Re: Question from Hospital

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In a message dated 11/04/2001 4:16:57 PM Central Standard Time,

cjzimmer1@... writes:

> . You know he has trained

> under the master so to speak (not to put down other surgeons so I

> think as long as I was comfortable with how many he has done I would

> let him do the surgery.

>

My first choice would be Hess. However, the best thing about Hess is his

ability and experience with handling post op complications. I am sure that

Dr. Hess is only a very direct phone call away should Dr. Oakley need him for

anything. You also have the hospital staff (er, recovery, etc.) that are all

under Dr. Hess's training and command.

Dawn--South Suburban Chicago area

Dr. Hess, Bowling Green, OH

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I read somewhere that Hess would be gone from Nov 1 - 11. I had see

your post saying that Hess was doing your surgery on the 5th. I did a

double take and I guess I thought you meant his group or something.

I'm kicking myself now that I didn't say something to you about it so

at least you would have been prepared. I guess I wasn't thinking very

well at the time. I'm sorry. I haven't met Dr. Oakley but I remember

reading a post on the Ohio board a while back about someone who had

him and was very happy with him. I would ask about his experience and

if you feel comfortable with it go for it. You know he has trained

under the master so to speak (not to put down other surgeons so I

think as long as I was comfortable with how many he has done I would

let him do the surgery.

> I am in Wood County Hospital as we speak. Dr. Hess was was going to

> do my surgery.....I get here today and was suprised to find out that

> Dr. Hess is on vacation and Dr. Oakley is planned to do my

> surgery....What would you do????? Stay or leave???? Has anyone

> here had Dr. Oakley???? Dr. Oakley is on the way in to talk to me

> right now due to this situation...What gets me is Hess' office never

> told me....THAT IS WHAT GETS ME...

>

> ....I know you are planning on having Dr. Hess on Nov.

> 14th....I would call and check his status, making sure he is going to

> be back....

>

> Thanks for the input,

>

> Goff

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,

I am so sorry to hear about your unexpected turn of events. I

personally feel that this should never have happened. Feels like

that old " Bait and Switch " thing. Dont get me wrong. I had my

surgery with Dr. Hess April 11th, 2001 with Dr. Oakley assisting. I

am very happy with my surgery and have had a relatively problem free

recovery. I think the world of Dr. Hess's skills and after

researching WLS for some time, I chose Dr. Hess. Since surgery I

have met and actually had several aftercare appointments with Dr.

Oakley and found him to be most knowledgable and helpful. He is a

very nice man and I believe he is very much dedicated to the surgery

Dr. Hess performs. I believe I would trust him with my life also.

The thing I dont like about your situation is the manner in which

things have happened. What are they doing scheduling people with

surgery when they know Dr. Hess will not even be there? That has

been my gripe with Dr. Hess's practice from the beginning. Its

almost like they are so shorthanded that the right hand doesnt know

what the left hand is doing. Like I said, I still would do it all

over again with Dr. Hess and if put in your situation I would

probably trust Dr. Oakleys skills, but its much easier said for me.

I agree with others, you must go with your gut. If you are not

feeling good about it, Delay the surgery. You are entitled to have

the surgeon of your choice. Your peace of mind is much more

valuable than worrying about hurting someones feelings or stirring up

trouble. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us

posted.

> I am in Wood County Hospital as we speak. Dr. Hess was was going to

> do my surgery.....I get here today and was suprised to find out

that

> Dr. Hess is on vacation and Dr. Oakley is planned to do my

> surgery....What would you do????? Stay or leave???? Has anyone

> here had Dr. Oakley???? Dr. Oakley is on the way in to talk to me

> right now due to this situation...What gets me is Hess' office

never

> told me....THAT IS WHAT GETS ME...

>

> > Goff

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Dr. Hess and Oakley work together---they are on the same page--

everyone that I have heard the had Dr. Oakley did great---he does

everything that Hess does--just ask him that--if he does the

procedure the same as Hess---and the you're nervous about the last

minute switch. I think he's OK!!

Pammi

> I think you'll have to go with your gut feeling about

> Oakley. But what a @#%@% thing to do to you. Very

> unprofessional. But you're there, they're ready to give you

> a DS. I would go for it. But for you, if it feels right, do

> it, if not, don't.

>

> I'm so sorry you're in this position. I wish I knew Dr.

> Oakley, hopefully someone else will.

>

> Jean.

>

> Question from Hospital

>

>

> > I am in Wood County Hospital as we speak. Dr. Hess was was

> going to

> > do my surgery.....I get here today and was suprised to

> find out that

> > Dr. Hess is on vacation and Dr. Oakley is planned to do my

> > surgery....What would you do????? Stay or leave???? Has

> anyone

> > here had Dr. Oakley???? Dr. Oakley is on the way in to

> talk to me

> > right now due to this situation...What gets me is Hess'

> office never

> > told me....THAT IS WHAT GETS ME...

> >

> > ....I know you are planning on having Dr. Hess on

> Nov.

> > 14th....I would call and check his status, making sure he

> is going to

> > be back....

> >

> > Thanks for the input,

> >

> > Goff

> >

> >

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