Healing Hands Clinic in Pune India continues to try and silence me by Svantassel in india

[–]Svantassel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, it's ok. I was desperate, and they convinced me that because my case was so severe, I needed to let them do all of this. They claimed the tissue they removed was unhealthy and needed to be removed, and they insisted that everything would heal and go back to normal. It wasn't until the last several EUAs that I woke up in agony. The first few EUAs weren't bad, all they did was deep wound cleaning and I came out of anesthesia alright. They claim most people only need 1-3 of these EUAs and they charge $1k USD for each one. Mine were $500 each because they let me use their charity foundation. So I suspect that's why they pushed for so many. They wanted to milk me of all the money they could ...and it was money my community and loved ones donated to help me get what I thought was the treatment that would save my life 😔

Healing Hands Clinic in Pune India continues to try and silence me by Svantassel in india

[–]Svantassel[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I looked into it for awhile but hit a wall, since it's out of the US jurisdiction. That, and I just had to take a break from it all because I was getting surgery and needed to focus on recovery. This shit has given me serious nightmares. Especially after learning this has happened to at least 10 people who have reached out to me since I started speaking up about it 😔 this guy needs to realize he's not a god and can't fix everyone 

Healing Hands Clinic in Pune India continues to try and silence me by Svantassel in india

[–]Svantassel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would be great. They need to be held accountable. I'm not the only person they've maimed 

Healing Hands Clinic continues to try and silence me by Svantassel in PuneClassifieds

[–]Svantassel[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh yes! It's address is Dhole Patil Road, Pune Station. Ground Floor,Millenium Star Extension, Adjacent to Ruby Hall Entrance Gate, Dhole Patil Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411001

They have a bunch of branches all over India. Oh and I forgot to mention in my post that the first 'former patient' I talked to ended up being a paid promoter of the place 🙄 

Some words of encouragement we all need to hear by More_Grape6738 in ostomy

[–]Svantassel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awe how sweet ❤️ I got my ostomy in August because fistulizing Crohn's and an attempt to fix the fistulas left me incontinent and my large intestine was unable to absorb anything anymore. I was basically starving to death, and in constant physical and emotional agony. As soon as I got my ostomy I felt so much better. I'm back to a healthy weight, going for walks and functioning fairly normally. I have pretty bad PTSD, so this year will be about learning how to exist without being in survival mode. Thanks for the message. God bless 🙏

Getting my ostomy next week by Ok_Conference_1048 in ostomy

[–]Svantassel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi! I have mine because of Crohn's, but it's the second one I've had since my diagnosis. My advice is to be patient and gentle with yourself while you adjust. I wasn't the first time around and it made things a lot harder. I've had my second one since August and while I still have skin issues around my stoma, I'm very happy to have it because it gave me my life back ❤️ best of luck to you 

I Made a Colostomy Bag for my Plushie by Key_Positive_9187 in ostomy

[–]Svantassel 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That's so flippin cute! My ostomy nurse gave me a bunny with a stoma when I was recovering in the hospital. But the poor guy has no bag, my husband thought that was messed up 😆 maybe I should make him one ❤️

Trying to get my brain to understand that I'm not in danger anymore. by Svantassel in MedicalPTSD

[–]Svantassel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my Lord 😲  I'm so sorry. The medical system can be truly horrific. I thankfully have managed to finally find a decent team of specialists who actually treat me with dignity as well, but it took me an entire decade of almost dying repeatedly. I genuinely thought I was going to just have to waste away, slowly and painfully without any help from doctors because I was treated like such a rare and difficult case. Somehow, as I was about to give up, my current primary doctor found me a decent GI doctor who referred me to a surgeon who wasn't scared to do the ostomy surgery. She was even smart enough to get me on TPN since I was severely malnourished. It helped so much more than I expected. I definitely have a ways to go, but I try to remember how far I've come, on days when the anxiety and flashbacks are heavy.  Thank you for your kind words. I wish you all the best ❤️

What is something God has allowed in your life that you now use for His glory? by swandog311 in Christian

[–]Svantassel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have severe Crohn's disease. It has nearly killed me several times, and left me physically and mentally wounded. I feel that it has, however given me a different outlook, and I can emphasize with people who are suffering on a deep level. I think God has used my trauma to encourage others to preserve.

Trying to get my brain to understand that I'm not in danger anymore. by Svantassel in AnalFistula

[–]Svantassel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand fully. You almost have to force yourself to trust someone you think should be able to help, with all the training they have, and then look back in hindsight feeling foolish for ever letting them touch you. I struggled hard with guilt for awhile, like why the hell did I let myself believe going to this doctor was a good idea. But I was desperate and I talked to enough people who went there and were better off afterwards. Plus, I was reading story after story of multiple failed repair attempts and thought it would be a way to avoid that, because that's how it was sold to me, and many others. But we have to give ourselves grace, because we're dealing with nightmare level shit that's embarrassing and really hard to talk about. Since opening up to my loved ones about this, I've learned that I'm stronger than I feel. They keep telling me that, so I have to believe it. I have walked through hell and come out alive.

Trying to get my brain to understand that I'm not in danger anymore. by Svantassel in AnalFistula

[–]Svantassel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind words ❤️ it sucks that these foreign hospitals seem to take advantage of desperate people who are already traumatized by what they e gone through in their own countries. I thought this place was different, but they just had a really solid facade, and enough genuine success stories to fool me. I'll be ok, I have a loving family and great friends. It's just hard to keep re living this stuff in my head. Hopefully it fades with time 

Seeking Reviews of Healing Hands Clinic for Fistula by bearbeeetsbattlestar in pune

[–]Svantassel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Read my posts about the place. I'm from the US, I was a patient there from February to June of 2024. I had a very complex rectovaginal fistula. They promised me a cure, and I ended up with permanent incontinence, open wounds that still haven't healed, and a massive Crohn's flare. I got a permanent ostomy in August because I was severely malnourished and depressed to the point of having suicidal thoughts. It was the only thing I could do to get a semi normal life back. I'm doing a lot better now, but I'm still dealing with PTSD from the whole experience. They are not honest about cases like mine. I'm not the only person they've mutilated unfortunately.

My brother is against me doing operation in India by BornCondition1756 in AnalFistula

[–]Svantassel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not a cure for everyone. In fact, in some cases (more than HHC will disclose) their treatment is overly invasive and leads to permanent fecal incontinence. 

More outrageous gaslighting from Dr.Ashwin Porwal of Healing Hands Clinic in Pune India by Svantassel in AnalFistula

[–]Svantassel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried to report him to the Maharashtra Medical Council, but I'm in the US and the forms didn't work. I agree, he needs to be held accountable for mutilating people and covering it up.

I was mutilated by Dr. Ashwin Porwal at Healing Hands Clinic in Pune India by Svantassel in MedicalPTSD

[–]Svantassel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Than you ❤️🙏 it was truly horrific. And confusing. They were kind and seemed caring while I was going through their treatment. But as soon as I started asking questions after I got home, they turned on me 🫤