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We are proud to present some of the testimonials that have come from women who have been helped by Female Alternative Surgery. They are sharing their experiences, in part, to show other women that there is an alternative to hysterectomy.

If you are a former FAS patient, please send us your story so other women can be guided by your success in overcoming the various medical conditions which in the past, were treatable only by hysterectomy.

Featured Stories

Uncovering the Truth - The Path to Healing

Colette's Story: A Female's Journey from the Heart

More Testimonial Stories

June 2010
Resides: Los Angeles, CA

"Simply stated,
Dr. del Junco gave me my life back! And a lifetime of thank yous still would not be enough to show my deep gratitude and appreciation for what Dr. del Junco did for me. He removed 279 fibroids, removed some cysts from an ovary and a fallopian tube and even repaired an unexpected hernia! I don't believe anyone suspected 279, especially me. For several years, I carried around this large burdensome load of fibroid tumors, but I did not want to have a hysterectomy. So, I did a lot of research and came across the IFAM technique. I first went in for a consult and was impressed with Dr. del Junco's knowledge and candidness. After spending only a few minutes with him, I knew I wanted him to perform the surgery. After my surgery, both the staff at IFAM and Temple Community Hospital were phenomenal! They were very attentive and supportive and made the whole experience a positive one. I cannot say enough about how exceptional Dr. del Junco is at his craft. He is the master at what he does. Since the surgery, my life has changed. I am positive and upbeat. I am full of energy and therefore, more active. I lost a considerable amount of weight. I now wear tops that show off my flat tummy and smaller waistline. I'm in love with me again! And I owe it all to Dr. del Junco!
"

-CR


Resides:
 Iowa

" I took up jogging last fall and now run a few times a week. I lost 10 pounds after surgery and have not gained it back. I feel the best I have in quite a few years. I am healthy and happy! SMILE! Thanks! Iowa"

-RF


Resides: Oregon

"Keep Doing What You're Doing! It is felt by all who put their trust in you at IFAM....you put your heart and soul into every person/woman/family you meet!. To this day, my daughter and I tear up at the impact you made in our lives. It is so hard to explain unless you have "crossed that bridge" as you said to my daughter. I am so thankful that you are no typical Doctor!! You have gained our deepest trust, respect and love as you worked to change the outcome of one young womans life and future. God Bless You! Your Number One Fans in Oregon"

-VF


Resides: Dallas Texas

"Since having the surgery 5 months ago, my periods are no longer painful, my bleeding is 10+ times less. I am able to travel and perform daily tasks without being fearful of having an "accident" since before I could not go 20-30mins without having to make a change. Thank you!!

Dr Del Junco is a God Send! The surgery was not only less painful than my first myomectomy but the recovery time was nothing short of amazing. I expected the worst and experienced the best. I was up walking from the second day!

All the support staff and the hospital were professional, caring and gracious. I would be hard pressed to find better care anywhere else. Dr Del Junco has a top notch group working with him and the process is finely tuned, so you always know what to expect.

I wish I had come to you sooner, but appreciate what I have now. Thank you!!!
"

-MM


Resides: FL

"A day only has 24 hours and lately that doesnt seem to be enough for me. I am painting, exhibiting and growing and selling orchids. We're also getting ready to add to our house..... I'm enjoying it all, even if I am seemingly too busy. I'm feeling 98% again and am often consiously grateful to the Dr. for giving me back the ability to fulfill my desires in life and keeping myself intact."

-MA



Resides: New York

"Since my surgery in 2005, every one of my gynecological exams has shown no reproductive problems. There have been no fibroids or ovarian cysts and I've had no issues with endometriosis. My doctor always sends me out for a sonogram "just to be sure there's nothing there" and is always amazed at the results, especially knowing my history. Even the radiologists are surprised because I have an even longer history with them! I feel wonderful and I'm so grateful I decided to have the surgery. If I hadn't I'm certain I would have ended up with continuing problems or a complete hysterectomy. FAS was easily the clear choice."

-YR


Resides: Ohio

"Thank you Doctor for what you have done for me! I am feeling great. I tell everyone who will listen about you and FAS. You and your staff are wonderful!"

-DD


Resides: California

"I am deeply grateful for your skill, artistry and dedication to healing and transformation. The surgery was one of the best experiences of my life. I am a completely new woman now! I am grateful beyond words."

-EJ

Fibroid Tumors, Endometriosis
Resides: England

"Ever since the age of 14 I have experienced bothersome, painful periods, but in the last couple of years the pain had become progressively worse with each passing month." (read more)

Multiple Fibroid Tumors, Adenomyosis, Bilateral Ovarian Cyst, Peri-Tubal Cyst, Umbilical hernia, Uterine Prolapse
Resides: CA

"Dr. del Junco is an extremely skilled doctor and is the ultimate advocate for women's health." (read more)

Fibroids
Resides: SC

"Thank you for giving me back a full, productive life again. Immediately after the surgery, I stopped feeling -" (read more)


Fibroids
Resides: CA

"It has now been two years since my surgery. I am doing really well
and
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Fibroids, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Ovarian Cyst

Resides: CA

"It took me three years to finally decide-" (read more)

Fibroid tumors (22), ovarian cyst, endometriosis & adenomyosis. Symptoms: frequent urination, virtually no sex drive, abdominal pressure
Resides: CA

"Recovery was a breeze for me!" (read more)


Update - Fibroids, endometriosis and adenomyosiss
Resides: CA

"First of all I wanted to let you know I am feeling amazing." (read more)

Update - Fibroids
Resides: NY

"My former gyn retired this past January," (read more)

NEW - Fibroids
Age: 49 years
Resides: CA

"In  August of 2006, at the age of 49, I visited an Ob/Gyn" (read more)

NEW - Fibroids
Age: 45 years
Resides: Nevada

"In July 2005, I was diagnosed with Fibroid Tumors..." (read more)

NEW - Ovarian Cysts, Endometriosis
Age: 48 years
Resides: Washington stage

"I’m 48 years “young” and I finished medical school..." (read more)

NEW - Adenomyosis, Fibroids, Ovarian Cysts
Age: 50 years
Resides: Idaho

"I didn’t want to have to deal with the complications..." (read more)

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Fibroid Tumors
Age: 28
Resides: North Carolina

"I was diagnosed with fibroids when I was 21 years old..." (read more)

Large Fibroid - 36 week size
Age: 37 years
Resides: Amman, Jordan
Special Circumstances: Cannot receive blood transfusions

"During a routine check-up, my physician said..."(read more)

Fibroid Tumors
Age: 37 years
Resides: Georgia

"In April 2000, I underwent a procedure called FAS..." (read more)

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Fibroid Tumors
Age: 48 years
Resides: Colorado

"My experience with Dr. del Junco Jr. was life changing..." (read more)

Endometriosis, Ovarian cysts, Misdiagnosed Fibroids
Age: 42 years
Resides: Florida

"Up until 1997, I had had perfectly regular periods..." (read more)

9 pound Fibroid Tumor, Uterine Prolapse, Ventral & Umbilical Hernias
Age: 60 years
Resides: New York

"Everything about FAS was a positive experience..." (read more)

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Cysts and Fibroid Tumors
Age: 20 years
Resides: New Jersey

"There is a history of hysterectomies in my family. I..." (read more)

Adenomyosis, Prolapse, Fibroid Tumors, Cysts
Age: 43 years
Resides: New York

"I am writing about my FAS in 1997. For 25 years..." (read more)

Fibroid Tumors
Age: 49 years
Resides: Iowa

"At 49, after having 5 children, I discovered that..." (read more)

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Fibroid Tumors
Age: 44 years
Resides: Texas

"I was diagnosed with fibroid tumors about eight years..." (read more)

65 Benign Fibroid Tumors
Age: 32 years
Resides: California

"In 1996, I went to my Gynecologist for my annual..." (read more)

Ovarian Cyst
Age: 50 years
Resides: Alaska

"A physician's examination and ultrasound narrowed.." (read more)

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Ovarian Cyst
Age: 43 years
Resides: New York

"I consulted a total of fifteen different gynecologists..." (read more)

40 Fibroids, Hernia, Large Cervical Cyst, Right Peritubal Cyst, Endometriosis, & Very Large Endometrial Fibroid
Age: 53 years
Resides: Colorado

"I was first diagnosed with fibroids in 1997..." (read more)

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More testimonials of women's successes with Female Alternative Surgery are being added all the time so please, keep checking back!

If you would like to share your experience here with Female Alternative Surgey, please click here to send us your story.


Please be advised these
photos can be graphic

48 year old
Massive Ovarian Cyst (18 x 11 cm)
Adenomyosis
Fibroid Tumors (5)
Endometriosis

Chief Complaints:
Pelvic Pressure
Bloating

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46 year old
Extremely Large Degenerating Fibroid (18.5lbs)
Adenomyosis
Bilateral Ovarian Cysts

Chief Complaints:
Abdominal Pain and Pressure


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41 year old
Multiple Fibroid Tumors (34)

Chief Complaints:
Pelvic Pain and Pressure
Bloating
Urinary Frequency
Fatigue


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41 year old
34 Fibroids
1 Large Pedunculated Fibroid
1 Degenerating Retro-peritoneal tumor

Chief Complaints:
Heavy Bleeding
Clots
Abdominal Swelling
Leg pain


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45 year old
Large Cystic Mass LLQ-Volleyball size

Chief Complaints:
Pinching in Abdomen
Abdominal Bloating


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42 year old
95 Fibroid Tumors
2 Intra-Cavitary Tumors
Bilateral Ovarian Cyst

Chief Complaints:
Abdominal pressure
Urinary Frequency
Painful Intercourse

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52 year old
Fibroid (28), Endometriomas left ovary
Large pelvic mass, excessive bleeding and clotting, Anemia, elevated CA 125


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41 year old
64 Fibroid Tumors
Endometriosis
Bilateral Ovarian Cysts

Chief Complaints:
Fatigue
Shortness of Breath
Heavy Bleeding
Large Clots

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32 year old
Fibroid tumors

Symptoms: Heavy irregular menstrual periods; crampy lower back pain; bloating


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41 year old
Fibroid tumors

Symptoms: Periods with clots and cramps; bloating; painful bowel movement


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43 year old
Pedunculated tumor

Symptoms: Very irregular periods; fatigue; loss of sexual drive; back pain; urinary incontinence


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51 year old
Fibroid tumors and adenomyosis

Symptoms: Heavy irregular periods with abundant clots; fatigue; back pain; urinary incontinence


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54 year old
Basketball-sized fibroid

Symptoms: Crampy abdominal pain, lower back pain; urinary incontinence; very painful intercourse


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35 year old
Fibroid tumors

Symptoms: Heavy periods and large blood clots; urinary frequency; bloating, pre-cycle


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24 year old
Fibroid tumors

Symptoms: Very heavy, extended periods with large blood clots; Very painful cramps; Wanted to maintain her fertility


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42 year old
Fibroid tumors and Adenomyosis

Symptoms: Very heavy, extended periods with large blood clots; 22 year history of fibroids; Combination of both fibroids (138 removed) and adenomyosis


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60 year old
Fibroid tumors

Symptoms: Abdominal pain and pressure; Last normal menstrual period was at age 48; Was told Hysterectomy was her only option as fibroid was too large to remove and preserve uterus.


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40 year old
Fibroid tumors

History of increased, 10-day menstrual flow with significant cramps and large blood clots; FAS removed 92 tumors from uterus


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48 year old
Fibroid tumors and adenomyosis

Symptoms: Almost 20 year history of fibroids; Pelvic pain, bloating, abdominal pressure and fatigue; FAS found 134 fibroids, 2 fibroid tumors within the endometrial cavity, and adenomyosis.


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