Testimonials

I feel confident and sexy — and my husband, he loves it! He can’t even believe that a treatment could do something like this. It was a very worthwhile investment and I would certainly do it again. I was impressed that the procedure is quick with little to no discomfort, and no downtime.

On November 9, 2012, I underwent a Da Vinci Robotic Hysterectomy surgery at Baylor Medical Center Frisco. I would like to share my experience and the amazing physicians that took care of me.

I initially was examined by my OB/GYN, Dr. Carrie Kim Patterson. She is so compassionate and only cares about what is right for the patient. Even though she could have done laproscopic hysterectomy, she believed my surgery could be done robotically and referred me to her partner, Dr. George Branning. After he examined me and determined I was a candidate for this surgery, he spent a considerable amount of time with me answering all questions that I had. Dr. Branning was so considerate and knew I had driven a large distance, so he arranged for me to have my pre-operative work done the same day so I would have to make the long commute again until the day of surgery.

On the day of surgery, I was immediately taken to the pre-operative suite and prepared for the surgery. Everybody was very kind. I was given very light IV sedation and taken to the operating room. The next thing I knew was that I woke up in recovery room with four very tiny incisions on my abdomen. The pain was very minimal. I was up ambulating the same day in the hospital hallway. I was given a patient controlled analgesia machine (PCA), however, I only pushed the button a few times. By evening, I didn’t need any pain medication other than ibuprofen. The next morning, I was up, dressed and waiting to be discharge. Once again, very minimal discomfort. The first week at home, I had no pain at all. I felt like I could do everything, however, I followed my discharge instructions at minimized my activity. I am now four weeks post surgery and feel fantastic! Having this surgery was absolutely the best decision I ever made. Dr. Branning and Dr. Patterson are absolutely the best physicians ever!!

Thank you so much,

Two of the main symptoms that I had were heavy bleeding and constant tiredness. I understood both medically and physically that I needed surgery, but I just did not want to do it. I felt that if I came into this world with my uterus, I was going to leave with it. To me, it was a gift from God when I was born and I did not have a right to remove it. Fortunately, God has people available to us with both medical and spiritual understanding. I told a dear friend, who is also a nurse at my church, about what I was experiencing. She told me something that helped me to be at peace with having surgery that my doctor recommended.

She reminded me of what the Bible said in Matt. 5:29:
“And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee:

My uterus was certainly offending me. She further reminded me that life is in our blood: therefore, actively losing blood meant that I was slowly losing my life source,

Leviticus 17:14 (KJV) states:
“for the life of all flesh is the blood thereof:

With our discussion, all three sides of my decision came together harmoniously (medical, physical and spiritual). I knew that having the Da Vinci Hysterectomy was my best decision. I had the surgery on a Friday. By the following week on Wednesday, I was cleaning and happily re-arranging my cupboards. What a blessing!

I have been a patient of Dr. George Branning’s for the past three years. Dr. Branning performed a DaVinci Robotic Hysterectomy on me March 4, 2010. As a mother of five, it was a frightening time for me and my husband because we felt we were closing a chapter in our lives. Dr. Branning comforted me throughout the process and assured me the procedure would be less painful and the recovery would be quicker than I imagined.

He was right… Ten days after my surgery, I was vacationing with my husband in Nevada, walking and shopping on the Vega Strip. I was back at work full time within two weeks and the small incisions had healed with no complications. I have shown them off to co-workers and I know of at least one who has now scheduled her surgery with Dr. Branning after hearing my story.

I would highly recommend Dr. Branning as he and his staff have always provided the best care that any patient could ask for. I would also recommend the DaVinci Hysterectomy to anyone considering the procedure. If your doctor doesn’t perform it, then come and see Dr. Branning.

If I wrote a list of the attributes I wanted in a doctor, it would be exactly what Dr. Branning has provided for me over the past 15 years: personal, friendly, expert skills combined with a wonderful, positive, caring staff. Even living abroad, I came back to Texas for my check ups with Dr. Branning. Yes, he’s THAT good! I would highly recommend his practice to any woman who wants a doctor who can also be her partner in health.