Re: : Re: Donna-mult abdominal surgeries

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In a message dated 8/10/01 2:25:26 PM, duodenalswitch writes:

<< My problem is that I want a magical glass ball that will show me everything

up front .... :-)

>>

Donna: Don't I know that! I am a person who really wants to know everything

possible before undertaking anything, too. I had a seven page outline of

questions for the good Doctor at my initial consult. He must have thought I

was wacko! ROFL

(hey- here's a thought: Maybe he still DOES????? LOL).

I just didn't want you to think that I thought Dr. Herron wasn't able to

handle adhesions, etc. --- or that Dr. Gagner would be the only person who

could possibly perform the DS with potential complications. I personally

chose him and would again but each individual has factors (such as time

constraints, etc.) and they must decide what is best in THEIR situation!

This way, you'll have the best of both worlds and, if for whatever reason you

don't think Herron is right for you, it won't be as long of a wait for Gagner

because you have already 'reserved' a space!

all the best,

lap ds with gallbladder removal

January 25, 2001

Dr. GAgner/Mt. Sinai/NYC

six months post-op and still feelin' fabu!

pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45

now: 228

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In a message dated 8/10/01 2:25:26 PM, duodenalswitch writes:

<< Dr. Gagner should make you his 'poster

girl' !! I think

it's great that you have that high an opinion of him and were able to have

him do your

surgery !!! >>

Hi, Donna! I do think Dr. Gagner is one of the top surgeons in the world and

that his skill is beyond compare. However, I've mentioned before that the

his immediate staff (Dr. Herron's seem to get better reviews) can be rather

ennervating to deal with. He himself is a rather quiet, understated person.

I personally didn't have any negative reactions to that but I know of others

who did not think he adequately responded emotionally or provided adequate

information, etc. Not that he withheld anything but that he wasn't a very

demonstrative person about to go into great detail unless it is asked for.

I found that when I asked him questions (and boy, did I ask that man

questions LOL) he always readily answered them. I can't say that he

volunteered most of the information -- I myself researched a lot and found

myself asking the bulk of the questions. This didn't bother me but I can see

where his general non-responsiveness *may* not be seen as an asset.

I think he appreciates brevity and directness and I've found that when I

approach him this way I'm apt to get a much quicker response.

As far as poster girl goes, maybe I'm one of the poster-girl-runner-ups. I

think Jill Sokol may hold that honorable title for some time now! ROFL :)

all the best,

lap ds with gallbladder removal

January 25, 2001

Dr. Gagner/Mt. sinai/NYC

six months post-op and still feelin' fabu!

pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45

now: 228

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,

Seven (7) pages of questions !!!!! I feel rather wimpy now with my mere

1-1/2 !!!

Bye,

Donna

ruisha@...

To: duodenalswitch

08/10/2001 cc:

03:46 PM Subject: Re: : re:

Donna-mult abdominal surgeries

Please respond

to

duodenalswitch

In a message dated 8/10/01 2:25:26 PM, duodenalswitch

writes:

<< My problem is that I want a magical glass ball that will show me

everything

up front .... :-)

>>

Donna: Don't I know that! I am a person who really wants to know

everything

possible before undertaking anything, too. I had a seven page outline of

questions for the good Doctor at my initial consult. He must have thought

I

was wacko! ROFL

(hey- here's a thought: Maybe he still DOES????? LOL).

I just didn't want you to think that I thought Dr. Herron wasn't able to

handle adhesions, etc. --- or that Dr. Gagner would be the only person who

could possibly perform the DS with potential complications. I personally

chose him and would again but each individual has factors (such as time

constraints, etc.) and they must decide what is best in THEIR situation!

This way, you'll have the best of both worlds and, if for whatever reason

you

don't think Herron is right for you, it won't be as long of a wait for

Gagner

because you have already 'reserved' a space!

all the best,

lap ds with gallbladder removal

January 25, 2001

Dr. GAgner/Mt. Sinai/NYC

six months post-op and still feelin' fabu!

pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45

now: 228

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