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#Post#: 4593--------------------------------------------------
PUBLIC STUDY Whether Dr. Edmisten and Hospital Staff will MASK o
r not & Treat Immunocompromised Patients Differently
By: Masked Man Date: December 16, 2025, 8:29 pm
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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:
HTML https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RarN9X_sX-A
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!
#Post#: 4594--------------------------------------------------
Re: PUBLIC STUDY Whether Dr. Edmisten and Hospital Staff Treat I
mmunocompromised Patients Differently Than Regular Patie
By: Masked Man Date: December 17, 2025, 12:09 am
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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!
.
#Post#: 4629--------------------------------------------------
Re: PUBLIC STUDY Whether Dr. Edmisten and Hospital Staff Treat I
mmunocompromised Patients Differently Than Regular Patie
By: Masked Man Date: December 23, 2025, 4:01 pm
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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:
HTML https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMroAuI4s1c
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:
HTML https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RarN9X_sX-A
...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.
.
#Post#: 4633--------------------------------------------------
Re: PUBLIC STUDY Whether Dr. Edmisten and Hospital Staff will MA
SK or not & Treat Immunocompromised Patients Differently
By: Masked Man Date: December 24, 2025, 10:22 pm
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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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