boys to be innocent. There is no penalty to this girl for making this false allegation. These boys will forever be known as the "DUKE LACROSSE BOYS" that were "ACCUSED" of raping a girl at a party. Once these boys were found to be innocent, the media said very little and quickly moved on. There is no penalty to Tina, Becky, Linda, Ken, Judy, and the clan for their FALSE ALLEGATIONS. These crazy people have called Dr. West a butcher, sociopath, murderer, drunk, impaired doctor, killer, etc...and plastered it all over the media and internet...AND NONE OF IT IS TRUE. The media perpetuates the story to sell advertising, make money, and advance careers. Facts that disprove the false allegations are ignored since they do not fit the agenda. The truth be damned! Many who hear these lies badmouth this Doctor, wish him dead, make death threats, wish that he would end his life, send hateful emails, etc.... These vindictive and evil people have raped the Wests for the past 7 years....and still continue to do so.
DR. WEST AND HIS WIFE KNOW EXACLY WHAT THE THREE FALSELY ACCUSED DUKE LACROSSE PLAYERS AND THEIR FAMILY WENT THROUGH. THIS IS WHAT THEY HAVE BEEN LIVING FOR 7 YEARS.... DR. WEST IS THE CALIFORNIA MEDICAL BOARD'S POLITICAL FOOTBALL BEING USED FOR THE MBC'S HIDDEN AGENDA.
This is exactly the same hell that Dr. West and his family have gone thru for 7+ years.
"THE BLACK PANTHERS PARTY" ARE JUST LIKE THE "LYNCH MOBS" WHO CALL THEMSELVES PATIENT ADVOCATES, THE DOCTOR HATERS OF THE WORLD, AND THE MEDIA. DR. WEST, HIS WIFE, AND THEIR BABIES LIVE IN FEAR EVERY DAY BECAUSE OF THREATS.
NANCY GRACE IMMEDIATLY CONVICTED THESE "INNOCENT BOYS" BASED ON ALLEGATIONS - JUST LIKE KURTIS MING, ANDERSON COOPER AND OTHERS IN THE MEDIA HAVE DONE TO DR. WEST, EVEN AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN FACTS THAT PROVE THESE ALLEGATIONS TO BE UNTRUE.
"GROUP 88" = THE CALIFORNIA MEDICAL BOARD RADICALISTS
The inpact of false accusations
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff7E8QRCNWg
THERE IS NO PENALTY TO TINA MINASIAN, LINDA STARR, KEN MIKULECKY, BECKY ANDERSON, SHERRY BURAL, JUDY MCDONALD, JULIE FELLMETH, DAVID THORNTON, THE CALIFORNIA MEDICAL BOARD, KURTIS MING, ANDERSON COOPER, DAFFODIL ALTAN, THE MEDIA, CPIL, RICHARD FANTOZZI, AND ALL THOSE WHO HAVE JOINED IN THESE FALSE ALLEGATIONS ABOUT DR. WEST. THE SCARS THEY HAVE INFLICTED ON DR. WEST, HIS WIFE, THEIR CHILDREN, AND THEIR FAMILY WILL NEVER HEAL!!! THEY WILL BE THERE FOREVER!! THEY ARE CRIMINALS FOR WHAT THEY HAVE DONE! THIS IS A WITCH HUNT!
DR. WEST AND HIS WIFE KNOW EXACLY WHAT THE THREE FALSELY ACCUSED DUKE LACROSSE PLAYERS AND THEIR FAMILY WENT THROUGH. THIS IS WHAT THEY HAVE BEEN LIVING FOR 7 YEARS.... DR. WEST IS THE CALIFORNIA MEDICAL BOARD'S POLITICAL FOOTBALL BEING USED FOR THE MBC'S HIDDEN AGENDA.
This is exactly the same hell that Dr. West and his family have gone thru for 7+ years.
"THE BLACK PANTHERS PARTY" ARE JUST LIKE THE "LYNCH MOBS" WHO CALL THEMSELVES PATIENT ADVOCATES, THE DOCTOR HATERS OF THE WORLD, AND THE MEDIA. DR. WEST, HIS WIFE, AND THEIR BABIES LIVE IN FEAR EVERY DAY BECAUSE OF THREATS.
NANCY GRACE IMMEDIATLY CONVICTED THESE "INNOCENT BOYS" BASED ON ALLEGATIONS - JUST LIKE KURTIS MING, ANDERSON COOPER AND OTHERS IN THE MEDIA HAVE DONE TO DR. WEST, EVEN AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN FACTS THAT PROVE THESE ALLEGATIONS TO BE UNTRUE.
"GROUP 88" = THE CALIFORNIA MEDICAL BOARD RADICALISTS
The inpact of false accusations
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff7E8QRCNWg
THERE IS NO PENALTY TO TINA MINASIAN, LINDA STARR, KEN MIKULECKY, BECKY ANDERSON, SHERRY BURAL, JUDY MCDONALD, JULIE FELLMETH, DAVID THORNTON, THE CALIFORNIA MEDICAL BOARD, KURTIS MING, ANDERSON COOPER, DAFFODIL ALTAN, THE MEDIA, CPIL, RICHARD FANTOZZI, AND ALL THOSE WHO HAVE JOINED IN THESE FALSE ALLEGATIONS ABOUT DR. WEST. THE SCARS THEY HAVE INFLICTED ON DR. WEST, HIS WIFE, THEIR CHILDREN, AND THEIR FAMILY WILL NEVER HEAL!!! THEY WILL BE THERE FOREVER!! THEY ARE CRIMINALS FOR WHAT THEY HAVE DONE! THIS IS A WITCH HUNT!
The Duke Lacrosse Case is much like the conspiracy against Dr. West based on false allegations
- Very similar to the anguish that Dr. West, his wife, and children have lived for over 5 years
- The helplessness of being falsely accused is something Dr. West knows very well....and the affects on his loved ones.
- David Thornton is "OFFENSIVE"
- Attacks by CPIL, Patient Advocates, and Doctor Haters
- The West's trust MBC and Dave Thornton? Not a chance!
- "It NEVER happened"
- Different false allegations and players, but very similar
- Dave Thornton along with others at the MBC are Dr. West's Mike Nifong!
- Different false allegations and players, but very similar
- "different players", "different accusations", but This is very much what Dr. West, his wife, and their babies have lived for 7 years now based on false allegations by a few vengeful and evil patients