Donda West -- Big Trouble on the Table?

46. Please, nothing good comes out of someone's death. That's a fantasy. When someone dies, guess what, we want them back. There is nothing good about death. And you people who are making the most stupidest comments during this most grievous time for the family, shut up, get off the page. Life is precious, and she was not the exception to the rule. The woman wanted to look good, vainity or not, it was her choice. It's a shame that this so called doctor did not think about her welfare. He wanted money and fame, well he's got the fame now and at the expense of a life.

Posted at 10:44AM on Nov 13th 2007 by Shut up

47. I'm sorry this happened to Ms. West. But, I too can't help but wonder why she chose someone who is not board certified to do her surgery when she could afford the best. No matter what procedures she had she was still going to only end up looking like a reasonably attractive 58 yr old woman. Not, a beautiful 30 yr old. She wasn't going to wake up looking like Beyonce or Halle, so why risk her life to have the surgery? At her age why would it matter if her breasts weren't as perky as they used to be? Or, her tummy as flat as it used to be? Now the only people who are going to get to appreciate the work is the coroner and the undertaker. She was a great lady and didn't deserve to die over something like this. My heart goes out the the West family.

Posted at 12:22PM on Nov 13th 2007 by Victoria

48. Hey, #3 - Pride is a deadly sin, is it not? Here are some synonyms of pride:

Condescension
Hauteur
Swagger
Self-Importance
Snobbery

Perhaps, my dear, you should take a look at your own sins before pointing out your opinion of other's.

I, personally, don't believe in hell so I can condescend to you all I want! :-)

Posted at 10:49AM on Nov 13th 2007 by Kitty

49. At least this butcher won't be able to kill so easily next time.

If it was some random white woman he'd still be slashing away.

Posted at 10:49AM on Nov 13th 2007 by Cracker

50. My heart goes out to Kanye and his family.

Posted at 10:55AM on Nov 13th 2007 by La Vonda

51. I am married to a doctor, and let me tell you yes itst true that all doctors do not have to be borad certified- mine is in a few specialties. This docotr would of had to had training- did a residency program in plastic surgery, but that could have been in Mexico. They do have to have specialized training in the desired field, but it doesnt mean they know what they are doing, this is why many of them chose not to take the testes to become board certified. In fear they will fail, and that would look worse to thier insuranc carriers, or public if found out. They can practice in the field, and make the money, and no tests. I think the medical profession should make every doc, be board- certified period.

His mother was foolish for not looking into this mans credentials. Anyone can call you state and get this info. I guess this is a lesson for us all.

Posted at 10:52AM on Nov 13th 2007 by Jzz

52. Do I smell a law suit brewing???

Posted at 10:20PM on Nov 13th 2007 by katmoon

53. Eleanor, sorry to hear about your negligent doctor. My mother-in-law had several vertebrae in her lower back fused and she was sent to a post-op nursing home for a week. This was in Maine though so maybe location makes a difference.

It is difficult to know what doctor you can trust even if you google them because you don't always know the terms and saying someone graduated from Harvard doesn't mean he was high in his class. This is why I've stayed with Harvard Vanguard for the last 25 years. They've already done the basic research for me. Still, if I'm not comfortable with a doctor I fire them and find a new one.

Posted at 10:53AM on Nov 13th 2007 by Boston Belle

54. Stop blaming the dr. She knew she had other problems and went ahead any ways. The blame is hers. She knew the risk and she did it any ways. It was HER choice. Remember that before you point fingers. A very sad thing to happen, but she made a very bad choice and maybe this dr did not know she had other issues. Wait for the autopsy before you point the wrong finger. No one is trying to be hurtful, but this site is for messages and people have the right to say as they think.

Posted at 10:54AM on Nov 13th 2007 by Eleanor

55. Who da hell be dundee west?

Posted at 11:22PM on Nov 13th 2007 by Da bomb

56. Just curious--It was meant to be sarcastic, moron. God, you people are dumb.

Posted at 10:55AM on Nov 13th 2007 by thought so

57. I CAN'T BELIEVE OPRAH WOULD PUT A NON BOARD CERTIFIED DOC ON HER SHOW!! If I were Kanye's Mom I would have felt comfortable with a doctor that had been on BOTH OPRAH & Discovery Channel!

THIS IS JUST WAY TOO SAD!! I CAN'T BEGIN TO IMAGINE HOW SAD KANYE IS.

Posted at 10:56AM on Nov 13th 2007 by JustSayin

58. as far as her choosing someone who isnt "topnotch" , Im sure that she had no idea that he wasnt board certified. We can blame it on the media...who brainwashed us in to thinking that he was 'topnotch" They were looking for a charismatic ,goodlooking, charming doctor for television ratings, and it sure didnt hurt that he is black (oprah and discovery) and didnt bother looking into his background (multiple DUI's, no plastic surgery certification , state medical board trying to pull his license).

I have always said that people , when asked to refer them to a "good" doctor, will always refer you to a "nice" doctor, not necessarily a good one. Donda is no different than the rest of us. How many of YOU have checked with the medical board, the better business bureau, or have done a criminal background check on your physician? Your dentist? Your counselor? Your child's boy scout leader? i have found in lifes dealings, that most of the people that are truly the best in their fields are not the most successful...due to the fact that the public wants good and "nice", and the more left brained a person is, making them more precise, the less right brained they tend to be, making them less social and thus less desirable to the public.

To say that Donda was looking for a "deal" and that this was related to money issues is absurd to say the least. She simply went along with the flow...just like the rest of the sheep...believing that this was a "good" doctor because Oprah and Discovery told us that he was.

Posted at 10:56AM on Nov 13th 2007 by JENNALEE RYAN

59. She went to him not because he was cheap but because he was the only one that would do it despite her pre-existing medical condition.

Posted at 11:17AM on Nov 13th 2007 by SpookyX

60. NEVER GO HOME AFTER SURGERY!

NO MATTER WHAT YOU'RE TOLD- INSIST ON STAYING A DAY IN THE HOSPITAL OR RECOVERY CENTER!

My beloved dog had simple bladder surgery and came home less than 24 hours afterwards. He died in my arms 24 hours later. He should have stayed at the vet!

Posted at 10:58AM on Nov 13th 2007 by Petite