Re: FW: Dr. Gagner's DS (from asaz@...)

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Hi BB. I had part 1 of my surgery with Dr. Gagner on 7/17/01.

1. No.

2. Not before, but every day after.

4. No regrets. I hired aides for the first 2 nights. Both were well

worth the expense!

5. I live outside of Philadelphia and traveled for the surgery. I've

emailed Dr. Gagner twice and both times he responded promptly (same day).

6. He did have an assistant with him. She was also very nice and came to

see me afterwards. Mt. Sinai is a teaching hospital so I'm not sure if

you can avoid it but I'm sure you could discuss it with him.

I just visited Dr. Gagner for my three month check up and am looking

forward to part two of my surgery in January. So far, so good. I'm very

happy with him and the care I've rec'd. JMHO! Good luck to you in your

journey.

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> I am consisering using Dr. G, but the possibility of

> using someone else is starting to vere its head. I had a

> consult w/ Dr. G but forgot to get some clear answers on

> a few things can any one help me out?

> 1. Does he give you anything to prevent gallstones , I

> know he does not remove the Gallbladder.

> 2. Will he visit you in your room before and after

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> 3.To a earlier poster who said he never had any deaths,

> he told me recently that he has 2 out of 200 DS and one

> leak.

> 4.Has anyone regretted using him as their surgeon, not

> Mt saini as the hospital I have heard horror stories

> about them from the very beginning of my research.

> 5. Has he been responsive to concerns and issues postop.

> I live long distance, he said he would always be there

> to take phone calls or email, but I have heard a few

> oppisites on the Internet , has this been the majority's

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> 6. How can I make sure that he will be the one strickly

> performing the ds on me. I know he needs assistants, but

> I don't want a fellow or intern touching me.

> Thanks for answers. Feel free to add anything else. BB

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