Pro bono

[mamartin1020]

I am 27 years old and amother of 3. My youngest child is 9 1/2 months old and I have had a tubal. I have a large amount of fat around my midsection in front and back. I have tried dieting a worked with a personal trainer, but nothing has made a difference. I am a full time mother and a full time student studying to become a nurse. I am willing to share more information privately, but I am wondering if there is someone out there who can help me. I've had a consultation and was told that I am a perfect candidate for the surgery, but we could not come up with the money for the procedure. Please let me know if there is any other information needed and/or if there is someone who may be able to help me.
Thank you.

[Howard Rosenberg, MD]

As I have repeatedly answered in response to other questions about "pro bono" cosmetic surgery, the professional fee is only one component of the cost of any surgery.  Among the costs of any surgical procedure include the use of an operating room - its equipment costs, nursing staff, medication, standby emergency equipment, administrative costs, utilities, required liability insurance, anesthesia equipment and drugs, facility and staff for sterilizing and maintaining equipment, costs for equipment replacement, anesthesiologist, etc., etc., etc.  Who pays for this?  At the risk of sounding crass, these resources would be better donated helping an indigent individual with a serious or life threatening medical condition.