Miklos and Moore
2024-01-28T02:17:37.694Z
I had a total abdominal hysterectomy 5 years ago that resulted in me developing a vesicovaginal fistula, a debilitating, embarrassing injury I'd never heard of prior to my surgery. Statistically, I was told that 90% of vesicovaginal fistulas are corrected with one repair surgery and the remaining 10% are corrected with a second repair surgery. From April 2019 through December 2020, I had 4 surgeries to repair the fistula at two different hospital systems with three different surgeons. One of those repairs was done at a Mayo Clinic, where I received excellent care but sadly, suffered a recurrence after my surgery.
When my fourth repair began to break down, I really began to lose hope that I was ever going to get past this problem. I have said on a number of occasions that I could honestly write a book about my journey. This injury has negatively impacted every aspect of my life: career, social, financial, and most importantly, emotional. There are not adequate words to express how this process has made me feel defeat, humiliation and depression. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy if I had one.
I don't know why or how it took me so long to come across Miklos and Moore Urogynecology, but I finally did, on a tearful Google search on New Year's Eve December 2023, hoping to find a new lease on life in the new year.
I had a consultation with Dr. Miklos at his Charleston office in January 2024 and felt so confident and reassured by him that I scheduled surgery for February in Atlanta. Our consultation was very thorough and we watched a video of what the surgery would look like. He explained the differences between his technique and techniques that are often used in vesicovaginal fistula repair surgeries. He answered all of my and my husband's questions. I have never spent so much time with a doctor in a visit in this journey.
I am very hopeful that this fifth repair surgery will be my last thanks to the fantastic care I received from Dr. Miklos, the team at Northside Hospital in Atlanta and Danielle, Tara, Heidi and Sarah from Dr. Miklos' office. I have received more phone call check-ins than I can even count at this point from my doctor personally, plus additional communication from the wonderful ladies in his office. Dr. Miklos is a shining example of what we all hope healthcare will look like, but too often doesn't.
I would recommend Dr. Miklos and his practice without hesitation to any woman who is struggling in any of the areas that this practice specializes in. For me, it has been worth the time, money and travel. My only regret is that I didn't find Dr. Miklos sooner because I probably could have saved myself (and those who love me) a lot of heartache over the last 5 years. Thank you Dr. Miklos for everything you have done for me and Rob. You have given me hope for the first time in a very long time.
I had a total abdominal hysterectomy 5 years ago that resulted in me developing a vesicovaginal fistula, a debilitating, embarrassing injury I'd never... More