Author Topic: PUBLIC STUDY Whether Dr. Edmisten and Hospital Staff will MASK or not & Treat Immunocompromised Patients Differently (Read 1358 times)

Masked Man · « **on:** December 16, 2025, 09:29:41 pm »

Meet Tim Edmisten, MD - Watauga Surgical Group
UNC Health Appalachian...

SUMMARY:
"I am inquiring whether Dr. Edmisten and hospital staff treat immunocompromised patients differently than regular patients?

If Dr. Edmisten and hospital staff treat immunocompromised patients differently than regular patients, then what extra precautions are to be expected? Would strict masking be required amongst hospital workers and all those who might approach the patient in the care of Dr. Edmisten?

The reason I ask is most surgeries are considered invasive and the surgeries themselves inherently put a patient at risk especially an elderly loved one therefore compromising the immunity of the patient. Furthermore with today's rising concern about the long term repercussions of viruses especially relatively novel viruses such as long covid, what practices are taken by Dr Edmisten and his team and the hospital to ensure complete success and recovery of patients who receive surgery?

Thank you,
Richard Easley"

LINK:

COMMENT: Masked Woman the love of Masked Man's life, is about to put her life into the hands of Tim Edmisten, MD and Watauga County Hospital. Masked Woman is to have her gall bladder removed and she is 77 years old. Follow along and let's see Dr Edmisten address Masked Man's concerns publicly on Dr. Edmisten's youTube channel!

Masked Man · « **Reply #1 on:** December 17, 2025, 01:09:33 am »

While we await to see what replies may come from Tim Edmisten, MD - Watauga Surgical Group
UNC Health Appalachian...

...Let's research this ourselves...

To be real, I'm trying to figure out do doctors, surgeons and nurses and the hospital area follow their Hippocratic oaths more for the immunocompromised patients rather than the regular patients? Do immunocompromised patients get better care and treatment than the regular patients who aren't immunocompromised?.

I'm wondering if you take a gall bladder out of 77 year old if that would cause the immunity system to fight during the surgery itself!?

According AI overview..." Yes, surgery, including gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy), temporarily suppresses a patient's immune system due to stress, inflammation, and anesthesia, making them more vulnerable to infection, but minimally invasive (laparoscopic) methods cause less immune disruption than traditional open surgery, with better outcomes for immunocompromised patients overall."

...Masked Man notes the aforementioned paragraph above states that the surgery itself creates a state of immunocompromisation. Therefore Masked Man reasons people having surgery should be considered immunocompromised and treated as such at hospital by all those that approach the patient!

Yet more scientific explanation that says surgery itself produces a state of Immunocompromisation for the patient which supports my reasoning that people who are in surgery should be classified as immunocompromised patients....

"AI Overview
Yes,
surgical stress, inflammation, and anesthesia during a cholecystectomy cause temporary, short-term immunosuppression, making a patient more vulnerable to infection in the immediate postoperative period. This effect is significantly less pronounced with laparoscopic surgery compared to open surgery.
Mechanism of Immune Suppression
The surgical procedure triggers a stress response that activates the neuroendocrine system (HPA axis and sympathetic nervous system), leading to the release of hormones like cortisol and inflammatory mediators (e.g., IL-6, TNF-α). These mediators cause several temporary changes in immune function:

Decreased Immune Cell Activity: The function and number of critical immune cells, such as Natural Killer (NK) cells and T-lymphocytes, are temporarily suppressed or reduced.
Inflammatory Imbalance: There is an initial pro-inflammatory phase followed by a compensatory anti-inflammatory state, which disrupts immune homeostasis and increases susceptibility to infection.
Anesthetic Effects: General anesthetic agents and opioids used for pain management can also directly contribute to immune modulation and suppression of immune parameters.

Laparoscopic vs. Open Surgery
The extent of immune suppression depends heavily on the surgical technique used:

Open Cholecystectomy: Involves a larger incision and more tissue trauma, leading to a significantly higher inflammatory response, more pronounced immune suppression, and a greater risk of wound and respiratory tract infections.
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Is a minimally invasive procedure associated with less surgical trauma, a reduced stress response, minimal immune suppression, and a lower rate of postoperative complications.

Recovery
In most cases, these immune parameters return to normal, preoperative levels within a few days to two to three weeks after the operation. The temporary nature of this suppression is a key factor in standard postoperative care, which often includes prophylactic antibiotics to manage infection risk."

...So Masked Man reasons all doctors, nurses, staff, guests, and caretakers such as myself should be ordered and required to be fully masked and take all precautions for the patient undergoing surgery because the patient is classified as an immunocompromised patient due to the surgery itself...
...Accordingly we all have to mask and take precautions until the immune parameters return to normal, preoperative levels within a few days to two to three weeks after the operation. Sounds like I and everybody else need to mask around my loved one for at least a few days to three weeks during and after the operation. I don't have a problem with that or any issues like that.

I can mask for the immunocompromised,
The Masked Man

P.S. My next goal is to get Masked Woman admitted, recognized and classified as an immunocompromised patient prior to admittance to hospital for surgery in hopes the hospital and all persons involved who approach her and are in her quarters are more careful and more strict about masking and precautions with their viruses in front of immunocompromised patients and loved ones! The surgery itself will make Masked Woman temporary, officially, technically, and genuinely immunocompromised. I love her!

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Masked Man · « **Reply #2 on:** December 23, 2025, 05:01:42 pm »

excerpts from Masked Man's PUBLIC STUDY thus far ....

Here some of my questions with a link to another site called "Dr. Tim Edmisten discusses the advancements in Thoracic Surgery" link to site below the study questions:

STUDY Questions:
@RichardEasley-m5t
5 hours ago (edited)
We were wondering if Tim Edmisten masks and will he mask for us and have staff and those who have contact with the patient during gall bladder surgery mask around the patient.? I wear a mask to prevent airborne illness and airborne disease. Today at Appalachian regional healthcare/Watauga Medical center's nurse or rather technition that did the ultra sound led us to ultrasound room. My little trick of saying "We prefer you mask for us if that is possible" in the nicest tone of voice I could use did the trick and she masked for us. That was a relief because she was in close contact with my loved one who masks to prevent airborne illness and airborne disease...
..I want everybody to wear a mask when she's on the operating table. She's all I got. I love her. Wondering if the surgeon and those around her are going to wear a mask is killing me man! Like I said what if the surgeon and/or staff comes home sick after their Christmas vacations and then exposes my loved one to airborne illness while working around her?

@RichardEasley-m5t
4 days ago (edited)
My question To Dr Tim Edmisten is does a patient who receives surgery
such as gall bladder surgery be entitled to all the things an
immunocompromised person is entitled to because of the Hippocratic
oath that in particular states "I will prevent disease whenever I can,
for prevention is preferable to cure".? Will Preventions and Precautions
such as masking be required of
all surgeons, doctors, nurses, staff at Watauga
Medical Center, guests, and caretakers such as myself around the patient
who is receiving Gall Bladder surgery?

Surgery, including gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy), temporarily
suppresses a patient's immune system due to stress, inflammation, and
anesthesia, making them more vulnerable to infection, Therefore am I
correct in assuming all surgeons, doctors, nurses, staff at Watauga
County Hospital guests, and caretakers such as myself be ordered and
required to be fully masked and take all precautions for a patient
before, during, and a period after undergoing surgery because the
patient would therefore classified as an immunocompromised patient due
to the surgery itself?

Will the following policy at the Watauga Medical Center apply to those
receiving Gall bladder surgery also be taken by Dr Tim Edmisten and
should the following policy be required of me the patient's caretaker ?

"UNC Health Appalachian, which includes Watauga Medical Center and
Cannon Memorial Hospital , maintains specific policies to protect
immunocompromised patients and visitors. Masking Requirements: While
masks are generally "encouraged" for the public, they remain mandatory
in units and clinics that serve specific high-risk populations,
including immunocompromised patients. Visitor Restrictions: During
periods of heightened respiratory virus spread (such as COVID-19 or
flu seasons), immunocompromised individuals are actively discouraged
from visiting patients to minimize their risk of exposure. Specialized
Care: For patients who are already immunocompromised, the system
provides targeted services through the Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer
Center . Historical adaptations for these patients have included
"drive-thru" care for labs and follow-ups to bypass crowded waiting
rooms. Infection Control: The system adheres to strict
Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) prevention protocols, currently
maintaining infection rates below the national average to ensure a
safer environment for those with weakened immune systems. Patient
Rights: Immunocompromised patients have the right to treatment that
avoids "unnecessary discomfort" and to be fully informed about their
condition and treatment options. For specific clinical concerns or to
arrange accommodations before a visit, you can contact Watauga Medical
Center or use the UNC Health Appalachian Patient & Visitor Guide for
further resources".

I look forward to your reply.

Caretaker of patient to receive Gall Bladder surgery,
The Masked Man

LINK:

Yet more study questions at the "Meet Dr Tim Edmisten site"....

@RichardEasley-m5t
5 hours ago (edited)
We were wondering if Tim Edmisten masks and will he mask for us and have staff and those who have contact with the patient during gall bladder surgery mask around the patient.? I wear a mask to prevent airborne illness and airborne disease. Today at Appalachian regional healthcare/Watauga Medical center's nurse or rather technition that did the ultra sound led us to ultrasound room. My little trick of saying "We prefer you mask for us if that is possible" in the nicest tone of voice I could use did the trick and she masked for us. That was a relief because she was in close contact with my loved one who masks to prevent airborne illness and airborne disease...
..I want everybody to wear a mask when she's on the operating table. She's all I got. I love her. Wondering if the surgeon and those around her are going to wear a mask is killing me man! Like I said what if the surgeon and/or staff comes home sick after their Christmas vacations and then exposes my loved one to airborne illness while working around her?

@joshturner3084
1 year ago
Dr edmisten is the man! He made my surgery easy and talked to me and eased my nerves, we prayed together and made my time in the hospital easy.

@catherineroberts8291
1 year ago
Dr Edmisten is a great guy. He is knowledgable with wisdom and a very skilled surgeon. He is very caring. areal doc just like you want. I know. He operated on me 04/24/24. God bless you and your family

@richardeasley1303
5 days ago
Does surgery itself produces a state of Immunocompromisation for the patient which supports my reasoning that people who are in surgery should be classified as immunocompromised patients?
Thank you ,
Richard Easley

@richardeasley1303
6 days ago
I am inquiring whether Dr. Edmisten and hospital staff treat immunocompromised patients differently than regular patients?

If Dr. Edmisten and hospital staff treat immunocompromised patients differently than regular patients, then what extra precautions are to be expected? Would strict masking be required amongst hospital workers and all those who might approach the patient in the care of Dr. Edmisten?

The reason I ask is most surgeries are considered invasive and the surgeries themselves inherently put a patient at risk especially an elderly loved one therefore compromising the immunity of the patient. Furthermore with today's rising concern about the long term repercussions of viruses especially relatively novel viruses such as long covid,what practices are taken by Dr Edmisten and his team and the hospital to ensure complete success and recovery of patients who receive surgery?

Thank you,
Richard Easley The Masked Man

LINK:

...By the way, my loved who is about to receive surgery lost a cousin to covid who had surgery at a hospital in West Virginia.. he contracted covid infection during his hospital stay and took covid home with him and died from complications of covid. Let’s learn from that and not have a repeat performance.. let’s take more precautions not less for the next patient.

I'm so serious about this I wanna be in the same room in my mask making sure everybody is masked. I would just sit in the corner and observe I don't care what it smells like or what blood in gore is involved I just want everybody to be masked so I can sleep better at night knowing the patient is safer…at least let me sit by the door to ensure those who enter are masked!

I have absolutely nothing to lose by asking meaningful questions in public as to if particular doctors and nurses mask around patients that are having gall bladder surgery and I have everything to lose by not asking and could regret it for the rest of my life if I never asked.

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Masked Man · « **Reply #3 on:** December 24, 2025, 11:22:05 pm »

Observe common sense…

Here’s what most people agree on:

“How long to delay surgery after influenza?

RECENT ILLNESS [bronchitis, covid-19, croup, flu, pneumonia, or RSV] •For patients diagnosed with bronchitis, covid-19, croup, flu, pneumonia, or RSV, elective procedures may be scheduled 4-7 weeks after diagnosis and the patient must be symptom free for at least 4 weeks“

Therefore Masked Man thinks a surgeon who is about remove a gall bladder shouldn’t perform surgery from a patient while she has influenza and should also make efforts to prevent influenza from occurring right before surgery ,obviously.

Everyone agrees patient shouldn’t be exposed to illness by anyone be they family or friend doctor or nurse everybody agrees patient shouldn’t be exposed to illness before during or after their surgery if at all possible.

Therefore Masked Man believes we should advise and instruct patients who are to have surgery to make efforts to avoid getting infected by airborne illness and airborne disease right before, during and after surgery. Advice to patients would be avoid acquiring airborne illness and if you must go out in public wear N95 mask to prevent airborne illness such as influenza prior to surgery

People who are in patient’s household pose a risk and should therefore wear N95 mask around patient

Therefore people should be instructed to mask around patient prior to surgery to prevent airborne illness and airborne disease

.. this is best for the patient and will ensure the most success for patient so they will be strong free of illness and recover well from surgery.

… so everybody needs to mask around the patient prior to surgery , and also during and after surgery to reduce the possibility of the patient getting infected by airborne illness and airborne disease …

.. all this seems intelligent, reasonable and responsible to me , the Masked Man. So how do I get this across to the medical profession.. how do I ensure everybody at the hospital will wear masks around my loved one the patient to ensure complete success for patients recovery from surgery?

A doctor, nurse, caregiver, etc. incapable of wearing the mask which is a scientifically proven medical apparatus that significantly reduces the chances of infecting the patient with an airborne illness or airborne illness simply poses a risk to the patient.

Exposing a patient to an airborne illness who is to receive surgery or is in surgery in reality could cause a great deal of harm to the patient and could inflict a great deal of suffering for the patient and even prove fatal for the patient.

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