Pat Thomas

Review of Norman Parathyroid Center

Update 1.2 years since my surgery! Gone are the d...

Update 1.2 years since my surgery! Gone are the days of a wet blanket fatigue that ruined my daily life. Gone is my high blood pressure, splitting headaches, hoarse throat and more. I am so glad I found this hospital and Dr Parrack. What a life changing experience. Thank you!

My experience was awesome! My surgery was exactly as planned. While the surgery time was very short my tumor was more than 19 years old. Dr. Parrack had to carefully remove my old tumor from the areas it had grown around. My recovery was great and I traveled on an airplane the next evening. My incision was small and I immediately felt better. Things I did to make this experience great for me:
I was totally hydrated, relaxed, confident and happy I was getting this procedure done. I did my homework and talked with friends before getting this procedure done. I had to self refer since not one doctor in 19 years did anything about my high Calcium lab results! I used the App to input my lab results and I read tons about this disease; other associated diseases; and looked at what surgeon I wanted cutting on my neck. In the end all of the decisions came naturally. I ended up having my surgery done by the surgeons, staff, hospital and medical support staff that I felt was the most prepared and equipped to handle me. The bonus was the application that explained what was going to happen; who you would meet; what hotels they suggested; a video of the outside of the hospital and so much more. I am five days post op and I have the rest of my reclaimed life to look forward to! Thank you Dr. Barrack and all of the people at the Norman Parathyroid Center who made my experience safe, positive and possible.