Guest guest Posted August 17, 2001 Report Share Posted August 17, 2001 Dr Oakley was training with Dr Hess when I had my surgery in June. He was very nice, very concerned. I also was a revision from VGB (the 2nd worst WLS in the world). Hess and Oakley had no problems with adhesions or the revision at all, and it took less than 3 hrs. You couldnt be in better hands. Good luck Meli 6/21 Dr Hess -43lb -- In duodenalswitch@y..., luvgranny@e... wrote: > I just had my first appointment with Dr. Oakley today. I had an > unsuccessful " stomach stapling " in 1977 and he told me that > statistically they failed almost 100% in the long run. That sure > removed some guilt and jelped me to move forward. Because of the > previous surgeries I have had he feels this is the best option for > me, and I am happy with that choice. I also have a large hernia he > will have to repair at the same time. So now I wait............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2001 Report Share Posted August 17, 2001 Dr Oakley was training with Dr Hess when I had my surgery in June. He was very nice, very concerned. I also was a revision from VGB (the 2nd worst WLS in the world). Hess and Oakley had no problems with adhesions or the revision at all, and it took less than 3 hrs. You couldnt be in better hands. Good luck Meli 6/21 Dr Hess -43lb -- In duodenalswitch@y..., luvgranny@e... wrote: > I just had my first appointment with Dr. Oakley today. I had an > unsuccessful " stomach stapling " in 1977 and he told me that > statistically they failed almost 100% in the long run. That sure > removed some guilt and jelped me to move forward. Because of the > previous surgeries I have had he feels this is the best option for > me, and I am happy with that choice. I also have a large hernia he > will have to repair at the same time. So now I wait............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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